Welcome	Program	Registration	Venue	Accommodations
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Accommodations
	Urban Waters Conference  July 19-22, 2009 Educators from British Columbia, Oregon, Washington and Alaska coming together to share ideas, network, and learn the latest in conservation and research.
	Vancouver has many options for accommodations in the summer.  You can go camping, stay in a hostel or dorm, find a cozy B & B, or enjoy a beautiful hotel.  We are working with a few places that will offer you discounted rates if you mention that you are participating in the NAME 2009 conference.
	Downtown Vancouver The Listel Hotel and O’Doul’s Restaurant and Bar Hostelling International YWCA Vancouver Aquarium Sleepover CANCELLED
	Vancouver Area Porteau Cove Provincial Park Golden Ears Provincial Park UBC Gage Towers

The Listel Hotel and O'Doul's Restaurant and Bar  Back to Top

This hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Vancouver’s shopping district (1300 Robson Street), and a lovely 20 minute walk through Stanley Park to the Aquarium.  

Cost: $169.00 - $209.00 (Rates held until June 19, 2009)

Booking: Click on this link for special NAME conference rates!

 

Hostelling International  Back to Top 

Close to the beach and the vibrant Davie Street (1114 Burnaby Street) shopping and restaurant strip. A 40 minute walk to the Aquarium, or easy access via transit.

Cost: $31.50 for dorm beds; $85.00 for private rooms (1 – 2 people) (NAME conference rates held until June 20, 2009)

 

Booking: Delegates can book by contacting Mike Semproni, our Vancouver Groups Coordinator at 1.877.203.4461 ext. 207 or at groups.vancouver@hihostels.ca.  Please have delegates state they are with the NAME conference, and provide the following information:

• Name
• Gender (for dorm accommodation)
• Arrival and departure date
• Home country, province or state
• Valid credit card number will be required to hold the bed/room.  Payment will be made upon arrival.

YWCA  Back to Top

Located in Downtown Vancouver (733 Beatty Street).  A 20 minute walk to the Aquarium, or easy access via transit.

Cost:  $98 per room for 1-3 people with shared washroom down the hall (Rates held until June 19, 2009)

 

Booking:  Call Karen at 604-895-5840 to book (quote NAME conference). Delegates should book as a group to ensure they are assigned a room together. Male/female/families welcome.

Vancouver Aquarium Sleepover  Back to Top

CANCELLED: This event did not reach the minimum required. If you signed up and have not heard from us regarding a refund, please contact name2009@vanaqua.org and put "sleepover refund" in the subject line.

One night only, Tuesday July 21st, you can sleep at the Aquarium for this unique overnight adventure!  After everyone has gone home, and the Aquarium has closed its doors for the night, we invite you to join us for an exciting night of exploration! Stash your gear, meet your adventure leaders and get ready to explore the Aquarium.  After a delicious evening snack, we head into our behind-the-scenes marine lab to continue on the second half of your adventure, where you can touch local invertebrates including live sea stars, sea urchins, anemones and more!  Bed down in front of one of the Aquarium's spectacular marine galleries. In the morning, after a calm continental breakfast, tour the Marine Mammal Deck and Amazon Free Flight Gallery as the Aquarium wakens for a new day. 

 

Cost:  $69/person (includes evening snacks, breakfast and all taxes)

Booking:  Go to the Activities page on the NAME website and complete the Field Trip registration form.  This accommodation must be booked with a minimum number of participants by June 26, 2009.  Full refunds will be given if the sleepover is cancelled.  Participants may want to make alternate accommodations for the evening.

Porteau Cove Provincial Park  Back to Top

Located 38 km north of Vancouver on Hwy 99, 20 km south of Squamish, 8.5 km south of Britannia Beach. You'll need a vehicle to get to the Aquarium from this park.  Other nearby communities include Brackendale and Lions Bay.  Go to their website for cost and booking procedures.

Golden Ears Provincial Park  Back to Top

Golden Ears Provincial Park lies in the Coast Mountains 11 km north of Maple Ridge on the north side of the Fraser River. Access to the park is by vehicle via Highway 7 or Dewdney Trunk Road through the Municipality of Maple Ridge. If heading west, turn right onto 232nd and if heading east, turn left onto 232nd; then turn right onto Fern Crescent and follow road into park. The closest communities, towns and cities are Maple Ridge, Mission and Pitt Meadows.  Go to their website for cost and booking procedures.

UBC Gage Towers  Back to Top

The Gage Towers at UBC is hotel accommodation for the budget minded Vancouver visitor. This unique lodging offers a wide range of cheap accommodation options. Situated on the beautiful UBC campus, The Gage Towers is close to beaches, hiking trails, recreational facilities, and food outlets.  You can bike (45 minutes) take transit (60 minutes) or take your vehicle (30 minutes) to the Aquarium from this hotel.  Go to their website for cost and booking procedures.