Canine Science Society
How to get to and around
Vancouver, B.C.
Traveling to the 2026 Canine Science Conference and accessing the venue
Los Paseos, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Venue
UBC Robson Square
800 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 3B7
UBC Robson Square is situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, providing learning and event spaces beyond UBC's Point Grey campus.
It is located near the Vancouver Art Gallery, and within walking distance of three SkyTrain stations.
More information, including details on accessibility, are provided in this PDF.
Documents to bring
For U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents:
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No Visa is needed if you have a passport. Visit this site to confirm which documents you need.
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Passport: A valid U.S. passport (for citizens) or a valid passport from your country plus your Green Card (for permanent residents).
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Proof of Funds and Return Ticket.
For other visitors (Non-U.S. Citizens/Residents):
Photo by RICH LAM /PNG for the Vancouver Sun
Airport & accomodation
We recommend flying into Vancouver International Airport (YVR), located in Richmond, British Columbia. This page contains maps to help you navigate the airport.
It is located 12 km (~30-minute train ride) from Downtown Vancouver, where the conference venue is, which is connected by the Canada Line (SkyTrain). Thus, it is recommended to stay in an accommodation Downtown for the easiest commute. The hotels listed below are the closest to the conference venue, conveniently within walking distance.
1. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
2. Hyatt Regency Vancouver
3. The St. Regis Hotel
4. Wedgewood Hotel & Spa
5. The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Below are more affordable options further away that may take a longer time to walk from, or are still accessible by the SkyTrain:
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Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
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~5–8 min walk
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Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown by IHG
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~5–8 min walk
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Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver
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~5–8 min walk
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Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites
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~5–8 min walk
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Barclay Hotel – West End / Robson Street
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~5–10 min walk
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Best Western Plus Sands – West End
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~12–15 mins: SkyTrain from Burrard Station → Vancouver City Centre Station (one stop). Then walk to UBC Robson Square.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Downtown – Pender/Granville area
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~12–15 mins: SkyTrain from Granville Station → Vancouver City Centre Station (one stop). Then walk to UBC Robson Square.
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Hotels in the Broadway / Cambie Corridor
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~20–25 mins: SkyTrain from Broadway–City Hall Station → Vancouver City Centre Station (one stop). Then walk to UBC Robson Square.
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Slightly outside central downtown — often better nightly rates in exchange for a bit longer transit.
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“Vancouver Skytrain Expo Line” by Ana Iammatteo, CC BY 2.0
TRANSIT & transportation
The SkyTrain system serves the Metro Vancouver region, composed of the Canada Line, the Expo Line, and the Millennium Line. The Canada Line runs between the airport, Richmond, and Downtown Vancouver. The Expo Line connects the neighbouring cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, and Surrey to Downtown. The Millennium Line connects East Vancouver to the neighbouring cities of Burnaby, Port Moody, and Coquitlam. The Burrard and Granville (Expo Line) and the Vancouver City Centre (Canada Line) SkyTrain stations are at a walkable distance to the conference venue.
The SkyTrain, bus, and SeaBus are all operated by TransLink. Methods to purchase a fare include using cash (CAD) (for the bus), debit/credit cards, or buy purchasing a single ticket, DayPass, or Compass transit card. Compass cards are a reloadable fare card available for purchase at SkyTrain stations, SeaBus terminals, and some retailers.
You may also access services such as taxis, car share, and bike share to get around the city.
explore VANCOUVER
From downtown's skyscrapers to the mountains, beaches, and sea, check out what else Vancouver has to offer while you're visiting! Explore attractions like Stanley Park, Grouse Mountain, and Granville Island as the temperatures start to warm up in early June.
Experience nature by stopping by transit-accessible, dog-friendly parks such as Pacific Spirit Regional Park, located near UBC's Vancouver Point Gray campus.
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) have lived in the place now known as Vancouver since time immemorial. While sightseeing, take a moment to reflect on those whose cultures are deeply connected to the surrounding nature.