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November 9 & 10, 2007
Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, UBC

Accommodations in Vancouver

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If you require accommodation while in Vancouver for the conference, here are a few good options. Book early to make sure you get the best rates possible.


Sheraton Wall Centre

UBC rates ($129 + taxes for single or double occupancy) are available at the Sheraton Wall Centre on a limited number of rooms. When making your reservation please say that you are with the UBC School of Journalism.

**IMPORTANT: After making your reservation at the Sheraton, please let us know at info@sciencejournalism.net

In order to be guaranteed UBC rates at this hotel, we must confirm you are attending the science journalism conference by sending the hotel a fax. If you do not let us know, you may not receive the special rate.

1088 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9
Phone: (604) 331-1000
Fax: (604) 893-7200
reservations@wallcentre.com
http://www.sheratonvancouver.com


Wedgewood Hotel

Post-secondary rates are also available for a limited number of rooms at the Wedgewood Hotel, one of Vancouver’s boutique hotels. Say you are with the UBC School of Journalism and you will be quoted a rate of $159 + taxes for single or double occupancy in a standard room. More deluxe rooms are also available.

845 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V1
Toll-Free (Canada/USA): 1-800-663-0666
Phone: (604) 689-7777
Fax: (604) 608-5348
info@wedgewoodhotel.com
http://www.wedgewoodhotel.com


Granville Island Hotel

Located just outside of the downtown core, the Granville Island Hotel offers UBC rates of $105 for single occupancy and $115 for double occupancy. Specify you are with the UBC School of Journalism for these special rates.

1253 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Toll-Free (Canada/USA): 1-800-663-1840
Phone: (604) 683-7373
Fax: (604) 683-3061
reservations@GranvilleIslandHotel.com
http://www.granvilleislandhotel.com/


Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies

Accommodation is also available at the conference location, the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies on UBC’s main campus. PWIAS offers a flat weekend rate of $150 for single or double occupancy. However many services on campus are reduced on weekends and downtown Vancouver is approx. 30 minutes by bus from UBC.

University Centre
University of British Columbia
6331 Crescent Road
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Phone: (604) 822-4782
Fax: (604) 822-4222
info@pwias.ubc.ca
http://www.pwias.ubc.ca/facilities/residential.php

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