INDIGITIZATION FUTURES FORUM PLANNING GUIDE Planning your stay during the 2016 Futures Forum Event
WELCOME MESSAGE 2
ACCOMMODATIONS 3
GETTING AROUND VANCOUVER 5
TRANSIT INFORMATION 5 TAXI SERVICES 7 DIRECTIONS (PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND DRIVING) 8
PARKING 12
DINING GUIDE 13
THINGS TO DO 14
MAP OF UBC 15
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Welcome Message
Welcome to UBC! UBC is located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Musqueam people. We thank the Musqueam Nation for their hospitality.
This package is meant to help you feel more comfortable with your comings and goings throughout the Indigitization Futures Forum Event (June 10th – 12th).
Please call Sarah Dupont at (604) 827-0342 at any time during your stay if you have any questions.
We look forward to meeting you on Friday, June 10, 2016!
*UBC has two campuses in Vancouver: Point Grey and Robson Square (Downtown). This travel guide refers to UBC Point Grey Campus, where the Futures Forum event is hosted.
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Accommodations
Indigitization has reserved private studio suite rooms at Ponderosa, UBC for your stay. On-campus rooms are offered at a special conference rate and have been put aside. Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you prefer other accommodations, please feel free to arrange your own accommodations. UBC campus accommodations do not allow pets (except for service animals) and guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Please feel free to contact Sarah Dupont at [email protected] or (604) 827-0342 for accessibility options or other requests.
Ponderosa Commons: Cedar House (at University Boulevard and West Mall) 2075 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 (604) 822-1000 http://www.ubcconferences.com/accommodations/standard-suites/
Booking Information:
Follow the link: http://tinyurl.com/indigi-rooms or call 1-888-822-1030 and quote Group Code P160609A
This link will provide you with a special rate arranged by Indigitization.
Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled within 48 hours are subject to a one-night charge.
Note on Parking: If you are not staying at Ponderosa, please find available parking in campus parkades. Rates vary per time, date, and parkade locations. See page 11 of this guide for convenient parkades. For more info on parking rates, please visit https://parking.ubc.ca/hourly-rates.
Additional Information on Accommodations on the next page.
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PONDEROSA COMMONS Conferences & Accommodation at UBC – 2075 West Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2 Tel (604) 822 3862 Web www.ubcconferences.com
CHECK IN: Check-in is any time after 3:00 PM at the Front Desk of Cedar House, located at 2075 West Mall. The Front PHONE & INTERNET ACCESS: Guest rooms are equipped Desk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. with high-speed VoIP phones that allow for complimentary calls within North America (excluding Alaska and Hawaii), 1- CHECK OUT: Check-out is by 11:00 AM. Luggage storage is 800 access, and incoming calling. Each guest suite is available; please inform the Front Desk agent at check out. equipped with complimentary wireless internet through the Please note: no overnight luggage storage is available. ubcvisitor wireless network, which is also available for use in the Commonsblock and around Campus. DESCRIPTION: All of our facilities are designated non- smoking. Pets are not permitted at the Ponderosa Commons. PRIVACY POLICY: For the safety and security of all our These residences are equipped with elevators. Shared rooms guests, and in compliance with federal privacy law, the are not suitable for guests in wheelchairs. Front Desk cannot supply room numbers or other information about guests to people inquiring by phone or in Daily housekeeping service: towels, bed linens and bath person. Doors to the residences remain locked at all times. amenities are provided. Each unit features kitchen with stove Guests wishing to have people visit them should arrange a and fridge (not equipped, except for private suites); coffee location and time to meet. maker; TV; work desk; washroom with shower.
CAMPUS SERVICES: There are various food outlets and other EXPECTING MAIL? Guests wishing to receive mail during amenities on-campus. Please contact our Reservations Office their stay can do so; please follow the address format for more information at (604) 822 1000. below: Guest’s full name, Group’s name GUEST MESSAGES: All suites are equipped with VoIP c/o Conferences and Accommodation at UBC telephones that have voicemail capability. Messages for 2075 West Mall guests may be left on their voicemail by calling the Front Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2 Canada Desk of Cedar House.
LAUNDRY: Laundry machines are located on the ground Please observe the following guidelines when shipping floor. The machines are operated by laundry cards which can items from outside Canada: be obtained at the Front Desk for a $5.00 cash deposit. Credit can be added to the card in $5.00 increments using a 1. You are fully responsible for ensuring that the shipment machine in the Commonsblock. Each load will cost $1.25 to clears Canada Customs. This includes payment of all wash and $1.25 to dry. Balances remaining on laundry cards duties, taxes, and shipping charges. cannot be refunded. If possible, group members may wish to 2. You must clearly indicate the name of the customs share cards to minimize the amount of the balances left on broker and contacts clearing the shipment for you. cards. 3. You must list yourself as the consignee. Although you may indicate an on-campus delivery address, you must PARKING: Limited parking is available for a daily rate of not include the University’s name on the shipment. $16.00 including taxes, subject to change. Please register your vehicle at the Front Desk to obtain a permit. Bus parking is also available; please inform your Sales Representative prior to arrival if bus parking is required.
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Getting Around Vancouver Transit Information Purchasing Tickets: • There are four main types of transit tickets:
Ticket Type Where to Purchase Validation
Paper Bus Ticket Only on the bus. Exact change Only for bus rides!!! You cannot required. use a paper bus ticket for the skytrain as it does not have a Compass chip.
Compass Ticket Skytrain stations, Seabus, BC Bus rides, skytrain, seabus. Terries Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay Terminals, London Drugs.
Ticket vendors at Skytrain stations accept coins, bills (up to $20), debit/ credit cards
http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares- and-Passes/Where-to-buy- FareDealer.aspx
List of Retailers: http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares- and-Passes/Where-to-buy- FareDealer/Where-to-Buy-Text- Only.aspx
Compass Card http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes/Compass-Card.aspx
DayPass FareDealer locations or ticket Unlimited transit use on all buses, vending machines at Skytrain SkyTrain, and SeaBus for one day. stations
http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares- and-Passes/DayPass.aspx
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NOTE: Compass tickets can be used on busses and trains, but paper bus tickets can only be used on busses. They cost the same per fare zone, so if possible, try to get a Compass ticket when given the option.
Fares: • One-Zone fares ($2.75 adult or $1.75 concession) valid on: o Valid for all busses o Skytrain rides on weekends and holidays and after 6:30pm on weekdays
• *Single fares and DayPasses are subject to an additional $5 if purchased at YVR Airport Station or Sea Island Centre Station.
• There are 3 different transit zones:
Zone Adult Price Concession Price
1 Zone $2.75 $1.75
2 Zone $4 $2.75
3 Zone $5.50 $3.75
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Transit Zone/Fare Examples:
*If you are travelling around Vancouver, you will need a Zone 1 ticket. If you are travelling from Richmond (eg. YVR airport) to Vancouver (eg. UBC), you will need to purchase a 2 zone ticket ($4) as you will be travelling from Zone 2 (YVR, Richmond) to Zone 1 (UBC, Vancouver).
*If you are travelling from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to UBC by BUS ONLY, you will require a one-zone fare ticket $2.75, regardless of whether you buy a paper bus ticket or a Compass ticket because busses are all one-zone.
*If you are travelling from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to UBC by bus AND skytrain, you will require a two-zone ticket $5.50, because you will be crossing through zones 2 and 1 (two zones altogether). You will need a Compass ticket.
Keep your ticket (paper bus ticket, Compass ticket, or Compass card) with you throughout your trip as proof of purchase (you will also need it to exit the Skytrain station).
For more info on transit fares, please visit http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and- Passes/Single-Fares.aspx
Taxi Services Yellow Cab is just one of many taxi service companies in Vancouver. Feel free to use the taxi service of your choice.
Yellow Cab Taxi Service Contact: (604) 681-1111 http://www.yellowcabonline.com
Price (Canadian) Flag (Includes first 1/13th KM) $3.30 Per Kilometer $1.89 Per Hour $33.86
Taxi Trip Approximate Fare Per Trip* http://www.yellowcabonline.com/reservation.html Each taxi can take up to 4 passengers YVR Airport to UBC Campus (25 min. drive) $30 - 35* BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal $70 - 80* UBC Campus to Downtown Vancouver (20 min. $25 - 30* drive) *Fares are about the same both ways. Fare depends on traffic.
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Directions (Public Transportation and Driving) There are various routes to UBC campus. Directions below may vary depending on time, traffic, and location. Visit http://tripplanning.translink.ca/ for more routes. *There are two bus loops at UBC. These routes take you to the North Bus Loop. The Trolley Bus Loop, also called the “new” bus loop (5 min. walk from North Bus Loop), is only for busses #4, 14, 9, N17. Please see UBC Loop image (p. 8)
Transit from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to UBC Campus (1 hr 23 min. transit and walk)
1. Follow signs to public transit
2. Take 620 Bridgeport Stn. Via Ladner Exch. Bus at Stop id: 61767 (37 min., 12 stops)
3. Get off at Bridgeport Stn. Bay 5
4. Take the 480 UBC bus at Stop id: 61323 (40 min., 18 stops)
5. Ride bus to final stop (UBC Loop Bay 1)
Transit from YVR Airport to UBC Campus (1 hr 10 min. transit and walk)
1. Follow signs to Canada Line Skytrain (YVR Airport Stn.)
2. Take the Skytrain “Canada Line to Waterfront” (8 stops, 20 min.)
3. Exit Skytrain at Broadway-City Hall Stn.
4. Exit stn. to main road (Cambie St. and West Broadway)
5. Take 99 UBC B-Line bus at Stop Id: 58501. The bus stop is diagonally across the stn. It is in front of Blenz Coffee. (7 stops, 30 min.)
6. Ride bus to final stop (UBC Loop Bay 4)
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UBC Loop
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UBC Bus Loop Bay 4 to Ponderosa Commons Cedar House (~12 min. walk)
1. Head towards your right onto Student Union Blvd.
2. Walk along the sidewalk, past the Student Recreation Centre.
3. Continue on the left side of Student Union Blvd. You will pass by the “Old Student Union Building (SUB)”
4. Turn left onto East Mall. The UBC Bookstore will be on your left.
5. Turn right onto University Blvd.
6. Continue walking on University Blvd. Continue past the circular fountain called “The Pulse.”
7. Ponderosa Commons Cedar House will be on the left.
Wayfinding at UBC Please find the map of UBC attached at the end of this document. You can also explore the UBC map online http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index. php.
Additional information on driving and directions on the next page.
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DRIVING from Vancouver International Airport: Head south on Grant McConachie Way and drive over the Arthur Lang Bridge. Take the Granville Street – City Centre exit. Turn left on West 70th Avenue. West 70th becomes SW Marine Drive; follow SW Marine Drive for approximately 15 km (10 miles) past 16th Avenue; it will turn into NW Marine Drive. Turn right on West Mall. Ponderosa Commons will appear on your right hand side. There is temporary drop off parking in front of the building, please park there while you register; you will then be directed to the permanent parking area.
TAXI SERVICE from the Airport: is available from the arrivals level of the Vancouver International Airport. The trip will cost approximately $30-$35, and takes about 30 minutes depending on traffic levels and the time of day.
DRIVING from Seattle: Take Interstate 5 North to the Canadian Border: this road becomes Highway 99 on the Canadian side. Continue north for 40 minutes on Highway 99 through the George Massey Tunnel. Highway 99 becomes Oak Street at the Oak Street Bridge, 6 km north of the Massey Tunnel. Cross the bridge and drive to 49th Avenue. Turn left onto 49th Avenue; continue driving west until 49th Avenue joins SW Marine Drive; merge on SW Marine Drive and drive past 16th Avenue; it will turn into NW Marine Drive. Turn right on West Mall. Ponderosa Commons will appear on your right hand side. There is temporary drop off parking in front of the building, please park there while you register; you will then be directed to the permanent parking area.
DRIVING from Downtown: Turn right (West) onto 4th Avenue from the south end of either the Granville or Burrard Street bridges. Follow 4th Avenue Westbound for approximately 5km (3 miles), until it turns into Chancellor Boulevard. Follow Chancellor (which becomes NW Marine Drive). Turn right on West Mall. Ponderosa Commons will appear on your right hand side. There is temporary drop off parking in front of the building, please park there while you register; you will then be directed to the permanent parking area.
PUBLIC TRANSIT from Downtown: Take the #4 or #14 bus heading southbound to UBC from any stop on Howe Street. Ride the bus to the last stop at the UBC Trolley Terminal. Or, during peak hours take the #44 Express bus from any stop on Burrard Street to the UBC Loop, across from the Gage Towers.
PUBLIC TRANSIT from the Airport: There is no direct bus service from the Airport; take the Canada Line Skytrain transfer onto a westbound UBC bus at any of the following stations: Oakridge Station, 41st Station (bus #41, or #43), Broadway City Hall Station (bus #99 B-line) or the Olympic Village Station (bus #84). Each of these buses terminates at the UBC Loop across from the Walter Gage Residence. Please note it is approximately a 10 minute walk from the UBC loop to the Ponderosa Commons. From the Bus Loop, walk along University Blvd, left on Lower Mall and follow the signs on your right to the Conferences & Accommodation front desk.
For transportation info and options, visit Translink at http://tripplanning.translink.ca/ or Google Maps at http://maps.google.ca/
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Dining Guide There are small cafes that serve coffee and baked goods throughout the campus, but if you’re looking for a hearty breakfast, here are some suggestions:
*Note: Food services at UBC operate at reduced hours during the summer (May – August). We recommend contacting food services for summer hours.
Only U Café All day breakfast: Eggs, sausages, pancakes, hot sandwiches, etc. Address 5737 Dalhousie Rd., Vancouver, BC V6T 2H9 (At the Village) Price Range $11-30 Contact http://www.yelp.ca/biz/only-u-cafe-vancouver, (604) 221-6511
Mercante Stone oven pizza, coffee & tea. Address Ponderosa Commons 6488 University Blvd. Price Range $5-10 Contact http://www.food.ubc.ca/place/mercante, (604) 827-2210
Tim Hortons Breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, baked goods, coffee & tea. *CLOSED ON WEEKENDS Address David Lam Research Centre Forest Sciences Centre 2015 Main Mall 2424 Main Mall Price Range $5-10 Website http://www.food.ubc.ca/place/tim-hortons Contact (604) 822-3256 (604)822-1953
WhiteSpot Triple O’s Liquor license. Address David Lam Research Centre 2015 Main Mall. Price Range $5-15 Contact http://www.food.ubc.ca/place/triple-o, (604) 822-3256
Interested in restaurants off campus? Kitsilano is 30 mins. away by bus and less than 15 min. by car! Busses #4, 14, 84, 99 can take you to Kitsilano.
YELP has some great suggestions! Reservations recommended for groups larger than 4. http://www.yelp.ca/search?find_loc=Vancouver,+BC&start=0&cflt=restaurants&l= p:BC:Vancouver::Kitsilano
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Things to Do We hope that you will have time to attend a few summer events in the Vancouver area! Here is a short list of festivals and events that you can convenient by transit.
§ Friday June 3 – September Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival – Tickets required. § Week of June 6-9, 11-12 Philippine Days Festival – a community festival celebrating everything Filipino on the North Shore – Free admission! § Sunday June 12, 2016 Italian Day on the Drive – a celebration of everything Italian on Commercial Drive – Free admission! § Vancouver Buskerfest – a free street performer festival on Granville Street (dates to be set in June).
Summer Night Markets Booths with different merchandises on sale including handicrafts, gifts & decor, small electronics, clothes, popular music CDs & DVDs, delicious snacks & ethnic food, multicultural performances: folk dancing, singing, magic shows, martial arts, lion dance, local bands, as well as games & prizes!
§ Fridays Shipyards Night Market, Shipbuilder’s Square North Vancouver – Free admission! § Saturdays Chinatown Night Market, Chinatown Vancouver – Free admission! § Weekends International Summer Night Market – The original Summer Night Market in Richmond! – Free shuttle from Bridgeport Station and free admission! § Weekends Richmond Night Market – Admission fee ($2.75)
For more activities, please visit http://www.tourismvancouver.com/do/activities- attractions and http://www.insidevancouver.ca/vancouver-event-calendar.
Looking for last minute entertainment tickets? Tickets Tonight ticket outlet is a safe website where you can find day-of 1/2 price tickets!
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Map of UBC
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