The Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4 Canada
Phone: +1-604-682-3377
Check-in 4:00 p.m. Check-out 12:00 p.m.

The Westin Bayshore is ideally located on the ocean, steps from Stanley Park, but still very near all of the attractions of downtown Vancouver. This gorgeous four-star, four-diamond resort was the winner of the 2005 Conde Nast Traveler Gold List Award.

The contemporary, west-coast style of the Westin lends itself to comfort and easy use for all types of travelers. Every room features Westin's signature Heavenly Bed® and includes high-speed Internet (wireless optional), for a cost of CAD$14.95 per day, or $19 includes unlimited local and long-distance calls within Canada and the U.S. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling sliding patio doors maximizing your city, park or harbour views.

JA-SIG has negotiated a special rate of CAD$219 per night for a single or double occupancy room. This rate is subject to provincial (10%) and federal (7%) taxes. In order to confirm your reservation, you must provide a major credit card. The credit card will only hold the room and will not be charged at the time that the reservation is made. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee of CAD$50 should advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay. Reservations can be cancelled until 4:00 p.m., 24 hours prior to the day of arrival, without penalty if a cancellation number is obtained.

Group rates will be offered over the nights of June 3-6, 2006 and may be available at the group rate 3 days before and three days after, based on availability. The JA-SIG room block will be held until May 1, 2006. After this date, the rooms will be released and reservations will be taken based on availability.

To receive the discounted rate, click here aand follow the instructions for making your reservations online, or you may call the Hotel directly at +1-604-682-3377 or call Westin’s toll-free Reservation number at +1-800-WESTIN-1. Be sure to mention that you need the JA-SIG group rate.

Robson Street (walking distance). Vancouver's Rodeo Drive, Robson Street is considered the main restaurant and shopping district in downtown.

Granville Island (across town). The largest public market featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood ready to eat or ready to pack. Also on Granville Island are local artists, their shops, studios, galleries, and boutiques.

Yaletown and Granville Street(across town). The trendiest part of the city, definitely the youngest part of town with lots of clubs, taverns, and pubs.

Gastown (walking distance): Gastown was named after "Gassy Jack", a flamboyant riverboat captain. Lining the brick streets are numerous small shops, bars, restaurants, art galleries, and theatres.

Extend your stay and experience the spectacular sites and sounds throughout British Columbia. Where breathtaking natural beauty and city sophistication go hand-in-hand. To find out more about what there is to do in Vancouver and neighboring areas visit the following websites:

U.S. citizens need to carry proof of citizenship, a passport, or a birth or baptismal certificate along with a current US driver’s license. Naturalized US citizens should carry documents proving citizenship (i.e., a green card). Overseas visitors will need a valid passport and possibly an entry visa depending on their home country.

For more information regarding requirements for U.S. citizens traveling abroad, visit the U.S. Department of State’s Passport website at http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.

For specific information regarding travel requirements for Canada, visit http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Ground Transportation

The YVR Airporter departs from outside the baggage claim area of the airport, approximately every 20 minutes, to downtown hotels including the Westin, beginning at 8:55 a.m. daily. The cost is CAD$12.00 one-way or CAD$18.00 per person round trip. Call 604-946-8866 or visit www.yvrairporter.com for details.

Currency

Canadian dollars are used in Canada. However, US dollars are widely accepted. For an easy conversion table see www.x-rates.com/calculator.html.