Vancouver ‘96: Official Newsletter of the XI International Conference on AIDS, no. 1[International Conference on AIDS (11th: 1996: Vancouver, Canada)]

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Scholarship
Program

The XI International Conference on AIDS
plans to operate a Scholarship Program to
subsidize the participation of delegates from
developing countries and newly independent
states, as well as delegates living with
HIV/AIDS.A Scholarship Application Form
is contained in the Second Announcement
package. Delegates whose abstracts
have been submitted and accepted will be
given priority, as will those applicants who
demonstrate a willingness and ability to
share the knowledge acquired at the
Conference in their own community
or country.
The scope of the Scholarship Program
depends on the Conference's success in
raising funds from donors to support the
program.We will continue our efforts well
into next spring to bring as many deserving
delegates as possible. Please watch for
the Second Announcement and upcoming
community newsletters for further details.

Summer in Vancouver is every traveller's
dream.To keep up with the locals, be prepared
to spend your free time hiking, cycling,
swimming, golfing, roller blading, or just strolling
the Seawall. Of course, after all thatactivity,
Vancouverites know how to reward
themselves in the city's numerous coffee
bars, restaurants, clubs, and theatres.
Beyond Vancouver, the entire province of
British Columbia awaits you.You can travel by
ferry to BC's capital city,Victoria, located on
Vancouver Island.You can also take ferries
to other parts of Vancouver Island and to
the Sunshine Coast. If you head east to BC's
interior you can enjoy a vacation at lakeside
resorts or climb high into the majestic
Canadian Rockies. And just a short drive
north ofVancouver is the famous resort
town of Whistler which is as lively in
summer as it is during the ski season.
The XI International Conference on AIDS will
require concentration and commitment from
participants, but we hope you'll make the most
of your free time during your stay in Vancouver.
Travelling to Vancouver
July is peak tourist time in Vancouver.
Flights, hotel rooms, and rental cars will be
in great demand and potentially in short
supply. We encourage you to make your travel
plans as soon as possible, including your plane
reservations. If you need assistance with your
travel plans, please contact the Conference's
Accommodation and Travel Bureau:
UNIGLOBE Advance Travel
1800 - 1I 140 West Pender Street
Vancouver BC Canada V6E 4G I
Canada/US Phone: I 800 555 1099
Worldwide Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Calendar of
DuMAURIER JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 28 -July 7, 1996
For 10 days this multi-cultural fusion of sounds
sets the city on its ear with great jazz served
up hot by more than 800 musicians from
around the world.
For more info call 604 682 0706
CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
July 1, 1996
Song, dance, fireworks and other family
entertainment are featured at this celebration
of Canada's birthday Most activities take place
at Canada Place (Vancouver Trade and
Convention Centre).
VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 19-- 21, 1996
The 18th annual Vancouver Fork Music Festival
will be held at Jericho Beach Park, situated
on the west side of the city Long heralded as
a first class festival for regional, national and
world traditional and contemporary folk music,
the Festival offers three evenings of niainstage
concerts, six smaller daytime stages and food
as diverse as the music.
For more info call 604 879 2931
SYMPHONY OF FIRE
july 27, 31, August 3 and 7, 1996
Three competing countries will try to amaze
us all with a spectacular display of fireworks.
For more info call 604.688 1992
VANCOUVER CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
july 29-August 9, 1996
This annual event brings together some of
the world's most talented classical musicians,
and offers them a chance to perform chamber
music in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
For tickets call 604 280 3311 or
For more info call 736 6034

Summeron the
West Coast
SUMMER IN VANCOUVER IS EVERY
TRAVELLER'S DREAM...
Vancouver is located on the west coast of
Canada, just 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of
the border with the United States.Vancouver's
climate is mild, with rainy winters and warm
summers.The city is known for its vast
downtown green space, Stanley Park, which
covers about 400 hectares (1I000 acres) and is
bordered by an ocean-side walking and cycling
route called the Seawall.Vancouver is also
known for its 14 kilometres (nine miles) of
spotless beaches, many of which are located
in the downtown area.