Area Travel
Overview:
Trinity Western University is located in central Fraser Valley of the British Columbia lower mainland. A number of area destinations and attractions are easily reachable by conference guests within a two hour driving radius. Our conference location has easy access to the Greater Vancouver Transit System (Translink) with connecting service to all areas within the Vancouver metro area. The local communities of Langley and Fort Langley have a number of options for dining, entertainment, historical points of interest, and scenic parks for your enjoyment.
Guests wanting to go a bit further have sightseeing options in Whistler (the primary home for 2010 Winter Olympics) which has a number of Spring and Summer activities, taking a ferry ride to Victoria to have "High Tea" at the Empress Hotel, or visit any of the numerous Provincial Parks within driving distance of TWU.
Travel Information:
Travelers to the 2008 conference will have two options of airports to fly into: Vancouver International Airport BC or Seattle International Airport WA.
In the coming months we will be announcing car pooling information for participants flying into Vancouver and Seattle. Working with a local travel agent, we are able to offer discounted airfares are available from most U.S. cities to Vancouver and Seattle. Please call Preferred Travel at 1-877-560-7611 or email ken.murray@bestfares4u.com for more information or call an agent in your local area should you have a preferred agent.
PASSPORT REMINDER
If you don't have a passport, now is a good time to apply for one. Here is an update on passport rules for US citizens:
Air:
Implemented on January 23, 2007, all persons traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.
Land/Sea:
If traveling by land or sea, US and Canadian citizens 19 and older will need to present either a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. Children ages 18 and under need proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
At a later date, to be determined, the state department and the department of homeland security will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most US citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have either a US passport; a US passport card; a trusted traveler card, such as NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI; a valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business; or a valid US Military identification card when traveling on official orders.
For more information on WHTI requirements, visit http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html
For information on travel documents required to visit Canada, please click on the following links:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1082.html (US State Department information)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp