Travel

Information about travel bursaries, parking, and transportation options from the Vancouver International Airport and from the BC Ferries Tsawwassen Terminal, can be found on this page.

Travel Bursaries

A limited number of travel bursaries are available to those travelling from outside the Metro Vancouver / Fraser Valley region who would not be otherwise be able to attend. Bursaries will be awarded on a rolling basis up until the availability limit listed below. Please note that, per university regulations, you will be required to submit a reimbursement form, receipts, ticket stubs, and applicable personal information after the conference to claim your funds. A cheque will be issued approximately one month after your forms and paperwork are received.

To apply, please write a free-form letter that specifies the region you are traveling from, the amount you are requesting, any circumstances that are relevant (eg, if your employer normally funds professional development, have you accessed those funds already?), and any plans you have to make your participation in this event extend further in your region (eg, sharing a summary in an employee newsletter or with your not-for-profit organization). Email your letter to wwest (at) mech (dot) ubc (dot) ca.

Travellers who are flying must fly economy.

Parking Information

The recommended parkades for the conference (Earth Sciences Building), are the Health Sciences Parkade (2250 Health Sciences Mall V6T 1Z3, see UBC map) or the Thunderbird Parkade (6085 Thunderbird Boulevard V6T 1Z3, see UBC map). For other parking options on campus, visit the UBC Parking and Access Control Services website.

Click here for driving routes to campus and the parkades.
Click here for maps of how to get to the ESB from each parkade.

Travel to UBC from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Taxi – A taxi ride from the Vancouver International Airport to UBC usually takes approximately 30-45 minutes, and costs $30-40 one way.
Checker: 604-731-1111
Yellow Cab: 604-681-1111

Public Transit – From Vancouver International Airport, take the Canada Line Skytrain going to Waterfront.

Option 1: Get off at Oakridge-41st Station Northbound. Transfer to either the #43 UBC or #41 UBC buses.
Option 2: Get off at Cambie-Broadway Station Northbound. Transfer to #99 UBC.
UBC is a bus terminus, so get off at the end of the line!

Click here for maps on how to get to the ESB from the bus loops

During peak transit hours (weekdays before 6:30pm), it costs $9.00 to go from YVR to UBC ($4.00 + $5.00 Airport Add Fare), and $4.00 (regular fare) to go from UBC to YVR. Outside of peak hours, the cost is $7.75 from YVR to UBC and $2.75 return. The $5 add fare can be avoided by purchasing a book of 10 1-zone tickets (for $21.00) at the 7-11 in the domestic arrivals area of the airport. This is particularly useful if you are travelling in a group. During peak hours, you will need to buy an AddFare for $1.25, payable at the entrace to the Canada Line.

For information about accessing the Canada Line at YVR, please visit the YVR website. For more information about Translink Services, please visit Translink website or call 604-953-3333.

Travel to UBC from the BC Ferries Tsawwassen Terminal

When you exit the terminal, find bus #620 to the Bridgeport Station. Take the Bus to the end station (Bridgeport) and transfer to the Canada Line Skytrain, north-bound going toward the Waterfront station.

Option 1: Get off at Oakridge-41st Station Northbound. Transfer to either the #43 UBC or #41 UBC buses.
Option 2: Get off at Cambie-Broadway Station Northbound. Transfer to #99 UBC.
UBC is a bus terminus, so get off at the end of the line!

Click here for maps on how to get to the ESB from the bus loops

The fare for going from Tsawwassen to UBC is is a 3 zone ticket. An adult fare is $5.50 for 3 zone on weekdays before 6:30pm; $2.75 after 6:30pm, all day Saturday, and all day Sunday). Keep your ticket at all times in case of fare check. For the BC Ferries schedule, visit the BC Ferries Website.