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*Because the conference takes place between UBC’s academic terms, some on-campus businesses have limited opening hours, especially early mornings and weekends. Light breakfast and mid-morning refreshments will be available at the conference with registration.

At the conference

Salishan Catering

Salishan Catering will be providing some meals and refreshments with conference registration. These include:

  • A light breakfast before the first sessions on all three days (2, 3, and 4 May). Breakfast will include coffee, tea, and fruit each day. The other food choices will be vary, including breakfast wraps and sandwiches on bannock, baked goods, and mini quiches and frittata.
  • A mid-morning nutrition/coffee break on all three days (2, 3, and 4 May). The break will include coffee, tea, and baked goods.
  • If you registered by 15 April and indicated your preference for a box lunch on 3 May, this has been ordered as indicated on your registration form.

Reception

The evening reception on 2 May will take place at Koerner’s Pub. This is open to all conference delegates.

  • Light fare (tacos) will be provided.
  • Cash bar.
  • The kitchen will be open if you would like to order other food.

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Other options on campus

The following is not an exhaustive list. Refer to Food at UBC Vancouver for other options and information.

Closest to the conference venue (Allard Hall and Gage Towers/West Coast Suites accommodation)

  • Hero + Harvest Brock Commons (6180 Walter Gage Road, Brock Commons South – approx. 120 m from Allard Hall). Includes hot and cold serve bars, pizza, fresh juices, rotisserie chicken, grocery and convenience items, coffee, and more. Open 8am-10pm daily.
  • Great Dane Coffee (6011 Walter Gage Rd – approx. 230 m from Allard Hall). Includes coffee, fresh baked goods, sandwiches, and more. Open 7:30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat & Sun.
  • Tim Horton’s (several locations on campus; the closest to the conference venue is q̓əlɬaləməcən leləm̓ | Orca House, 5955 Student Union Blvd – approx. 450 m from Allard Hall). Includes coffee, muffins, donuts, sandwiches, and more.
  • Open 24/7! Gage Market (Walter Gage Residence, 5959 Student Union Blvd). Self-checkout market; enter and pay credit card. Includes sandwiches, snacks, convenience items, things you forgot at home, and more. Especially convenient for those staying in Gage/West Coast Suites on-campus accommodation.

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Cafés, grab and go, and quick service

In the AMS Nest (6133 University Blvd). Note: a number of outlets in the Nest will not be open on weekend days.

  • Blue Chip Café. Known for cookies and bagels; also has coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, and more. Open 7am-7pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat & Sun.
  • The Delly. Known for sandwiches (freshly made and prepared) and curries; also has baked goods, salads, and more.
  • El Cartel. Mexican cuisine. Includes Halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto and dairy-free options.
  • Grand Noodle Emporium. Pan-Asian cuisine. Open 10am-6:30pm Mon-Fri, closed Sat & Sun.
  • Honour Roll Sushi. Sushi, bento boxes, and other Japanese cuisine. Open 10:30am-6pm Mon-Fri, closed Sat & Sun.
  • Nourish. Vietnamese cuisine. Open 10:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, closed Sat & Sun.
  • Teadot. Bubble teas and more. Open 11am-8pm Mon-Fri, closed Sat & Sun.
  • Grocery Checkout. Grocery and convenience items. Open 8:30am-9:30pm Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-8:30pm Fri, 12pm-6pm Sat & Sun.
  • Seoul Hotdog. Hot dogs and more.
  • Fresh Slice. Pizza.
  • INS Market. Snacks, convenience items, and more.

Other central campus locations

  • Loafe (Alumni Centre location: 6163 University Blvd; Sauder location: 2053 Main Mall). Coffee, drinks, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and more. Both locations include indoor and outdoor seating; outdoor space is covered at the Sauder location. Alumni centre location: open 7:30am-6pm Mon-Thurs, 7:30am-7pm Fri, 9am-5pm Sat & Sun.
  • DaBao (IK Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall). Bao, dim sum, tarts, bubble tea, and more.
  • Harvest Market (Ponderosa Commons, University Blvd at West Mall). Salads, sandwiches, fruit, snacks, take-out meals, and basic groceries. Open 7am-10pm daily.
  • The Corner Store (6200 University Blvd, next to the bookstore). Grab and go market. Open 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm Sat, closed Sun.
  • Triple O’s (2015 Main Mall). Known for burgers.
  • Starbucks (multiple locations on campus; closest to conference venue is the Life Building: 6138 Student Union Blvd). Coffee and more.
  • Subway (multiple locations on campus; closest to conference venue is the Life Building: 6138 Student Union Blvd). Sub sandwiches and more

University Boulevard “food court”

  • JamJar Canteen (6035 University Blvd). “Lebanese food simplified,” including wraps, bowls, and sides. Open 11am-9pm Mon-Fri, 11:30am-9pm Sat & Sun.
  • Kinton Ramen (6111 University Blvd). Ramen. Open 11am-9pm daily.
  • Rain or Shine (6001 University Blvd). Ice cream, including vegan options, sundaes, and milk shakes. Open 12pm-10pm daily.
  • Pacific Poke (Life Building, 6138 Student Union Blvd). Poke bowls and more.
  • Steve’s Poké Bar (5990 University Blvd). Poke bowls and more. Open 10:30am-9pm Mon, 10am-9pm Tues-Fri, 11am-9pm Sat & Sun.
  • JJ Bean (6005 University Blvd). Coffee and more.
  • Uncle Fatih’s Pizza (6045 University Blvd). Pizza by the slice. Open 10am-1am Mon & Tues, 10am-2am Wed & Thurs, 10am-3am Fri, 10:30am-2am Sat, and 10:30am-1am Sun.
  • DownLow Chicken Shack (6065 University Blvd). Fried chicken.
  • Nori (6055 University Blvd). Benton, udon, and more.

Open 24/7

  • Gage Market (Walter Gage Residence, 5959 Student Union Blvd). Self-checkout market; enter and pay credit card. Includes sandwiches, snacks, convenience items, and more. Especially convenient for those staying in Gage/West Coast Suites on-campus accommodation.
  • A&W (5778 University Blvd).
  • McDonald’s (5728 University Blvd).

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Restaurants

Closest to the conference location

  • Gallery Patio and Lounge (Level 4, AMS Student Nest, 6133 University Blvd). Lunch, dinner, shareables, drinks, happy hour, and sunset views. Open 11am-11pm Mon-Fri.
  • Brown’s Crafthouse Kitchen + Bar (101 – 6111 University Blvd). Lunch, dinner, shareables, drinks, happy hour, and weekend brunch. Open 11am-11pm Mon-Thurs, 11am-12am Fri, 10am-12am Sat, 10am-11pm Sun.
  • Koerner’s Pub (1758 West Mall). Tacos, burgers, snacks, and drinks.
  • Mercante (6488 University Blvd). Known for pizzas; also has pastas, salads, and more. Open 10am-11pm Mon-Fri, 12pm-10pm Sat & Sun.
  • Ryuu Japanese Kitchen (5980 University Blvd). Japanese cuisine.

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