Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a festival rate for accommodation at the Comfort Inn?

Yes. Check https://wordonthelakewritersfestival.com/venue/ for details.

  • Reservations must be made by phone and you must state you are coming to the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival. Book EARLY.

Does The Comfort Inn accept dogs?

Yes, the pet policy at the Comfort Inn & Suites Salmon Arm includes the following details:

  • Pet Fee: CA$15.00 per pet, per night (plus applicable taxes, or around CA$17.25 depending on booking platforms like Booking.com).
  • Pet Limit: Maximum of 2 pets (dogs or cats) per room.
  • Room Assignment: Pets are allowed in designated pet-friendly rooms only (typically located on the second floor), and availability is limited.

REGISTRATION FEES

Can we pay by cheque?
Yes, Payable to Shuswap Association of Writers

Can we pay by Direct deposit e-transfer?
Yes, use festival.saow@gmail.com

Can we register for single workshops?
No.

Do we need to preselect our workshops?
No.

Do you apply for Grants?

Absolutely we do. Without them we would not be able to put on the festival. We have no paid staff; everyone is a volunteer. They donate hundreds of hours per year worth thousands of $$. In reality each one of them is beyond any price! They are an amazing team to work with. Without them we would not be able to put on the festival.

How are our registration fees used?

BREAK DOWN OF A REGISTRATION FEE

  • Presenters’ costs – accommodation, travel, meals, honorariums, photocopying.
  • Comfort Inn Meeting rooms, lobby space for book sales, registration etc. Equipment-stage, tech. mikes, projectors etc. Lunches. Refreshments at Café Lit, Coffee/Tea breaks
  • Comfort Inn Event fees = Gratuities, Taxes (GST PST, Municipal Hotel Room tax.)
  • Square fee, if items paid for by credit/debit/cash on site
  • Promotion of the Festival – including website and print materials
  • Zeffy, our registration system, offers a donation drop down menu on check out. The donation goes to Zeffy to offset their costs for non-profit organisations like SAW, not to the festival.
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