AIR

Vancouver is served by one of the best, most beautiful airports in the world. It consistently wins awards for most beautiful airport annually for its innovative and passenger friendly design, and is often whispered in the same breath as airports in Hong Kong and Singapore. With a Fairmont hotel directly in the concourse, and world class dining and shopping, a person could spend an entire holiday right here!

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the western gateway to Canada, and is the point of entry for virtually all inbound flights from anywhere in the Asia/Pacific region. With direct flights from places as diverse as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, London, Manila, Australia, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam, and one-connection flights from most every other place in the world, it couldn't be easier to get to.

Once you arrive, transportation to the hotel is just as easy to navigate. We have a train from the airport terminal directly into downtown, where we can pick you up at the station, or you are welcome to rent a car (counter and car directly in the airport), or taxis abound.

GROUND

If any of our American friends wish to drive, Vancouver is a straight drive 3.0 hours north of Seattle, Washington, not including time at the border crossings.

SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER GROUND TRANSFER

We have received feedback that indicates that in SOME cases, it is considerably cheaper to fly into Seattle than into Vancouver. There is a bus transfer directly from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the front door of the venue hotel. The cost is approximately $99.00 per person return, and takes a minimum of 4.5 hours, including border crossing. I caution that the drive alone is about 3.5 hours, and it is not uncommon to have 2 hour waits at the border, so clearly your time will vary. If you choose this transfer, you must factor in the potential for a 5.5 hour return trip back to Seattle, coupled with needing to arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight. Judge accordingly. This option is undertaken absolutely at your own risk. The conference organizers do NOT recommend this option, and will be not be responsible for missed events or flights. If you are still wishing to explore this option, you can book online at www.quickshuttle.com or through Suzanne Drumm to receive a 5% discount. The buses have wi-fi and a bathroom, but there are NO stops between Seattle and Vancouver, other than the border crossing. Booking is NOT available online until February 6th.