Getting to, and around, UBC Campus

UBC is easily accessible by public transit from within Vancouver: the R4, 44, 84 and 99 express bus routes run directly to the Vancouver campus. Bus Routes 4 and 14 are slower bus routes which also access UBC. The Trip Planning feature on the Translink website to find the most efficient routing from anywhere in the Metro Vancouver region.

It’s a good idea to pay close attention to where you get on and off the bus at UBC. There are several bus exchanges and many individual stops, and at the end of a long day of exploring it’s easy to lose track of where you should get on board for your return journey. If you do get turned around, check Translink’s UBC Bus Exchange map for bus stop locations, ask a bus driver for directions—or drop by the Welcome Centre for a nudge in the right direction.

Within the campus, Bus Route 68 circumnavigates much of the campus, accessing various locations and attractions on campus, as per the route map below. Note that this is a small community bus, running every 20 minutes, with a maximum capacity of approximately 22 (assuming no wheelchairs are on board).

Campus Transit Bus Route 68

To get to UBC from downtown Vancouver by car, cross the Burrard or Granville Street bridges, and then head west on 4th Avenue, 10th Avenue or 16th Avenue. To get to UBC from the airport, cross the Arthur Laing bridge and then head west on SW Marine Drive.

Park in the loading zone in front of Gage Residence while checking in. Front Desk staff will provide a parking pass and direct delegates to the parking lot (and/or provide a map).

The nearest parkade to Walter Gage Residence is the North Parkade. There is paid visitor parking at UBC for personal vehicles. There is a helpful UBC parkades map online, which includes up-to-date information about accessible parking, available space at parking lots, and hourly parking rates. If you plan to park a large or over-height vehicle, like a motorhome or a car with a roof rack, contact UBC Parking at parking.support@ubc.ca or 604-822-6786 before your visit to find the best location that can accommodate your vehicle. Pay careful attention to signs in parking areas—you will be ticketed or towed if you park in a reserved space, or if you neglect to pay. Consider downloading the Honk Mobile app to pay by phone and extend your parking time remotely. If you use a local Vancouver car-share, there are reserved spots for car-shares such as Evo, MODO, and Zipcar.

Summer is construction season, and UBC is no exception. The map below is the most up-to-date UBC road closure information as of printing; for more up to date information on road closures and construction, please check online at planning.ubc.ca/transportation/construction-and-transit-updates

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1. Scarfe Building 4. Hebb 2. Woodward IRC 5. Gage Residences 3. The Nest 6. Sage Bistro

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1. Scarfe Building 4. Hebb 2. Woodward IRC 5. Gage Residences 3. The Nest 6. Sage Bistro