Vancouver, British Columbia 14 – 17 April 2011
Hotel and Travel Information
Location and Accommodation
The workshop will take place at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel. The International Baccalaureate (IB) has arranged preferred room rates for this workshop. Reservations must be made before Sunday, 20 March 2011, by using the following link I.B. AMERICAS to obtain the IB preferred rate.
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel Telephone (604) 331-1000
1088 Burrard Street (800) 325-3535
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9 (800) 663-9255
Canada Facsimile (604) 893-7200
Hotel Website
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=709
Check-in 3:00pm Check-out 12:00pm
Single/Double Rate CDN $169.00
Additional Person CDN $30.00 per person, per night
Additional Charge 1.5% DMF (Destination Management Fee) per room, per night
Rates are quoted in Canadian dollars and are exclusive of all taxes.
**Please note: Checks must be received by the hotel at least 14 days prior to the date of arrival and must include room and tax for the total amount of hotel stay.
Workshop Schedule Outline
DATE |
EVENT |
TIME |
Thursday, 14 April 2011 |
Workshop check-in |
4:00pm |
| Friday, 15 April 2011 | Breakfast | 7:00am |
| General Session | 8:15am | |
| Workshop classes, break & lunch | 9:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Optional OCC & Q&A Session | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | |
Saturday, 16 April 2011 |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
8:30am – 2:30pm |
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Sunday, 17 April 2011 |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes & beverage break |
8:30am – 12:00pm |
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International Travel
- All non-citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States or Canada.
- An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport.
Ground Transportation
- Hotel located approximately 30-40 minutes from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
- Taxicabs are approximately CDN $45.00.
- Canada Line Skytrain http://www.translink.ca/Rider-Info
- Rates are subject to change.
Parking
- Self parking approximately CDN $38.00 per car, per day inclusive of taxes with no in and out privileges
- Valet parking approximately CDN $41.00 per day, per car inclusive of taxes with in and out priviliges
- Rates are subject to change.
Miscellaneous
- Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely.
- It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to all sessions.
