This following sections provide information on accommodation, ways to reach the University of Victoria, and information on Visas.

Inn at Laural Point Accommodation

Rooms are held for guests in the Laurel Wing of the Inn at Laurel Point for the nights of August 20, 21, and 22. All reservations can be made individually by phone, email or booking link. Please quote PACRIM to obtain your group rate. The “cut-off” date for this rate is Tuesday, July 23. Please note that the booking link can only be used for the contracted nights, if anyone is wanting any pre/post they will need to reach out to the reservations team of the hotel directly.

No-smoking policy: The rooms and the hotel (including the lobbies, and outdoors) are strictly non-smoking. Any violation might result in extra charge. Please refer to the hotel policies for details.  

Phone: 250-386-8721

Email: reservations@laurelpoint.com

Booking link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/12209?groupID=4383878

Alternative Accommodation

From past experience, we have found that many conference attendees prefer to arrange their own accommodation.

There are many hotels/motels in downtown Victoria at various price ranges. A 20 minute bus trip provides convenient transportation between downtown and the University.

Some helpful information regarding accommodation may be found at Tourism Victoria.

Common methods for arriving at the University of Victoria are outlined below.

Driving From Vancouver

Take the Swartz Bay ferry from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. The sailing time is 1 hr 35 minutes, plus 15 minutes of offloading time. As you exit the ferry, you will be on the Patricia Bay Highway #17 South. After driving approximately 25 minutes, take the McKenzie Avenue exit. Turn left onto McKenzie Avenue and continue for 7 km. Turn right onto McGill Road, at the main UVic entrance, just in front of Centennial Stadium.

From Victoria International Airport

Victoria Int’l Airport is located off Highway 17, about 30-40 minutes north of the university. When driving from the airport, follow the signs to Victoria; they will lead you south onto Highway 17. After approximately 25 minutes, take the McKenzie Avenue exit. Turn left onto McKenzie Avenue and continue for 7 km. Turn right onto McGill Road, at the main UVic entrance, just in front of Centennial Stadium.

Ferry from Seattle and Port Angeles

You will dock in Victoria’s inner harbour. Follow Belleville St. East to Blanshard St. Turn North onto Blanshard, and follow it for about 5 km. Turn right onto McKenzie Avenue and continue for about 7 km. Turn right onto McGill Road, just in front of Centennial Stadium. Please note that the ferry from Seattle (Victoria Clipper) is a passenger-only ferry.

Please refer to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for the latest up-to-date information on Visa requirements for visiting Canada. You should contact the Canadian diplomatic mission nearest to you in order to determine which papers you need to enter Canada. A list of Canadian visa offices around the world can be found on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.

Registered conference participants will be issued invitation letters upon request.