Getting to UVic

SILICAMICS 2 is hosted at the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.

The conference will be held in the Medical Sciences Building, in room 160. An additional room, ###, will be available for smaller discussions as necessary.

Getting to UVic from downtown

Driving

Visitors to the UVic campus may park at a meter or display valid daily/hourly parking permit available from one of the permit dispensers. The recommended parking lot is Parking Lot E, immediately adjacent to the Medical Sciences Building.

Taxi

Victoria has a number of taxi companies that can provide transportation to UVic.

Bluebird Cabs: +1 (250) 382-2222

Victoria Tax: +1 (250) 383-7111

Yellow Cab: +1 (250) 381-2222

Public transit

Victoria's transit system is fully integrated into Android and iOS smartphone mapping services. However, the following are the recommended bus routes for traveling from downtown to campus.

BC Transit Trip Planner

Click on the route images for a real-time schedule and full map of the route.

Transit routes from downtown hotels

Swans Hotel and Brewpub - 506 Pandora Ave

Catch Bus #4 (Northbound, UVic) or Bus #11 (Southbound, UVic) on Douglas Street. Departs frequently.

DoubleTree by Hilton - 777 Douglas Street

Catch Bus #7 (UVic) directly in front of the hotel. Departs every 15 minutes.

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour - 728 Humbolt Street

Catch Bus #4 (UVic) on Fairfield Rd (~100m walk). Departs every 10 minutes.

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites - 740 Burdett Avenue

Catch Bus #4 (UVic) on Fairfield Rd. Departs every 10 minutes.

Hotel Grand Pacific - 463 Belleville Street

This hotel is approximately 1km from all bus routes.
Catch Bus #7 on Burdett Ave in front of DoubleTree (~800m walk). Departs every 15 minutes.

Fairmont Empress Hotel - 721 Government Street

Catch Bus #7 (UVic) along Humboldt/Burdett Ave (~400m walk from the Empress). Departs every 15 minutes.

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa - 100 Harbour Road

This hotel is not located downtown, but is approximately 1km from the downtown area.
Catch Bus #15 on Esquimalt Rd (~200m walk). Departs every 15 minutes.

Other

In the event that you cannot find your way to the University, or have difficulty using any of the described transport options, please do not hesitate to contact the conference organizers to arrange alternatives.

For more information on how to get to Victoria, hotels, and local attractions, please see the Victoria & Accommodation page.