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BCIT Downtown Campus

Event Headquarters

BCIT Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC Canada

BCIT Conference Room

Air Travel

Air CanadaAir Canada is the official airline of Canada on Rails. We have arranged a conference discount for everyone that is interested in booking a flight into YVR/Vancouver. Discounts range from 5-15% depending on what fare type you decide. Call 1-800-361-7585 and use the convention number CV061089 in order to get the conference attendee discount.

Hotel

Hotel LeSoleilHotel LeSoleil, a AAA 4 Diamond has been chosen as the official hotel for Canada on Rails. We have set aside a block of 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suites for $125 CAD per night. You can email at reservations@hotellesoleil.com or call in at 877.632.3030 and ask for the Canada of Rails group rate.

Additional Hotels

When Hotel LeSoleil fills capacity, we recommend visiting HotDeals.com to book your hotel.

Parking

Vancouver ParkingThis area map for the surrounding area details the street grid, transit stops and public parking for your convenience. We've also included the terminal for the Seabus (a pedestrian ferry to North Vancouver) and the WestCoast Express (A commuter train to Vancouver's eastern suburbs) for your information

Rental Cars

AVIS Car RentalAVIS is the official rental car organization for Canada on Rails. You must use the assigned Meeting Avis Discount Number J869065 to receive the discount. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-331-1600 or online at www.avis.com


Directions

From YVR Airport
  1. Head south - go 0.3 km
  2. Make a U-turn onto the ramp to Vancouver - go 0.1 km
  3. Take the ramp to Vancouver - go 0.3 km
  4. Continue on Grant Mcconachie Way - go 0.8 km
  5. Bear right onto the ramp to Granville St/City Centre - go 0.6 km
  6. Continue on SW Marine Dr - go 0.1 km
  7. Bear right at Granville St - go 7.9 km
  8. Bear right onto the HWY-99 N ramp to BC Ferries/Horseshoe Bay/Whistler - go 0.3 km
  9. Continue on Seymour St - go 1.3 km
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For information on exhibition and sponsorship opportunities at the conference, contact Nathaniel Brown toll free in North America (877) 446-4648, internationally (604) 724-6624, or by email nshb@osevents.com.