Accommodation

• The closest place is UBC's Vanier Place at 1935 Lower Mall (Map) followed by Gage Towers at 5959 Student Union Blvd. (Map), Vancouver. They are only a 10 to 15 minute walk to the beach. The views of the city and English Bay are spectacular. You would have your own locking room with shard washrooms and kitchenettes. They are ideal for any groups traveling together. The telephone numbers to reserve accommodation directly is 604-822-1020 or 604-822-1000. Email is information@housing.ubc.ca
• From mid-May to mid-August, the Pacific Spirit Hostel operates out of UBC's Vanier Place at 1935 Lower Mall, Vancouver (Map). This is the backpacker's best budget accommodation, but is only available to residents outside of the Vancouver lower mainland. Email reservations@housing.ubc.ca or call toll free at 1-888-822-1030.
• Another place is the Jericho Beach Hostel, 1515 Discovery, Vancouver (Map). This is just down the hill from UBC and would take you about half an hour to walk, but it's all uphill – unless it's low tide where you can walk along the beach! Again, shared washrooms. Phone is 1-888-203-4303 (toll free) or 604-224-3208, fax 604-224-4852, and email is vancouver.jericho@hihostels.ca
• The Downtown Hostel, 1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver (Map). Phone is 1-888-203-4302 (toll free) or 604-684-4565, fax 604-684-4540, and email is vancouver.downtown@hihostels.ca
• The Central Hostel, 1025 Granville Street, Vancouver (Map). Phone is 1-888-203-8333 (toll free) or 604-685-5335, fax 604-685-5351, and email is vancouver.central@hihostels.ca
• The Downtown YMCA at 955 Burrard (Map) in Vancouver is a straight bus shot to Point Grey-UBC where the beach is located. Its number is 604-681-0221, fax 604-681-1630, and email hotel@vanymca.org
• The Downtown YWCA at 733 Beatty Street (Map) in Vancouver. Its numbers are 800-663-1424 (toll free) or 604-895-5830, fax 604-681-2550, and email is hotel@ywcavan.org
• There are also many Bed And Breakfast accommodations located throughout Vancouver.