Registeredparticipantswill receive specific Joining Instructions (JI’s) approximately two weeks before the conference. In the meantime, we hope the following, general information will be helpful.
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Conference location
University of British Columbia Okanagan
3333 University Way
Kelowna, British Columbia,
Canada V1V 1V7
See the GoogleMap here or by typing ICEL 2011 Kelowna into Google Maps.
Click on the detailed map for the layout of the University campus.
University information
The University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus opened in September 2005 as a distinctive, small university campus. We call it an intimate learning community -- where students interact with one another and their professors on a daily basis, while becoming global citizens through interaction with their community and the world.
The Okanagan campus has become an important, respected centre of learning and research, enhancing knowledge creation and innovation in our region, across Canada and around the world.
With a goal of serving the post-secondary education needs of 7,500 students, UBC Okanagan is growing to serve the needs of our region, increasing access to the internationally recognized UBC degree. As our student numbers increase and the campus master plan becomes reality, the Okanagan campus will continue to feature small class sizes, experiential learning, community involvement, and direct access to research activity.
Conference accommodation
We recommend the residence accommodation provided by the University of British Columbia-Kelowna. There are one bedroom units, studio suites and single rooms available. Prices range from a very reasonable per night rate of Can$48 for the single room through to Can$119 for a suite. These rates will be subject to local taxes. The ACI staff will be staying in this campus accommodation and we will be holding the welcome reception on the university campus. To reserve accommodation at the conference rates, see the registration page.Note: there is limited accommodation available so please book early.
Conference dinner venue
The Conference diner location is the lakeside Eldorado Hotel. Click here to view the hotel restaurant.
A place is The Conference dinner is included in your registration fee. If you would like to bring a guest to the Conference dinner in Kelownasee the Registration page for details
General information
Cradled within a glorious range of mountains, is a sanctuary filled with pristine lakes, pine forests, abundant gardens, orchards and vineyards, sandy beaches, and superb amenities. Stretching from north to south for approximately 110 kms (68 miles) is beautiful OkanaganLake. The lake sustains several diverse communities along this corridor known as the OkanaganValley. The OkanaganValley is located at the northern most end of the SonoraDesert and hence has a semi-arid climate, boasting long warm summers and short mild winters. The city of Kelowna, is the largest community and is located midway through the valley. It has a population of 107,000 and is the transportation, business and service hub of the valley.
Relatively undiscovered, Kelowna, is never too crowded despite playing host to visitors the world over. The KelownaInternationalAirport, the 10th busiest in Canada, easily connects to major North American cities. With daily flights, it’s just a 60-minute flight from Calgary or Vancouver and 70 minutes from Seattle. Daily direct flights to Toronto are also available. A variety of accommodations offer choices ranging from lakeside resorts to cozy B & B’s.
Kelowna has miles of beautiful parkland, and several sandy beaches which provide wonderful opportunities for boating, swimming, water-skiing, windsurfing and fishing. As well, you can hit the links at one of our many golf courses nine months out of the year. In cooler months, our snow-capped mountains and pine filled forests are a haven for skiers, boarders, snowmobilers and outdoor adventurists of all types and levels.
Orchards and vineyards thrive within a 10-minute drive from the downtown core and provide seasonal delights year round. You can pluck ripe cherries or juicy peaches from trees, or spend a delightful day sampling the award-winning wares of our internationally acclaimed wineries. The Spring, Summer and Fall Wine Festivals offer hundreds of activities focused on wine making, tasting and touring.
There is currently no train service available to Kelowna however you can utilize the nearest train terminal in Kamloops (about 90 minutes north-west of Kelowna by car). See the VIA Rail site for details
Taxi Costs
The taxi fare from the airport to the University is approximately $10.00.
