Accommodations & Transportation
NOWCAM 2025 is hosted by the University of Victoria in the charming city of Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. For thousands of years this was home to the Lekwungen peoples, the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ, thriving Indigenous cultures. UVic is committed to supporting Indigenous resurgence and fostering respectful, mutually beneficial interactions.
Accomodations
If you are coming from out of town, please arrange for accommodations asap. The only option on campus is single dorm rooms for about $80/night including taxes.
The advantage of staying on campus is that you can roll out of bed, grab breakfast in the cafeteria, and saunter to the conference in minutes.
At present, 40 rooms are available but we have held only 10 (because we will have to pay for reserved rooms that are not let). You can reserve such a room by emailing the following information to visitoraccommodation@uvic.ca :
Group: 25 NOWCAM
Check-in date and approximate time:
Check out date and approximate time:
Room type:
Your name:
Your home address:
Phone number:
Email:
You will be required to pay a deposit of $80 to reserve the room. Please review the rules for staying in the dorms.
If you stay off campus, it is best to stay close to the centre of downtown. There are cheaper options on Gorge Road and north of downtown on Douglas, but some of those places are a bit dodgy and those locations are not so convenient for bus transportation.
Transportation during the conference
If you stay on campus and want to attend the CRAFT Beer Market event and/or the Gala Banquet, then you will need transportation between campus and downtown. If you stay downtown, you will need transportation to campus for the Friday 9am and Saturday 10am start times.
Parking rates on campus vary by location. Outside Ring Road and Lot E, parking costs $2.50 per hour, with a daily maximum of $10 until 11:59 pm, an evening maximum of $5 from 5:00 pm to 11:59 pm, and a Saturday maximum of $5. Inside Ring Road, evening and Saturday parking both have a $5 maximum. The HonkMobile app allows for contactless payment of daily parking and provides reminders to extend time remotely.
Bus service between UVic and downtown Victoria varies with time of day and there are fewer buses on weekends. The ride is about half an hour, longer at busy times of day. See https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/ and consider getting the UMO app so that you can plan travel and pay the $2.50 fare with your phone.
Travel By ferry
- BC Ferries: Pedestrian and vehicle transport via ferry from Vancouver (Tsawwassen terminal) to Swartz Bay terminal in Victoria.
- Coho Ferry: Another option is the Pedestrian and vehicle ferry from Port Angeles, Washington, USA, to downtown Victoria.
- Clipper: Pedestrian-only ferry operating from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria.
Travel By bus
- Utilize the bus services connecting Vancouver and Victoria, BC Ferries Connector or Pacific Coach Lines.
- Grayhound buses operate from Bellingham, Washington (among other cities) to Victoria
Travel By Air
- Fly into Victoria International Airport (YYJ) directly
- Harbour Air: Seaplanes land directly in Victoria harbour.
Where to Stay
Wondering where to rest your head after a day of exploration? You’re spoiled for choice! From cozy bed and breakfasts to modern waterfront hotels, Victoria has accommodations for every taste.
So, pack your bags and get ready to soak in the beauty of Victoria – the city where history meets nature!
Hotels on Expedia
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Rentals on Air BNB
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Rentals on VRBO
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