Our Sponsors for the Grand Pacific Open and Side Events

New sponsors this year  Bernard Callebaut and Orca Spirit (Ocean Tours)

Bernard Callebaut  is devoted to making exquisite chocolates. You will have a chance to sample these great chocolates over the weekend. Stock up with some chocolates for your trip home. Bernard Callebaut is on Broughton St 1 block east of Government St (621 Broughton Street)

Orca Spirit   Orca Spirit's whale watching adventures are suitable for all ages, from infants to seniors. Our staff pride themselves on providing the friendliest customer service and superior whale watching experience that is safe, educational, fun and exhilarating for all ages. Mention Chess for 20% off tours.

IMAX Theatre is just 2 blocks from the Hotel Grand Pacific. Discount passes available at the GPO registration desk starting April 22 at 10am.

Hotel Grand Pacific - The genesis for the name of our event.  Great venue and rooms for our guests. The Hotel Grand Pacific (HGP) is a 5 Star hotel located in a great downtown area on the inner harbour. Please support the HGP.  Book your room now.  The HGP has an internet cafe and fine dining on site. As well as a great health club and indoor 25m pool. Great access to restaurants, cafes, grocery stores and other shopping.

MonRoi  -  will be hosting live games on their website  www.monroi.com

Downtown Victoria Business Association is sponsoring the Midnight Blitz tournament April 3 10:00pm to 11:30pm. Enjoy Victoria's shops and quiet streets. Please support the downtown Victoria businesses during your stay in Victoria.  DVBA

Bard and Banker Scottish Pub is sponsoring the Grand Pacific Open   Enjoy the Bard and Banker between rounds or after 10pm  Open until 1 am daily  1/2 price appys between 3 and 6pm Sunday to Thursdays   Let the Bard know you are in town for the chess tournament. An informal gathering is planned at the Bard and Banker for Sunday April 24 at 3:30-5:30 between rounds.  Enjoy a meal in a great pub/restaurant. (Must be 19 or older)

Goddess Chess will be sponsoring prizes for the top women.  $70/60/50/40/30 for top 5 women in the open section.  www.goddesschess.blogspot.com