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Travel to Ottawa and Local Hotels
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Accommodation in Ottawa
Participants are asked to make their own accommodation reservations.
We are happy to provide the information below to assist
in your selection. In some cases, special rates have been granted
for the Fields Workshop Series. 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,
Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
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.
Hostels, Bed and Breakfasts, Guesthouses:
Note that the University is located in the Sandy
Hill neighbourhood of downtown. The Department of Mathematics
and Statistics, at 585 King Edward Avenue, is east of the Rideau
Canal, west of the Rideau River, south of the byward market
and north of the Queensway.
EasyRez.com:
Bed and Breakfasts in Ottawa.
BBSelect.com:
Bed and Breakfasts in Ottawa.
Hostelz.com:
Hostels, guesthouses, university residences, and Bed&Breakfasts.
University of Ottawa Residences:
Campus Living Centre
100 University Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1N 6N5
Tel : 613-564-5400
Email : clc@uottawa.ca
Hotels:
Most of the following hotels are listed on the Canadian Association
of University Business Officers (CAUBO) website. Special hotel
rates are negotiated for CAUBO/AUCC through the University of
British Columbia. More information (and direct links to the
websites with CAUBO-negotiated rates) is available at the CAUBO web site (under Procurement -
Agreements).
Quality
Hotel Downtown Ottawa
290 Rideau St.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 5Y3
Phone (613) 789-7511 or 1-800-424-6423
Fax (613) 789-2434 |
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 |
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
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Delta Ottawa
361 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1R 7S9
Tel: 613-238-6000, toll-free: 1-800-268-1133
Fax: 613-238-2290
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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
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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
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Arc The Hotel
140 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1P 5H6
Tel: 613-238-2888, toll-free: 1-800-699-2516
Fax: 613-235-8421
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Travel
From the airport:
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By taxi, the trip to the University takes about 20
minutes and costs about $25. To travel by bus, take
bus # 97 to the "Laurier" bus stop, which is at the
edge of the campus. The buses run every 15 minutes during
the daytime. The fare is $3.00 and you will need exact
change.
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.
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From the train station:
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By taxi, the trip to the University takes about 5
minutes and costs about $10. To travel by bus, take
bus # 95 to the "Laurier" bus stop, which is at the
edge of the campus. The buses run every 10 minutes during
the daytime. The fare is $3.00 and you will need exact
change.
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.
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From the bus station:
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The Voyageur Bus Terminal is located at 265 Catherine
Street between Lyon and Kent St. Information on Schedules
and Fares is available at http://voyageur.com or by calling 613-238-5900
or toll-free at 1-800-668-4438. By taxi, the trip from
the Terminal to the University takes about 5 minutes
and costs about $10. 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 $3.00 and you will need exact
change.
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Travelling by car:
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If travelling by car, you'll be on highway 417 (the
Queensway). Take exit : Nicholas Street. Turn right
on Laurier, and then right on King Edward Ave, to get
to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The
University of Ottawa campus is located between Nicholas
and King Edward, north of the Queensway. See also the
maps, below.
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Parking
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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 occasional
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.
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Maps
City
of Ottawa Convention Guide
Virtual tour of the University of Ottawa
Campus Map
OC Transpo Maps
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