Visitor Information
Venue Details
No Shuttle Service - Public Transit is available
From venue to venue it's a 15 minute walk through campus, the most direct route is to follow Wesbrook Mall.
UBC is one of the best places to visit in Vancouver for both tourists and locals. Just 25 minutes from downtown, the Vancouver campus is a special destination, brimming with West Coast scenery, world-class attractions and warm hospitality. Here you can lounge on a beach or cheer on a hockey game. Stroll through an ancient rainforest or wander a traditional Japanese garden. Picnic in a rose garden or dine on white linen.
The stadium arena has 5,004 permanent seats and can hold up to 7,000 people for special events including concerts, sporting events, conventions, speakers, film shoots and hockey related programs. This venue is the home of the UBC Thunderbirds and is accessible for sledge hockey.
UBC is a pay by plate system. Thunderbird Parkade is the closest lot located directly across the street from the venue. Visit UBC Parking for more information.
Learn more about maps & accessibility features here.
The gymnasium acommodates up to 2,176 spectators, and is home to the UBC Thunderbirds Volleyball and Basketball teams.
UBC Parking is a pay by plate system. The closest parkade to War Memorial Gym is North Parkade. Visit UBC Parking for more information. During the tournament please access North Parkade via Chancellor Blvd.
Learn more about maps & accessibility features here.
** PLEASE NOTE**
There will be road closures due to construction, Mar 14/15, on Westbrook Mall Road which cause detours to access North Parkade from University Blvd. For full details please visit planning.ubc.ca/roadwork
Accommodation
Book your group/corporate rate | Marriott International
Enjoy our exclusive Wall Partners Rate at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre or The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport.
*Once the low floor inventory is gone, the rate will switch to a floating rate but it’ll be 20% less than the bar rate. Highly encourage to book early.
Cancellation is 3-days prior without penalty however the lowest rate options offered are based on pre-paid and the 1st night deposit is non-refundable.
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