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Headlines Theatre
Training 2010 Workshops Information
When: Level 1 August August 3 to 8 * Level 2 August 11 to 16, 2010.
Where: Ukrainian Hall, 805 East Pender St, at Hawks Ave, Vancouver, BC Located east of the downtown core of Vancouver.
Times: 9:00am - 5:30pm daily
GREETINGS!
Thank you for your interest in coming to Vancouver for the Theatre for Living training this year. We have put together this package of information to assist you with making arrangements for your stay. As Vancouver is a popular tourist destination in the summer, we advise you to confirm your accommodations as soon as possible.
Headlines has made a reservation for 4 male dorm beds and 4 female dorm beds on a first come-first served basis at the Hostelling International Downtown for Level 1 (August 3rd to 8th) and Level 2 (11th to 16th). Any unreserved beds will be released 14 days prior to the arrival date, so book early!
Here are the confirmation numbers:
Female, August 2nd to 9th, 2010: 85512
Male, August 2nd to 9th, 2010: 85513Female, August 10 - 17, 2010: 85514
Male, August 10 - 17, 2010: 85515
Individuals can call the Central Reservation at 1-866-762-4122 and ask for Andrea, from Monday to Friday 9-5 to make a reservation. The Hostel will ask you for a credit card number as a guarantee and you can pay on arrival. The group rate will be $30.04/night per bed before tax and the tax on the invoice is HST & Hotel tax.
1. Hostelling International Downtown The Hostelling International Downtown has shared and private rooms reserved under Headlines Theatre. A shared room holds four people and a private room holds 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. Please note that private rooms are available during the workshop period but must be reserved well in advance. |
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| 1114 Burnaby Street (604) 684-4565 Toll free 1-888-203-4302 email: vancouver.dowtown@hihostels.ca |
non-member rates: $35.50 shared $98 private |
member rates: $31.50 shared $90 private |
| 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. |
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| 1025 Granville Street 604-685-5335 Toll free 1-888-203-8333 email: vancouver.central@hihostels.ca |
Rates same as above | Rates same as above |
3. Hostelling International Jericho Beach |
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| 1515 Discovery Street 604-224-3208 Toll free 1-888-203-4303 email: vancouver.jericho@hihostels.ca |
Rates same as above | Rates same as above |
| 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 downtown, approximately a 10min bus ride from the workshop space. |
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| 733 Beatty Street (604) 895-5830 Toll free in North America 1-800-663-1424 |
Starting from $68 to $168 For the most up-to-date rates: www.ywcahotel.com/rates |
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| 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. |
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| 1125 West 12th Avenue (604) 736-5511 |
$78.95 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
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&output=html
&q=805+East+Pender+St%2C+Vancouver+BC&btnG=Search+Maps
For maps and directions visit http://maps.google.ca/maps/
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.