Facts and Issues [International Conference on AIDS (11th: 1996: Vancouver, Canada)]

Transportation
A shuttle bus service operates between the various Conference venues and to and from
many hotels. Shuttle schedules are in the Conference Pocket Guide, at transportation kiosks
and at each hotel served by the system. In addition, there is regular transit service by bus and
SkyTrain. A BC Transit pass is on sale in the Delegate Services area at BC Place (Level 2).
The $14 (CAD) pass is valid for one week and is good for unlimited travel on the local
transit system including buses, the SkyTrain and the SeaBus.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Accommodation
All accommodation requests and inquiries should be addressed to the Conference
Accommodation and Travel Bureau at the Delegate Services Desk, Level 2, BC Place.
Food and Beverage
In addition to full meal service and snacks in the Media Restaurant and Lounge on
Level 4 (Orca Bay Grille), there are a number of downtown restaurants offering discounts
to Conference participants.These are listed in the Conference Pocket Guide and The
Daily Progress.
Information about Vancouver
Tourism Vancouver can provide slides, video footage (Beta and VHS), and a media kit on
Vancouver. Interested journalists should contact Laura Serena at 631 2873.
Smoking Policy
General Motors Place, BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre
are smoke free buildings.
Time Zones
Toronto + 3 hours
New York + 3 hours
London + 8 hours
Paris + 9 hours
Tokyo +17 hours
Sydney +17 hours
Cairo +10 hours
Vancouver Press Club
Media accredited to the Conference are welcome to visit local colleagues at the Vancouver
Press Club, 2215 Granville Street. Hours are Monday to Wednesday: 16:00 - 02:00 and
Thursday to Saturday from 15:00 - 02:00.Telephone: [phone]