Venue and Travel
Play the video to get an impression of Vancouver
(courtesy of Tourism Vancouver)
Venue
The 2009 IEEE ICUWB venue is the
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
655 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2R7 Canada
Tel: +1 604 683 1234
Fax: +1 604 689 3707
The Hyatt Regency Vancouver is in the heart of the city. Step outside and you'll be surrounded with a variety of activities within walking distance. Stroll the majestic seawall around 1000 acre Stanley Park and discover exotic Chinatown, the second largest in North America. Experience Granville Island Market with its local crafts, fresh produce and seafood, or take the Grouse Mountain Sky Ride gondola for an adventure above the city skyline. Shop the boutiques along Robson Street or just relax at a local cafe and soak in the incredible scenery.
For more details visit the Hyatt Regency Vancouver website.
About Vancouver
An ideal, picture-postcard setting; you will just want to relax and breathe deeply! Jagged mountain peaks, sandy beaches, and beautiful clear blue water surround the best part of British Columbia - Vancouver. Mountains, forests, and oceans are the very elements that make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
A rich ethnic mix of cultures has provided Vancouver with incredible diverse restaurants and shopping areas. Languages spoken are English, Chinese (the second-most-common language), French, Punjabi, German, Italian, Tagalog (Filipino), Vietnamese, and Spanish.
There is an abundance of parks in Greater Vancouver - two forest reserves within city boundaries, Stanley Park and Pacific Spirit Regional Park. There isn't a form of entertainment that cannot be found: arts, theater, music, and professional sports. You are going to love visiting Vancouver, and you are going to want to stay!
(Text by courtesy of Prof. Rabab Ward.)
For further on-site information, you may use the following links:
- City of Vancouver
- Tourism Vancouver (Arts, Attractions, Places to explore, Climate, Electricty etc.)
- More images of Vancouver
- Vancouver Maps
- Public Transportation
- Boat Cruises
- Sightseeing
- Currency Converter
Travel
(see also Tourism Vancouver)
Visa Requirements
"Citizenship and immigration Canada" provides information about entering Canada and visa requirements. Please check the following web site:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/
Customs Information
The website for general customs information is:
http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca.
Vancouver Airport
The most convenient means of transportation is to take a direct flight to the Vancouver International Airport. Vancouver Airporter buses run every 30 minutes from 8:20 am until 21:45 pm. Buses depart from the airport's two Arrivals levels. The Airporter bus fare is $13.50 one way and $21 round trip. Taxis are readily available outside both the Domestic and International terminals. They charge a metered rate based on time and distance travelled, the approximate fare to downtown Vancouver is $23-$26 (inclusive of all taxes) under normal conditions. It takes about 25 minutes to get from the airport to the city center (about an 8-mile trip).