2nd Volcano-Ice Interaction on Earth and Mars Conference

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
June 19th-22nd 2007

Accommodation for VII2

On-campus accommodation will be at Place Vanier (click here for a 1 page overview of the facilities, or here for a more detailed webpage), within easy walking distance of a variety of feeding spots as well as the conference facilities (click here to download a map of the UBC campus with Place Vanier and several restaurants highlighted).

When you arrive at UBC, please follow the map to Place Vanier. We will have a welcome person setup to issue room keys to everyone who has booked a room in advance in the lobby. Place Vanier provides all bedding, but you should bring your own TOWEL and TOILETRIES (soap, etc). Rooms are primarily for single occupancy, with a limited number of rooms with 2 beds. The price of $25 is a per person price.

Please note the following:

1. All rooms are non-smoking.

2. The residence does not have elevators, but we are working on keeping to the first or second floor.

3. Each floor has a shared washroom.

4. No kitchen facilities are available but each floor does have a lounge with a fridge, microwave and sink.

5. If you do not bring a towel, one can be purchased at the Front Desk for $4.00 + tax.

6. Parking is available for $5.00 per day + tax. Ask at the Front Desk.

7. Laundry facilities are available; purchase a laundry card to operate the machines at the Front Desk.

8. Rooms do not have phones but messages can be left at the Front Desk (Phone: 604-822-2642).

9. If you have any specific questions be email Ben Edwards

Initially accommodation for up to 30 people was available on the UBC Campus in Vancouver and may still be available on a first-come first-served basis. The approximate cost will be $25/person/night. If you are interested in this on-campus housing, please email Ben Edwards (edwardsb@dickinson.edu) with the nights you for which you will need accommodation. Then, please make sure to include an extra payment ($100 for 4 nights) with your registration fee before the deadline of 15th March 2007!

Accommodation is also available in Vancouver, but participants will be responsible for their own booking. This is a good site for finding accommodation in Vancouver, but there are others.

 

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