WAML 2023 – Accommodations

For those attending the conference in Vancouver, there are accommodation options on and off the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus.

On-Campus Accommodations

Accommodations on UBC’s campus are close to the conference rooms and other campus amenities. Please reserve your room as soon as possible to ensure rooms stay affordable. Accommodations can get pricey in Vancouver especially during the summer months.

Gage Apartments, UBC
Gage Apartments, where Gage Studios are located on UBC’s Vancouver Campus
  • Gage Studio Rooms are recommended for WAML attendees
  • Rooms are close to public transit. Parking passes can also be purchased when checking in. The cost for parking is $16 CAD per day.
  • There are accessible suites available in the Gage Apartments. If you need an accessible suite, reach email conference@waml.org. 

To book your on-campus accommodations, use the button below.

*Reservations can be cancelled up to 2 days before the conference.

Alternatively, you can call UBC’s Conference and Accommodations’ Reservations Office at (604) 822-1000, Ext. 3, or toll free at 1-888-822-1030.

Pacific Spirit Hostel

If you are looking for more affordable accommodations on UBC’s campus, check out UBC’s Pacific Spirit Hostel: https://suitesatubc.com/affordable-reliable-hostels/

Off-Campus Accommodations

Choosing to stay off-campus will likely be more expensive than staying on campus. There are no hotels near UBC’s Vancouver campus, but short-term rentals on AirBnB and VRBO can be found within the surrounding area.

The most popular area in Vancouver to stay is Downtown, where you will find many of Vancouver’s popular tourist attractions like Stanley Park and Gastown. Hotels there are best booked early as accommodations can fill up during Vancouver’s cruise ship season. Downtown hotel options include: