The conference committee regrets that PCAG 2023 has been cancelled. There were not enough registrants to justify continuing. We are grateful to those of you that registered and sent in your abstracts. Refunds for payments will be going out soon.
Presentations / Posters
Call for Abstracts! Please submit your abstract to reserve one of the limited slots for the two concurrent sessions. Early submissions also help us to group the presentations into thematic groups that allows participants to choose which session to attend. Click on the link above for further information about submitting your abstract.
Field trips
The field trips around the harbour are being sponsored by our local Remedial Action Plan Office (RAP) and are included in the price of the conference.
- Harbour Paddle Tour (approx 10-20 participants). A guided tour of various waterfront sites via voyageur canoe. Tandem kayaks will also be available depending on the number of participants. The tour is guided by S.A.N.D. Adventure Tours and requires basic paddling skills and sufficient endurance to paddle for a couple hours. (approximately 2 hours on the water).
- Harbour Remedial Sites – Thunder Bay is one of 43 Areas of Concern identified on the Great Lakes, and one of 4 AOCs on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Remediation work on Thunder Bay’s waterfront has been ongoing for several decades including: Pool 6 site – home of the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, cruise ship docking, and future home of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery; Fisherman’s Park West – restoration site at the mouth of the Current River; and Superior Fine Papers – large complex industrial site remediation project (Approximately 2 hours + transitions between sites).
Please indicate your choice of field trip when registering for the conference.
Banquet
The banquet will be held at the Delta Hotel with a symposium starting at 5:30 pm and the banquet starting at 6:30.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Brian Phillips – “GIS (Well, sorta)”
Menu – the banquet will be served buffet style and will include:
- Mixed Artisan Greens, Cherry Tomato, Radish, Cucumber with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Traditional Potato Salad with Celery, Red Onion, Bacon, Pickles and Fresh Dill
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Seared Chicken Breast with a Marsala Sauce
- Mushroom Ravioli with a Porcini Cream Sauce
- Desert Selection
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if this menu cannot meet your dietary requirements.
Photo Contest – photographs will be available for viewing during the banquet with winners to be announced after dinner. Categories for the contest and instructions for submitting your best photos can be found here.
Conference Program
The conference program is still a work in progress. Please check back often for updates and further details.
