TRAVEL

Travelling to Vancouver

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The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is Canada’s second busiest airport. Fifty-six airlines serve YVR, connecting people and businesses non-stop to more than 125 destinations in Canada, the United States, and around the world. Downtown Vancouver is easily accessible by public transit.

Vancouver International Airport
3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, British Columbia, V7B 0A4
www.yvr.ca 

There are many options to get from YVR International Airport to the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus. 

Taxi to UBC
Taking a taxi is simple. There are designated taxi areas outside the airport, once you deplane and receive your luggage. A flat rate (see: Fare Zone) of $30 USD will get you to the UBC campus.

Public Transit to UBC
Public transit (Skytrain and bus) is also easily accessible from the airport. Follow signs for the Skytrain (Canada Line-Waterfront). After eight stops, at the Broadway-City Hall Station, transfer to the 99 Line bus, which will take you directly to the UBC campus. More information is available here.

Ride Share to UBC
Ride Share programs, such as Uber and Lyft, are also available in Vancouver.

There are many options to get from YVR International Airport to downtown Vancouver. 

Taxi to Downtown Vancouver
Taking a taxi is simple. There are designated taxi areas outside the airport, once you deplane and receive your luggage. A flat rate (see: Fare Zone) of $25 USD will get you downtown.

Public Transit to Downtown Vancouver
Public transit (Skytrain and bus) is also easily accessible from the airport. Follow signs to the Skytrain (Canada Line-Waterfront). After 11 stops, depart at Vancouver City Centre station. Most hotels and hostels will be within walking distance of this station. More information here.

Ride Share to UBC
Ride Share programs, such as Uber and Lyft, are also available in Vancouver.

There are several ways to travel around the UBC campus and downtown Vancouver. 

Public transit is an efficient, low-cost option. More information is available here.

Other options include Uber and taxi. 

Vancouver also features a bike share program, called Shaw Mobi Bikes, and is a excellent environmentally-friendly way to see the city’s many sights. UBC also features its own bike share program, called HOPR.

The map of the UBC campus is available here.

From its outdoor lifestyle with fresh ocean and mountain air to its multicultural influence in food, shopping, and entertainment, Vancouver has plenty of activities for any adventurer to choose. 

Enjoy diverse cuisine and indulge in a sense of adventure in British Columbia’s largest municipality. Vancouver is famous for its fabulous seafood, abundant farmers’ markets, and diverse activities, from ocean kayaking to mountain hiking—all close to the heart of the city.

To explore what you can do during your visit to Vancouver, click here.

Towards Unity for Health 2022 will occur during the Canadian summer, known as the “dry season” in Vancouver. In August, Vancouver weather averages between 14 and 26 degrees Celsius, with mostly sunny days. On occasion, there may be a bit of rainfall.

For more information on beaches in Vancouver, click here. Details about clothing-optional Wreck Beach at UBC is available here. 

In Case of Emergency
Dial 9-1-1

UBC Hospital
Koerner Pavilion, 2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 2B5

Vancouver General Hospital
Jim Pattison Pavilion, 899 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9

St. Paul’s Hospital
1081 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6