Chapters stay in downtown hotels near Robson Street and the harbour. The formal is either a private yacht cruise on the harbour or a private room at a downtown restaurant or event space.
Fraternity Formals in Vancouver
All Roads Travel plans fraternity formals in Las Vegas: the room block on the Strip, a private dinner or event for the formal, & charter buses from campus. Since fall 2023 we’ve run more than 80 Las Vegas formals for chapters from Arizona and California.
Quick Facts
Chapters We Serve:
Pacific Northwest
Typical Group:
120 to 215 travelers
Largest Group We've Hosted:
380 travelers
Busiest Months:
April, then February and May
Trip Length:
Two nights, usually Friday to Sunday
Getting There:
About 3 hours from Washington and 7 hours from Oregon, including the border crossing
Hotels & Venues
A Sample Weekend In Vancouver
Friday
Leave campus in the morning, cross the border and check in downtown by mid-afternoon.
Saturday
A free day for Stanley Park, Granville Island or Gastown. The formal runs Saturday evening.
Sunday
Check out and head home.
Frequently asked questions
Do members need a passport for Vancouver?
Yes. Every traveler needs a valid passport, passport card or another border-crossing document such as an enhanced driver’s license or NEXUS card. International students should check their own entry requirements early.
How far is Vancouver from campus?
About 3 hours from Seattle and 7 hours from Eugene, including the border crossing.
Can we hold the formal on a boat?
Yes. Several chapters have held their Vancouver formal on a private yacht in the harbour.
