About vancouver
Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Coastal Mountains, Vancouver is innovative, sophisticated and serene. Consistently recognized as one of the world’s most liveable cities, Vancouver is home to two million people who enjoy a mild climate, inspiring scenery, and a thriving tech scene. Here, you can find a combination of everything a world-class destination should have: diverse shopping and neighbourhoods, award-winning globally-inspired cuisine, outdoor adventure and an exciting roster of arts, culture, festivals and performances.
TAXES
- How much is the total cumulative hotel tax? 20.68%
- How much is the F&B tax?
5% GST
Additional 10% PST for liquor - How much is the average F&B gratuity? 18 – 25% F&B gratuity
AIRPORT
- How many miles from the airport to downtown?
8.9 miles from airport to downtown - Is there public transportation, such as a bus or subway available?
The Canada Line is Vancouver’s rapid transit rail connecting YVR to downtown Vancouver in under 30 minutes and to downtown Richmond in 18 minutes. You can access trains from both the International and Domestic Terminals. Uber/Lyft, limousine and cab services are available. - How much does the public transportation cost?
$9.25 CAD for Canada Line - What is the shuttle bus fare from the airport to downtown?
N/A there are no shuttle bus from airport to downtown. - What is the taxi fare from airport to downtown?
Taxi Rate: flat rate available – $38 CAD one way - How many daily flights out of airport? Average 2,300 per day
- Is the airport a hub for any carrier? N/A
- What are the major carriers serving airport?
Air Canada, WestJet, United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, KLM, Cathy Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Japan Airlines, ANA, British Airways, American Eagle
HOTELS
- How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak night? 3,000
- How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak within walking distance to convention center? 3,000
- How many headquarter hotel properties? 18 convention hotels
- How many rooms available on peak night at the largest headquarter property?
600 on peak - Can you list hotels by rating?? 5 star , 4 star, 3 star?
https://www.destinationvancouver.com/meeting/explore-the-city/convention-hotels/
CONVENTION CENTER
- How many total gross square feet of exhibit space at Convention Center?
311,705 square feet - How much of this exhibit space is contiguous?
220,500 square feet in west building & 91, 205 square feet in the east building. - How many total gross square feet of meeting space is available at the Convention center? 466,500 square feet
- How many meeting rooms does the convention center have?
55 breakout rooms, 6 exhibit halls, 7 ballrooms - How big is the largest meeting room?
52,668 sq.ft combining Ballroom west ABCD - How many ballrooms does the convention center have?
7 ballrooms - How big is the largest ballroom?
15,120 sq.ft Ballroom B or C west building - When was the last renovation or expansion? 2010
- When is a future renovation/expansion scheduled? N/A
- Is there free Wi-Fi at the convention center?
No, Wi-Fi service is provided separately - Is there an exclusive in-house Electrical provider? Yes
- Is there an exclusive in-house AV provider? Yes
- Is there an exclusive in-house decorator? No
- Is there an exclusive in house caterer? Yes
- Is the convention center a union property? No
- If union property, can you provide estimated pricing list? N/A
- Here is a list of labor unions with whom planners will be required to work at the convention center: N/A
OFF SITE VENUES
- How many off site venues within walking distance can host up to 2,000 people?
Rogers Arena
BC Place
Vancouver Convention Centre
Harbour Event Convention Centre - How many off site venues within a ten-minute bus transfer can host up to 2,000 people?
Rogers Arena
BC Place
Vancouver Convention Centre
Harbour Event Convention Centre - How many restaurants are within walking distance of the convention center? 200+
- Can you list 3-5 local attractions and there whereabouts?
FlyOver Canada – downtown Vancouver
Grouse Mountain – North Vancouver – 25 mins from downtown
Capilano Suspension Bridge – North Vancouver – 25 mins from downtown