Headlines Theatre

August 2011 Training Workshop Information

When: Level ONE - Aug 2 - 7 :: :: :: Level TWO - Aug 10 - 15, 2011
Where: Ukrainian Hall, 805 East Pender St, at Hawks Ave, Vancouver, BC.
Located east of the downtown core of Vancouver
Times: 9:00am - 5.00pm daily

GREETINGS!

Thank you for coming to Vancouver for the Theatre for Living training this August.

We've compiled this information to assist you with making arrangements for your stay. As Vancouver is a popular tourist destination, we advise you to confirm your accommodations as soon as possible.

Headlines has reserved 4 male dorm beds and 4 female dorm beds on a first come-first served basis at the Hostelling International Downtown (see more info below). Any unreserved beds will be released 14 days prior to the arrival date, so book early!

1. Hostelling International (HI) Downtown www.hihostels.ca The Hostelling International Downtown has shared rooms reserved under Headlines Theatre. This reservation will expire two weeks prior to the workshop (July 18, 2011). A shared room holds four people. To make a reservation, call Central Reservations at 1.866.762.4122 and ask for the Groups Reservation Agent, Alena Campbell, from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (PST). When making the reservation, please inform her that you are with the Headlines Theatre workshop. Headlines Theatre Reservation Numbers August 1-8, 2011: 98161 Female dorm 98177 Male dorm August 9-1, 2011: 98162 Female dorm 98178 Male dorm The Hostel will ask you for a credit card number as a guarantee and you can pay on arrival. The rate is $30.64/night per bed before tax; the tax on the invoice is HST & Hotel tax. Private rooms are also available and hold 1 to 2 people. All rooms share the bathrooms/kitchens/common leisure areas. The hostel is located near the beach and aquatic centre. It is approximately a 25min bus ride to the workshop space. * Prices at all HI locations are subject to change without notice. Private room rates are based on single or double occupancy. Please note that private rooms are available during the workshop period but must be reserved by mid-May, 2011.
1114 Burnaby Street (604) 684-4565 Toll free 1-888-203-4302 email: vancouver.dowtown@hihostels.ca		See HI Vancouver website for the most current room rates.
2. Hostelling International Central   www.hihostels.ca Hostelling International Central is centrally located on Granville St. in the heart of the entertainment district of downtown Vancouver. This hotel is close to bus routes to the workshop space, and there are many restaurants, shopping, pubs and clubs in the area. However, this part of Granville St. can get very loud on the weekends.
1025 Granville Street 604-685-5335   Toll free 1-888-203-8333  email: vancouver.central@hihostels.ca		See HI Vancouver websitefor the most current room rates.
3. Hostelling International Jericho Beach www.hihostels.ca Hostelling International Jericho Beach is quiet and scenic, across the street from Jericho Beach. Located on Vancouver's west side, this hostel is approximately a 35min bus ride to the workshop space.
1515 Discovery Street 604-224-3208 Toll free 1-888-203-4303 email: vancouver.jericho@hihostels.ca		See HI Vancouver websitefor the most current room rates.
4. YWCA www.ywcahotel.com The YWCA offers a variety of rooms from private with bath and TV to dormitory-style. All rooms have a fridge and telephone. Guests have free access to an off-premises gym and pool (15min walk). The YWCA is located just east of the downtown, approximately a 10min bus ride from the workshop space.
733 Beatty Street (604) 895-5830 Toll free in North America 1-800-663-1424	Starting from $62 to $170. Student, senior, YWCA member and weekly rates available. For the most up-to-date rates: www.ywcahotel.com/rates
5. Shaughnessy Village www.shaughnessyvillage.com   Shaughnessy Village is a bed-and-breakfast high-rise. The Studio room sleeps two and the Superior room sleeps up to four people (2 double beds). Each additional person costs $10/night above the listed rates. It has private bathrooms, TV, radio, balcony, fridge, microwave in each room and includes a free continental breakfast, and access to the lounge, gym, sauna, pool, steam spa, accu-massage bed, garden, mini golf. The bed and breakfast is approximately a 30min bus ride to the workshop space.
1125 West 12th Avenue (604) 736-5511	$83.95 studio	$106.95 superior suite

Vancouver offers a wide selection of hotels and motels that vary dramatically in price. Please visit Supernatural British Columbia (Tourism BC) on the web at www.hellobc.com or call toll free at 1-800-HELLO-BC (1-800-435-5622) for information and reservations.

You can also check out Hostelz.com. The site lists all hostels for free and includes direct contact info for hostels as well as photos and reviews.

GETTING THERE

For a maps and directions click here!

By Bus
There are three bus routes that stop at the corner of East Hastings and Hawks:
Eastbound (from downtown – Hastings @ Seymour):

#10 "Hastings"
#16 "29th Avenue"
#20 "Victoria"

Bus rates for travel within Vancouver:
$2.50 Adults
$1.75 Concession (children & seniors)
Plan your trip by going to http://www.translink.bc.ca or call 604-953-3333.

Parking
The Ukrainian Hall does not offer parking, however, street parking is available since there is parking on both E. Pender St. and Hawks Ave.

* Please note that most major streets in Vancouver do not allow parking between 6:00am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

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