Global Mining Events & Research
Everything you need to know about staying in Vancouver for the Mine Water Solutions Conference
Accommodation
A block of rooms has been reserved at the University of British Columbia's Vancouver campus for Mine Water Solutions 2027 delegates, steps from the conference venue.
We're sharing estimated rates now so you can plan your travel budget. Final rates and booking instructions will be posted here as soon as they're available.
Up to $76 per night About $86 with tax
A private bedroom with a single bed in a four-bedroom shared apartment. Guests share a washroom, a lounge with a flat-panel TV, a breakfast bar and an equipped kitchen. Complimentary coffee is provided.
Up to $264 per night About $298 with tax
A studio with a queen bed, private washroom, sitting area with telephone and flat-panel TV, fully equipped kitchen and air conditioning. Complimentary coffee is provided. Maximum two guests.
Up to $330 per night About $373 with tax
A hotel-style suite with a king bed in the bedroom, a queen sofa bed in the living room and a private washroom. It also has luxury linens and amenities, a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-panel TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a telephone and an in-room safe.
The rate covers single or double occupancy. Each additional guest is $25 per night, up to four guests.
All rates are in Canadian dollars. Estimates with tax include 5% GST and 8% PST at current rates. Final rates will not exceed the amounts listed.
Key Date
April 9, 2027
Once booking opens, the group rate will be available until April 9, 2027, or until the block sells out, whichever comes first. After that, rooms are offered at UBC's public rates, subject to availability. We recommend booking early.
The group rate also applies, subject to availability, if you'd like to arrive up to three days before the conference or stay up to three days after.
Useful Information
The currency of Canada is the Canadian dollar (sign: $ or C$; code: CAD). It is recommended that all visitors use Canadian currency when traveling within Canada. Visitors can exchange currency at Canadian chartered banks, trust companies, credit unions, or at offices of foreign exchange brokers, but it is advised to have local currency on hand prior to arriving.
YVR offers Currency Exchange Services, and has a Royal Bank of Canada, as well as several ATMs throughout the airport.
Credit cards, ATMs, and direct-debit cards are commonly used in Canada. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are widely accepted in most stores and restaurants.
Vancouver has some of the mildest weather in Canada, with temperatures ranging on average from 20 Celsius (70 Fahrenheit) in summer to 0 to 5 Celsius (about 45 Fahrenheit) in winter.
English is the predominant language in Vancouver and one of Canada's two official languages. You'll also commonly hear Punjabi, Cantonese, and Mandarin spoken throughout the city.
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time:
Metric System: Canada uses the International Metric System. Expect temperatures, distances, weights, and other measurements to be in metric units.
Individual travelers are strongly advised to obtain their own personal health or travel insurance as desired. Liability insurance is the responsibility of each individual delegate. The Canadian Medical Health Insurance Plan does not cover visitors to Canada, and delegates should therefore have their own medical coverage.
Tipping is standard and expected in Vancouver: