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Join the Bed and Breakfast Association
of Calgary
If
you are interested in opening a B&B, or are presently operating
one, and wish to be part of an organization that encourages a spirit
of cooperation and networking for the good of all, your membership
in the BBAC is welcomed. When you join BBAC we recommend that you
also join the Alberta Bed & Breakfast Association (ABBA).
Please note that we are affiliated with ABBA and
use their application form and inspector (one inspection is good
for both associations). ABBA membership information can be found
on the Membership page of www.bbalberta.com.
The best way to find out about how to run a bed
and breakfast is to book a night in one of our B&Bs; your host
will spend time giving you the "scoop" on what we do.
The ABBA website has a page of Tips on Starting a B&B: http://www.bbalberta.com/start.htm.
You could also sign up to become a B&B sitter
for one or more of our Bed & Breakfasts. Periodically our B&B
owners need a break and would welcome the chance to hire you to
run their B&B while they are away. We would provide your name
and contact info to our members and any that are interested would
contact you directly. Arrangements for training and payment would
be made directly between you and the B&B owner. Interested applicants
should contact the Membership person listed below.
BBAC provides extensive advertising for our members
with internet webpages, phone lists and memberships/partnerships
in other tourist organizations such as Travel Alberta and Tourism
Calgary. We have developed regulations and by-laws that encourage
each B&B operator to work towards a high standard of quality
service for the public.
For more detailed information about the standards
of the Association, contact Teri Collins-English at (403) 286-0777
for more information.
You will also find a registration form on the ABBA
website (http://www.bbalberta.com/application.htm)
which works for BBAC as well. Please fill in and fax to Teri at
(403) 202-8627 (call before you fax) or mail to 5544 Dalhousie Drive
NW, Calgary AB T3A 1P9. Teri may also be contacted by e-Mail.
The cost of the membership for is $150 (this includes
a one time fee of $50 to be listed on this website).
An inspection by an independent inspector will
be necessary to ensure the candidate has met the necessary requirements.
The cost of the inspection is $40.00 which is paid directly to the
inspector. If your B&B is more than 30 km from McKnight and
Centre Street in Calgary you will also be charged 0.47 cents per
km on any distance over 30 km. Also, it is necessary for you to
arrange for an Inspection by the Calgary Health Region prior to
opening your doors to the public (no charge).
Make checks payable $150 to "Bed & Breakfast
Association of Calgary" and mail to Teri Collins-English, 5544
Dalhousie Drive NW, Calgary AB T3A 1P9.
Address
of Association
Bed & Breakfast Association of Calgary (BBAC)
111 Sun Canyon Park SE
Calgary AB T2X 2W4
Membership
Enquires: Teri Collins-English 403-286-0777
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