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Passports & Visas
Important Immigration Letter: To facilitate customs and immigration procedures at the time of entry into Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency suggests all visitors to Vancouver for the conference carry a copy of the official declaration letter for the event. Click here to open the letter - please print and bring with you.
Visitors from the United States
United States law now requires specific documentation for cross-border traveling within North America. U.S. Citizens require a passport to enter Canada by land or air. For more details visit Canada's Tourism website. The U.S. Government's travel page also provides some useful information on changes to intercontinental travel.
International Visitors
Does your country require a Visa to enter Canada? Check the Government of Canada website, learn how to apply or track your application.
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Air Travel
The AFP International Conference on Fundraising has partnered with Vancouver-based UNIGLOBE Vision Travel, one of the largest independent travel management companies in BC, to offer delegates personalized conference air travel services. Click here to learn more saving on your airfare.
Hotels
Be where the action is by staying at a hotel that is part of the official AFP hotel block! These hotels have been chosen for their quality of accommodations as well as for their convenient close proximity to the conference events.Booking your hotel room is done when signing up for your conference registration. Staying at an AFP conference hotel will give you an opportunity to network with fellow conference attendees. See below for the list of hotels on the AFP hotel block. The room rate includes a minimal subsidy to offset conference costs.
EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE: The Association of Fundraising Professionals has partnered with Experient to provide hotel room reservations. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of any reservations made with third party companies and cannot be held liable for any charges or reservations made with these companies.
Please be aware if you are approached by other companies advertising discount hotel and travel, Experient is the only Official Housing Company for AFP room reservations.
Housing is now closed.
If you need to make changes to an existing reservation, please contact your hotel direct starting Monday, March 19.
If you are still in need of reservations, you may contact the following Official AFP hotels (rooms and AFP rate based on hotel availability):
*Please note all hotel rates are in Canadian Dollars.
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel
900 Canada Place Way
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C3L5
604-691-1991
Rates: $217 CA single/double
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (AFP Board Hotel)
900 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C2W6
604-684-3131
Rates: $207 CA single/double
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
655 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 2R7
604-683-1234
Rates: $205 CA single/double, $240 triple, $275 quad
PanPacific
Suite 300-999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 3B5
604-662-8111
Rates: $219 CA single/double
Renaissance Vancouver Hotel
1133 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6E3T3
604-689-9211
Rates: $195 CA single/double, $225 triple, $255 quad
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown
1128 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6E 4R5
604-684-1128
Rates: $195 CA single/double, $225 triple, $255 quad
Transportation
Whether you're travelling by plane, foot, bus, or SkyTrain - Vancouver is a breeze to get around. Navigating to, from and around the city is made simple with TransLink - Vancouver's easy-to-use public transit system.
If you're arriving by air, you'll most likely be flying into Vancouver International Airport. From there, you have a variety of transport options linking you to downtown.
Airport Information
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located in Richmond, approximately 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver via car or the Canada Line (part of the SkyTrain rapid transit system), and is the gateway to flights from around the world. The Abbotsford International Airport, approximately an hour east of Vancouver, is a convenient hub for the region's air service from across Canada.
Taxis
More than 500 licensed taxis currently serve the airport, including wheelchair accessible taxis.
Taxis are a quick and easy way to get to and from Vancouver International Airport. Our taxis are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Taxis charge a metered rate based on time and distance. The approximate fare to downtown Vancouver is between $28 - $32 (taxes included). No reservations are required for mini-vans or wheelchair accessible taxis. Let our curbside staff know your needs and we’ll get the right vehicle.
Shuttle
An alternative to access downtown Vancouver hotels is on the Downtown Shuttle service provided by Aeroshuttle.
Aeroshuttle provides exclusive shuttle service at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to downtown hotels for as little as $14.00 per adult (one way) or $24.64 per adult (round trip). Rates include HST calculated at 12%. Driver gratuity is discretionary.
No reservation is required for service from YVR. The service is conveniently located in the Ground Transportation area at both the International and Domestic terminal buildings:
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International Terminal, Arrivals Level, 2
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Domestic Terminal, Arrivals Level, 2
Return reservations must be made 12 hours in advance. For more information about rates and scheduled stops, visit the Aeroshuttle website or call 1.877.921.9021.
Trains
Coming from Pacific Northwest?
Get to Vancouver via the Amtrak Cascades. With daily multiple roundtrips, you can sit back, relax and watch the scenery roll by - like one postcard after another. www.amtrakcascades.com
The Canada Line is Vancouver’s new rapid transit rail link connecting YVR to downtown Vancouver in 26 minutes. It’s a fast and easy way to get to the city centres. You can conveniently access trains from both the International and Domestic Terminals.
Canada Line’s YVR-Airport station is centrally located between our International and Domestic Terminals. As you exit the train, turn left for domestic flights or right for U.S. and international flights. Have any questions? Look for our Green Coat volunteers who can help point you in the right direction.
