Accommodation at UBC
We encourage attendees to book accommodation on campus early using our group rate. Both locations are a 13-minute walk from the conference venue and are close to several campus amenities and restaurants, including easy access to public transit to explore Vancouver.
Book your stay at our group rate here:
https://reserve.suitesatubc.com/vancouver/availability.asp?hotelCode=%2A&startDate=05%2F27%2F2025&endDate=06%2F02%2F2025&adults=1&children=&rooms=1&requesttype=invBlockCode&code=G250528A%20
Location
Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city with a vibrant and multicultural population of two million. Located on Canada’s spectacular West Coast, and surrounded by ocean and mountains, Vancouver is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine have consistently voted it the “Best City in the Americas.” UBC is only 25 minutes by car to downtown or the airport. The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is Canada’s second busiest airport. Fifty-six airlines serve YVR, connecting people and businesses non-stop to more than 125 destinations in Canada, the U.S., and around the world. The city centre is easily accessible by public transit with many bus routes offering frequent service.
Campus Attractions and Venues
UBC is situated on Vancouver’s west side, surrounded by temperate rainforest and sandy beaches. UBC’s natural setting is complemented by nearby shops and restaurants located within walking distance of guest rooms and meeting space. UBC’s vibrant neighbourhood has quality community services such as banks, restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacy, libraries, campus attractions, and recreation. The University features the Museum of Anthropology, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Botanical Gardens, and plenty of other great attractions. UBC also offers an Aquatic Centre with Olympic-sized indoor pool, the University Golf Club, and other athletic facilities available to the public. Vancouver’s best hiking trails and beaches are located right on campus throughout the Pacific Spirit Regional Park. For more information on UBC’s attractions, please visit https://visit.ubc.ca/
Getting to UBC from YVR Airport
Public Transit
UBC is easily accessible by public transit. At YVR, follow the signs for “Canada Line” to get to the Skytrain station. To get to UBC, you’ll take the Skytrain and then the bus.
Routes
There are two different routes, which take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Route #1: Canada Line & R4 bus (~1 hr 10 mins)
Take the Canada Line Skytrain (bound to Waterfront) from YVR to Oakridge-41st Ave Station. Change here and exit the Skytrain station to take the R4 bus (bound to UBC) to UBC exchange.
Route #2: Canada Line & 49 bus (~1 hr 20 mins)
Take the Canada Line Skytrain (bound to Waterfront) from YVR to Langara-49th Ave Station. Change here and exit the Skytrain station to take the 49 bus (bound to UBC) to UBC exchange.
Transit Fares and How to Pay
The fare to get from the airport to UBC is $10 (a 2-zone fare plus an additional fare for travelling from the airport). At Skytrain stations and on buses, you can pay with your contactless credit or debit card as well as with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. You can also buy a single use ticket by cash, debit, or credit card at the ticket machines at YVR station. Make sure you keep your ticket until your trip is done. A single fare is valid for 90 minutes on all Skytrains and buses. For more information on fares, check the Translink website.
At Skytrain stations, you must tap in and out at ticket barriers. On buses, you only need to tap in as you enter. Remember to tap out of the Skytrain station with the same method of payment that you tapped in with, to avoid excess charges. Similarly, when transferring from the Skytrain to the bus, tap in to the bus with the same method of payment. As long as you are transferring within 90 minutes of when your trip started, you will not be charged again.
If you anticipate using public transit extensively while in Vancouver, you may consider purchasing a Compass Card at the YVR Skytrain station and loading it to use while you are in Vancouver. Fares are slightly cheaper when paid for with stored value on a Compass Card, but you have to pay a $6 deposit for the card itself.
Taxis
There are plenty of taxis available to travel from YVR to UBC. Taxi fares from the airport are calculated according to zones. UBC is in zone 9 and the fare is $42. Taxi trips take between 30-60 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis accept cash, debit card, and credit card.
Rideshares
A number of rideshares operate in Vancouver and service the airport. Lyft, Uber, and KABU are authorised rideshare services at YVR. The price for rideshare trips is set by the rideshare provider. Rideshare trips take between 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Conference Parking
There are several parking options on UBC Point Grey Campus. The closest public parking lot to the conference is West Parkade, located at 2140 Lower Mall, Vancouver, B.C. This location is a 3-minute walk to the conference.
Parking at this lot costs $2.00/half hour to a daytime maximum of $20.00 CAD. Evenings and weekends are the same rate, to a maximum of $10.00 CAD.
For more information on this lot and parking options at UBC, please visit https://parking.ubc.ca/map
Food Options at ICCSJ
UBC Point Grey Campus has many food options, and we encourage attendees to enjoy all it has to offer. Below are some recommended locations from our committee near the conference, held at Ponderosa Commons. For more options on campus, please visit https://visit.ubc.ca/eat-drink-and-stay/restaurants/
Harvest Market & Deli (located in conference building)
Harvest offers grab-and-go lunches and snacks. Enjoy fresh soups and sandwiches to takeaway or pick up snacks and beverages here.
Mercante Pizza (1 minute walk)
Mercante offers fresh wood-fired pizza and Italian food. Order in advance during busy times.
Loafe Café (3 minute walk)
Loafe is a coffee shop serving pastries and simple breakfast and lunch meals. Located inside the Sauder School of Business building. We recommend grabbing a coffee on your way to the conference from the hotel or bus loop.
Starbucks (6 minute walk)
Starbucks is a coffee shop with takeaway pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Located inside UBC bookstore. We recommend grabbing a coffee on your way to the conference from the hotel or bus loop.
For a variety of other food options within a 10-minute walk from the conference, check out the UBC Student Nest or the UBC Bus Loop.