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Young Families Moving Forward will be held at:

Segal Graduate School of Business
Simon Fraser University
500 Granville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1W6
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The Segal Graduate School of Business is located at the heart of Vancouver’s business district and within blocks of SFU’s other downtown centres, the Wosk Centre for Dialogue and Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre. With Pacific Centre across the street, the Segal Centre is conveniently located near superb shopping, restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues.

The Segal Centre is only two blocks from Vancouver’s transportation hub, Waterfront Station, where Skytrain, Seabus, and Westcoast Express stations conduct visitors and commuters to all parts of metro Vancouver and beyond. The new Canada Line of Skytrain links Waterfront Station directly to the Vancouver International Airport. Public parking is available at many locations near Segal Centre as well.

Directions

Driving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
From the airport, proceed north along the Arthur Laing Bridge to Granville Street. Head north on Granville Street into downtown Vancouver. After crossing the Granville Street Bridge. Proceed along Granville until Pender. The School is located on the corner of Granville and Pender.

Parking
Public parking is available at many locations near the School. Street parking is free after 8 pm. The closest parking lot is at 400 West Cordova Street.

Public Transit

Major public transit lines, the SeaBus, SkyTrain and WestCoast Express terminate at Waterfront Station, located in the historic CP Rail Station on Cordova Street, opposite Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre. Transit schedules can be found at www.translink.bc.ca. The School is also within easy walking distance of all street buses with a terminus in downtown Vancouver.

Accomodations

We have partnered with the Ramada Ltd Downtown Vancouver for accommodation for conference participants. Please request availability and rates for Group #1811 or BC Alliance for Young Parents' when booking your room. Please note that guestrooms are subject to availability at time of booking, and to ensure your accommodation please book early.

Conference Rates:

$67.15 CDN plus taxes (15.74%) per night, single or double occupancy.
Nightly rate including taxes: $77.72 CDN.

To make a reservation:

By phone – Call the reservations line toll free at 1.888.389.5888, or direct at 604.488.1088. Mention the group code #1811.

Hotel Location:
Ramada Downtown Vancouver
435 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2