LODGING OPTIONS

Victoria is a popular destination for tourists and many options are available for accommodation. Please remember that June is the busy season for visitors, so reserve early. Further information about attractions and accommodation is available from Tourism Victoria, http://www.tourismvictoria.com

Camosun College, Lansdowne Campus is located in a residential area that is easily accessed by automobile or transit bus. Reasonably priced accommodation has been arranged at the Best Western Carlton Plaza and the University of Victoria. Both sites are about 15 minutes from Camosun by bus (#4 Mount Tolmie).

To see map that shows how to get from Empress to the campus, click below:

Unless otherwise noted, prices are given in Canadian dollars. When calculating costs, remember that the exchange rate does fluctuate slightly. $1 Canadian is approximately $0.67 US. In addition, the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) is refundable for non-Canadian visitors.

Best Western Carlton Plaza
642 Johnson Street
Victoria, B.C. V8W 1M6
(250) 388-5513 or 1-800-663-7241
Single/Double/Twin - $109 + 10% Provincial Sales Tax + 7% GST
To take advantage of the special rate, identify yourself as being with the NWDUG conference. The conference rate is available until May 24, 2001

University of Victoria
Housing Food & Conference Services
PO Box 1700 Stn CSC
Victoria, B.C. V8W 2Y2
(250) 721-8395
http://housing.uvic.ca/
The University of Victoria offers several inexpensive options. Prices include all taxes.
Single room (dormatory, shared bath, breakfast included) - $38.00
Double room (2 beds, dormatory, shared bath, breakfast included) - $50.00
Townhouse (4 single bedroom, kitchen/living room, 1.5 bath, no meals) - $146.25
These are standard summertime rates. Please identify yourself as being with the NWDUG conference. A block of rooms is being held until April 25, 2001, however rooms may be available at these rates after this date.