Information on parking, transportation and accommodations.
Parking & Transportation
Parking
Regent College has very limited parking for Saturdays and evenings only. Parking is available a short walk from Regent at the University of British Columbia (costs from $4.25-12 per day). For updated information and further details on parking at UBC and UBC shuttle schedule visit: www.parking.ubc.ca
For directions to Regent College, maps, and modes of transportation visit:
www.regent-college.edu/directions
Public transportation
Public transportation is available from many parts of Vancouver. For bus routes and scheduling, phone 604.953.3333 or visit www.translink.bc.ca.
Accommodations
Self-arranged Accommodations
As there are hundreds of hotels, bed and breakfasts and other types of accommodation in the Vancouver area this is by no means an exhaustive list. But these particular options are close to Regent College, and some offer discounts to Regent students.
UBC Conferences and Accommodation
(5-minute walk from Regent College to Walter Gage Residence).
Over 3,000 rooms are available from May through August. These include fully equipped suites, single or shared apartments, and dormitory or hostel-style rooms. Or choose to stay in The West Coast Suites, their deluxe year-round accommodation.
Phone: 604.822.1000
E-mail: reservations@housing.ubc.ca
Website: www.ubcconferences.com
St. Andrew's Hall
(10-minute walk from Regent)
This is a residence for full-time students on the campus of UBC. During the summer months (May 1 to August 26 only; they process summer applications and requests from mid-February onwards) their empty rooms and apartments are open as a temporary housing option.
Phone: 604.822.9720
E-mail: summer@standrews.edu
Website: www.standrews.edu
Carey Centre
(10-minute walk from Regent)
Carey Centre is a ministry of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada. They provide fully furnished guestrooms starting from $71/night. All units come with a private bathroom. Housekeeping service provides linens, towels, and toiletries. Amenities include free local calls and high-speed internet access, as well as a flat screen tv in some units. Check-in is 3 pm, seven days a week. Parking is $5 per day. Guests are welcome to enjoy meals in their cafeteria.
Phone: 604.224.4308
E-mail: info@carey-edu.ca
Website: www.carey-edu.ca
St. John's College
(20-minute walk from Regent)
St. John's College, a UBC residence for graduate students, offers quiet, comfortable, and well-appointed guest rooms to academic visitors to UBC. Guest rooms are furnished with a double or queen bed, private washroom, telephone, television, coffee maker, bar fridge, and data port. Dining with College residents in their spacious Dining Hall is an integral part of the life of the College, and participation in the meal plan is mandatory for all guests. Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday.
Phone: 604.822.6522
E-mail: sjc.reception@ubc.ca
Website: www.stjohns.ubc.ca/GuestRooms.stm
Green College Guest Accommodations
(10-minute walk from Regent)
Green College, primarily a graduate residence, is home to a community of 100 scholars who blend social and intellectual life through living in residence together and participating in academic programming, dining and cultural events. The College offers three types of guest accommodation: Standard and Premium Guest House Rooms (with private washroom, telephone, mini-fridge, and alarm clock), Studio Rooms (with private washroom), and Single Rooms (with shared washroom). Guests participate in the Green College Dining Society meal plan as part of their booking fee, providing breakfast Monday to Friday and dinner Sunday to Thursday, with access to a Common Kitchen for all other meals.
Phone: 604.822.8660
E-mail: gc.reception@ubc.ca
Website: www.greencollege.ubc.ca
Point Grey Guest House
(5-minute drive from Regent)
Established in 1990, the Point Grey Guest House is a 1920s character home with cozy, well furnished accommodation including a desk, free internet both wired and wireless, or the use of a guest computer station. An organic, healthy, and hearty breakfast is included. The Guest House is fully licensed and inspected by the City of Vancouver, and a member of the BC Innkeeper's Guild and Tourism BC.
Phone: 604.222.4104
E-mail: info@pointgreyguesthouse.com
Website: www.pointgreyguesthouse.com
Beautiful Bed & Breakfast
(20-minute drive)
This B&B has a view of Vancouver's North Shore mountain peaks, Vancouver Island, and Mount Baker; a lovely backyard with a miniature Japanese pond garden and waterfall; and a friendly helpful host who will assist you with your travel plans while in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Tell them you're coming for a Regent course!
Phone: 604.327.1102
Email: info@beautifulbandb.bc.ca
Website: www.beautifulbandb.bc.ca
