SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Accommodation Resources

Participants are asked to make their own accommodation reservations.We are happy to provide the information below to assist in your selection.This information is presented as a matter of service only,and does not constitute a recommendation of the locations listed. There may be changes to this information without notification. In all cases, to ensure that you get the best possible rate, please mention that you are a university professor/student visiting the University of Ottawa or Carleton University.

When making your reservation, please clarify payment and cancellation policies as these vary from hotel to hotel. You should get a confirmation number for future reference. Rates quoted below are in Canadian dollars, are per night, and are subject to applicable taxe

City of Ottawa Convention Guide

Bed & Breakfast

B&Bs within walking distance of Carleton There is a list of hotels and B&Bs at http://www.carleton.ca/isso/site/about/shorttermhousing.pdf	B& Bs within walking distance of the University of Ottawa
A Rose on Colonel By 9 Rosedale Ave., Ottawa (At canal, close to Carleton) Tel: (613) 291-7831 Site: www.rosebandb.com	Gasthaus Switzerland Inn 89 Daly Avenue Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 6E6 Tel: 613-237-0335, toll-free 1-888-663-0000 Fax: 613-594-3327 Email: info@gasthausswitzerlandinn.com Deluxe rooms and suites are also available.
Echo Bank House 700 Echo Dr., Ottawa Tel: (613) 730-0254 Site: http://www.bbcanada.com/1525.html
Ottawa Guest House 77 Fifth Ave., Ottawa Tel: (613) 233-7894 Email: oghouse@rogers.com Site: www.bbcanada.com/614.html
By the Way 310 First Ave., Ottawa Tel: (613) 232-6840 Email: bytheway@magma.ca Site: www.magma.ca/~bytheway

Local Hotels
(this listing is a resource only, for a more up to date listing please see Ottawa Gatineau Hotel Association

Some of the following hotels (marked with ** )are listed on the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) website. Special hotel rates are negotiated for CAUBO. More information (and direct links to the websites with CAUBO-negotiated rates) is available at the CAUBO web site (under Procurement - Arrangements).

Monterey Inn Resort 2259 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa Tel: (613) 226-5813, 1-800-565-1311 (CAN/USA) E-mail: info@montrereyinn.cominfo@montrereyinn.com	Lord Elgin Hotel 100 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1P 5K8 Tel: 613-235-3333, toll-free: 1-800-267-4298 Fax: 613-235-3223
**Delta Ottawa 361 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1R 7S9 Tel: 613-238-6000, toll-free: 1-800-268-1133 Fax: 613-238-2290 Please request the CAUBO rate when reserving. Contract ID? Book "Univ" Rate	**Crowne Plaza Ottawa 101 Lyon Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1R 5T9 Tel: 613-237-3600, toll-free: 1-1-800-227-6963 Fax: 613-237-2351 Please request the CAUBO rate when reserving. Contract ID? 900300707 www.ichotelsgroup.com/caubo
The Westin Ottawa 11 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 9H4 Tel: 613-560-7000, toll-free: 1-800-937-8461 Fax: 613-560-2707	Les Suites Hotel Ottawa 130 Besserer Street Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1N 9M9 Tel: 613-232-2000, toll-free: 1-800-267-1989 Fax: 613-232-1242
**Arc The Hotel 140 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H6 Tel: 613-238-2888, toll-free: 1-800-699-2516 Fax: 613-235-8421 Please request the CAUBO rate when reserving. Contract ID? Book "Univ" Rate	Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel 141 Cooper St (East of Elgin St, Downtown) Phone 800/563-5634, 613/236-7500 Fax 613/563-2836 210 units Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
Cartier Place Suite Hotel 180 Cooper St (East of Elgin St, Downtown) Ottawa, Ontario, From Canada and U.S.: 1-800-236-8399 In Ottawa: (613) 236-5000 Fax: (613) 238-3842 E-Mail: reservations@suitedreams.com sales@suitedreams.com generalmanager@suitedreams.com	Holiday Inn & Suites 111 Cooper Street, Ottawa 613.238.1331 Toll free line 1-800-267-8378
	Quality Hotel 290 Rideau st Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5Y3 Tel : 1-800-4CHOICE (1-800-424 6423) Please request the CAUBO rate when reserving. Contract ID? 00067015 Request "LUNIV" Rate Reservations
Apartment Hotels:
Arosa Suites Hotel Suites 163 MacLaren Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2G4 Tel: (613) 238-6783 Fax: (613) 238-5080 oll-free: 1-866-238-6783  Email: info@arosahotel.com	Business Inn 180 MacLaren Street (at Elgin), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2P 0L3 Telephone: (613)232-1121 Toll-Free (Canada & US): 1(800)363-1777 Fax: (613)232-8143   Top
Youth Hostels:
Ottawa Jail Youth Hostel (located in a former prison) 75 Nicholas Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9 Phone: 613-235-2595 Fax: 613-235-9202	Hostel Ottawa/Laurier Guest House 329-323 Laurier Ave. East, Ottawa Accommodation Type: Hostel shared accommodation with bunk-beds and as well personal rooms for couples - some with bath-rooms and kitchenettes. Check-in time is between 12 noon to 6 p.m.

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Traveling to the University of Ottawa

From the airport:	1.1. By Public Transit ( the cheapest and fastest way ) Use City bus Route 97 (it is the only one at the airport!) Bus # 97 departs from post 14 outside the level 1 Arrivals area . You can leave the bus either at the bus stop Campus or Laurier on the edge of the campus. Cash Fares (exact change only) : $2.60 Bus tickets are available at the Ground Transportation Desk located on Level 1 at the centre door of the Arrivals area. 0.90 cents/ticket (2 tickets are required to go downtown and therefore you can go downtown for only $1.80!!) $6.50 Day Pass if purchased on the bus. $6.00 Day Pass if purchased at the Ground Transportation Desk. Route 97 uses low-floor, fully accessible buses that accommodate wheelchairs. You can get general information on : Public Transit (OC Transpo) Information (613) 741-4390 The schedule for bus # 97 is available at the OCTranspo web site along with complete transit way maps. Please note that schedules change on the weekend, so you'll want to check that out by clicking on the "Saturday" or "Sunday" buttons. 1.2. by Taxi Fare: $25 average to downtown
From the train station:	2.1. By Public Transit ( the cheapest and fastest way ) Use City bus Route 95 (direction Fallowfield ) or 95 X (direction Baseline) . You can leave the bus either at the bus stop Campus or Laurier on the edge of the campus. The schedule for bus # 95 is available at the OCTranspo web site along with complete transit way maps. Please note that schedules change on the weekend, so you'll want to check that out by clicking on the "Saturday" or "Sunday" buttons. Cash Fares (exact change only) : $2.60 0.90 cents/ticket (2 tickets are required to go downtown) $6.50 Day Pass if purchased on the bus. Route 95 uses low-floor, fully accessible buses that accommodate wheelchairs. 2.2 By taxi, the trip to the University takes about 5 minutes and costs about $10.
From the bus station:	The Bus Terminal is located at 265 Catherine Street between Lyon and Kent St. Information on Schedules and Fares is available at http://www.greyhound.ca or by calling 613-238-5900 or toll-free at 1-800-668-4438. 1. By taxi, the trip from the Terminal to the University takes about 5 minutes and costs about $10. 2. To travel by local bus, check the OCTranspo web site for route information (there is no direct route to the University Campus but bus #4 brings you to the Rideau Centre which is close by). The buses run every 15 minutes during the daytime. The fare is $2.60 and you will need exact change.
Travelling by car:	If travelling by car, you'll be on highway 417 (the Queensway). Take exit Nicholas Street exit. The edge of campus is at Nicholas and the Queensway. The University of Ottawa and the hotel locations are indicated on the maps section of this web site.
Parking	Check with your hotel or other accommodation choice regarding parking. If hotel parking is not available, there are several municipal parking lots available near campus. For those staying at the University of Ottawa dormitories, parking is offered at an additional charge. Day occassinal parking is available on campus in covered garages, parking meters, and pay and display lots. For more complete information about the location and cost of these options, visit the website of the University of Ottawa's Parking and traffic division. Additional information regarding parking will be posted to this web site as it becomes available.

Traveling to the Carleton University

Ottawa is situated part way between Toronto and Montreal at the eastern edge of Ontario. The distance from Toronto is 500 kilometres while Montreal is 200 kilometres away. Located minutes south from the centre of Ottawa, Carleton University is easily accessible by car from any direction of the city.

Regional map

Via Highway 417 (runs east/west through the centre of the City of Ottawa)	Exit Highway 417 (also called the "Queensway") at Bronson Avenue. Follow Bronson Avenue south approximately 2 kilometres. The campus entrance will be on the right at the intersection of Bronson and Sunnyside Avenue.
Via Highway 416	Hwy 416 connects Hwy 401 (interchange near Prescott, Ontario) to Hwy 417. Follow Hwy. 416 to Hwy. 417 (East). Follow Hwy. 417 (the "Queensway") and exit at Bronson Avenue. Follow Bronson Avenue south approximately 2 kilometres. The campus entrance will be on the right at the intersection of Bronson and Sunnyside Avenue.
Arrival by train or bus	The 15-minute taxi ride from the Ottawa (Via Rail) train station to Carleton University’s Residence Commons costs approximately $15.00. Taxi fare from the Ottawa (Greyhound) bus terminal to Carleton University is approximately $10.00.
Local OCTranspo	routes #4 and #7 (both of which enter the campus) pass within a block of the Ottawa bus terminal.
The OTrain.	OCTranspo's new Light Rail System - The O-Train provides service to Carleton University from the transit stations at Bayview (Lebreton Flats) and Greenboro (South Keys) with stops at Carling and Confederation Heights.
Arrival by Airplane	Ottawa International Airport (YOW) The taxi ride from the Ottawa Airport to Carleton University’s Residence Commons costs approximately $15.00.
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (ADM)	Montreal is two hours by bus from Ottawa. Tickets for the Voyageur Colonial Bus from Dorval Airport to the Ottawa Bus Terminal cost approximately $25 and can be purchased at the airport. Five buses run daily from Montreal to Ottawa from 1:20 to 10:20 p.m. Voyageur Colonial Bus telephone: (613) 238-5900. Taxi fare from the Ottawa bus terminal to Carleton University is approximately $10.00.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (GTAA)	Toronto is approximately five hours from Ottawa by car. We suggest that you fly from Toronto to Ottawa (less than one hour flight). Be sure to reserve your flight in advance.

Ottawa Regional Map