ACCOLEDS 2014
The 2014 ACCOLEDS workshop was held on November 25–27 at Simon Fraser University, Harbour Centre and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Training Handouts and Materials
- Andresen: DLI and Crime Science
- Barsky: Would DMPs be Helpful to our Researchers — Yes and Yes
- Beaulieu: Many Flavours of CANSIM
- Brendle-Moczuk & Peller: Unraveling the mysteries of mapping Census of Agriculture data
- LaLiberte: A Hands-on Case for Dataverse
- Marcoux: Dazzling DLI Data Sparkles When Using Excel Magic (Excel formulae)
- Marcoux: Dazzling DLI Data Sparkles When Using Excel Magic (handout)
Local Information
Venue: Simon Fraser University’s Harbour Centre Campus, 515 West Hastings Street, downtown Vancouver — a short walk from the Waterfront SkyTrain Station and within walking distance if staying downtown.
Travel to Vancouver: Major airlines including Air Canada and WestJet serve Vancouver International Airport. A taxi to downtown was approximately $34–$36 (taxes included), with wheelchair-accessible vehicles available. The Canada Line connects YVR to downtown in 26 minutes (a $5 YVR AddFare applied). Transit information: translink.ca.
Attractions: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park · Harbour Cruises · Science World · Stanley Park horse-drawn tours · Vancouver Art Gallery · Tourism Vancouver
Accommodation
| Hotel | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Vancouver Suites — $129 single or double | 550 West Hastings Street, V6B 1L6 | (604) 689-8188 |
| Best Western Chateau Granville | 1100 Granville Street, V6Z 2B6 | (604) 669-7070 |
| Comfort Inn Downtown | 654 Nelson Street, V6B 6K4 | (604) 605-4333 |
| Days Inn Vancouver Downtown | 921 West Pender Street, V6C 1M2 | (604) 681-4335 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver | 791 West Georgia Street, V6C 2T4 | (604) 689-9333 |
| Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Downtown | 1110 Howe Street, V6Z 1R2 | (604) 684-2151 |
| Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver | 645 Howe Street, V6C 2Y9 | (604) 687-1122 |
| Moda Hotel | 900 Seymour Street, V6B 3L9 | (604) 683-4251 |
| St. Regis Hotel | 602 Dunsmuir Street, V6B 1Y6 | (604) 681-1135 |
| Sandman Inn | 180 W Georgia St, V6B 4P4 | (604) 681-2211 |
| Victorian Hotel | 514 Homer Street, V6B 2V6 | (604) 681-6369 |
Lonsdale Quay Hotel, accessible by SeaBus, also offered special rates.