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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.
  • Great Dane Coffee (6011 Walter Gage Rd – approx. 230 m from Allard Hall). Includes coffee, fresh baked goods, sandwiches, and more.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • The Corner Store (6200 University Blvd, next to the bookstore). Grab and go market.
  • 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.
  • Kinton Ramen (6111 University Blvd). Ramen.
  • Rain or Shine (6001 University Blvd). Ice cream, including vegan options, sundaes, and milk shakes.
  • Pacific Poke (Life Building, 6138 Student Union Blvd). Poke bowls and more.
  • Steve’s Poké Bar (5990 University Blvd). Poke bowls and more.
  • JJ Bean (6005 University Blvd). Coffee and more.
  • Uncle Fatih’s Pizza (6045 University Blvd). Pizza by the slice.
  • 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

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