Mineral Exploration Roundup 2009
Visitor's Information

The conference venue, the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, is easily accessible from Vancouver International Airport.  The Vancouver International Airport has an excellent web site containing ground transportation information.  Shuttle buses leave from the airport for downtown every hour and stop at a number of hotels.  The cost of this service is approximately $12 one way.  Travel by limousine will cost approximately $45 one way or taxi $30.  Traveling time from the airport to downtown Vancouver is approximately 25 minutes or 45 minutes during rush hour (6-9 AM and 4-6 PM).

There are a number of web sites which provide useful information for visitors to Vancouver (as well as for year-round residents).  Below are a select list of these sites.

• British Columbia Regional Information
  The premier travel and tourism planning site from British Columbia.
• Vancouver Magazine
  A unique and essential reference for travellers and locals in Vancouver.
• Fodor's
  Fodor's online travel service -- a site created by travelers for travelers.  Provides in-depth restaurant and hotel reviews and travel tips to make vacation planning easier.
• Obtaining a Visitors Visa to Canada
  Persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may require a visa to enter Canada.  This site will tell you if you require a visa and how to obtain one.