Lodging and Travel Information
Hotel Information
NOTE:
Having a roommate is always convenient. So, if you are interested in sharing, let us know so that we include your email in the contact list for you to contact other participants interested in sharing.
- Best Western Plus Chateau Granville, 1100 Granville Street
http://www.chateaugranville.com/vancouver-accommodation-courtyard (courtyard rooms are cheaper)
bus 4, 14 on Granville street direct to UBC (35/40 mins)
- Ambassador Hotel, 1212 Granville street
http://www.hotelambassador.ca/rooms.php rooms starting at 75$, shared bathroom
bus 4, 14 on Granville street direct to UBC (35 mins)
- Green College, Vancouver, BC V6T 1X8 (on university)
http://www.greencollege.ubc.ca/venue_bookings_and_guest_rooms/guest_accommodations/index.php rooms starting at $60 p/night.
- Quality Hotel Downtown, 1335 Howe street
http://www.innatfalsecreek.com/rooms-vancouver-extended-stay
bus 4, 14 on Granville street direct to UBC (35 mins)
Bus express 44 on Burrard street direct to UBC (20 mins)
- B&B House on Dunbar, 3926 west 20th
http://www.houseondunbarbandb.com/rooms-and-rates.html
bus 33 on west 16th direct to UBC (10 mins)
- Vancouver Dunbar B&B, 4027 west 32nd
http://www.vancouverb-b.com/ (He said he can give room #1 at low season rate, mention that you are a conference participant)
bus 7 on Dunbar street and bus 25 on west 16th to UBC
- Douglas House B&B, 456 west 13th (55/65$ single rooms!)
http://www.dougwin.com/html/douglas.html
bus express 99 on Broadway Ave (in between w8th and w10th) direct to UBC (25 mins)
- Windsor House B&B, 325 west 11th (55/65$ rooms)
http://www.dougwin.com/html/windsor.html
bus express 99 on Broadway Ave (in between w8th and w10th) direct to UBC (25 mins)
- Sunset Inn & Suites, 1111 Burnaby Street (starts at 70$)
Bus express 44 on Burrard street direct to UBC (20 mins)
Airport
Vancouver International Airport – YVR is approximately 30 minutes from UBC in taxi and about 1 hour in bus. See map.
Public transportation
Using public transportation in Vancouver:
TransLink operates buses, trains, and ferries in Vancouver.
Vancouver is divided into three transit zones. UBC is in Zone 1. Your fare ($2.50 to $5.00) will depend on when you travel and the number of zones you travel through.
You need exact coin fare or pre-paid tickets when you use transit. You can buy books of 10 transit tickets at the Student Union Building and at many grocery and convenience stores.
Cash Fares
- Buses require exact coin fare
- SkyTrain ticket machine accept coins (except pennies and bills up to $20)
- Credit and debit cards are accepted at most SkyTrain stations
To get to UBC there are several buses that you can take, including #4, #9, #17, #25, #41, #43, #44, #49, #84, #99 B-Line, #258, and #480.
Touristic Information
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