SLA 2014 Visiting Vancouver Patricia Cia Christina de Castell Host site: vancouver.sla.org #SLA2014
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Preparing: Weather & Packing Moderate climate 15-21°C (58-69°F) Daylight 5:10 am to 9:15 pm Umbrella or rainproof jacket, sunglasses, light jacket Dress code is casual Host site: vancouver.sla.org
Exchange rates $ 1 US = $1.10 CA Bank of Canada: Penny - depreciated Currency Host site: vancouver.sla.org
Arriving from U.S. or International Trains: Canada Line to Waterfront $9 Taxi $35 Town cars $45 Travelling: From the Airport Host site: vancouver.sla.org
Safety Major urban city Panhandlers, mentally ill Be sensible: – Dont go out alone at night – Remove your conference badge – Leave conference bag in hotel room Host site: vancouver.sla.org
Other Tips Electricity: 110V AC Metric units Alcohol & smoking Getting Around – Walking, biking, transit Neighbourhoods Tourism Vancouver - MapMap Host site: vancouver.sla.org or
Eating & Drinking Dine-arounds on Saturday & Tuesday Sushi, Asian fusion, Pacific Northwest, food trucks: Options: vegetarian, gluten-free, sustainable Pricing Host site: vancouver.sla.org followmefoodie.com
Tour-Arounds on Saturday Downtown in person & in books Vancouver Aquarium library Richmond Night Market Granville Island Host site: vancouver.sla.org
Key Sites Gastown Vancouver Art Gallery Vancouver Aquarium/Stanley Park English Bay/Seawall Science World Museum of Anthropology Capilano Suspension Bridge Grouse Mountain Host site: vancouver.sla.org
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