The Institute's facilities include two well-appointed conference rooms opening to a broad terrace with spectacular views of Howe Sound and the North Shore Mountains. The beautiful site and bright, open design create a welcoming atmosphere for creative academic activity.
The conference rooms, operated for the Institute's programs, may be rented to UBC affiliates for conferences, meetings, dining, talks, retreats, and similar events. The rooms are separated with both a wooden and an acoustic partition. The smaller room at the west side of the building is 49 square meters (525 square feet) and the larger room is 72 square meters (775 square feet) in size. Capacity for each room varies according to room setup, up to a combined maximum of 80 occupants. [See floor plan.]
The conference rooms are wheelchair-accessible.
| Rates | Small Room | Large Room | Combined |
| Weekday Rates | |||
| 'Morning Meeting' (8am-11am) | $90 | $120 | $155 |
| Four Hours | $210 | $285 | $360 |
| Full Day | $360 | $490 | $600 |
| Weekend Rates | |||
| Four Hours | $170 | $230 | $280 |
| Full Day | $290 | $400 | $500 |
All bookings require catering, available exclusively from Sage Catering. Weekend bookings require full catering. Audio-visual equipment, included in the rental fee, will be provided upon request and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Available equipment includes LCD projectors, cable TV, VCR, DVD, a digital document camera (overhead projector), conference telephone, and flip charts. Cable TV, VCR, and DVD are available in the large conference room only.
All bookings are subject to approval by the Director.
To make arrangements for conference room bookings call (604) 822-8377, or email reservations@pwias.ubc.ca
Payments may be made by UBC journal voucher or cheque.
Catering
Full catering services are available to the conference area for lunches, dinners, or receptions. Catering is provided exclusively by Sage Catering. Arrangements can be made by contacting (604) 822-0429.
Parking
Parking is available at extra cost at the adjacent Rose Garden Parkade. Please call (604) 822-6786 for more information.