2019 Gathering Location, Accommodations and Other Information
Above: Photo of Victoria Conference Centre
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The BCANDS 2019 Indigenous Disability and Wellness Gathering will be held on March 27th, 28th and 29th, 2019 on the second floor of the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
The Victoria Conference Centre is a fully accessible facility and is located in the heart of downtown Victoria.
Address: 720 Douglas Street - Victoria, British Columbia
Telephone Number: (250) 361-1000 - Toll Free: 1 866-572-1151
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Accommodations Close to Conference Centre
All Gathering attendees are solely responsible for arranging their accommodations and the costs associated with their stay at the event. The following is a list of hotels in close proximity to the Victoria Conference Centre.
The information below was provided by the hotels to the BCANDS Gathering, all hotels are non-smoking and are listed in no particular order.
Hotel Name: Hotel Grand Pacific - 463 Belleville Street - Victoria, BC - www.hotelgrandpacific.com
BCANDS Gathering Room Rate: $139 / night, plus taxes (based on availability)
Contact: 1-800-663-7550 / (250) 386-0450 email: reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com
In order to qualify for the BCANDS Gathering Rate, you must reference MAR19BCANDS when booking your rooms - To receive the BCANDS rate, you must book by February 27, 2019
Number of Accessible Rooms: 33 - 8 of which have roll in showers
Distance to Victoria Conference Centre: 500 M - 7 minute walk (approx)
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Hotel Name: Chateau Victoria - 740 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC - www.chateauvictoria.com
BCANDS Gathering Rate: Traditional Room - $113 / night, plus taxes (based on availability)
One Bedroom Suite - $159 / night, plus taxes (based on availability)
Contact: 1-800-663-5891 / (250) 382-4221 email: reservations@chateauvictoria.com
When booking ask for the Federal Government Rate
Number of Accessible Rooms: 2 - Both are suites
Parking at Hotel: $7.50 / day per vehicle
Distance to Victoria Conference Centre: 270 M - 4 minute walk (approximately)
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Hotel Name: Inn at Laural Point - 680 Montreal Street - Victoria BC - www.laurelpoint.com
* Note - The Inn at Laurel Point will be undergoing renovations in their lobby during the Gathering dates. As well as work being done at a nearby park which could impact hotel room views.
BCANDS Gathering Rate: Laurel Wing Guestroom - $99 / night, plus taxes
Erickson Wing Studio Suite - $159 / night, plus taxes
Contact: 1-800-663-7667 / (250) 386-8721 email: reservations@laurelpoint.com
Number of Accessible Rooms: Not available due to renovations
Distance to Victoria Conference Centre: 1.2 KM - 15 minute walk (approximately)
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Hotel Name: Parkside Hotel and Spa - 810 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC - www.parksidevictoria.com
BCANDS Gathering Rate: $159 / night, plus taxes (based on availability)
Accessible luxury Suite - $189 / night. plus taxes (based on availability)
Contact: 1-855-616-3557 / (250) 940-1200 email: guestservices@parksidevictoria.com
Number of Accessible Rooms: 2 Deluxe Suites at the $159 / night rate and 1 Luxury Suite at the $189 / night rate
Distance to Victoria Conference Centre: 500 M - 7 Minute walk (approximately)
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Additional Information and Resources
- BlueBird Cabs - Local: (250) 382-2222 / Toll Free: 1-800-665-7055
- BC Transit Schedule (Bus)
- handyDART - (250) 762-3278 (registration with and advanced booking required)
- BC Ferries Schedule
- Airlines - Victoria Airport
- Tourism Victoria
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gathering2019@bcands.bc.ca (250) 381 - 7303 / Toll Free: 1 888-815-5511
