AI/CRV 2026

Venue and Transportation

Canadian Conference on AI, Robots & Vision (AI/CRV) 2026

Venue and Transportation

AI/CRV 2026 Venue and Transportation Guide

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Campus

Campus SFU Burnaby campus / SFU Transit Exchange
On-Campus Accommodation Courtyard Residence / The Simon
Off-Campus Hotel Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam, 405 North Road

Venue Map

AI/CRV 2026 venue map of SFU Burnaby Campus
  1. AI main room: Diamond Family Auditorium
  2. CRV main room: SUB Ballroom 5000
  3. Registration desk: AQ North Corridor (Monday), Diamond Family Auditorium (Tuesday – Friday)
  4. Other venue areas:
    • Student Union Building (SUB 4200 and SUB Ballroom 5000)
    • Halpern Centre
    • BLU 10011
    • Big Data Hub (ASB 10900)
    • Monday workshops and special tracks: Halpern Centre 126/114, SUB 4200, BLU 10011, and ASB 10900.
  5. Lunches are at Dining Commons. On-campus accommodations include Courtyard Residence / The Simon.
  6. Poster printing: Cornerstone, marked with the blue dot on the map.
  7. Shuttle pickup/dropoff: marked near the Transportation Centre / Halpern Centre area.
  8. Program details: View the full schedule

Getting to SFU Burnaby Campus from Off-Campus Hotel

The Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam, is a 10-minute to 25-minute drive from the SFU Burnaby Campus.

Shuttles

  1. Advance sign-up is required. Each shuttle has a capacity of 50 passengers.
  2. Confirmed shuttle riders will receive a small sticker on their conference badge. Volunteers may check for this sticker at the shuttle pickup point, especially on Wednesday.
  3. Confirmed riders should arrive at the shuttle pickup point at least 10 minutes before departure. Seats that are not claimed close to departure time may be released to waitlisted attendees.
  4. If a shuttle reaches capacity, additional sign-ups will be placed on the waitlist in order of submission.
  5. Campus pickup/dropoff: use the Shuttle Pickup/Dropoff point shown on the venue map above.
  6. Hotel pickup/dropoff: Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam.
Day Times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:45 AM - Executive Plaza Hotel -> SFU
6:00 PM - SFU -> Executive Plaza Hotel
Wednesday 7:45 AM - Executive Plaza Hotel -> SFU
6:00 PM, 6:15 PM, 6:30 PM, 6:45 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:00 PM - SFU -> Executive Plaza Hotel

Public Transit

  1. Travel from Executive Plaza Hotel to SFU Transit Exchange is usually about 32-49 minutes by transit, depending on the route, wait times, and traffic.
  2. Google Maps or TransLink may suggest several route options depending on departure time.
  3. Return trip: use the same route in reverse.
  4. Check Google Maps or TransLink Trip Planner before travelling for live schedules.
Transit route options from Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam to SFU Transit Exchange
Route options from Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam to SFU Transit Exchange. Options and travel times may change; attendees should check live schedules before travelling.

Fare and payment: The hotel-to-campus route is normally a one-zone trip if starting from Lougheed Town Centre Station. Current adult one-zone fares are $3.35 by cash/contactless or $2.70 with Compass Stored Value. TransLink accepts Compass Card/Ticket, contactless cards, mobile wallets, and cash on buses. TransLink fare details

Getting to SFU Burnaby Campus from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  1. The SFU Burnaby Campus is about a 45-minute to 90-minute drive from the Vancouver International Airport, depending on traffic.
  2. From Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to SFU Burnaby by public transit: take the Canada Line from YVR-Airport Station toward downtown Vancouver, then connect to SkyTrain/bus service toward SFU. A common route is Canada Line -> Waterfront/Expo Line -> Production Way-University Station -> Bus 145 -> SFU Transit Exchange.
  3. Use TransLink Trip Planner or Google Maps on the travel day for the fastest route, since the best connection can change by time of day.
  4. Travellers leaving YVR by Canada Line may be charged the YVR AddFare in addition to the regular transit fare.

Parking Information

  1. Parking at SFU Burnaby is paid parking. There is no free parking on campus.
  2. Recommended parking area for attendees near the main conference area: West Parkade / West Lot, subject to availability and signage.
  3. Current West Parkade online parking rates shown in Honk include approximately $5.10 for 1 hour, $9.85 for 2 hours, $14.60 for 3 hours, and $19.35 all day. Rates may change; attendees should check SFU parking/Honk before driving.

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