Travel & Accommodations
Travel Note
Getting to Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the closest airport. Downtown Vancouver is a short car ride away, ~30 minutes. UBER and LYFT access is plentiful in the city, so unless you plan to get up to the mountains or out to the islands during your visit, you can likely get around with cabs vs. renting a car. If you're interested in exploring more of the northwest, the closest US airports are Paine Field (PAE), ~2 hour drive from Vancouver (give or take with the border crossing) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), ~3 hour drive from Vancouver. If you're interested in train travel, the Amtrak Cascades (www.amtrakcascades.com) runs a scenic route between Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, B.C.
Travel Note
Airbnb & Vrbo
If you prefer a more homey or group-style stay, there are some great Airbnb and Vrbo options nearby. Please note: rental property supply is limited in Vancouver due to provincial legislation and city bylaws, so early booking is encouraged. We'd recommend checking out West Point Grey (closest area to venue), Kitsilano, Dunbar-Southlands, Fairview, Mount Pleasant, Downtown, and West End neighborhoods as you begin your search, but recommend avoiding North and West Vancouver if you want to limit traffic & travel time to the venue. Level Furnished Apartment Suites in Yaletown may also be a good option to explore (www.stayinglevel.com/destinations/vancouver/seymour). If you're looking for a Bed & Breakfast experience, check out The Barclay House (www.barclayhouse.com) or The Hunter House (www.historic-hunterhouse.ca).
Hotel
The Douglas, Autograph Collection
For your convenience, group transportation will be provided from the DOUGLAS to the wedding venue and back to the hotel at the end of the reception. The shuttle bus will depart the hotel at 3:30pm on Sunday, July 19th. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver within the vibrant Parq Vancouver resort complex, The Douglas offers stylish, design-forward rooms inspired by the west coast’s natural beauty and modern city energy. With easy access to the seawall, False Creek, Yaletown, and Gastown, plus eight on-site restaurants and a rooftop urban park, you’ll be perfectly positioned to explore or unwind before and after our celebration. Guests staying at The DOUGLAS have access to all of the shared amenities at Parq Vancouver, including: -Spa by JW -Fitness center and steam rooms -Rooftop Aqua Lounge with hydrotherapy whirlpool (don't forget a swimsuit!) -Several excellent restaurants and lounges -Sixth-floor urban park and direct access to Parq Casino For guests with a car: -Hotel self-parking: $55 CAD/night -Valet parking: $65 CAD/night -A more affordable parking garage is located directly across the street (68 Smithe St.), and parking can be reserved in advance. This is where we will be staying throughout the wedding weekend and many of you will be staying here as well! We have secured a limited block of rooms at the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection at discounted rates for the evenings of July 17th, July 18th, and July 19th. Visit https://book.passkey.com/go/DierkingPavelaWedding or call (604) 676-0889 and reference the Dierking/Pavela Wedding Block to book. Bookings must be made prior to July 2, 2026. Guest room reservations may be cancelled up until 72 hours local time prior to arrival with no penalty.
Hotel
Gage Suites at UBC
Make the most of your time at our wedding by staying right on the beautiful UBC campus—just steps from Cecil Green Park House. Enjoy the convenience of being close to the celebration (~12 minute walk), surrounded by lush gardens, ocean views, and walking trails. Campus accommodations offer a peaceful, scenic setting and easy access to Vancouver’s beaches and attractions.