I am planning on visiting in mid January for the first time but want to make sure I have a few appointments prebooked to make sure it is not a total bust! I really want to see the city as well so am not planning on being super booked up, just a few appointments to cover the hotel stay.  

What are the best places to advertise? Any hints or tips are greatly appreciated!

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Do you mean competing boards or competing SPs?

Competing boards. No, but I have noticed acronyms slip by.

Competing SPs. As long as you are friendly and professional about it, and don't diss them, should be OK

HGR

There is a regional board or two that comes to mind, but board rules here prohibit mentioning competing boards. There is also C-36 to consider.

Backpage should be safe, servers outside Canada.

HGR