Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver Convention Centre

VANCOUVER,
BRITISH COLUMBIA

Surrounded by water on three sides and nestled alongside the Coast Mountain Range, Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia with over half a million residents and one of the mildest climates in Canada. Home to spectacular natural scenery and a bustling metropolitan core, Vancouver was Host City to the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2010.

Vancouver is Canada’s Pacific gem – a combination of a natural setting along with the excitement of a modern, culturally diverse city. One of the most walkable cities in the world, Vancouver is centrally located, surrounded by ocean and mountains and perfectly balanced by a vibrant, urban and compact downtown with restaurants, entertainment and shopping.

Vancouver offers a comfortable climate year-round with mild winters (average 5°C or 41°F) and warm summers (just over 20°C or 68°F). Temperatures in April, when the Canadian Gaming Summit is taking place, average between 5°C and 13°C (42°F to 58°F).

Equidistant from Europe and Asia, bordering the United States, Vancouver is home to the award-winning Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The second largest airport on North America’s west coast, YVR provides direct routes to and from most major destinations. Travelling downtown to the Vancouver Convention Centre is as easy as taking a taxi, limo or the Canada Line rapid transit system, and takes less than 30 minutes.

Vancouver offers an infinite number of sights, activities and event options. Want to play outside? Rent a kayak and tour the shoreline, cycle the city or hit the trails, take advantage of beautiful golf courses, or ski or hike the North Shore Mountains just minutes away. Indoor activities? Tour local art galleries and museums, experience live theatre or a professional sporting event, shop along popular Robson Street or visit historic Gastown. There’s something for everyone.

Vancouver is fast becoming known as one of Canada’s best dining destinations thanks to chefs with a passion for local and seasonal ingredients, conscious seafood sustainability, Asian influences, and access to fabulous British Columbia wines and local craft beers. In fact, Food & Wine magazine named Vancouver as one of the top 10 culinary destinations in the world in 2008.

For more information about things to do while in Vancouver, British Columbia, please visit Tourism Vancouver’s website or call 604-682-2222.

The 2011 Canadian Gaming Summit will be held at the beautiful Vancouver Convention Centre, from April 18th to 20th 2011.

Built on the original Pier B-C on Vancouver's Waterfront, the Vancouver Convention Centre first served as the Canada Pavilion for the World's Fair Expo in 1986. Since then, it’s grown to become recognized as one of the leading convention centres in the world, attracting thousands of delegates from all over the globe.

The Vancouver Convention Centre has a strong commitment to economic, environmental and social responsibility. The unique building features countless green technologies and techniques and shows pride in the commitment to ensure sustainable practices.

Located on Vancouver’s urban waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world.

Vancouver Convention Centre
East Building
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC, V6C 0C3
604-689-8232
866-785-8232

PARKING

Parking is available at each of the three Canadian Gaming Summit hotels. Please refer to the Summit website’s Hotel page for the various parking rates.

Parking is also available at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, 999 Canada Place

VINCI Park

• Enter at the foot of Howe Street, obtain ticket from dispenser and proceed to P1 or P2.
• Use Convention Centre/Hotel elevators (not World Trade Centre elevators).
• For Convention Level: press "G" for Registration, Ballrooms and Exhibits.
• For Meeting Rooms: press "M".

For more information on the Vancouver Convention Centre, Please visit their website.