Host City
Fourth International Slope Stability in Mining Conference
7-9 October 2025 | Vancouver, Canada
Welcome to our host city Vancouver, Canada
The ACG is excited to host SSIM 2025 in Vancouver, Canada.
Vancouver is Canada’s Pacific gem – a combination of a natural setting along with the excitement of a modern, culturally diverse city. One of the most walkable cities in the world, Vancouver is centrally located, surrounded by ocean and mountains and perfectly balanced by a vibrant, urban and compact
downtown with restaurants, entertainment and shopping.
Access
Equidistant from Europe and Asia, bordering the United States, Vancouver is home to the award-winning Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The second largest airport on North America’s west coast, YVR provides direct routes to and from most major destinations. Travelling downtown to the
Vancouver CBD is as easy as taking a taxi, limo or the Canada Line rapid transit system, and takes less than 30 minutes.
Attractions
Vancouver offers an infinite number of sights, activities and event options. Want to play outside? Rent a kayak and tour the shoreline, cycle the city or hit the trails, take advantage of beautiful golf courses, or ski or hike the North Shore Mountains just minutes away. Indoor activities? Tour local art galleries and museums, experience live theatre or a professional sporting event, shop along popular Robson Street or visit historic Gastown. There’s something for everyone.
Explore the Region
With the convention centre and Vancouver as home base, delegates are well positioned to explore this unique region. Seaplanes, helicopters, ferries and cruise ships sit mere moments away. All of which make it easy to discover attractions like Victoria – British Columbia’s capital – and the scenic Gulf Islands.
Take a leisurely drive up the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler, one of North America’s top ski resorts, sample the award-winning vintages of the Okanagan wine country, or travel the Alaskan coastline.
Culinary Riches
Vancouver is fast becoming known as one of Canada’s best dining destinations thanks to chefs with a passion for local and seasonal ingredients, conscious seafood sustainability, Asian influences, and access to fabulous British Columbia wines and local craft beers. In 2022, MICHELIN® unveiled the inaugural MICHELIN® Guide Vancouver and awarded 8 restaurants with the highly-coveted MICHELIN® stars. MICHELIN® also recognized several other restaurants around Vancouver.
Vancouver weather
Vancouver offers a comfortable climate year-round with mild winters (average 5°C) and warm summers (just over 20°C).
In October, Vancouver experiences the start of autumn with mild temperatures, cool evenings, and a good chance of rain, with average highs around 13°C and lows dipping to 7°C.
Arriving from the Airport – Vancouver, Canada
There are several convenient options to travel from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to downtown Vancouver:
Taxi & Ride-Share
Taxis are readily available at the airport, with a flat-rate fare to downtown Vancouver. Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft also operate from designated pick-up areas.
SkyTrain – Canada Line
The Canada Line SkyTrain provides a fast and affordable way to reach downtown Vancouver. The YVR-Airport Station is located at the airport, with trains departing every few minutes. The journey to downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station) takes approximately 25 minutes.
- If you’re heading to a specific area within downtown, you can transfer to other SkyTrain lines or bus routes at Waterfront Station.
- Purchase a Compass Card or a single-use Compass Ticket at the station before boarding.
Bus Services
While SkyTrain is the most efficient option, public bus services also connect YVR with surrounding areas. Check TransLink’s website for current schedules and routes.
For detailed airport maps showing transport options, visit the YVR website.