University of British Columbia - Vancouver
Conferences & Accommodation at UBC
5961 Student Union Blvd
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 2C9
5961 Student Union Blvd
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 2C9
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Event | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunion | Leisure travel | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Wedding Ceremony/Reception | Youth Retreat/CampMaximum
Meeting:2200
Meeting:2200
Meeting
Rooms:200
Rooms:200
Maximum
Overnight:5000
Overnight:5000
- 2017 - Native American and Indigenous Studies Association Conference
- 2017 - 21st International Conference on Engineering Design
- 2017 - Canadian Geophysical Union Conference
Life Sciences Centre Atrium
Museum of Anthropology Outdoor Grounds
Academic Classroom at UBC - Allard Hall.jpg "Chan Centre Concert Hall 1200 seats")
Chan Centre Concert Hall 1200 seats
Chan Centre Glass Lobby
Nitobe Japanese Garden
Sage Bistro at UBC
West Coast Suites at UBC - Bedroom
West Coast Suites at UBC - Living Room
Walter Gage Studio Suites - UBC Vancouver
Walter Gage One Bedroom Suite - Living Room
Walter Gage One Bedroom Suite - Equipped Kitchen
Walter Gage Media Room - UBC Vancouver
View from Walter Gage One Bedroom Suite - UBC Vancouver
Ponderosa Commons Cedar House Apartment - UBC Vancouver
Ponderosa Commons Cedar House Studio Suites
Totem Park Residence - UBC Vancouver
Totem Park Residence House Lounge - UBC Vancouver
Catered conference banquet by Scholar's Catering
About
About University of British Columbia - Vancouver
Located in Vancouver, University of British Columbia is Canada's largest university conference facility. The picturesque campus provides the perfect space for your next corporate or social event.
University of British Columbia offers affordable accommodations with the capacity of hosting groups up to 4,000. The Vancouver campus consists of 85,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space with attractions, recreation, shopping, and restaurants on-site.
Let our University of British Columbia experts provide professional conference coordination and meeting planning services for your next Vancouver event.
University of British Columbia offers affordable accommodations with the capacity of hosting groups up to 4,000. The Vancouver campus consists of 85,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space with attractions, recreation, shopping, and restaurants on-site.
Let our University of British Columbia experts provide professional conference coordination and meeting planning services for your next Vancouver event.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Vancouver - 7
Whistler - 77
Victoria - 70
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Vancouver International - 20 minutes
Taxi | Bus
Onsite: Yes Fee
CATERING
University of British Columbia offers on-site restaurants and catering, from cafeteria meal plans to catered events. We work with clients to meet their program and budget needs.In-House Catering
Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
2200 Attendees
200 Spaces
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Theatre Style 5000 | Classroom Style 1000
TECHNOLOGY
University of British Columbia has wireless internet in all suites and all other properties have Ethernet ports. There is free ultra-high speed wireless connectivity throughout the British Columbia campus.Yes
Free
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionOVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
5000 Overnight Guests
Suite/Apt Style|Hotel-Like|Residence Halls
Yes
Free
Cost:
Private-Semi-Private-Communal
Accommodations
Accommodations
5000
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
| Hotel | 47 rooms | 94 beds | floorplan | image
Available year round, the only all-suite hotel on the UBC Vancouver campus. Sofisticated, well-appointed one-bedroom suites (450 sq. ft.) feature contempory west coast furnishings, in room safe, fully equipped kitchens, and free WiFi.
This accommodation has A/C
Available year round, the only all-suite hotel on the UBC Vancouver campus. Sofisticated, well-appointed one-bedroom suites (450 sq. ft.) feature contempory west coast furnishings, in room safe, fully equipped kitchens, and free WiFi.
This accommodation has A/C | Hotel | 159 rooms | 226 beds | floorplan | image
Private studio suites and spacious one-bedroom suites with fully-equipped kitchens and free high speed wireless internet.
This accommodation has A/C
Private studio suites and spacious one-bedroom suites with fully-equipped kitchens and free high speed wireless internet.
This accommodation has A/C | Suite/Apartment Style | 708 rooms | 1008 beds | floorplan | image
Shared apartments and private family suites, 4 or 6 bedrooms with shared washrooms, wired Internet connectivity and full kitchens. Many rooms with spectacular views. Free Campus WiFi.
Shared apartments and private family suites, 4 or 6 bedrooms with shared washrooms, wired Internet connectivity and full kitchens. Many rooms with spectacular views. Free Campus WiFi.
| Suite/Apartment Style | 246 rooms | 308 beds | floorplan | image
Mondern studio suites and 4-bedroom shared apartments wtih single rooms and two shared bathrooms; private studio suites with equipped kitchens, many with views of the ocean. The Point Grill - licensed, casual dining restaurant located only minutes away.
Mondern studio suites and 4-bedroom shared apartments wtih single rooms and two shared bathrooms; private studio suites with equipped kitchens, many with views of the ocean. The Point Grill - licensed, casual dining restaurant located only minutes away.
| Residence Halls | 1285 rooms | 1285 beds | floorplan | image
Single and twin dormitory rooms in a park like setting. Ideal lodging for youth, school groups, sports teams and language camps. Ample field space for activities. Tennis and basketball courts on site.
Single and twin dormitory rooms in a park like setting. Ideal lodging for youth, school groups, sports teams and language camps. Ample field space for activities. Tennis and basketball courts on site.
| Residence Halls | 1484 rooms | 1484 beds | floorplan | image
Totem Park offers two room types in a park like setting:
1) Semi-private, two adjacent rooms with single bed in each shared one washroom.
2) Single and twin dormitory rooms, shared hallway washrooms.
Ideal lodging for youth, school groups, sports teams and language camps. Ample field space for activities. Tennis and basketball courts on site. Cafeteria on site, various meal plans available.
Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
2200
Overall
1000
Classroom
Style
Style
Meeting + Event Spaces
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Versatile and architectually stunning theatre. Ideal for plenary sessions or lectures for up to 1200 people. Additonal space for breakout sessions in the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts are the 160-seat Royal Bank Cinema and the 250-seat Telus Studio Theatre.
Versatile and architectually stunning theatre. Ideal for plenary sessions or lectures for up to 1200 people. Additonal space for breakout sessions in the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts are the 160-seat Royal Bank Cinema and the 250-seat Telus Studio Theatre.
| 3500 SQ FT
Located near West 16th and East Mall overlooking the Arthur Lord and Frank Buck fields. Ideal for hosting receptions and special events, the $2.5 million facility has a clubhouse lounge, change rooms, and bleacher seating for 300 spectators.
Located near West 16th and East Mall overlooking the Arthur Lord and Frank Buck fields. Ideal for hosting receptions and special events, the $2.5 million facility has a clubhouse lounge, change rooms, and bleacher seating for 300 spectators.
| 17713 SQ FT | image | image
Located directly across from the Walter Gage Residence. Ideal for tradeshow, poster sessions or plenary.
Located directly across from the Walter Gage Residence. Ideal for tradeshow, poster sessions or plenary.
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Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
University of British Columbia offers on-site restaurants and catering, from cafeteria meal plans to catered events. We work with clients to meet their program and budget needs.Dining Options
| Seating Capacity: 200 | menu | image
This open and airy restaurant with an outdoor patio offers great West Coast cusine and expansive view of the mountains & ocean. Opens Monday to Friday for breakfast and lunch. Available for private functions of up to 350 people. BREAKFAST: 7:15am - 9:00am (Monday-Friday) LUNCH: 11:30am - 2:00pm (Monday-Friday)
This open and airy restaurant with an outdoor patio offers great West Coast cusine and expansive view of the mountains & ocean. Opens Monday to Friday for breakfast and lunch. Available for private functions of up to 350 people. BREAKFAST: 7:15am - 9:00am (Monday-Friday) LUNCH: 11:30am - 2:00pm (Monday-Friday)
| Seating Capacity: 50 | menu | image
Triple O’s uses only the freshest, highest quality ingredients like the 100% fresh Canadian beef or BC chicken, crisp fresh lettuce, Hot House tomatoes, real Canadian cheddar and hickory smoked bacon we use on our burgers to our fresh cut fries made from Kennebec potatoes and to our hand scooped milkshakes made with real vanilla bean ice cream. Open daily 10:30am - 9:00pm
Triple O’s uses only the freshest, highest quality ingredients like the 100% fresh Canadian beef or BC chicken, crisp fresh lettuce, Hot House tomatoes, real Canadian cheddar and hickory smoked bacon we use on our burgers to our fresh cut fries made from Kennebec potatoes and to our hand scooped milkshakes made with real vanilla bean ice cream. Open daily 10:30am - 9:00pm
| Seating Capacity: 110 | menu | image
UBC's newest innovative upscale casual dining restaurant with exceptional cuisine, beautiful and stylish decor, and cheerful service in a relaxed lounge style environment located in the heart of Marine Drive Residence, the restaurant is equipped with HDTV's and full bar service featuring draft beer, bottled beer with both local and imported beer, coolers, wine and mixed drinks and cocktails. Chef Josh uses locally sourced foods, organic greens from the UBC Farm and Ocean Wise seafood. Group menus and BBQ available. 11:00am– 10:00pm (Sunday – Wednesday) 11:00am – 11:00pm (Thursday - Saturday)
UBC's newest innovative upscale casual dining restaurant with exceptional cuisine, beautiful and stylish decor, and cheerful service in a relaxed lounge style environment located in the heart of Marine Drive Residence, the restaurant is equipped with HDTV's and full bar service featuring draft beer, bottled beer with both local and imported beer, coolers, wine and mixed drinks and cocktails. Chef Josh uses locally sourced foods, organic greens from the UBC Farm and Ocean Wise seafood. Group menus and BBQ available. 11:00am– 10:00pm (Sunday – Wednesday) 11:00am – 11:00pm (Thursday - Saturday)
| Seating Capacity: 350 | menu | image
Irish music. Irish food. Irish craic. This authentic Irish experience is exactly what you’ll find at Mahony & Sons Public House. We feature live music, world and local sports on Satellite HDTV. And, of course, every day you’ll find delicious comfort food complemented by our selection of cold, Mahony sized pints, wines, and extensive selection of spirits. This restaurant seats 200 indoor and 150 outdoor. Quality food and reasonably priced. Opens 11am - Midnight.
Irish music. Irish food. Irish craic. This authentic Irish experience is exactly what you’ll find at Mahony & Sons Public House. We feature live music, world and local sports on Satellite HDTV. And, of course, every day you’ll find delicious comfort food complemented by our selection of cold, Mahony sized pints, wines, and extensive selection of spirits. This restaurant seats 200 indoor and 150 outdoor. Quality food and reasonably priced. Opens 11am - Midnight.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Vancouver International - 20 minutesNearby Cities
Vancouver - 7 miles | Whistler - 77 miles | Victoria - 70Transportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
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The Museum displays rocks and minerals, fossils, a seismograph, tomado machine, and exhits relating to ocean and atmospheric sciences. Also on display is a skeleton of the dinosaur Lambeosaurus - over 80 million years old! Admission to the Museum is by donation.
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The museum houses one of the world's finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations art.
The museum houses one of the world's finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations art.
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Considered the best traditional, authentic Japanese Tea and Stroll Garden in North America. Complimentary audio guide tours are offered daily with admission.
Considered the best traditional, authentic Japanese Tea and Stroll Garden in North America. Complimentary audio guide tours are offered daily with admission.
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The garden contents a world-wide collection of plants from temperate climates. Also home of the Greenheart Canopy Walkway - a 308-metre walkway high above ground that allows visitors to enjoy a unique treetop adventure.
The garden contents a world-wide collection of plants from temperate climates. Also home of the Greenheart Canopy Walkway - a 308-metre walkway high above ground that allows visitors to enjoy a unique treetop adventure.
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An 18-hole public golf course and a driving range within 5 minutes by car from campus.
An 18-hole public golf course and a driving range within 5 minutes by car from campus.
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The Gallery houses UBC's growing collection of contemporary art and artists archives. Free admission.
The Gallery houses UBC's growing collection of contemporary art and artists archives. Free admission.
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More than two million specimens of plants, marine invertebrates, insects, fish, terrestrial vertibrates, fungi, and fossils showcase the stunning natural history of British columbia and beyond. the Beaty is also home to the largest blue whale skeleton on display in Canada.
Services
Services
Services
Complimentary to all of our conference groups. We provide expert assistance in organizing conferences on campus, such as conference coordination and support services.
Make delegate registration for your conference effortless by using our Registration Services. > Online registration > Conference Website > On-site Staffing and Management > Secretariat Services > Conference Promotion > Conference Account Financial Management
We are experienced in managing a wide range of academic and association conferences. > Budget preparation and control > Abstract handling > Exhibit management > Registration Services > Social and guest programs > Website creation and maintenance > Preparation, printing and distribution of promotional materials
Technology
Technology
Equipment Available On-Site
Description
University of British Columbia has wireless internet in all suites and all other properties have Ethernet ports. There is free ultra-high speed wireless connectivity throughout the British Columbia campus.Technology
There are 15 libraries on campus, most with free Internet access computer terminals on the main floor.
The UBC Campus has Wireless connectivity in all public areas and campus accommodation rooms. Ethernet ports in Residence rooms.
Teleconferencing is an audio only solution to the rising costs of multipoint conferencing around the world. We supply your guests with a toll free dial-in number and a conference code. Guests are routed to a "Waiting Room" until you activate your conference with a Moderator code. Telestudios offers superior meeting facilities for multimedia presentations, seminars, product demos and employee training. The rooms come fully equipped with projector and large screens, DVD, CD, VHS players and PowerPoint.
Use a Webconference to share Powerpoint. This can be used in conjuncture with a videoconference or a Teleconference.
