TRAVEL

HOTEL INFORMATION

PEFC Members

For more information on the hotel rates for PEFC members, please visit the PEFC Members Page.

Other Attendees

The SFI network and all other attendees can book at the Westin Bayshore, located on the Vancouver Harbour and a 10-minute walk from Stanley Park. Reserve your room before April 24, 2023 to take advantage of the negotiated rates.

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
1601 Bayshore Drive,Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6G 2V4
+1-888-627-8634

Room Rates
– Single $275
– Double $275
– Triple $305
– Quad $335

To make hotel reservations
– Via Online: https://book.passkey.com/event/50453068/owner/7719/home
– Via Phone: +1-888-627-8634 and ask for the “Sustainable Forestry Initiative” group.

SFI Negotiated Hotel Room Rate Cut-off date
Monday, April 24, 2023 (Rate and space available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and may fill up before April 24 cut-off, so book soon.)

Deposit
All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card or by Customer. Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods.

If this hotel is full, we have negotiated rates at additional hotels close by.

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
This hotel is situated in the city center and just 21 minutes walking distance from the Westin Bayshore. Attendees of the 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week qualify for a 30% discount off the best available daily rate, which includes complimentary Wi-Fi. Book now to take advantage of great rates. Booking Link – SFI/PEFC Vancouver 2023

Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle (different from Pinnacle Harbourfront)
This hotel is located downtown and just 11 minutes walking distance from the Westin Bayshore. Attendees of the 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week can book before April 27 at the group rate of $349. Book now to take advantage of the savings. Please note that a two-night non-refundable deposit will be taken at time of reservation. Phone Reservations – 800-207-4150. Be sure to indicate “Sustainable Forestry Initiative” as the group name. Booking Link – Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Hilton Vancouver Downtown
This hotel is located next to Yaletown and just 25 minutes walking distance from the Westin Bayshore. Attendees of the 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week can book before April 24 at the group rate of $339. Book now to take advantage of the savings. Booking Link – Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Phone Reservations – 888-680-9393 / 604-647-2506. Be sure to indicate “Sustainable Forestry Initiative” as the group name.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
This hotel is located in the entertainment district and just 30 minutes walking distance from the Westin Bayshore. Attendees of the 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week can book before April 24 at the group rate of $409. Book now to take advantage of the savings. Booking Link – Sustainable Forestry Initiative

GETTING TO VANCOUVER

Visit Destination Vancouver’s travel page: https://www.destinationvancouver.com/plan-your-trip/getting-here/

Closest Airport: Vancouver International Airport (airport code YVR)
YVR Airport is 15 km from The Westin Bayshore Hotel

Travel to and from the airport

If you’re arriving by air, you’ll most likely be flying into the Vancouver International Airport (YVR, located just 40 minutes from the hotel.

Conference attendees can take advantage of the public transportation in Vancouver to get to the hotel. Vancouver has a SkyTrain that can take you downtown, and close to the hotel. Unfortunately, the SkyTrain does not go directly to the hotel, so if you are using the SkyTrain, you will need to take the train to the Waterfront station, exit the station, and walk to the bus stop outside. Then take the WB W Pender St @ Granville Street Bus to the stop WB W Georgia St @ Cardero St which is a 4 min walk from the hotel. We suggest using Google Maps to help you navigate.

You can also use a taxi or Uber.

How to Get to the Skytrain Station at Vancouver Airport:

The YVR – Airport Canada Line Station is located above the covered parking garage at the airport. You can get there in 2 different ways:

Domestic Arrivals – go up to level 3, then walk towards the International Terminal. Before you get there, you will come to the Link Building which is situated between the domestic and international terminals. Look for the signs that say “Canada Line” and proceed up the escalator (or elevator) to level 4 where there is a covered walkway to the Skytrain Station.
International Arrivals – make your way up to level 3 and then outside where you will see the covered walkway across the street to the Canada Line Station.

HEALTH AND SAFETY 2023: COVID-19 COMMITMENT

Our Commitment to Attendees:

The health and safety of everyone attending this event (attendees, sponsors, staff, volunteers, and suppliers) is a top priority for SFI and PEFC. As such, we are undertaking preventative measures to reduce the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus in accordance with Public Health Guidance from the City of Vancouver. The organizers will update you reflecting our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and comfort of those joining us at the conference as the event gets closer, based on government guidance available at the time. If public health requirements change prior to the event, we will inform you about these changes and their implications on your attendance at this event.

Your Commitment to SFI and PEFC International:

Attendees, event organizers, and partners agree to engage safely while adhering to public health guidelines in place at the time of the event. This commitment further includes not attending the event if you are experiencing any signs, symptoms, or have recently been exposed to, or diagnosed and not yet cleared by health authorities as non-contagious with COVID-19.