There are many options available for travel and accommodation in and around Vancouver. Here we have compiled a non-exhaustive list for your convenience.
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Travel
Key Locations for ICLS 2023
Conference building: Buchanan Block Building A (see Program for rooms), 1860 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
Reception location: Sage Catering, 6331 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
Downloadable Map of UBC Vancouver (PDF)
Travelling to Vancouver
We recommend that you travel into Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, BC, which is approximately 12 km from Downtown Vancouver, and 15 km from The University of British Columbia.
From Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Your Hotel / UBC Campus
Transportation from the airport into the city is available in several forms: hired car services such as traditional taxis, Uber and Lyft, car rental/share services such as Evo or Zipcar, or public transportation.
For your reference, a traditonal taxi from YVR to UBC would take roughtly $45 and about 30 minutes, where taking public transportation would take roughly $10 and 60 minutes.
We recommend using Google Maps to plan your travel while visiting Vancouver, as it will provide accurate estimates for travel times and public transit schedules.
Parking at UBC
There are three main Parkades available to ICLS attendees: the North Parkade, the Fraser River Parkade and the West Parkade. Locations are identified on the UBC Parking Map. Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first served basis, with regular rates of $3.50/hr or $16.00/day and are open from 6:00 am to midnight. Note that both regular and accessible parking at UBC can be challenging at times so please allow extra time to find a stall and get to your destination.
To buy your parking permit online or check rates, see the UBC Parking Permits & Rates page.
Attractions
MAP: Summer Food, Amenities, and Accommodations at UBC
Some services on UBC campus are not available during the summer. The map below provides a guide for locations and services that are available year-round.
Campus Tours
BUS and Lunch
Accommodations
On-Campus Residences
UBC has rooms for all kinds of travellers. For information about the different accommodations, see Stay at UBC.
- West Coast Suites at UBC
- Ponderosa Commons
- Gage Apartments at UBC
- Carey Centre at UBC
Off-Campus Hotels
Vancouver has hotels at a variety of price points. Most hotels are situated downtown, although there are several near YVR Airport. There are also a variety of vacation rental services (such as Airbnb and Vrbo).
Food & Recreation at UBC
UBC-Point Grey is a beautiful campus. For a complete list of things to do, see, and eat, see the UBC website Visit UBC Vancouver Campus Attractions.
A few suggestions:
Campus Food Options
- For a full list of options, click here.