Meeting Location

Plenary and topical lectures, symposia, seminars, workshops, the International Exhibit Hall, Family Science Days, and receptions will be held at the Vancouver Convention Center.

Business meetings, receptions, and other special events will be held at the Fairmont Waterfront and Pan Pacific Vancouver hotels.

Vancouver Convention Center

1055 Canada Place

This award-winning convention center is a green-designed, state-of-the-art facility on the waterfront in beautiful downtown Vancouver with world-class production capabilities, spectacular views, and five-star cuisine. With its harbor-front location and breathtaking views, the Vancouver Convention Center offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world.

See a map of the convention center and all of the conference hotels.

Event Hotels

Fairmont Waterfront

900 Canada Place Way

Connected to the convention center by an underground walkway, this hotel is also near a diverse selection of restaurants and stores. It is also pet friendly. For free in-room Internet and other available benefits, click here for more information on the Fairmont President’s Club.

Pan Pacific Vancouver

300-999 Canada Place

Connected to the convention center by an underground walkway, the hotel is at the heart of the city and overlooking the magnificent waterfront, our hotel in Vancouver is surrounded by panoramic vistas of the harbor, mountains, Stanley Park, and the city skyline. Heated salt water outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, and pet friendly. Join the Loyalty Program for free and receive your choice of newspaper as well as free Internet access and bottled water.

Vancouver, BC

With its blend of incredible mountains, sparkling ocean, and a multicultural flair, Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia with 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. Outside the Meeting, there is always something to do in Vancouver, whether just relaxing in a park or bike riding around the seawall.

See a list of local attractions.

Make restaurant reservations at local area restaurants.

Weather

Generally, Vancouver winters are relatively mild compared with the rest of Canada. In February, the average high temperature is 45°F/7°C and the average low temperature is 34°F/1°C. Most “rainy” winter days are little more than a light drizzling mist.