2016 Vancouver Playoffs Event & Venue Info

RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL

6111 River Road, Richmond, BC V7C 0A2
Venue Website

PARKING: The Richmond Olympic Oval is pleased to offer covered parking, directly underneath the venue. The parkade is open during regular hours of operation. Parkade max height is 6’8″.

Rates are $1.00/hr / Day Rate: $10.00 / Free after 10:00pm

TRANSPORTATION

Here’s how to get to and around Vancouver, British Columbia for the 2016 International WFTDA D1 Playoffs.

BY AIR: Vancouver (YVR) has an international airport located in the City of Richmond, just minutes from the venue and hotels.

Seattle, WA (SEA) also has an international airport. It is 245km away from Vancouver, just over 3hrs driving, with minimal traffic (and a border crossing).

BY BUS:
Quick Coach offers Seattle to Vancouver shuttles. $99 round trip.

Bolt Bus also offers Seattle to Vancouver trips, prices vary, check it out!

BY TRAIN: Amtrak offers train travel into Vancouver. Depending on where you are coming from, prices vary, as does travel time.

BY CAR: Vancouver is 240km north of Seattle, WA and 980km west of Calgary, AB.

FROM ALBERTA, THE OKANAGAN OR NORTHERN BC
If you are travelling west on Highway #1 from Alberta, the Okanagan or Northern British Columbia the main junction for all will be near Hope.
Once in Hope, follow highway #1 past Chilliwack and Abbotsford to Exit #66 in Langley.
This leads onto Highway #10.
Follow Highway#10 to the exit leading to Highway #99.
Follow Highway #99 through the George Massey Tunnel.
After the George Massey Tunnel stay on Highway #99 and take exit #36 (Westminster Hwy) which leads into the heart of Richmond, home to the City Center.
Turn right on Gilbert.
Turn left on Elmbridge.
Turn right on Hollybridge.
Turn left on River Road.

FROM SEATTLE
Take Interstate #5 all the way to the Peace Arch US/Canada Border Crossing. Interstate #5 changes to Highway #99 once you have crossed the border into Canada. Follow Highway #99 until you pass through the George Massey Tunnel (approximately 25 minutes drive from the US/Canada Border Crossing).
After the George Massey Tunnel stay on Highway #99 and take exit #36 (Westminster Hwy) which leads into the heart of Richmond, home to the City Center.
Turn right on Gilbert.
Turn left on Elmbridge.
Turn right on Hollybridge.
Turn left on River Road

FROM YVR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Once leaving the Vancouver International Airport you will be on Grant McConachie Way.
Turn right onto Miller Rd. and then onto Russ Baker Way.
Once on Russ Baker Way take the Dinsmore Bridge.
Turn right on Landsdowne.
Turn right on Hollybridge.
Turn Left on River Road.


HOTEL INFORMATION

SHERATON VANCOUVER AIRPORT HOTEL

7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3
(604) 273-6336
Website

Check in: 3:00 PM / Check out: 12:00 PM
GROUP RATES: CAD $165/night + tax (includes up to 4 persons in 1 King or 2 Queen room)
Reservations: email pia.schattner@sheratonvancouverairport.com or call (604) 233-3964
Group Name: International WFTDA 2016 D1 Playoffs Vancouver
Reservation deadline: September 1, 2016

AMENITIES: 25% discount off the hot/deluxe breakfast buffet, Free Internet, Complimentary airport shuttle, Free Parking, Outdoor pool, Fitness center

HOTEL INFORMATION: The Sheraton is located under 5 miles from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The hotel is just over one half mile (a ten minute walk) from the venue.

HOTEL’S STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY: Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM prior to your date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after this time or failing to show, will result in a charge equal to the first night’s stay per room to your credit card. Taxes may apply. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.

HILTON VANCOUVER AIRPORT

5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC V6X 4C7
(604) 273-6336
Website

Check in: 3:00 PM / Check out: 12:00 PM
GROUP RATES: CAD $165/night + tax (includes up to 4 persons in 1 Queen, 1 King or 2 Doubles)
Reservations: email stephanie.wong@hilton.com or call (604) 232-5020
Group Name: International WFTDA 2016 D1 Playoffs Vancouver
Reservation deadline: September 1, 2016

AMENITIES: 25% discount off the hot/deluxe breakfast buffet, Free Internet, Complimentary airport shuttle, Free Parking, Outdoor pool, Fitness room

HOTEL INFORMATION: The Hilton is located under 5 miles from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The hotel is just over one half mile (a ten minute walk) from the venue.

HOTEL’S STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY: Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM prior to your date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after this time or failing to show, will result in a charge equal to the first night’s stay per room to your credit card. Taxes may apply. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.

VANCOUVER AIRPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL

7571 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3
(604) 276-2112
Website

Check in: 3:00 PM / Check out: 12:00 PM
GROUP RATES CAD $165/night + tax (includes up to 4 persons)
Reservations: email shannon.rivers@vancouver-marriott.com or call (604) 232-2823
Group Name: International WFTDA 2016 D1 Playoffs Vancouver
Reservation deadline: September 1, 2016

AMENITIES: 25% discount off the hot/deluxe breakfast buffet, Free Internet, Complimentary airport shuttle, Free Parking, Outdoor pool, Fitness room

HOTEL INFORMATION: The Marriott is located under 5 miles from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The hotel is just over one half mile (a ten minute walk) from the venue.

HOTEL’S STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY: Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM prior to your date of arrival will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after this time or failing to show, will result in a charge equal to the first night’s stay per room to your credit card. Taxes may apply. Failing to call or show before check-out time after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.

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