VENUE OTTAWA the capital of Canada is a bilingual, English and French city with a population of over one million. The city, located less than an hour's drive from the American border, has been described as one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. It enjoys the attributes of a major urban centre, offering a wide variety of attractions such as the Parliament Buildings and many of Canada's best museums and cultural facilities, while maintaining the accessibility, atmosphere and charm of a smaller city. Visitors enjoy access to spectacular parks within the city and wilderness areas located in a close distance from Ottawa.

SHAW CENTRE - formerly known as - OTTAWA CONVENTION CENTRE
Located at 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario  K1N 9J2

The sparkling Shaw Centre is very centrally located in downtown Ottawa. Its sweeping glass façade faces the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is within walking distance of over 6,000 downtown Ottawa hotel rooms, numerous attractions and landmarks, such as the Parliament Hill and By Ward Market. The OCC is a 20-minute drive from the modern Ottawa International Airport (that serves Canada's Capital with direct daily flights to over 30 North American and international destinations).

                         




The Ottawa Delegate Insider Badge
Your INCOM 2015 badge is like a key to the city! Thanks to Ottawa Tourism, you can take advantage of many savings at restaurants and other participating venues. Flashing your delegate badge at certain restaurants, attractions and services around town will get you special discounts. Showing your conference badge and your smile is all it takes! For more detailed information on Ottawa attractions visit: www.ottawatourism.ca/en/conferences/incom2015

Exploring the Capital
Those who wishing to plan excursions within Canada before or after the Conference can obtain maps, accommodation lists and descriptions of sites of interest from Ottawa Tourism, as well as the Ontario and Quebec tourism services.



HOTELS

The following hotels offer IMCOM 2015 participants preferential rates. The rates do not include applicable taxes (currently 13%) or mandatory charges (Destination Marketing Fee, 3%).

Lord Elgin



100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5K8 ON Canada


Rate: $175/night
Reservation cut-off date: March 9, 2015
(April 9, 2015 – with room limitations). 
Reservations can be made on-line here
Please reference INCOM 2015 when making your reservation.  Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly toll-free at 1-800-267-4298 or at 613-235-3333 or by e-mail at reservations@lordelgin.ca.


Les Suites



130 Besserer Street, Ottawa, K1N 9M9 ON Canada

Rates:
Premiere One Bedroom Suites: $179.00/night (Single Double occupancy)
Premiere Two Bedroom Suites: $269.00/night (1–4 Persons Occupancy)
Reservation cut-off date: April 10, 2015
Group page link: click here for INCOM preferred group rates
Password: INCOM15 — PLEASE QUOTE GROUP CODE: INCOM15
Reservations can also be made by calling the hotel direct at 1-(613) 232-2000, toll free at (800) 267-1989 or by email reservations@les-suites.com.


Westin



11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, K1N 9H4 ON Canada






Rate: $239.00/night
Reservation cut-off date: April 10, 2015
Reservations can be made on-line at 15th IFAC Symposium




APPLYING FOR A VISA
It is the sole responsibility of the participant to check and confirm current visa requirements to visit Canada. The Canadian Government requires a travel visa for citizens from certain countries:

List of countries for which a travel visa is required

Application procedure to obtain a travel visa to visit Canada

Participants who require an entry visa must allow sufficient time for the application procedure. Participants should also contact the nearest embassy or consulate to determine the appropriate application procedures and timing of their visa applications. You should check with your country's embassy on any travel related restrictions or advisories that may be in place.

If you require an official letter of invitation, please contact us at secr@incom2015.org as soon as possible. Please note that we are only able to provide you with an official letter of invitation if:
(a) we have received your conference registration and payment has been confirmed; or
(b) you have received confirmation from us that your paper/presentation has been accepted to the conference.


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