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Accommodation Options (conference discounts noted where available):<\/span><\/h3>\n

We recognize that accommodation in Vancouver can be pricey and hard to find!\u00a0 We have secured some discounts for our conference participants at several hotels and hostels in the hopes that this will help with the planning of your conference visit.\u00a0 We have also included here some good accommodation options even without a discount.<\/p>\n

Gage Suites and West Coast Suites on UBC campus:<\/span>\u00a0 <\/strong>If you would prefer to stay on campus, Gage Suites and The West Coast Suites are a great option!\u00a0 They offer a range of rooms with room pricing starting around 200$ with each additional person costing $35.\u00a0 Guests must be 19 years or older to stay here.\u00a0 More information on room types, pricing and availability can be found at the Gage Suites Website – https:\/\/suitesatubc.com\/gage-apartments-vancouver\/ <\/a>and the West Coast Suites Website – https:\/\/suitesatubc.com\/west-coast-suites-vancouver\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jericho Beach Hostel:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Located at 1515 Discovery Street in Point Grey (near Jericho Beach) this Hostel International Hostel is not far from UBC campus (around 20 minutes by public transit).\u00a0 They have a range of room set-ups and pricing.\u00a0 For more information and to make reservations please visit their website (https:\/\/hihostels.ca\/en\/destinations\/hi-vancouver-jericho-beach<\/a>) or call 1.866.762.4122 or 1.778.328.2220 or email vancouver.jericho@hihostels.ca.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sylvia Hotel:\u00a0<\/strong> <\/span>Sylvia hotel is a Vancouver institution, with a long history and a great location overlooking English Bay, a stone’s throw from Stanley Park, and a one hour commute from UBC campus.\u00a0 We have reserved 15 rooms at the hotel, attendees can call into the hotel to make a reservation from this room block using the reservation code WDCAG2026<\/strong>.\u00a0 Reservations are secured with a credit card and cancellation policy is 30 days prior to the arrival.\u00a0 \u00a0Rooms are reserved until February 9th<\/strong> at which point they will be released from the block and future reservation will be subject to hotel availability.\u00a0 Rooms reserved and pricing are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Room Details<\/strong><\/td>\nPrice<\/strong> [before tax unless specified, not sharing bed]
\n($\/ room)<\/td>\n		Transit Route<\/strong><\/td>\nDiscount Code<\/strong><\/td>\nDiscount<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Queen Room (1 bed) (8x)<\/td>\n$169.00<\/td>\nBus #5 then #14<\/td>\nWDCAG2026<\/td>\n15% discount (included in the price)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Room with 2 Queen Beds (Double Occupancy) (4x)<\/td>\n$186.00 (student)<\/td>\nBus #5 then #14<\/td>\nWDCAG2026<\/td>\n15% discount (included in the price)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Room with 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed (3x)<\/td>\n$195.00 (student)<\/td>\nBus #5 then #14<\/td>\nWDCAG2026<\/td>\n15% discount (included in the price)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Cambie Hostels:<\/span>\u00a0 “<\/strong>The Cambie Hostels” has two locations, four blocks apart, one located in Gastown (310 Cambie Street) and the other on Seymour (515 Seymour Street).\u00a0 The Seymour St location has more private rooms than the Cambie St location (see table below).\u00a0 Transit time to UBC from these hostels is between 40 mins and 1 hour.\u00a0\u00a0The following rooms are available at the two locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Hostel Location<\/strong><\/td>\nRoom Details<\/strong><\/td>\nPrice<\/strong> [before tax unless specified, not sharing bed]
\n($\/ room)<\/td>\n		Transit Route<\/strong><\/td>\nDiscount Code<\/strong><\/td>\nDiscount<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
310 Cambie Street<\/td>\nPrivate room with shared bathroom<\/td>\n154 (tax included)<\/td>\nBus #44,#14 or #4<\/td>\nUBC2026<\/td>\n25% (included in the price)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
515 Seymour Street<\/td>\n4 bed dorm<\/td>\n256 (tax included)<\/td>\nBus #44,#14 or #4<\/td>\nUBC2026<\/td>\n25% (included in the price)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
515 Seymour Street<\/td>\n6 Bed dorm<\/td>\n360 (tax included)<\/td>\nBus #44,#14 or #4<\/td>\nUBC2026<\/td>\n25% (included in the price)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
310 Cambie Street<\/td>\n8 bed dorm<\/td>\n472 (tax included)<\/td>\nBus #44,#14 or #4<\/td>\nUBC2026<\/td>\n25% (included in the price)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In order to book a room go https:\/\/www.cambiehostels.com\/ \u00a0<\/a>and select the desired location.\u00a0 Once you choose dates and location you will see the types of rooms.\u00a0 Click on filters and you will see the option to enter the discount code.\u00a0 At the time of reservation, you will only be charged for the first night. The remaining balance will be paid upon check-in. However, if you prefer to pay the full amount in advance, you can email the hostel and they can put through the charge.<\/p>\n

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 The Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre is located at 711 West Broadway, around 30 minutes by public transit from UBC campus.\u00a0 They have a number of room options (see table below) with the discounted conference prices quoted per person per night, these are valid until February 5, 2026<\/strong>.\u00a0 This link<\/a>\u00a0 will take you to the booking page on their website with the relevant information for the conference discount pre-entered.\u00a0 Otherwise you can also enter the information manually on the booking website by selecting the group rate option and entering the code: UBC.\u00a0 Once you click the link, click on View Prices, select the dates between or during March 6, 2026 as check-in and March 8, 2026 as check-out.\u00a0 Select the room type you would prefer.\u00a0 Follow the prompts, enter your IHG Rewards number if relevant, and pay for the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Room Details<\/strong><\/td>\nPrice<\/strong> [before tax unless specified, not sharing bed]
\n($\/ room)<\/td>\n		Transit Route<\/strong><\/td>\nDiscount Code<\/strong><\/td>\nDiscount<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard 1 Queen bed (Single Occupancy)\u00a0 (10x)<\/td>\n$229.00<\/td>\nBus #99<\/td>\nUBC<\/td>\nincluded in the price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard 1 Queen bed (Double Occupancy)<\/td>\n$229.00<\/td>\nBus #99<\/td>\nUBC<\/td>\nincluded in the price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard 2 Double Beds (Double Occupancy) (9x)<\/td>\n$229.00<\/td>\nBus #99<\/td>\nUBC<\/td>\nincluded in the price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard 2 Double Beds (QuadrupleOccupancy)<\/td>\n$229.00<\/td>\nBus #99<\/td>\nUBC<\/td>\nincluded in the price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feature 2 Double Beds (Double Occupancy) (7x)<\/td>\n$239.00<\/td>\nBus #99<\/td>\nUBC<\/td>\nincluded in the price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard 2 Queen bed (Double Occupancy) (4x)<\/td>\n$289.00<\/td>\nBus #99<\/td>\nUBC<\/td>\nincluded in the price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Should you prefer to call or email their reservations team to make your booking, they can be reached at:\u00a0 info@hivancouver.com or +1 604-879-0511, be sure to provide the code “UBC” to their booking team to apply the group rate.<\/p>\n

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