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Travel
Travel and Transportation
Situated in the east of the province of Ontario, the city is less than two (2) hours west of Montréal, a one (1) hour flight east from Toronto, and only one (1) hour away from the US/Canada border. Whether you arrive by car, train, plane, or sea, transport is simple and easy.
Ottawa International Airport
Less than twenty (20) minutes away by car from downtown Ottawa, the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) offers airport services to and from most cities in Canada and the US and offer seasonal services to and from Europe, Caribbean and South America.
Train
VIA Rail offers regular train service to Ottawa from both west and east to the Ottawa Central Station located a little bit east of the center of the city.
Bus and Taxis
OC Transpo offers a rapid transit service to downtown Ottawa from Ottawa International Airport, Ottawa Central Station, and the Ottawa Bus Terminal. The bus is a safe and affordable way to get around.
There are also several taxi companies. It is a safe and reliable means of transport that guarantees simplicity and user-friendliness on the move, in addition to having a high standard of customer service.
Hotels - Special Rates*
Residence Inn By Marriott
Room type: one-bedroom suite, breakfast included, internet access included
Location: 161 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2
Phone: +1-613-231-2020
Toll-Free: 1-800-853-8463
Start date: October 19th 2016
End date: October 29th 2016
Special rate for attendees: 189 CAD per night
Last day to book this special rate is September 7th 2016Online booking
Locate the “Book Online” button (top right hand corner, below IHG Rewards Club), modify dates, and follow the prompts.
Phone Booking
If you wish to stay longer, or arrive earlier, you may do so at the negotiated rate however you will need to call the hotel directly. You may call the hotel directly at 613-231-6555 and ask for in-house reservations and quote the group code “CUC” or the group name “Geek Week 2016 Symposium”.
Hotel Indigo
Room type: standard room, internet access included
Location: 123 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5L9
Phone: Front Desk: 1-613-2316555
Toll-Free: 1 877 660 8550
Start date: October 19th 2016
End date: October 29th 2016
Special rate for attendees: 179 CAD per night
Last day to book this special rate is September 7th 2016Phone Booking
If you wish to stay longer, or arrive earlier, you may do so at the negotiated rate however you will need to call the hotel directly. You may call the hotel directly at 613-231-6555 and ask for in-house reservations and quote the group code “CUC” or the group name “Geek Week 2016 Symposium”.
Regular Rates
Courtyard Ottawa Downtown
350 Dalhousie St. (By Ward Market)
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7E9 Canada
Phone: 613-241-1000
The Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive (Rideau Centre)
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9H4 Canada
Phone: 613-560-7000
Radisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament Hill
402 Queen St.
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5A7 Canada
Phone: 613-236-1133
Toll-Free: 1-877-557-5565