FAQ
What is the North Shore Round Up?
The North Shore Roundup is an AA Convention with Al-Anon/Alateen participation. Many friends and visitors of Alcoholics Anonymous and its members also attend. There are many AA conferences held around the world, but they are not the same as regular AA meetings. Conventions, conferences and Roundups are special events which require a substantial amount of funding.
The North Shore Roundup is sponsored by members of AA and Al-Anon whose home groups are in North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Bowen Island, District 18 of Area 79 of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The North Shore Roundup is attended by approximately 2,000 people, originally held on the North Shore, but moved to downtown Vancouver since the mid 1970’s. The North Shore Roundup is fully self-supporting. No group monies are used to pay for this event. The costs of this convention are met through registration fees. No baskets are passed at any time.
How much does the North Shore Round Up cost?
(please note that service fees may apply to on-line purchases).
The ticket provides you access to all meetings and dances. Children 12 years of age and younger, accompanied by an adult, are free (although seating is limited and the child may have to sit on an adult’s lap). There is an extra cost for literature, speakers’ cd’s, mp3’s and other AA and Al-Anon related materials, which will be offered for sale in the lobby.
Information will be updated as details become available.
Where does the North Shore Round Up take place?
The North Shore Roundup takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada, at the Vancouver Convention Centre East at 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, just west of the Waterfront Station Seabus Terminal. The host hotel is the Pan Pacific Vancouver, which is attached to the Convention Centre.
Information will be updated as details become available.
Do you offer a special rate at the Pan Pacific Vancouver for Round Up attendees?
Yes, Please click on the “Hotel” page in the menu or call 1-800-663-1515 and mention that you are attending the North Shore Roundup to qualify for the special rate.
Prices are per night (hotel taxes are extra).
Yes. Hotel Information can be found on the Hotel page. Please check back soon for details on room bookings and rates.
How many people go to the North Shore Round Up?
Our previous attendance is over 2,000 participants and in the past we have sold out before the start of the Round Up.
If you are planning on attending, please buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment. Details on ticket sales will be updated as more information becomes available.
There is no ‘bulk’ saving of seats allowed (ie. saving a complete row for friends). Please be considerate of others.
Past years we have been sold out before the start of the Round Up. If you are planning on attending, please buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment. Details on ticket sales will be updated as details become available.
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For information on how to purchase tickets, visit our Tickets page in the menu above.
What is there to do at the Round Up?
Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon speakers from all over North America are invited to speak at the large meetings over the weekend. There are smaller meetings throughout the weekend with varying themes. There are dances on Friday and Saturday nights. There are Marathon Meetings starting at 10:00 PM Friday night, running continuously, with a meeting starting every hour on the hour, until 10:00 AM Sunday morning.
Is there support available for hard of hearing and deaf attendees?
The NSRU Committee would appreciate being advised if you are planning to attend and the number in your party, so we can reserve your seat(s) in the designated ASL (front) area at the main, larger, meetings. If you have a friend or acquaintance who can sign for you please bring them to the Round Up and we will accommodate them, free of charge.
Can I smoke/vape at the Round Up?
Smoking and vaping is allowed in certain areas in front of the Convention Centre that are marked by signs.
Please ONLY smoke/vape in approved areas to ensure continued use of the Convention Centre.
How do I volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer your services at the Roundup either in person or virtually, please click the appropriate link and we will add you to the list of volunteers.
If you have questions about volunteering please email NSRUVolunteers@gmail.com for more information.
Where in the hotel are the meetings and other events happening?
Below you’ll see the floor plan of the Meeting Level and Convention Level of the Vancouver Convention Centre East. On it you’ll find the location of meeting rooms, the registration area, refreshments and restrooms.
If you have further questions, please ask!
email: nsruchair@gmail.com
Mail: North Shore Roundup ,
P.O. Box 91086, West Vancouver, B.C., Canada
V7V 3N3