Getting Around Vancouver
UBC encourages the use of sustainable transportation to help reduce the environmental impact of commuting. Within its campus, pedestrian corridors, greenstreets and lots of cycling routes make it an ideal place for walking and riding.
Public Transit
Translink Website
T: 604.398.2042 or Toll Free: 1.888.207.4055
There are two main transit hubs on the UBC campus: the main UBC Bus Exchange located in front of the Aquatic Centre and along Wesbrook Mall servicing routes 25, 33, 44, 49, 68, 84, 99 and R4; and one more located on University Boulevard close to the AMS Nest, servicing routes 4, 9, and 14.
The closest bus stop to Green College is serviced by route 68, which leaves the Bus Exchange from Bay 1 every 20-30 minutes. Its route takes approximately 5 minutes from Bay 1 to the “WB NW Marine Dr @ Cecil Green” stop, which will be the first stop on the route. To return to the bus loop from Green College, board the 68 toward UBC Bus Exchange at the “EB NW Marine Dr @ East Mall” stop.
The conference dinner restaurant, Nuba, is about a half hour bus ride from the UBC Bus Exchange; take the 14 to the Broadway & Balaclava stop or the 99 to the Broadway & Macdonald stop.
To plan your trip, please see the Translink Trip Planner.
To see fare prices, see the Transit Fares page.
To purchase tickets, see the Where to Buy page on the Translink website. You do not need to purchase a ticket in advance. Public transit in Vancouver now accepts credit cards for quick and easy ticket purchases.
Parking
The closest parking to Green College is a small lot on Cecil Green Park Road. There are several other close parking areas available to attendees: the Rose Garden Parkade, the University Centre Lot, the Armouries Lot, the North Parkade, and the Fraser River Parkade. Locations are identified on the UBC Parking Map. Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first served basis, with regular rates of $4.00/hr or $20.00/day and are open from 6:00 am to midnight.
Taxis
Uber and Lyft both operate in Vancouver and service the airport. There are also several taxi options in Vancouver:
- Black Top & Checker Cabs………..(604) 731-1111
- Yellow Cab……………..(604) 681-1111
- Maclure’s………………………(604) 831-1111
Car Sharing
Vancouver has several car sharing options. These programmes require registration and verification of a valid driver’s license, but once a member, you can pick up and drop off at a variety of convenient locations on campus and around Vancouver.