Arrival and accommodations
Getting there
To Ottawa
Book early to get the best deal! Use the following resources to save even more:
- CWT Global Travel Centre: Our official travel agency is friendly, dependable and happy to help you with your air travel arrangements. For every booking made, $5 will be donated towards Tree Canada. Call 1-800-267-1264 or email corp@globaltravel.ca .
- Air Canada promo code: Use promo code CV3PYEY1 when booking through Air Canada to receive a discount on your flight (5% discount on standard fares, 10% discount on flex fares & higher).
- WestJet promo code: Use promo codes 4R7L5FG (web) or YBC76 (agent) to receive a discount on your flight (5% off Econo, 10% off Econoflex and Premium fares within Canada).
- Porter promo code: Use this link if booking online or promo codeCHF23if booking through a travel agent to receive a discount on your flight (10% on available base fares).
- VIA Rail promo code: Use promo code 14359 when booking through VIA Rail to receive a 10% discount on your train ticket.
Airline cancellation, refund and change policies vary depending on the airline booked and the fare type purchased. It is best to check with your airline or our travel agency directly for clear and up-to-date information.
From the airport
Taxis
Taxis at the airport will take you directly to the Shaw Centre or your hotel. The cost is approximately $35-$50. They accept Debit/Visa/Mastercard and cash.
Public transit
OC Transpo is also an option. The fare is $3.75 for adults/youth and $2.85 for seniors (65+). Exact cash fare is required. The 97 bus will take about 30 minutes from the airport to drop you at the Rideau Centre, which is a 7-minute walk to the Convention Centre/hotels.
Note for city travel: The cost for OC Transpo within the city is $3.75 for adults and $2.85 for seniors (65+). It is cash only or you can purchase a presto card and top up with funds at participating Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstore locations. For more information about OC Transpo fares, please visit this page here.
Where to stay
Room blocks have been secured at the following hotels. Make sure you mention the group ID codes below when you book to get the group rate.
Close by
- Room rate: $289.00 plus taxes and fees
- 4 minute walk to the Convention Centre
- Group booking link
- Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at 613-230-3033 and using the booking code 1067704
- 8-minute walk to the Convention Centre
- CHF Canada’s room block at this hotel is full, however registrants are welcome to contact the hotel to book rooms outside of this group block, subject to availability.
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
- Room rate: $269.12, including taxes, per night
- 11-minute walk to the Convention Centre
- Group booking link
- Reservations can also be made by calling the hotel at 1-800-341-2210. Please quote group ID code CHFN.
*The online booking link for each hotel allows you to book on the days where we have rooms blocked. If you would like to book a hotel room for days before or after the Annual Meeting, please use the call-in number and mention the group ID codes as specified above.
Further afield
The following accommodations are more affordable. You’ll want to check that these options can accommodate the level of accessibility you may need.
University of Ottawa *
- Private double room: $158.20, includes taxes, per night
- Phone number: 1-888-564-4545
- 13-minute walk to the Convention Centre
- Single room rate: $85, plus taxes, per night
- Double room rate: $135, plus taxes, per night
- Phone number: 1-866-299-1478 or email ottawa@saintlo.ca
- 5-minute walk to the Convention Centre
*Room rate may change as these are currently 2022 rates.
If you are interested in bed and breakfast accommodations, please visit www.bbcanada.com.