Getting to and from Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver can be reached from UBC by
public bus transportation or taxi
There is a one way UBC
Campus Shuttle which provides transfers along the perimeter of the campus. This shuttle operates every
30 minutes for a fare of $2.50 CAD.
To get a map of the UBC Campus which includes shuttle routes, click
here.
Click
here for detailed information on campus locations and parking opportunities.
Campus VIRTUAL TOUR
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Banking
Banking hours are generally 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Some banks are open on Saturday. ATMs (automated teller machines)
are found at banks and in retail areas. If you have an appropriate cash-withdrawal banking card, withdrawal of cash from an ATM at
the Vancouver airport or on the UBC campus is the least expensive and most convenient method of getting Canadian cash.
- Currency
Canada's currency is the Canadian dollar. Currency converter here.
- Electricity
Outlets and voltage (110 volts) in Canada are the same as in the United States. For appliances from most other countries, adapters are required.
- Time Zone
Vancouver is in the Pacific Standard Time Zone and so is the majority of British Columbia.
- Tipping
The standard tip in Canada is 15%.
Some restaurants and hotels include gratuities of 15% - 17% in the bills for larger groups.
This charge usually includes gratuities for housekeeping, bell service and food services.
- Weather
Warmed by Pacific Ocean currents and protected by a range of mountains, Vancouver enjoys mild
temperatures year-round. From average temperatures in the low 20's Celsius (high 70's Fahrenheit)
in summer to a mild 0º to 5º Celsius (mid 40's Fahrenheit) in winter, the climate is always hospitable.
Click here to see the current weather forecast.
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