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Hotel and Travel |
Canadian <Metadata> ForumHotel and Travel InformationHotels HOTELSThere 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 TRAVELThis section contains information on air and surface transportation, including the City of Ottawa's 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. Transportation by Train VIA Rail Canada Inc. is the official ground transportation carrier for the Forum and is offering delegates a special conference fare for the Forum. Delegates are asked to contact VIA Rail directly to make their reservations at www.viarail.ca or by calling 1-888 VIA RAIL (842-7245). Reservations may also be made through a travel agent. The special fare is valid from Sepember 17-22, 2003 for delegates travelling in the VIA Rail Ontario/Quebec City Corridor to/from Ottawa, Ontario. VIA Rail is offering a 35% discount off the full adult economy class fare, with a minimum fare of $14.00 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 Michelle Thibodeau by e-mail at mthibodeau@igs.net. Your registration confirmation will be required to pick-up the tickets. Central Station Bus Terminal The bus station is located on Catherine Street close to the Kent Street exit from Highway 417 (Queensway), on the edge of the downtown area. 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 stations as well as the airport. Top of PageGENERAL INFORMATIONImportant Information on Passports and Visas Insurance Banks Climate and Clothing Smoking Internet Café Simultaneous Translation About OttawaCity of Ottawa Discover Canada's Capital Region - National Capital Commission Ottawa Kiosk - Information Guide to Ottawa |