Accommodation
Gage Suites, 5959 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1K2 Canada
A limited number of rooms are being held at a preferential rate at Gage Suites on the UBC Campus. Each suite has its own kitchen and ensuite bathroom, and the accommodation is a 5-min walk to the conference venue, Allard Hall.
Here is the booking link that delegates can use to book their guest rooms online: BOOK HERE
Alternatively, you can contact UBC’s Conference Reservations Office at:
- Reservations Office
- Conferences and Accommodation at UBC
- Phone: 604 822 1000 or toll free: 1 888 822 1030
- Email: reservations@housing.ubc.ca
Other accommodation is available both on and off campus. You may want to check booking sites, Air BnB, etc. Please book early as prices in Vancouver can get very high in the summertime.
Travel
Many visitors to Canada, including visitors from the United Kingdom and Europe, will require a visitor visa or an ETA. Please check the Government of Canada website for requirements and processing of visitor visas and ETAs.
The UBC Campus is approximately 12 km from Waterfront station downtown, depending on the time of day this can be between a 20 to 40 minute drive. Public Transportation to and from downtown is easily accessible from the campus.
The UBC Campus is approximately 20 km from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), depending on the time of day this can be between a 30 to 50 minute drive. Taxis cost approximately $35 from the airport to the campus. Transit is also available – again check translink.ca for information, times, and costs.
Additional Information
A reminder, July 1 is a national holiday, Canada Day. If you are planning to arrive on this day, be prepared for holiday hours and schedules. If you want to celebrate like a local, head to Canada Place or Granville Island to take part in the festivities.
Vancouver is a vibrant city tucked between the mountains and the ocean, offering breathtaking vistas around every corner. It’s a diverse and multicultural city, celebrated for its rich arts and culture, thriving creative scene, and diverse foodie culture.
You can experience local and Indigenous art the moment you arrive, thanks to Vancouver International Airport’s in house art collection which include world famous pieces by BC artist Bill Reid. Additionally, while in Vancouver you may also want to visit some of the other attractions. Check out Destination Vancouver for current and perennial favourites, such as this itinerary for 2-days in the summer.
UBC is home to a number of unique and beautiful spaces. Make sure that you save some time to visit:
Threshold Concepts 