QUBS Facility Booking
QUBS Staff are ready to assist you with your next event, to host meetings, field courses, retreats, conferences or workshops. Choose from either of our two available campuses, the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre (ELEEC) or the Opinicon Lake Campus. Each campus provides a unique picturesque setting with space to explore. Please email qubs@queensu.ca for more information, seek a quote and confirm your preferred dates!
University Research, Teaching & Facility Rates
Prices do not include HST.
Board Charges - Meals only
| $845/month/person | No obligation for chores |
| $600/month/person | Includes obligation for chores on a rotating schedule |
Accommodation Charges - Housing only - no linen service
| $155/month/person | Dormitory (White House or Curran) |
| $140/month/person | Small cabin (Cabins 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11 and Shaker) |
| $270/month/person | Medium cabin (Cabins 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14) |
| $355/month/person | Large cabin (Cabins 12, 15) |
| $625/month/person | Cottage (Keast, Earl, Phelan, Maplewood, Sumac or Cedar) |
Room and Board Rates for Undergraduate Field Courses – no linen service
| $465/person | Weekly R&B for OUPFB field courses (http://www.oupfb.ca) |
| $500/person | Weekly R&B for other undergraduate field courses |
Room and Board Rates for Short-Term Researcher or Guest (less than 7 days) – no linen service
| $68/day/person | 24 hr. room and board |
| $9.00 | Breakfast only |
| $13.00 | Lunch only |
| $19.00 | Dinner only |
| $41.00 | Overnight accommodation (Oct 15 to April 31) when Kitchen closed. Does not include Facility Fee. |
Facility Fees
Prices do not include HST.
Queen's researchers
Basic 1
Desk/lab bench space only - electricity and/or water.
| $1.70/day | principal investigator/graduate student/lab coordinator |
| $1.05/day | assistant |
Special Requirements 1
Tanks, pumps, heating, cooling, air, disposables, extra space.
| $4.15/day | principal investigator/graduate student/lab coordinator |
| $1.70/day | assistant |
Non-Queen’s researchers
We have traditionally had a much higher charge for non-Queen's researchers for the simple fact that Queen's University provides a substantial subsidy to support the station. In a previous year (2016) we tried lower facility rates for non-Queen's users to reward the loyalty of long-term users and encourage new users. While we do have financial challenges at QUBS we will continue this policy in 2019.
Basic 2
Desk/lab bench space only - electricity and/or water.
| $3.35/day | principal investigator/graduate student/lab coordinator |
| $1.70/day | assistant |
Special Requirements 2
Tanks, pumps, heating, cooling, air, disposables, extra space.
| $8.25/day | principal investigator/graduate student/lab coordinator |
| $3.35/day | assistant |
| Post-Departure Clean Up Fee | Post-departure clean up fees will be invoiced to Researchers based on staffing and time required. To avoid being charged cleanup fees, Researchers are encouraged to make sure research areas, and research and personal equipment are cleaned and stored prior to departure. |
Equipment Rental
Prices do not include HST.
Boat rental rates are based on the operator having a valid boater’s license and experience operating a comparable watercraft.
Small Domestic Vessel - Basic Safety (SVOP), required for pontoon boats carrying >5 and less than 12 passengers.
Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), required for boat rentals and pontoon boats carrying less than 5 passengers
| $440/month | boat rental (gas and oil not included) |
| $190/week | boat rental (gas and oil not included) |
| $100/day | boat rental (includes gas and oil for one day) |
| $115/summer | boat slip |
| ~$135/day | pontoon boat rental (must show proof of driver with SDV-BS certification for >5 passengers) Please connect with management to determine availability and full cost of pontoon rentals and/or tour. |
| $50 per trip | Boat launching and removal |
| $100/day | ATV rental |
Conference/Retreats/Workshop Rates
Prices do not include HST.
Facility day use fee includes access to meeting space(s), wifi, parking, facility amenities (canoes, etc).
| $8.00/person/day | facility day use fee (eg. facility meeting spaces, wifi, parking) |
| $98/person/day | 24 hr Room & Board (shared accommodations) - summer season (April 30 - Sept 30) |
| $31/person/event | linen service for out of town guests (bedding only, sheets/pillow). Please connect with Management far in advance, must be pre-arranged. Towel $1/each additional fee. |
| $20/day rental | Audio/Visual Equipment Rental (projector, microphone, speaker, etc) |
- Rates for groups outside of summer season and for special requirements are negotiated directly with the Senior Manager or Director
- Rates are based on provision of basic services (dining hall meals, conference room use, dormitory style accommodation) – additional requirements will increase rates
50% booking deposit required (non-refundable if cancellation made less than two weeks prior to event). Email qubs@queensu.ca to confirm your preferred dates!
Outreach Rates
Guided hikes, canoe instruction, boat tours, and customized programs are available for visiting groups. Please arrange details in advance.
Prices do not include HST.
| $120/group/program | Single program or guided hike (1 to 2 hours; group size max. 20 ppl) |
| variable | Canoe instruction (ORCKA certified instructors). Please contact us for more information |
| $165/hour/boat | Pontoon boat tour (max 11 passengers), includes driver/tour guide and fuel Please connect with management to determine availability and full cost of pontoon rentals and/or tour. |