Frequently Asked Questions about the World Rose Festival
Festival Basics
Are there hotels near the Festival?
There are a myriad of hotels within 4 blocks of the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (VCEC). In fact, there are over 13,000 hotel rooms within walking distance. Visit Tourism Vancouver’s website for a complete list of hotels, motels, B&B, and hostels.
How can I get more information about attending the Festival?
Browse through the Rose Festival Website. If your questions are not answered there, contact Sea to Sky Meeting Management, the Festival’s Secretariat.
How can I get more information on sponsoring the Festival?
Visit the Get Involved page. The Sponsorship Brochure is available as a downloadable PDF. If you have further questions, you can contact Jacque Pitts at 1-604-984-6439 or via email at opportunities@worldrosefestival.com.
Getting There & Getting Around
What is the best way to get to the Festival?
The VCEC is easily accessible by car, foot, bike, and public transit (bus, Seabus and Skytrain).
Visit www.vcec.ca for detailed information.
Where can I park and how much is it?
Parking is available directly underneath the VCEC, operated by Citipark. It is a relatively expensive spot to park (approximately $20 per day in 2008). Other parking lots are located nearby that require a short walk, and costs can vary from $10 to $20 per day. These are located at:
- DPC Parking: 900 Cordova Street
- Commerce Place: 400 Burrard Street
- Waterfront Centre: 200 Burrard Street
- Imperial Parking: 200 Granville Street
- Station East: 555 Cordova Street
Where is the handicap parking at the VCEC?
Handicap parking is available at the VCEc’s Citipark. The elevators providing access to the Festival are fully accessible.
Is the VCEC accessible to wheelchairs?
The VCEC has wheelchair services, accessible elevators, accessible restroom stalls, unisex restrooms to accommodate a guest with special requirements and their attendant and varying height public telephones including a sit-down TTY unit.
Are strollers allowed at the Festival?
The Festival organizers are looking forward to seeing lots of kids and babies at the Festival. Make sure to “stroll” by the Kids’ Area.
Marketplace
How can I get more information on having a booth at the Festival’s Marketplace?
Visit the Exhibitor page. The Exhibitor Brochure is available as a PDF. Simply contact Jacque Pitts at +1-604-984-6449 or via email at opportunities@worldrosefestival.com to request your copy.
What can I buy at the Festival?
Visit the Marketplace for choice roses, companion plants, gifts & accessories. The Marketplace page hosts a listing of which artisans, floral shops, and specialty suppliers will be exhibiting.
More FAQs are coming soon!