INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES
Go to Travel Documents for the letter all non-Canadians should print and present when arriving in Canada, plus complete information on visas and passports.
AIR TRAVEL
UNIGLOBE Travel Agency Partner - ASMS attendees may take advantage of UNIGLOBE Vision Travel to book air fares to Vancouver with discounts of 5 - 30%. UNIGLOBE can also assist with pre- and post-conference travel plans (Alaskan Cruises, Rocky Mountain tours, and more). Complete UNIGLOBE details and contact information.
Air Canada Discount Program - Book Air Canada flights online and use the special program code QN4NWA61 in the Search panel when you access www.aircanada.com.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
YVR airport to Vancouver - Skytrain's Canada Line is a 26-minute train ride to downtown's Waterfront Station. Cost is $8.75 one-way. Tickets are available for purchase in the airport (Visa and MasterCard credit cards accepted). Complete Canada Line train info. Taxis are readily available at an average tarif of $32 CAD one-way. Most taxis accept payment by credit cards.
Getting around Vancouver - Train, bus, auto, and rail options from Toursim Vancouver.
HOTELS
ASMS has negotiated very competitive conference rates for Vancouver. Housing is managed through our online housing bureau, The Housing Connection. There will be shuttle buses provided 7-11 am and 6-11 pm Monday through Thursday to the Sheraton and Sutton Place and to the Westin Bayshore Hotels.
RESERVE A ROOM ONLINE
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HOTEL
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ROOM RATES in Canadian
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DISTANCE,
WALK TIME
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MAP LOCATION
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Days Inn
|
155 CAD
|
2 blocks, < 5'
|
1 |
Coast Coal Harbour
|
205/235 CAD
|
2 blocks, < 5'
|
2 |
| Fairmont Hotel Vancouver |
226 CAD |
4 blocks, < 10' |
3
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| Fairmont Waterfront |
238 CAD |
Across street |
4
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| Hyatt Regency |
199 CAD |
3 blocks, < 10' |
5
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| Marriott Pinnacle |
199 CAD (incl free Internet) |
2 blocks, < 5' |
6
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| Pan Pacific Vancouver |
287 CAD |
Adjacent |
7
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| Renaissance Harbourside |
189 CAD |
2 blocks, < 5' |
8
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| Sheraton Wall Centre |
175 CAD |
10 blocks, 15' |
9
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Sutton Place
|
185 CAD
|
9 blocks, 15'
|
10
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| Westin Bayshore |
237 CAD |
7 blocks, 15' |
11
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