Vancouver

Venue, Directions & Accommodations

Venue

The event is taking place at Simon Fraser University's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue located at 580 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L6.

Directions

Driving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
From the airport, proceed north along the Arthur Laing Bridge to Granville Street. Head north on Granville Street into downtown Vancouver. After crossing the Granville Street Bridge, take the Seymour Street exit and continue north on Seymour. Turn right into the Centre for Dialogue, just before reaching Hastings Street. Enter via Seymour Street courtyard entrance.

Parking
Public parking is available at many locations near the Centre for Dialogue. Street parking is free after 10 p.m. The closest parking lot is across the courtyard; enter via Seymour Street.

Public Transit
Major public transit lines, the SeaBus, SkyTrain, Canada Line and West Coast Express, terminate at Waterfront Station, located in the historic Canadian Pacific Railway Station on Cordova Street, opposite Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre. Transit schedules can be found at www.translink.ca. The Centre for Dialogue is also within easy walking distance of most buses coming into the downtown core. Enter via Seymour Street courtyard entrance.

Accomodations

There is no “official” hotel for the conference. Delegates requiring accommodation are welcome to choose a hotel that suits their preferences. The Centre for Dialogue adjoins the Delta Vancouver Hotel and Suites.

Things to Do

Interested in getting to know Vancouver more while you’re in the city? Visit Destination Vancouver.