About Vancouver

There aren't many cities in the world that offer Vancouver's combination of big-city lifestyle and outdoor fun in such cheek-by-jowl proximity. You can ski in the morning, sail in the afternoon and still make it back to town in time for a cocktail.

Vancouver is still a city of new immigrants- wander the streets and you'll hear a dozen different languages. The city also attracts young professionals and artists from the eastern provinces who come here to enjoy its recreation and laid-back sophistication.

Country: Canada
Population: 2,000,000
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Currency and Money
Legal tender in Canada is the Canadian dollar. To properly estimate your currency exchange rate, visit www.oanda.com.

Electrical Plugs
110-120V
60Hz

Languages Spoken: Official: English, French
Time Zones: GMT/UTC -8 (Pacific Standard Time)
Country Dialing Code: +1
Weights/Measures: Metric

Airport Information

Canada's second-busiest airport, Vancouver International Airport, YVR (Telephone: +1.604 207 7077) is about 13km (8mi) south of the city on Sea Island in Richmond, and all the major carriers service it. There are two main terminals-international (including flights to the USA) and domestic-as well as a south terminal for seaplanes and smaller aircraft. Each of the main terminals has all the requisite facilities. The domestic terminal also has a medical clinic, dental clinic and pharmacy, while the international terminal has the goods and services tax (GST) refund office. A free, twice-hourly shuttle bus links the main terminals to the south terminal (which is too far to walk).

Ground Transportation

Taxi
A metered taxi to central Vancouver takes about 25 minutes, depending on traffic. The estimated taxi fare is 30.00 CAD one-way.

Hotel Shuttle Service
Please note that the Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle does not provide airport shuttle service. The Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle is located 16.0 km north of the airport.

Public Transportation
The Vancouver Airporter (Telephone: +1.604 946 8866 or 800.668.3141) runs the route between Vancouver International Airport and the major downtown hotels from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. A one-way trip takes about 35 minutes, depending on traffic. Tickets can be purchased from the Airporter ticket office (located outside the main terminal and adjacent to the bus departure zone), from the driver or from the hotels.

Dress/Weather

Dress
The dress code for all meetings during the event is business casual.

Men's Dress Code Glossary
Casual - Khaki or comparable slacks, shirt, golf shirt
Business Casual - Nice slacks, collared shirts
Cocktail Attire - Coat and tie or suit
Formal - Coat and tie, or suit

Women's Dress Code Glossary
Casual - Khaki or comparable slacks, skirt, shirt
Business Casual - Nice slacks, skirt, blouse
Cocktail Attire - Cocktail dress, nice pantsuit
Formal - Nice dress, pantsuit, cocktail dress

Weather
September weather in Vancouver is mild and comfortable. The average September temperature is 14.4ºC, 58ºF.

What to Pack for Vancouver in September:

• Warm, waterproof clothing; lighter clothing; closed-toe shoes
• Umbrella
• Sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen (be optimistic)
• Sweaters, jacket- evenings by water can be cooler than you think