Accommodations and Travel

Accommodations:

The CADTC Conference will be held at Ottawa’s premier conference historic hotel – The Fairmont Château Laurier. The Fairmont Château Laurier exudes true luxury. Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa the hotel is situated beside the Rideau Canal, Parliament Buildings, the ByWard Market, the National Gallery of Canada, Museum of Civilization and many more.

The Fairmont Château Laurier is the official hotel for the conference accommodation. A number of rooms have been set aside for delegates for the nights of November 16-18 at the following conference rates (single or double occupancy):

Fairmont:	$175
Fairmont with View:	$195
Deluxe:	$255
Presidential Suite:	$1,800

These room rates are also being offered to CADTC Conference delegates for the 3-day period before and after the event.

Please register early, preferably by Thursday, October 16, 2008, to ensure availability.

To make your hotel reservations online and to ensure you get the special conference rate, please use the secure reservations website.

You may also call the Global Reservations Centre at 1-800-441-1414. Be sure to notify the hotel when reserving that you are a delegate at the CADTC Conference to secure the conference rate.

1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8S7
Canada
Phone: (613) 241-1414 direct or 1 (800) 441-1414 (reservations)
Fax: (613) 562-7033

http://www.fairmont.com/laurier

Travel:

The CADTC has negotiated conference rates with WestJet and VIA Rail Canada Inc. for the travel to/from the Conference.

Westjet:

For reservations: Reservations must be made through the WestJet Specialty Sales Team by submitting your booking request form by fax at 1-800-582-7072. For flight information, please visit the WestJet website at www.westjet.com

Promo Code: QC#5511

Discount: 10% off best available fare at the time of the booking (excluding web and promotional fares). Discounted rates are available 3 days prior and 3 days after the conference dates of November 16-19, 2008.

For groups 10 or more traveling together, please contact the Westjet Specialty Sales Team at 1-888-493-7853 or 444-2294 in Calgary, AB.

VIA Rail:

For reservations: Call toll free 1 888 842-7245 or visit www.viarail.ca.

Promo Code: #11402

Discount: 10% off best available fare in Comfort Class, VIA 1 First Class, or Sleeper

Restrictions: No stopovers allowed in VIA 1 First Class or Sleepers (except one free on train #1 and #2) / Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers only.

About Ottawa

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