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Travel Logistics
Workshop Pages for Students
Vancouver Travel Logistics
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Ann Meyer
2018-03-28

Where We Are

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Transportation To/From Vancouver

By Air

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Air Canada and many US carriers provide direct flights to Vancouver. Vancouver airport is located south of the city about 12 km from downtown Vancouver, and is readily accessible.

To get to the University fo British Columbia:

  • Public transit: Translink, Vancouver's public transit, operates the Canada Line: Vancouver’s rapid transit rail link connecting YVR to downtown Vancouver in 26 minutes. Canada Line runs every seven minutes from YVR-Airport station during peak hours and every 15 minutes during off-peak hours. For current fares/schedules and transit planning please visit: http://www.translink.ca/.

  • Limousine/Taxi service: Taxis are also a quick and easy way to get to and from Vancouver International Airport. Taxis are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Taxis charge a metered rate based on time and distance. The approximate fare to downtown Vancouver is between $28 - $32 (taxes included). No reservations are required.

By Car

This will of course depend on where you are driving from. MSL on UBC campus are located at 2185 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4.

Accommodations

You are responsible for arranging your own accommodation in Vancouver. Numerous accommodation facilities are possible. Some suggested accommodations near UBC include:

• UBC Campus accommodations http://www.ubcconferences.com/accommodations/

UBC has several types of accommodations available from hostel style to hotel style. Rates vary according to style.

• Holiday Inn located at 711 W Broadway Ave. Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y2; Toll free: 1-877-660-8550 Phone: 604-879-0511 http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/vancouver/yvrbw/hoteldetail

These are hotels and feature the typical hotel amenities. They are approximately a 2 minute walk to the 99 B-Line express bus to UBC. Rates vary throughout the year.

• Other accommodations can be found through Tourism Vancouver http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/accommodation/

Meals

A light breakfast and snacks will be provided. You are responsible for your own lunch and dinner arrangements. There is dining on UBC campus, as well as numerous local restaurants and pubs.

Workshop Schedule

The workshop will begin daily at 8:30am and conclude between 5-6pm but may run as late as 8pm. Workshop schedules are available on the student tutorial site.