If you have any questions or require any assistance with your travel arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the closest airport and has flights to many international destinations.
The best way to get from Vancouver International Airport to the Conference is to take the Canada Line (Skytrain) from the airport to Waterfront station. The Harbour Centre is directly across the street from the Waterfront train station.
VIA Rai (Toronto-Vancouver Line) and Amtrak (Cascades line) have train service into Vancouver arriving at the Pacific Central Station. You can take board the Skytrain nearby at the Main Street-Science World station and take the Expo Line to Waterfront Station[ The Harbour Centre is directly across the street from Waterfront train station.
We recommend attendees book a hotel early. Hotels in the downtown Vancouver can be expensive and we expect prices to go up closer to the event. We have negotiated discount codes with the following hotels.
The St. Regis Hotel is a 100%
Canadian owned, independent and heritage property, it is NOT affiliated with the International St Regis hotel chain. The hotel is at 602 Dunsmuir StreetThey are offering a rate of $419(CAD) + taxes and fees(18.5%). You must
call
The Exchange Hotel Vancouver at 475 Howe St is located in the former Vancouver Stock Exchange building is offering a rate
of $429(CAD) plus taxes and fees(20.68%). The hotel is a 5 minute walk from
the conference venue. You can book online with the code group "PostgreSQL" by calling
The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre is part of the Marriott chain and is located 1000 Burrard Street. The hotel is 20 minute walk from the conference venue. You can book online and get 15% off the posted room rate with this booking link
Most international travellers need either a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. This visa tool will help you determine which applies to you.
Citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. may enter Canada visa-free. U.S. Citizens must have a valid passport while lawful permanent residents must have the documents listed here.
Visitors from visa-exempt countries should apply for an eTA here. Most applications are approved quickly.
Procedures for obtaining a visitor visa are available here. This process can be lengthy and we advise that you start it as soon as you have decided that you will be attending the conference.
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