Directions
Most Conference events will be held on Western Washington University's campus in Bellingham, Washington. We are two hours north of Seattle and one hour south of Vancouver, BC.
Directions to Western Washington University from Northbound I-5:
From Interstate 5, take exit 252
Turn left off the ramp onto S. Samish Way
Turn left at the stop light onto N. Samish Way
Turn left onto Bill McDonald Parkway/Byron Ave.
The university will be on your right about a mile down.
Directions to Western Washington University from Southbound I-5:
From Interstate 5, take exit 252
Turn right off the ramp onto S. Samish Way
Turn left onto Bill McDonald Parkway/Byron Ave.
The university will be on your right about a mile down.
Please see parking information at the conference website.
A map of the WWU campus can be found here.
Other Transportation Information
Vancouver to Bellingham:
Peace Arch
NOTE: Crossing the border has become progressively harder over the last few years. A passport is now required if you are coming in by plane or boat. If you are driving in they will let you cross with a Birth Certificate and a Driver's License, or some other form of government issued Photo ID (this goes for everyone in your car, not just the driver).
Please remember to leave your guns at home; you cannot cross into Canada with them in your car or on your person. ;-) Also of note, if you are traveling with anyone under 18, both parents will have to be present or a signed note from the absent parent will have to be presented, in addition to the regular ID requirements.
Approximate Border Wait Times:
http://www.th.gov.vc.ca/ATIS/index.htm
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/boarder/
The Border Crossing Websites:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times/menu-e.html
Crossing into Canada
Peach Arch
Take I-5 until you reach the end of I-5 at the Peace Arch Boarder crossing. Once across you will be on Highway 99 which will take you through the Massey Tunnel and over the Arthur Lang Bridge onto Oak St. Once on Oak take a left onto Park Drive and then a right at the next light onto Granville St. which will take you into downtown Vancouver.
Get directions through Google Maps!
If you plan on crossing the Canadian/U.S. border, please consult the border crossing information here. Or to check the border crossing cameras, click here.
Please continue to check the Festival of Scholarship website, for updates on events, locations, and directions. We’ll see you in Bellingham in April!