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Welcome to our Landmark Condo.  There is a copy of this in the suite. 

Please take a moment to review these notes to ensure a pleasurable stay!

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1 888 269 7300

Email:  wave@telus.net

You may have noticed The Landmark is a beautiful high end condominium complex.  As such the residents here take pride in keeping it tidy, safe, quiet and well maintained. Kindly keep in mind the condos in this building are residential (most are owner occupied) and we like to ensure we keep on good terms with our neighbors. Please treat our condo as you would treat your home.

·        We thank you for keeping noise to a minimum in hallways.

·        Please be vigilant with regards to security. For your own peace of mind ensure doors are securely closed behind.

·        Rubbish may be disposed of in the bins in the parkade. Cardboard or newspapers should not be put in the garbage cans.  Please recycle these in the bin by the visitor parking.

·        Smoking is permitted outdoors only.

·        Best access in and out for our unit is the back door, 10 feet away from the entrance to our suite. It takes you to the backcourt, and onto Blanshard.  Saves you walking around to the front.

·        Parking – Our assigned underground parking is stall number 25. (to get there from the suite, take the stairs to the lower level, or press “P” in the elevator. There is a “Visitor” parking space, if you use it for a visitor please put a note on the dashboard “Suite 102”.  Of course there are only 2 spaces so use sparingly.   There are several other areas to park if you have visitors – all within a block or two.  You can park outside the building on Blanshard for 2 hours during the day – or over night. (They are vigilant with the parking tickets!) The remote control device (to open the underground parking overhead door) only has to be used on the way in. Point the remote at the black box on your left side as you drive in. (sometimes you have to roll your window down when you point the remote. See picture on right) If you forgot the remote, you can get out of the car, use the key to get inside the parkade, and manually switch the “up” button up on the garage door opener. On the way out, there’s a strip of rubber that sets the garage door in motion. 

·        The building is keen to recycle.  Paper and cardboard go in the recycle bin just outside by guest parking.  Other items can be recycled; this changes from time to time so check the bins to determine what can and cannot be recycled.  Kitchen refuse goes in the bin in the parkade.  Please keep the lid closed.

 Appliances

 Please keep the humidistat at 60%.  The dial is in the hallway. This is important.

 Fireplace

Can be flipped on via the top wall switch near the fireplace.  The switch underneath is for the fan.     Never turn off the pilot light.  Sometimes we have to press and hold down the button to light the fireplace, if it doesn’t light right away,  hold it down a few seconds.

 In the event of a spill, (for instance a stain in the carpet) please contact our cleaning service.  Gail at Collins Cleaning Services can come by and help out.  Stains caught immediately are easy to handle, whereas stains that have set for a few days become permanent.  Gail is at 480 4882.  This is important

Answering machine

Press the red button to leave on.   Press play to hear messages.   Feel free to leave turned off. Feel free to customize your message,  instructions on the inside of the machine,  just lift the cover.

 Washer dryer

The laundry room has a washer dyer, ironing board and iron. 

Garburator

The switch is to the left of the sink.  Do grind food waste with a strong flow of cold water.  Do grind hard material such as softer bones, seafood shells, fruit pits and so on.  scouring action is created by the particles inside the grind chamber. Do grind citrus and melon rinds.  Small amounts of fats and greases are okay, ensure you use a strong flow of cold water, large amounts of fat or grease should be placed in a container, allowed to solidify, then dispose in the trash.  Do flush the disposal for cleaning.  Allow the disposal and cold water to run after grinding to clear the chamber.  Don’t use hot water when grinding.  Don’t turn off water or motor until grinding is completed (when only a motor and running water can be heard).   Don’t grind extremely fibrous material like corn husks, the paper shell of onions,  and artichokes to avoid possible blockage. 

Security

Like anywhere prevention and awareness are keys to a safe environment. The Landmark is situated in a visible safe environment, however it always pays to be on the cautious side.  For peace of mind, common sense security measures include the following:

·        Ensure doors are closed and locked after you enter.

·        Keep patio doors locked at night or when the condo is vacant.  Ensure the main entry to this condo unit is locked as well.  It’s best to keep windows closed and locked when leaving the condo unoccupied.

·        While using the underground parking ensure the overhead gate closes behind you. Watch for unauthorized entries.  It has happened.    

·        Please take the remote for the overhead door with you to your suite, rather than leave it in your vehicle.  If there was an unauthorized entry this prevents remotes getting in the wrong hands.

What’s where

If you look outside the condo towards Beacon Hill Park, you are looking south

We buy our groceries at Thriftys grocery store.  You can walk, it’s just a few blocks away.   Take Superior West bound 2 blocks to Menzies.  Turn left (South) on Menzies for about 2 blocks.  The James Bay Square has groceries and a liquor store, pharmacy, book, floral stores and more.  Note the liquor store here has near banker’s hours, so visit during the day!

The Cook Street Village is the opposite way, also about a 7 minute walk.   Take Superior East to Cook Street; turn right on Cook Street about a block.  Here there are 2 smaller grocery stores, coffee shops and other lovely shops.

The Queen Victoria Inn is just north of our condo.  We have found them to be a great neighbor, so feel free to ask them for any directions.  They’re restaurant is Samuels, very nice.

National Car Rentals is at 767 Douglas Street.  Tel 386 1213. They’re 1 block away.

Checking out

Before leaving, please go through this check list

1.     If you used the underground parking remote control device, please place the device in the cupboard over the fridge on the hook.

2.     Keys that stay in the suite (mailbox, storage, ) should be left in the cupboard above the fridge

3.     If we asked you to mail the 2 sets of condo keys back, please mail ASAP so we may refund your security deposit.  Send to Wave Media, Box 21236 Grande Prairie Alberta,  T8V 6W7

4.     Turn the heat down to 12 Celsius in the main rooms.  We usually leave the small rooms off.

5.     Double check windows and patio doors are securely closed and locked.

6.     Ensure appliances are turned off.

7.     Tidy kitchen.  Our cleaning services do the housekeeping – but any dishes or extra messes left behind will be charged back.

8.     Turn off all the lights.

9.     Please place the cordless phone on the handset receiver so it charges

10. Close all the venetians for us.

11. If you moved any furniture, please put it back to it’s original location.

12. Lock the condo unit door on the way out.

Where to go

The Tourism Office is 2 blocks away, across from The Empress, ocean side.  Visit them for a map and list of activities and places to visit.  

We recommend travel by foot. Our condo is right downtown, city transit nearby. Save your car rental money and enjoy Victoria's fresh air!  

Utilities

The phone number for this unit is (250) 389 0558.  For your convenience, long distance can be dialed provided we have your credit card information on file.  To make a long distance call, we recommend the YAK Long Distance Plan as it’s 5 Cents a minute anywhere in North America 24 hours a day.  Dial 10-10-YAK, (10 10 925) then dial 1 (Area Code), etc.  For complete details refer to www.yak.com

Other Notes

·        We appreciate you removing outdoor footwear while inside the condo.

·        This is a non smoking condo

·        The front door entry system works via the suite telephone.  At the front door guests press “11”.   That rings the phone in the suite.  When you pick up the phone in the suite, – pressing 6 opens the front door. There is a video monitor as well.  The front door may be viewed on cable TV channel 75 (although this channel changes sometimes). 

·        Regarding sundries – We endeavor to ensure the suite has articles to make your stay convenient.  Rule of thumb, if you use up something, we are grateful if you replace it.  Cleaning supplies, coffee filters, tissue, toilet tissue, dish soaps, laundry detergent, and this sort of thing.  Hopefully there were sufficient supplies when you arrived, and it can be that way for the next guests. We endeavor to provide a nice home at a fair price.  Your assistance regarding this is appreciated!

 If you have questions regarding this unit

Unit owner is at 1 888 269 7300

Kevin Hilgers

Comments and or suggestions can be emailed to the owner as well

wave@telus.net