2026 NASPA Western Regional Conference

November 7-10, 2026 • Vancouver, British Columbia

 

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

 

1000 Burrard Street

Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2R9 Canada

 

Nestled in the heart of the city, this hotel offers a seamless conference experience with expansive, modern meeting spaces and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected between sessions.

 

When the workday ends, retreat to guest rooms featuring stunning floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic city and ocean views, or recharge in the heated indoor pool and fitness center. Beyond the lobby, you are perfectly positioned to experience the best of Vancouver; the hotel is just steps away from the scenic Seawall, Stanley Park, and the vibrant dining and shopping districts of Yaletown and Robson Street. While you're here to network or explore, the Wall Centre provides the perfect balance of productivity and West Coast inspiration.

 

The hotel rate is $176 USD a night (U.S. Dollars) or 249 CAD a night.

NOTE: WHEN YOU CLICK THIS LINK, YOU WILL GO TO THE HOTEL WEBSITE. PRICES ON THAT SITE WILL BE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS.

Hotel Room Block Closes Wednesday, October 07, 2026

 

The Sheraton offers a 72 Hour Cancellation Policy - Changes and Cancellations must be made 3 days prior to arrival to avoid charges.  

 

Visit Vancouver

 

 

Official Destination Vancouver Guide has a lots of great information for planning your visit to Vancouver! 

Conference Location & Travel  

We are excited to host the NASPA WRC 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We selected Vancouver, British Columbia as the conference site with intentionality and care, recognizing both the opportunities and the complexities that come with cross-border travel. The location choice allows us to honour the full geographic and cultural breadth of Region V & Region VI, both Canadian and US members, while also creating a space to gather in a context that affirms the values of inclusion, belonging, and professional connection.  

Below is information and resources to support your preparation and travel to Vancouver.  

 

Resources to support your preparations and travel to Vancouver:

 

Travel advisories

• https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/canada.html 

Immigration and Citizenship (Visitor visa, passport, or eTA) - Visiting Canada

• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/check-visa-eta.html  
• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html 

Getting to Canada

• https://www.destinationvancouver.com/meeting-professionals/plan/getting-here  

Vancouver Taxes and Customs

• https://www.destinationvancouver.com/meeting-professionals/plan/customs-and-taxes  

We provide additional updates via email with resources and tips for cross-board travel.  

Public Transportation: The Lower Mainland has a reliable transit system that includes buses, SkyTrain / Canada Line (rapid transit), the West Coast Express (commuter train), and the Sea Bus, that all link Vancouver with its surrounding areas. Visit Translink for information on current schedules, fare information, and trip planning tools to help you get around.

 

 

Car Share: Vancouver has two car sharing networks that operate throughout the city. They're easy to sign up for and offer a great alternative to public transport or driving your own car around Vancouver.

• The Evo fleet is made up of Toyota Prius Hybrids, with seating for five and bike/ski/snowboard racks. Evo offers a pay as you go model, and flexibility in pick up and drop off locations.
• Modo is a locally owned member co-op allowing two-way trips. Park the car where you picked it up.  Rates include gas, insurance and permitted parking.

 

Cycling: is one of the fastest and most enjoyable ways to travel around and across Vancouver. Bike share programs make public bikes available for shared use to individuals on a short-term basis. The bikes can be unlocked from one location and locked in convenient locations in the service area, making bike share ideal for short, one-way trips.  

• Mobi by Rogers is Vancouver’s official bike share program operated by Vancouver Bike Share Inc. Mobi serves as a convenient way to get around the city and is ideal for short rides and one-way trips. Mobi e-bikes are coming to UBC campus September 2023 and will be expanding over the coming months with a total of 10 stations by summer 2024. Mobi bikes and e-bikes can be docked and undocked at any of Mobi’s stations throughout UBC and the City of Vancouver.

 

Taxis and Ride-Hailing Services:

• Uber and Lyft services are both available in Metro Vancouver. Visit their website or download the app for more information.
• Yellow Cab Vancouver Taxi Service is an owner-operated company serving the residents, tourists and business professionals in The City of Vancouver and the surrounding area since 1921. Yellow Cab prides itself as being the leader in the Vancouver taxi industry in British Columbia and is presently the longest operating taxi Company in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Visit their website to book a taxi in Vancouver.
• Black Top & Checker Cabs offer a variety of services, from airport service, jump start assistance to pickup and delivery courier service. You may book a taxi online, phone or through their mobile app. Visit their website for more information.