Accommodation Fact Sheet

The True North Youth Powerhouse Innovation Summit 2026

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown

Your Home Away From Home

While the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus is unavailable during the spring season, we have taken special care to curate a selection of comfortable, clean, and well-located hotels that meet our high standards for safety and convenience.

For The True North Youth Powerhouse Innovation Summit 2026, our host hotel will be the Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown — a trusted and centrally located 3-star property offering everything needed for a safe and enjoyable stay.

Hotel room with two queen beds showing modern renovated accommodation
Modern hotel room interior with comfortable seating area
Hotel exterior and location overview

Room Assignments

Participants

Stay in triple rooms, each with a private bathroom, fresh linens, and individual beds.

Chaperones

Share a double room with another chaperone.

Prefer a single room for your chaperone? A single room with a private bathroom is available for an additional fee.

Safety & Comfort Assured

The Sandman Hotel Downtown is a modern, secure building with 24-hour front desk staff, keycard access, and CCTV monitoring in common areas.

Key Amenities Include

Free high-speed Wi-Fi
Indoor swimming pool & fitness center
On-site Moxie's Grill & Bar
Starbucks Café in the building
Walking distance to shops, parks, and key venues

Perfect Location for Innovation

This accommodation allows participants and chaperones to feel safe, supported, and close to the action while enjoying the vibrant energy of downtown Vancouver.

We have thoughtfully selected this location to balance comfort, convenience, and a memorable experience, all steps away from where innovation happens.