Symposium registration – Participants that are presenting papers, as well as chairs and discussants, should register for the conference here. Please also remember to register for the keynote address, which is a separate process.
Please note that UBC studios will be filming some of the symposium.
Symposium Program – Full symposium details, including schedule and panel descriptions.
Four Points Hotel – The hotel where the conference participants will be accommodated.
When you arrive at the airport, you should contact the hotel to send you a shuttle. There is a courtesy phone located at the “Let’s Go” shuttle counter (just below the monitor). You are also welcome to call the hotel directly at (250) 807-7429.
When you check in, advise the front desk staff that you need shuttle service to UBC the following morning, and tell them the approximate time.
In partnership with Let’s Go Transportation, a free shuttle service to and from the downtown area and the mall is also available.
UBC Okanagan – The University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus (UBCO) is a campus of the University of British Columbia located in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Home to approximately 8,410 undergraduate and graduate students, the 209 hectares (516-acre) Kelowna campus is located in the interior of the province, in British Columbia’s scenic Okanagan Valley.
UBCO Urban Studies – An interdisciplinary Themed Program for graduate students interested in urban societies through the prism of history, geography, economics, sociology, and other disciplines. The emphasis of the program is to explore the historical evolution of urban landscapes, the current problems that cities face, and the potential solutions that can be implemented to create optimal urban environment in the future.
Map of UBC Okanagan – The interactive map is an excellent tool to get around UBC Okanagan campus.
Parking at UBC Okanagan – If you are using a car to get to the campus and participate at the conference, here is a link that provides the necessary information for parking at UBC Okanagan campus.
Virtual Tour of UBC Okanagan – Everything you need to know about UBC Okanagan campus visualized in 3D. Know how to get around campus before even seeing it!
Tourism Kelowna – Explore the best that Kelowna has to offer, find the best accommodation, enjoy the high-quality restaurants, go on a wine tour, and find out about cultural events in the city on a single website.
The Okanagan Valley – Find out everything you need to know about the charming and spectacular Okanagan Valley. Explore the best destinations in the region, enjoy the scenic landscape alongside wonderful food and wine, and share your experiences with your friends.
BC Transit Kelowna Route 97 – Take the express bus from campus to downtown Kelowna and experience the variety of shops, restaurants, coffee shops, promenades, and the wonderful Okanagan lake. If interested in taking the bus downtown, simply click change direction (it should say to Westbank Exchange), and get off at Queensway Transit Exchange that is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Kelowna. The bus stop located on campus is named UBCO Transit Exchange. A single cash fare is 2.50 CAD (note that drivers do not carry change), and a day pass costs 6.50 CAD.