Accommodation
The event will be held at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Wilson School of Design, Richmond Campus, 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, B.C.
Hotels
As Richmond is an airport city, there are several hotels in the area. We recommend La Quinta Inn by Wyndham and Four Points by Sheraton, both close to our venue.
Getting There
SkyTrain
The Richmond campus is located at 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, just east of the Lansdowne Centre, less than 10 minutes’ walk from TransLink’s Lansdowne Station. SkyTrain lines, maps, and schedules are available on the Skytrain website.
Parking
The Richmond campus has two parking areas, one on ground level and one underground parkade. Parking costs $5 CAD. To pay:
- Remember your license plate number.
- Go to a pay station located at Main Building entrances.
- Enter your license number, select time required, and pay. Coins, VISA, and MasterCard are accepted at all pay stations.
- Take your receipt; there is no need to display it on your vehicle dash. The pass is valid on all campuses for the day of purchase.
Out and About in Richmond
Airport
Vancouver International Airport is located on Sea Island in Richmond, serving the city of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland region. It is 12 km from Downtown Vancouver. You can find information on getting to and from YVR via its website: www.yvr.ca/en/passengers
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Harbour Air is a scheduled floatplane service, tour, and charter airline based in Richmond.
Car Rental
Richmond has several car rental companies, including Enterprise, AVIS, and Hertz.
Richmond City Parking
Richmond has a mix of short- and long-term metered parking. Payment can be made by coins or by downloading the PayByPhone app.
SkyTrain
SkyTrain is the medium-capacity rapid transit system in the Metro Vancouver Regional District. You can access the service by purchasing a ticket or loading a prepaid card. Simply tap the pad when you enter and exit. Maps and information are located on the SkyTrain website.
Entertainment
Richmond Museum
River Rock Casino and Show Theatre
Shopping
IKEA Richmond
Lansdowne Centre
Designer Outlet Mall
Restaurants
Flying Beaver Bar & Grill
Shanghai River Restaurant
Travel Costs
We are pleased to offer the BCcampus Rural and Remote Travel Grant to support access to professional learning events for B.C. post-secondary educators and instructional support staff who do not have sufficient funds for travel and professional development.