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18–19 May 2023
University of Victoria
Canada/Pacific timezone

Local information

Travel: There are various options for travel to Victoria. Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is about 35 minutes by car from downtown Victoria, and there are ferry services from Vancouver (BC Ferries) and Seattle (Clipper Vacations).

Transport to and from the campus from downtown Victoria is available by bus (routes 15, 14 and 4 are the most convenient), or by taxi. If you are travelling with your own car, parking is available in Lot 1 (shown on the map below, across the ring road from the Wright Centre). Parking permits can be obtained for a fee from the meters in the Lot.

Accommodation: Multiple on-campus and off-campus hotel options are available, with a few listed below:

Hotel Grand Pacific

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour

DoubleTree by Hilton Victoria

UVic visitor accommodation

Location: The location of the symposium - the Wright Centre - and the location of the reception and conference dinner - the University Club - are highlighted in red on the UVic map shown below. The Physics and Astronomy Department is housed in the Elliott Building next to the Wright Centre. See UVic campus maps for more information.

Wifi access is available via Eduroam, or UVicGuest Wifi.