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Travel and AccommodationHotelsThere are several hotels within walking distance of Library and Archives Canada. Delegates are asked to contact hotels directly to make their reservations. Albert at Bay Suite Hotel Crowne Plaza Ottawa Hotel Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites Doral Inn Minto Place Suite Hotel Ottawa Marriott Radisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament Hill TransportationInformation on air and surface transportation, including the City of Ottawa bus service. Delegates are asked to make their own travel arrangements. - Transportation by Air Air Canada - Call Air Canada's North American toll-free number, 1- 800-361-7585, or contact your travel agent. The Airport Shuttle Bus service departs every 30 minutes from the Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to downtown Ottawa, from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily. Call (613) 998-4017 for the most up-to-date schedule and rates. Taxi service is also available from the airport and all downtown hotels. In addition, most major car rental companies have outlets at the airport. VIA Rail Note that VIA Rail Canada Inc. is the official ground transportation carrier for the Forum and is offering delegates a special conference fare. The special fare is valid from September 24 to 30, 2005, for delegates traveling on VIA Rail across Canada to and from Ottawa, Ontario. VIA Rail is offering a 35% discount off the full adult economy class fare, with a minimum fare of $15.00 CDN and 5% off the full adult VIA-1 first class and/or sleeper class. Delegates are restricted to a maximum of two fares per person. Delegates must make verbal reference to a special promotion number assigned to the Forum. To request this number, please contact Cindy Hick by telephone at (613) 726-7111 or by e-mail at hick@bellnet.ca. Your registration confirmation will be required to pick up the tickets. Delegates must make their reservations by contacting VIA Rail online at www.viarail.ca/en_index.html or by calling 1-888 VIA RAIL (842-7245). Reservations may also be made through a travel agent. - Transportation by Bus Central Station Bus Terminal The bus station is located on Catherine Street near the Kent Street exit from Highway 417 (Queensway), close to the downtown area. - Transportation by City Bus OC Transpo OC Transpo is the name of Ottawa's public transportation system and city buses are available from both the Ottawa train and bus station as well as the airport. General Information for TravellersImportant Information on Passports and Visas Insurance Banks Climate and Clothing Smoking About OttawaMore information about the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Region can be found at the following sites: City of Ottawa Canada's Capital and its Region - National Capital Commission Ottawa Kiosk - Information Guide to Ottawa |