Plan Your
Journey
We are honoured to welcome you to the Spirit Plant Medicine Conference 2026, taking place October 23–25 at South Hall in Vancouver.
SPMC is a gathering for learning, relationship, reflection, creativity, and responsible stewardship. We want your experience to begin with ease from the moment you set out for the venue.
With hundreds of people gathering at South Hall over the weekend, please give yourself extra time to arrive and get settled.
We look forward to welcoming you to SPMC 2026 and sharing this weekend together.
Conference Schedule
On Friday, we invite you to arrive between 12:00 and 2:00 PM and make a day of it. We've opened the vendor market to the public during that time so bring a friend! The market will be open the rest of the weekend for ticket holders.
Wander our Vendor Market — a gathering of Art, Services, Medicine, Community, and more — connect with fellow attendees, and settle into the space before the conference opens.
Friday, October 23
Vendor Market opens at 12:00 PM
Conference begins at 3:00 PM
Evening programming until 9:00 PM
As the day turns to evening, join us for a Ceremonial Medicine Music Concert with Shimshai & Susana.
This is more than a first day. It's an invitation to arrive, reconnect, and remember that you belong in this conversation.
Saturday, October 24
Doors open at 9:00 AM
Programming begins at 9:30 AM
Conference concludes at approximately 9:30 PM
Sunday, October 25
Doors open at 9:00 AM
Programming begins at 9:30 AM
Conference concludes at 6:00 PM
The VIP Dinner begins at 6:00 PM for registered VIP Dinner guests.
Please note that the program may continue to evolve.
Check the full schedule closer to the event for the latest information.
Conference Venue
8273 Ross Street
Vancouver, BC
V5X 4W1
Parking & Getting There
If you are driving to the venue (see red pin), it is quite likely that parking will not be available onsite depending on when you arrive as the parking lot is very small.
Free street parking is available all weekend on the nearby residential streets North of Marine Drive (see the green highlighted area on the map), and many of these streets have no time limits.
You can also park in the west lot at the Khalsa Temple, 8000 Ross Street (outlined in red on the map):
Friday: available all day till 10 pm at the Khalsa Temple and residential streets north of Marine Drive.
Saturday & Sunday: available from 1 pm - 10 pm at the Khalsa Temple and all day on residential streets North of Marine Drive.
The gate locks at 10 pm each night, so please move your vehicle before then if you are parking at the Khalsa Temple.
Rideshare, Taxi, and Drop-Off
Where possible, we encourage attendees to use Uber, taxi, or another rideshare service. Being dropped off directly at South Hall is one of the simplest ways to avoid parking stress and helps reduce vehicle congestion in the neighbourhood.
If you are arriving by rideshare, please plan to meet your driver safely and respectfully, keeping venue entrances and nearby streets clear.
Carpooling
If you are travelling by car, we invite you to consider carpooling with fellow attendees. Sharing the journey can reduce parking demand, lighten our collective footprint, and offer an opportunity for connection before the conference begins.
If a community carpool thread is available in the SPMC online community, you may be able to connect with others travelling from your area.
Public Transit
South Hall is accessible by public transit via the Canada Line and the #100 Marine Drive bus.
From Downtown Vancouver, Richmond, or Vancouver International Airport:
Take the Canada Line to Marine Drive Station.
Transfer to the #100 22nd Street Station bus, travelling east along SE Marine Drive.
Exit near SE Marine Drive and Ross Street.
From there, South Hall is a short walk north on Ross Street.
Please allow additional time for your SkyTrain-to-bus connection and for the walk to the venue.
We recommend checking TransLink’s Trip Planner before you leave for current departure times, service updates, and the best route from your location.
Food & Refreshments
Food will be available onsite throughout the conference.
Eternal Abundance will offer an assortment of vegan options, and South Hall’s onsite takeout window will offer authentic East Indian cuisine.
There are limited food-service businesses within easy walking distance of the venue.
If you have specific dietary requirements, you may wish to bring additional snacks.
Please bring a reusable water bottle for the weekend.
What To Bring
Reusable water bottle
Notebook / journal and pen
Proof of Purchase
Snacks, particularly if you have dietary restrictions
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
Rain jacket or umbrella depending on the forecast
Cash or payment methods for the marketplace if you plan to shop
Where To Stay
Finding accommodations for the conference is quick and convenient. The venue is located just 12 minutes from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), placing you within easy reach of a wide range of hotels to fit any preference or budget, from full-service airport hotels to boutique stays. If you prefer a more custom or group living experience, Airbnb and local vacation rentals are also widely available throughout the Vancouver area. We recommend booking early to secure your ideal stay!
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
1041 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC
A special SPMC group rate is available at the Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel, conveniently located near Vancouver International Airport and within a short drive of South Hall.
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