Travel
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Hotels
The GDC Canada offers discounted hotel rates to all attendees and exhibitors. Rooms are limited, and discounted rates are based on availability. Make your reservations early and mention GDC Canada for the conference rate. Note rates are listed in Canadian Dollars and are subject to additional government taxes and fees.
The Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside
1133 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
Reservations can be made at 1 800-905-8582 or through the website at using group code gdcgdca.The last day to make reservations and receive special negotiated rates is April 4, 2010.
Rates: $165CDN + applicable taxes
Airports
- Vanouver International Airport (YVR)
- Vancouver Harbour Water Airport
The Vancouver Harbour Water Airport is served by:
Ground Transportation
Driving directions to the Vancouver Convention Centre(VCC) from the Vancouver International Airport:
- Exit airport via Gran McConachie Way and follow onto overpass
- Take Granville Street/City centre exit off the overpass and continue along Granville street.
- Once you come into the city over the Granville Street Bridge, take the Seymour Street exit off the bridge
- Follow Seymour Street ten blocks and you will come to West Cordova Street
- Turn Left on West Cordova Street, then move into the right lane and turn right on Howe Street, which leads to Canada Place Way
- The VCC is straight ahead on 999 Canada Place
You can also reach the Vancouver Convention Centre via Skytrain, West Coast Express, and the Seabus.
Vancouver Convention Centre 
Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC)
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 3C
Parking
Underground parking is availble at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (VCEC) 24 hours a day on a first come first serve basis. Enter at the east side of the building (foot of Howe Street).
Additional parking can be found at:
- DPC Parking: 900 Cordova Street
- Commerce Place: 400 Burrard Street
- Waterfront Centre: 200 Burrard Street
