Vancouver Island

Safer Together

Empowering Teams in a Changing World

2026 HEALTH & SAFETY CONFERENCE

MARCH 31, 2026 VANCOUVER ISLAND

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Safety

Grow your health and safety knowledge and skills beyond compliance.

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A fresh approach to annual training on relevant topics for safety committees and Worker Reps.

Leadership

For business owners and leaders—Expert advice and industry best practice to build a thriving workplace culture.

People

For managers and HR—Manage the human side of health, safety, and employee wellness.

Plan your Trip

Directions

Conference Venue

Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Address

101 Gordon Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 5J8

Directions

Vancouver Island Conference Centre is located at 101 Gordon Street in downtown Nanaimo.

By Car

Situated near Commercial Street, where Gordon Street intersects the Trans-Canada Hwy/Hwy 1/Terminal Avenue. While on-street parking is limited, there is a public parkade behind the building on Gordon St.

By Ferry

Hulu Ferry offers fast, convenient ferry travel between downtown Vancouver & Nanaimo. As a passenger only ferry, they can cross the Georgia Straight in 70 minutes (less than half the time it takes other ferries) with the convenience of no line ups, a downtown location and easy laid back boarding with guaranteed seating.

BC Ferries provides passenger and vehicle service to Nanaimo from Vancouver’s Horseshoe Bay (1 hr., 40 min.) terminal and Tsawwassen (2 hrs.) terminal. Ferries arrive in Departure Bay (5 min. from VICC) and Duke Point (20 min. from VICC). Taxi, bus and shuttle services are available at terminals. Other ferry services, with 90-minute to 3-hour crossing times, link various points in Washington State with Victoria or nearby Sidney, BC.

By Seaplane & Helicopter

Harbour Air provides service from Vancouver Harbour (20 min.) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) (20 min.) to Nanaimo Harbour, docking 2 blocks from VICC. Seair Seaplanes offers service between YVR (15 min.) and its Departure Bay terminal, which is less than a five-minute drive from VICC. Tofino Air offers 12 flights daily to and from Nanaimo Harbour and Vancouver Harbour. Helijet offers scheduled and chartered helicopter flights from the Vancouver Harbour, Vancouver Airport, and Nanaimo Harbour.

By Commercial Flight

Air Canada runs 20-minute flights from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, located 15 minutes from VICC. Westjet Airlines and Air Canada offer connecting flights from Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport. Various US and Canadian airlines fly into Victoria International Airport (2 hrs. from VICC). Taxi, bus and shuttle services are available at terminals.

Accomodation - Conference Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott

Accommodations - Conference Hotel

We have a room block secured at the neighboring Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. The discounted rate for conference attendees is $189 CAD per night, plus tax. Book by March 1, 2026 to receive the group rate.

Marriott Courtyard Nanaimo is a dynamic location across from the Vancouver Island Conference Center in downtown Nanaimo. Enjoy their 24 hour fitness room, then relax in their pool or hot tub. The Waterfront Boardwalk is a great place for an afternoon stroll.

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Address

100 Gordon Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 5J8

Accomodation - Conference Hotel

Hullo Ferry [Vancouver <-> Nanaimo]

Hullo Ferry Make It Safe Rate - Save 20%!

Hullo is BC’s new passenger only fast ferry service connecting you downtown Vancouver to Nanaimo in only 75 minutes. With up to 14 daily sailings, super convenient downtown locations, and high-comfort modern vessels, we’ll have you traveling with ease. www.hullo.com

Discount: 20% off regular fare sailings, offer extends across all fare types and service levels, excluding applicable taxes, mandatory fees, and optional services (e.g. luggage). Offer valid for travel between March 29 – April 1, 2026.

Use the code: SAFETY2026

Address

Downtown Vancouver + Downtown Nanaimo
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