Accommodation for University Students at BMSC

Housing: As an undergraduate summer student in residence at BMSC, you will stay in our newest residence, Buchanan Lodge which accommodates up to 98 people including those with disabilities. Rooms are double occupancy and are comfortably furnished with bunkbeds, desks, washstands and are wired for high speed internet. Bedding (pillows, linens and blankets) is provided, but students need to bring towels. All floors have shared shower and washroom facilities and a coin-operated laundry is located on the ground floor. As part of the room and board package, meals will be taken in the cafeteria.

Fall students will be housed in the fully equipped townhouses. Each room has a bunkbed, and students should expect to share a room with a classmate. Bedding (pillows, linens and blankets) is provided, but studentsl need to bring towels. As part of the room and board package, meals will be taken in the cafeteria.

Here's a list of what to bring to BMSC for the Summer and Fall Programs, put together by Brett, BMSC Ambassador at the University of Alberta, and Fall Progam Alumna 2008.

Meals: As part of the room and board package, meals are served three times a day, seven days a week. In case of a day trip, bag lunches or a brunch will be provided. Special diets and most food allergies can be accommodated with advance notice.…MORE

All of the housing facilities are within walking distance from the laboratories, offices and the cafeteria. …Map of BMSC

Mailing Address: Incoming mail should be addressed to:

• The Student
• c/o Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
• 100 Pachena Rd.
• Bamfield, BC
• Canada, V0R 1B0

Telephone Numbers:

• Main Office (8:30 - 4:30, Mon - Fri): 250-728-3301
• Lobby pay phone: 250-728-9379
• Cafeteria pay phone: 250-728-9370
• Student Dorm pay phone: 250-728-9396
• Dive Shed pay phone: 250-728-9305

Mobile Phone Service:

Technology and Internet Access: Internet access is available throughout BMSC, including the Buchanan Lodge Dormatories, RIX center, and the main teaching laboratories. …MORE on IT Services

Weather: Bamfield is often windswept, foggy, rainy and cold. The ocean temperature even in summer is about 12 C, too cold for more than brief swimming without protective gear. Be sure to bring clothing for a wide range of weather conditions; waterproof clothing and boots are strongly recommended. …see the live BMSCam

Laundry: Coin-operated washers and dryers are available in the cafeteria complex and dormatories. Change is available at the BMSC main office. Detergent is not available in the laundry room and can be purchased at local stores.