EVENT DETAILS

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Creating Wealth and the Created World

November 2-3, 2007       A conference on business and the environment

Conference Attendee Information

Where

Regent College, 5800 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC. Click here for a Google map of our location.

Parking & Transportation to Regent College

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.

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! For a list of preferred accommodations click here.

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

Carey Centre
(10-minute walk from Regent)
Carey Centre is a ministry of the Baptist Union of Western Canada that provides housing for undergraduate and graduate students studying within the various faculties of UBC and other local college campuses. During the summer months (May-August), Carey Centre opens its doors to short-term students and visitors to the Vancouver area. Recently renovated rooms are fully-furnished with single or queen size beds, desk, chair and dresser. All guestrooms come with en-suite bathroom with a tub or shower. Housekeeping service provides linens and towels. Amenities include a telephone for free local calls and high-speed internet connection. Parking is available for $5 per day.

Phone: 604.224.4308
E-mail: info@careytheologicalcollege.ca
Website: www.careycentre.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) 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. Manson House dormitory's shared kitchens are equipped with some basic utensils but we suggest that guests bring some personal items with them. 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

 

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

 

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. All suites are fully furnished. Amenities include a telephone for free local calls, cable tv and internet hook-up. The School is located in the historic Iona building, recently renovated and fully updated, at the northeast corner of the UBC campus.
Phone: 604.822.9031
E-mail: vstconf@vst.edu or rfox@vst.edu
Website: www.vst.edu

 

Triumf House
(5-minute walk from Regent)
TRIUMF House is a 35 room guest house for the use of scientists, students and visitors to the TRIUMF Research laboratory on the UBC Campus. Although TRIUMF visitors have priority in booking rooms, we welcome other visitors to Vancouver when space permits. Our guest rooms are furnished with either one queen bed or two single beds. They all have a private bathroom, telephone with voice mail and high speed internet. A few rooms also have a kitchenette and may adjoin with a twin room to make a one bedroom suite. On the main floor we have common rooms which guests are welcome to use. They include a large, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, living room, computer room and television room. Other conveniences include: secure underground parking, laundry facilities, televisions for rent.
Phone: (604) 222-1062 or 222-7633
E-mail: housing@triumf.ca
Website: www.triumf.info/housing

 

Coast-Vancouver Airport Hotel
(20-minute drive from Regent)
Reduced rate and breakfast for Regent Conference Attendees
Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel is conveniently located 5 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport. There are 134 guest rooms, including 3 spacious suites. Dining at White Spot restaurant or Hudson’s Neighbourhood Pub. Complimentary 24-hour shuttle service available to the airport.

Phone: 604-263-1555; 1-866-263-1555
E-mail: info@coastvancouverairporthotel.com
Website: www.coastvancouverairporthotel.com