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ACCOMMODATIONS

A block of rooms with preferred rates has been reserved for ICRE 2012 attendees at the Westin Ottawa and the Novotel Ottawa. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Book and stay at one of the conference hotels and your name will be entered in a draw for a free registration to ICRE 2013 in Calgary!

Westin OttawaWestin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9H4

Online reservations: 2012 International Conference on Residency Education (Service available in both French and English)
Reservation telephone number: 1-800-228-3000 or 613-560-7000 (Service available in both French and English)

Room rates excluding tax: $241. More room rates available. See the Westin Ottawa website.

Cutoff date: September 10, 2012, 1700 EDT. Reservations may still be made after this date, however room availability and rate are not guaranteed.

Cancellation: Room reservations and modifications must be made by 1600 hours the day of arrival.

Novotel OttawaNovotel Ottawa
33 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9M7

Online reservations: Novotel Passkey (English only)
Reservation telephone number: 1-855-677-3033 or 613-230-3033 (Service available in both French and English)

Meeting code: 18259  (required to obtain the conference rate)
Room rates excluding tax: $175. More room rates available. See the Novotel Ottawa website.

Cutoff date: September 10, 2012, 1700 EDT. Reservations may still be made after this date, however room availability and rate are not guaranteed.

Cancellation: Room reservations and modifications must be made by 1800 hours the day of arrival.



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MEETING LOCATIONS

All conference activities take place at the Ottawa Convention Centre except for the following events.

Meeting location Event
Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
  • Workshop for New Program Directors and New Surveyors
  • RAC Summit
  • ICRE pre-conference workshop: CAME: Academic Leadership Primer: Tips from the Canadian Leadership Institute for Medical Education (CLIME)
  • The Physician as Wine Lover: The “Sommelier Role”
  • PGME Awards Dinner
 
University of Ottawa Simulation Centre
Address TBC
  • Simulation in Residency Education

A shuttle bus will be available to transport registered workshop participants between the Westin Ottawa and The University of Ottawa. Schedule to be confirmed in September 2012.

 
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
774 Echo Drive
  • International Medical Education Leaders Forum
  • ICRE pre-conference workshop: The Bell is (thumb) Ringing: Application of Technological Tools in Postgraduate Medical Education

A shuttle bus will be available to transport registered workshop participants between the Westin Ottawa and The University of Ottawa. Schedule to be confirmed in September 2012.



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AIR TRAVEL

Air Canada and Porter Airlines have been chosen as the official airlines for ICRE 2012.

Air Canada
Discounts apply when you book Air Canada flights to and from Ottawa over the dates of October 11 to October 27, 2012.

Book your flights online by accessing www.aircanada.com and enter the promotion code CN7AB8F1 in the search panel.

Alternately, request Air Canada flights and provide the promotion code to your regular travel provider when booking to attend the conference.

Note: the promotion is applicable only on Tango Plus fares and higher.

 

Porter Airlines
Discounts apply when you book Porter Airlines flights to and from Ottawa over the dates of October 15 to October 23, 2012

Book your flights online at www.flyporter.com or through your travel agent using promo code ICRE12.

Alternately, request Porter Airline flights and provide the promotion code to your regular travel provider when booking to attend the conference.

Note: the promotion is applicable only on base fares.

For any questions regarding Porter’s services or any pre-travel concerns, contact Porter Airlines at 1-888-619-8622.



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TRAIN TRAVEL

Book with Via Rail and receive a discount when you book over the dates of October 16 and October 22, 2012.

Book your tickets online at www.viarail.com and enter the promotion code 12329.


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GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM THE OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL (YOW) AIRPORT

Taxi: The average fare from the airport to the conference hotel is $29.00 (+tip).

Visit the Ottawa International airport  website for the flight planner assistance, forecasted local weather as well as the terminal map.


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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Visit the Ottawa OC Transpo website for information about public transportation in and around the city of Ottawa.


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PARKING

Westin Ottawa
Valet parking: $36 per 24 hours (allows in and out privileges).

Rideau Centre
Self parking is available at the Rideau Centre (next to the Westin) for $20 per 24 hours (no in and out privileges).

Ottawa Convention Centre
There are two entrances to the parking garage connected to the Ottawa Convention Centre. More information on parking and a map is available on the Ottawa Convention Centre website.


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About Ottawa

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Canada’s national capital, Ottawa offers a wealth of activities and attractions including the Canadian Parliament buildings, some of the country’s finest museums and many shopping and entertainment options. From cultural activities to theatre, the city possesses a diverse assortment of activities to engage you during your visit.

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