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In Vancouver
Accomodation
The hotels listed below are offering rooms at a reduced group rate during the Forum as well as three days prior and three days after the conference. To be eligible for the reduced room rates, participants must make their reservations before the date indicated, quoting the group code. Reservations made after the deadline will be on a space available basis and the group rate may no longer apply.
Rates are per room per night and are quoted in Canadian dollars. Reservations must be guaranteed by a one-night deposit or a major credit card. It is recommended to clarify payment and cancellation policies when making the reservation, as these vary from hotel to hotel.
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Delta Vancouver Suites 550 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L6 Reservation by phone (604-689-8188, 1-888-663-8811), by fax (604-605-8881) or by email (vancouversuites@deltahotels.com); after March 30, reservation by email only | |
| Rates: | Delta/Premier Room - $199 for single or double occupancy; high-speed internet $10.95 per day (taxes included); free local calls and free access to 1-800 numbers |
| Booking deadline: | March 30, 2009 |
| Group code: | Canadian Mathematics Education Forum 2009 |
| Parking: | Self-parking: $29 per day, $5 per hour; Valet-parking: $26 for 24 hours (incl. taxes, in/out privileges) |
| Check-in: | 3:00 pm |
| Check-out: | 12:00 pm |
| Hotel provides a 100% smoke-free environment. | |
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Ramada Limited Downtown Vancouver 4435 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2 Reservation by phone (604-488-1088, 1-888-389-5888), by fax (604-488-1090) or by email (Attn: Sabrina Pontillo resmgr@ramadadowntownvancouver.com) | |
| Rates: | $79 (April 30), $139 (May 1-4) for single or double occupancy; complimentary daily hot breakfast buffet and complimentary high-speed internet. |
| Booking deadline: | March 16, 2009 |
| Group code: | Canadian Mathematics Education Forum 2009 |
| Parking: | $25 per day (incl. taxes) |
| Check-in: | 3:00 pm |
| Check-out: | 12:00 pm |
| Hotel provides a 100% smoke-free environment. | |
Travel
For travel information, please consult the map of SFU Vancouver. For information about public transit, see TransLink.
Parking
Closest parking lot is available one block east of the SFU Vancouver (entry either from West Cordova or from Homer Street) - see the map of SFU Vancouver.
Temporary Child Care Suggestions
Please note that the organizers are not in a position to recommend childcare and assume no liability for the services of the child care centre listed; the listing is for information only.
The following is a Vancouver company that offers services of temporary child care, and it is used by several downtown hotels:
Just Like Mom daycare services (604.325.4225) – provides in-room babysitting in hotels. Parents can call and make their own arrangements, or some hotels will help to arrange the services.
Campus Security
For information about the Security Services at SFU Vancouver, see this page.
Computer Services
Computer Services will be available at the SFU Vancouver, in the Computer Labs. A computer account will be set for the Forum participants and distributed during the registration. Wireless connection for laptops will be available throughout the campus. You will need to use the same account as password to use the connection.