activity guide - Re-Imagine Aging

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ACTIVITY GUIDE
Re-Imagine Aging: Adding Life to Years
International Research Roundtable
Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies | University of British Columbia
Centre for Hip Health & Mobility
Vancouver, BC
May 9th – May 12th, 2016
Welcome to Vancouver!
To make the most of your trip to (hopefully!) sunny Vancouver,
we have compiled all the information you need to get from A to
B and back again…
Included in this package:
1. Map of Important Locations
2. Where You are Staying
3. How to Get Around
4. Places to Eat
5. Things to Do: Arts & Culture
6. Things to Do: Get Outdoors
7. Contact Us
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Important locations
162 W 1st Ave
BMO Golcorp
Theatre
West Coast Suites
5969 Student Union Blvd
Granville Island Hotel
1253 Johnston St
Peter Wall Institute
6631 Crescent Rd
Centre for Hip
Health & Mobility
7/F, 2635 Laurel Street
Who Are We?
CENTRE FOR
HIP HEALTH &MOBILITY
PETER WALL INSTITUTE
FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
7/F, 2635 Laurel Street
Robert H.N. Ho Research Centre
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
6331 Crescent Road
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
http://www.hiphealth.ca/
http://pwias.ubc.ca/
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Where You Are Staying
GRANVILLE ISLAND HOTEL
WEST COAST SUITES
Website:
Website:
http://www.granvilleislandhotel.com
http://www.ubcconferences.com/accommodatio
ns/west-coast-suites/
Address: 1253 Johnston St
Address: 5961 Student Union Boulevard
How to Get Around
Taxi Services
• Maclure’s Cabs: 604-831-1111; http://www.maclurescabs.ca/
• Vancouver Taxi: 604-871-1111; http://www.avancouvertaxi.com/
• Yellow Cab: 604-681-1111; http://www.yellowcabonline.com/
Active Transit
The Centre for Hip Health and Mobility encourage the use of active transport,
and as such we have outlined some easy options for public transit and
walking routes to get wherever you may need to go!
See the following few pages for more details.
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Transit: Getting From the Airport
Transit is available from the YVR-International Airport:
• To Granville Island Hotel:
• Address: 1253 Johnston St
• Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/VopHEiHxq542
• To West Coast Suites:
• Address: 5961 Student Union Boulevard
• Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/c975YdVYNQ72
Transit: Getting to the Public Event
The public event hosted on Tuesday, May
10th, 7pm at the BMO Goldcorp Theatre.
• Address: 162 W 1st Ave
• Directions:
• From UBC:
• https://goo.gl/maps/8ockxf72xi62
• From Granville Island:
• Bus: https://goo.gl/maps/tk5iyW4AGA62
• Walking (beautiful route!):
https://goo.gl/maps/igbxZtkPEQ62
Eventbrite Invitation: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bring-your-boomers-6-whocares-re-imagine-a-culture-of-care-for-an-aging-society-tickets-24272627081
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Places to Eat: UBC Campus
SAGE BISTRO— http://sage.ubc.ca/
• UBC’s fine west coast dining- source of all roundtable catering!
KOERNER’S PUB—http://koerners.ca/
• A trendy pub offering unique fusion and contemporary pub fare alongside a great
selection of craft beer.
MAHONEY & SON’S — http://mahonyandsons.com/ubc-location.html
• UBC’s very own Irish pub.
SEEDLINGS EATERY—http://www.ubcsprouts.ca/seedlings/
• A small, sustainable vegetarian and vegan kitchen that is managed entirely by a
volunteer-run organization dedicated to bringing affordable and healthy food to
members of the UBC community.
THE STUDENT UNION NEST—http://www.ams.ubc.ca/nest/
• The student hub with lots of quick options! (Uppercase Coffee & Bagels, Peko Peko
Sushi, The Pit Pub, Pie R2 Pizza, Granville Island Soups etc.)
Places to Eat: UBC Campus
Sage Bistro
Student Union
Nest
Koerner’s Pub
& Seedlings
Mahoney &
Sons
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Places to Eat: Off Campus
Kitsilano
2. Granville Island
3. Olympic Village/ Main St.
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Places to Eat: Kitsilano
THE EATERY— http://theeatery.ca/
• A funky, bizarre décor delivering delicious and unique sushi.
THE NAAM—http://www.thenaam.com/menus
• Open 24hrs and voted one of Vancouver’s best vegetarian restaurants. Try their miso
gravy!
NUBA— http://www.nuba.ca/
• Fresh Lebanese food serving all of the hummus, lamb lollipops and eggplant you could
dream of.
BURGOO—http://burgoo.ca
• Comfort food at its finest– warm soups, stews fondue, and more!
THE OAKWOOD CANADIAN BISTRO— http://www.theoakwood.ca/
• Cozy Canadian cuisine using local ingredients.
MAENAM—http://maenam.ca/
• Delicious Thai cuisine that combines authenticity and innovation.
FABLE—http://fablekitchen.ca/
• Farm to table cooking with an open kitchen concept and local ingredients.
AU COMPTOIR —http://aucomptoir.ca/
• Classic Parisian cuisine– great for brunch!
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Places to Eat: Granville Island
THE SANDBAR—https://www.vancouverdine.com/sandbar/
• Fantastic seafood and great waterfront views right in the heart of Granville
Island.
GO FISH—http://www.yelp.ca/biz/go-fish-ocean-emporium-vancouver
• A small, take-away joint with fantastic fish and chips. Located a short walk
(along the False Creek seawall) west of Granville Island.
THE GRANVILLE ISLAND PUBLIC MARKET—
http://granvilleisland.com/public-market
• Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses from Vancouver’s famous
farmer’s market. Make yourself a little picnic, or grab some of the yummy premade soups and sandwiches! Lots of artisan jewelers and artists to check out
as well.
Places to Eat: Olympic Village & Main
CRAFT BEER MARKET—http://vancouver.craftbeermarket.ca/
• A trendy but casual restaurant known for it’s extensive collection of craft
beers.
THE FLYING PIG—http://theflyingpigvan.com/
• Warm, comfort cuisine with a local twist.
STEEL TOAD BREWERY— http://steeltoad.ca/food-drink/
• A brewpub that pair amazing craft beer with fine dining.
TAP & BARREL— http://www.tapandbarrel.com/#locations/1
• A great patio with great views of False Creek.
33 ACRES BREWING CO.—http://33acresbrewing.com/food/
• A craft brewery with a minimalist flare- a weekly food truck schedule pairs
perfectly with great beer.
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Things to Do: Arts & Culture
Check out some of the local arts and culture hotspots ranging
from world-class museums to local artisan art galleries!
• MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY— http://moa.ubc.ca/
• VANCOUVER AQUARIUM—http://www.vanaqua.org/
• SCIENCE WORLD —https://www.scienceworld.ca/
• VANCOUVER MUSEUM – http://www.museumofvancouver.ca/
• VANCOUVER ART GALLERY — http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/
• VANCOUVER THEATRE SPORTS—http://www.vtsl.com/shows/all-comedy-
shows/
• GRANVILLE ISLAND ART GALLERIES—http://granvilleisland.com/directorytype/directory-type/artists-artisans?page=1
Things to Do: Arts & Culture
Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver Art
Gallery
Museum of
Anthropology
Vancouver Museum
Science World
Granville Island
Art Galleries &
Vancouver Theatre
Sports
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Things to Do: Getting Outdoors
• UBC CAMPUS—a selection of walking routes have been outlined for
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STANLEY PARK—this Vancouver trademark has it all! Biking,
swimming, running along the seawall with a beautiful shoreline and
mountain viewscapes
KITSILANO BEACH—between UBC and Granville Island, this popular
spot offers great views of the mountains and Stanley Park
FALSE CREEK—Walk (or bike!) along the waterfront connecting
Granville Island and downtown.
SPANISH BANKS & JERICHO BEACH—beaches, volleyball courts,
barbeques and green spaces- what more could you want? Just a 15
min walk downhill from the Peter Wall Institute.
WRECK BEACH—if you are feeling adventurous, head down to UBC’s
infamous nude beach!
PACIFIC SPIRIT PARK—plenty of walking or biking trails through the
beautiful temperate rainforest.
Things to Do: Getting Outdoors
Stanley Park
Spanish Banks/
Jericho Beach
Kitsilano Beach
False Creek
Wreck Beach
Pacific Spirit Park
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Contact Us
Sarah Lusina-Furst
[email protected]
604-349-7676
Joanie Sims-Gould
[email protected]
604-767-4194
Leigh Farran
[email protected]
778-874-6227
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