Loon Lake Lodge is located inside the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, a scenic one-hour drive from downtown Vancouver, BC!
Google Maps will not get you to the correct location, so do not use the address for Loon Lake Lodge to get there. Instead, follow the directions below.
Directions (Print these out or write them down. Don't rely on your phone!)
- Point your GPS to the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest at 14500 Silver Valley Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2R3. When you get to a closed gate with flashing red lights, open it by entering the gate code on the keypad to your left. We will send an email to all ticket holders with the gate code. Please do not let any vehicles enter behind you; wait for the gate to close before you proceed.
- After the gate, proceed 7 km on the main road (gravel), and follow all signs for Loon Lake. The speed limit inside the Research Forest is 30 km/h. The drive should take approximately 15 minutes from the gate.
- As you drive in, follow the signs to the Johnson Arbutus cabin on the downhill / right hand side. Park in the designated temporary parking area and find Gate/Check-In downstairs in the Downtemple room.
- The original site map (linked from the email we sent out and most other places) does not show Gate, however this version does! Look for the pink X, and dotted pink line leading up to it.
Snow Logistics
If there is snow, you will only be able to drive past the gate if your vehicle has AWD and M+S/snow tires.
In case of snow, there will most likely be a UBC staff member at the gate inspecting tires. If your vehicle does not meet the requirements, you will need to park at the gate. The venue will provide vans to shuttle attendees to the venue.
Rideshare:
Please don't drive up alone! Many in our community don't have vehicles. Plus travelling together saves money, is better for the environment and is more fun. Add your name to the Rideshare doc, and if you like, especially if you're adding it late, also post on the Facebook Event page.
Bus:
If you plan to take public transit/bus to Maple Ridge and want to arrange a pick-up, please email info[at]intentiongathering[dot]org as soon as possible, and we will do our best to help with arrangements.