Practical Information

Location and date

July 14-19, 2012

Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC, V6C 0C3
Canada
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Time zone

Vancouver operates on Pacific Time.  What time is it in Vancouver?

Language

The primary language spoken in Vancouver is English.

Electricity

Vancouver and the rest of Canada operates on the 110V system. Before you leave, check whether your personal appliances will operate at this voltage. If not, you will want to purchase a voltage converter (transformer).

Climate

Summer temperatures in Vancouver are cool and comfortable with an average 20°C (68°F).

Currency and exchange

The official currency in Vancouver is the Canadian dollar (CAD). Determine your exchange rate.

Telephone

When calling internationally from Canada, dial the country's international access code, 011, followed by the country code of the country you are calling, area code and local number. The exception is for international calls to the U.S.: simply dial 1, followed by the area code and local number.

Transportation

Translink, the mass transit system in Vancouver, connects the metro area with buses, the SkyTrain and the SeaBus.

The award-winning Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is conveniently located only 30 minutes away from the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Taxis are prevalent in downtown Vancouver. When using a taxi to travel from Vancouver International Airport to downtown, expect the cost to be around $35 CAD.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e., physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Mara Davis prior to the live event at +1.312.335.5835.