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
Vancouver Area Accommodation Information
Updated: December 21, 2007
SELF-ARRANGED ACCOMMODATION
Accommodations are self-arranged for all Regent College Conferences. Accommodations fill-up quickly because of the Vancouver summer tourism season. We suggest you book early!
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. Regent College has no residential facilities of its own.
Conferences and Accommodation at UBC
(8-minute walk from Regent)
Vancouver's Affordable and Most Accommodating Alternative with 3000 rooms available May through August, from full suites to single or shared apartments to dormitory or hostel-style rooms; the 47 unit West Coast Suites is open year-round.
Phone: 604-822-1000
E-mail: reservations@housing.ubc.ca
Website: www.ubcconferences.com
St. Andrew’s Hall
(10 min. walk from Regent)
A residence for full-time students on the campus of UBC. During the summer months (May 1 to August 26 only, we process summer applications and requests from mid January, 2007) their empty rooms and apartments are open as a temporary housing option. The apartments all have kitchens. These have major appliances (fridge, stove, microwave), but no cooking or eating utensils. For all room types, we provide bedding, but not towels. No linen or housekeeping services are provided, and no toiletries are in the rooms.
Phone: 604.822.9720
E-mail: summer@standrews.edu
Website: www.standrews.edu/residence/summer.html
St. John’s College
(20-minute walk from Regent)
St. John's College 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 our 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
Vancouver School of Theology
(15-minute walk from Regent)
Vancouver School of Theology has 13 studio-suites, 3 one-bedroom suites, and 1 two-bedroom suite in its guest wing. All suites are furnished with double beds and ensuite bathrooms. Amenities include a telephone for free local calls, cable tv and high-speed internet. The School is located in the historic Iona building, recently renovated and fully updated, at the northeast corner of the UBC campus.
Phone: 604.822.6398 or toll-free 1-866-822-9031 option '4'
E-mail: vstconf@vst.edu
Website: www.vst.edu
Green College Guest House
(10 min. walk from Regent)
Green College is first and foremost a graduate residence and is home to a community of 100 scholars who blend social and intellectual life through living in residence together, academic programming, dining and cultural events. Resident members include graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting faculty. Although we do not offer the amenities of a hotel, we do offer a peaceful yet vibrant environment, away from the centre of campus. We are surrounded by nature, on the edge of Pacific Spirit Park, and close to a vast expanse of beaches and forest trails. The College has five Guest House rooms (three Standard and two Premium). Each room has a private washroom, telephone, mini-fridge, and alarm clock. Standard rooms have one double bed. Premium rooms have a queen bed and cable television.
Phone: 604.822.8660
E-mail: greencol@interchange.ubc.ca
Website: www.greencollege.ubc.ca
A Harbourview Retreat B&B and Garden Suite (need an agreement)
(2 minute drive, 30 minute walk, 10 minute bus ride to Regent)
A Harbourview Retreat combines the comfort and care of a B&B with the amenities of a boutique hotel. We are located minutes from Regent and UBC, beaches and nature trails. Guests can unwind in our outdoor hot tub, relax in the quiet lush garden or on their private balcony. B&B guests are treated to a full gourmet breakfast, while our 1-bedroom Garden Suite provides a kitchen for self-catering. Parking, wireless internet, phone, and TV are available for all guests for no additional charge.
Phone: (866) 221.7273 or (604) 221.7273
Email: penny@ahvr.com
Website: www.ahvr.com
Point Grey Guest House
(5-minute drive from Regent)
Enjoy our “home away from home” tucked away in beautiful Vancouver. Within walking distance of The University of British Columbia and conveniently located near beaches and downtown Vancouver. Ideal for short-term business/holiday or long-term study/sabbatical accommodation. Fully licensed and inspected by the City of Vancouver.
Phone: 604-222-4104
E-mail: info@pointgreyguesthouse.com
Website: www.pointgreyguesthouse.com
