Hotel and Visitor Information
The conference venue, the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, is easily accessible from Vancouver International Airport. The Vancouver International Airport has an excellent web site containing ground transportation information. Shuttle buses leave from the airport for downtown every hour and stop at a number of hotels. The cost of this service is approximately $12 one way. Travel by limousine will cost approximately $45 one way or taxi $30. Traveling time from the airport to downtown Vancouver is approximately 25 minutes or 45 minutes during rush hour (6-9 am and 4-6 pm).
Accommodations
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
The conference venue, the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, has SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact the hotel directly.
Phone: 604.682.3377 or 1.888.627.8634
Fax: 604.691.6980
Mail: Attn: Reservations Department
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4
Email: bayshorereservations@westin.com
Other Hotels
Mineral Exploration Roundup has partnered with a number of hotels within a close vicinity to the conference. Each of these hotels are offering preferential rates for Mineral Exploration Roundup. Be sure to mention you are booking a room for Mineral Exploration Roundup 2010.
The Renaissance Hotel
Phone: 604.689.9211
Online Reservations:
City View Rooms: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrrd?groupCode=ameamea&app=resvlink&fromDate=1/12/10&toDate=1/25/10
Harbour View Rooms: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrrd?groupCode=ameameb&app=resvlink&fromDate=1/12/10&toDate=1/25/10
Hyatt Regency
Online Reservation: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/AMEBC10
Phone: 1.888.421.1442
Coast Plaza
Phone: 1.800.663.1144
Online Reservation: www.coastpromos.com/ame10
Pacific Palisades
Online Reservation: reservations@pacificpalisadeshotel.com
Phone: 1.800.663.1815
Carmana Plaza
Online Reservation: reservation@carmanaplaza.com
Phone: 604.683.1399 or 1.877.686.9988
Blue Horizon Hotel
Online Reservation: roundup@bluehorizonhotel.com
Phone: 1.800.663.1333 (confirm the rate with the special code number #317)
You can locate our partner hotels on this map http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=ca&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=112140231020152739297.000471966ea5599eafb9b
Useful Links
British Columbia Regional Information
The premier travel and tourism planning site from British Columbia.
Vancouver Magazine
A unique and essential reference for travellers and locals in Vancouver.
Fodor's
Fodor's online travel service - a site created by travelers for travelers. Provides in-depth restaurant and hotel reviews and travel tips to make vacation planning easier.
Obtaining a Visitors Visa to Canada
Persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may require a visa to enter Canada. This site will tell you if you require a visa and how to obtain one.