Location and Accommodation

Nestled at the junction of three picturesque rivers, Ottawa is considered one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. The city also borders the province of Quebec, creating a dynamic cultural milieu in which both French and English cultures are deeply rooted. The result is a truly cosmopolitan experience—a North American city with a distinctly European charm and flair.

1. The city's rich ethnic diversity also includes thriving German, Lebanese, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese and Asian communities, among others. Throughout the year, these communities celebrate their heritage in many colourful multicultural festivals and events.

The seat of Canada's federal government, Ottawa is a major centre for the visual and performing arts. Yet the city retains the accessibility, atmosphere and charm of a smaller centre—rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and wilderness areas.
A four-hour drive northeast of Toronto and two hours west of Montréal, Ottawa presents visitors with a wide selection of sightseeing and outdoor-leisure options. In fact, with more than a dozen national museums and galleries—and a full calendar of festivals and activities—Canada’s Capital Region has something for everyone.

Text and photos courtesy of Ottawa Tourism. For more information on the City of Ottawa, please visit www.ottawatourism.ca.

Accommodations

Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa ON  K1N 8S7
Canada
613-241-1414
http://www.fairmont.com/laurier

Reflecting the confidence, dignity and style of Ottawa, Fairmont Château Laurier stands as a testament to this dynamic, thriving city. Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament buildings, the landmark Fairmont Château Laurier is a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French château.

Hotel Room Reservations

A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at a special rate of CA$199/night, plus applicable taxes and levies. This rate is for single or double occupancy. When booking this special conference rate, please reference the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

Reservations can be made directly by calling the hotel at 613-241-1414.  All reservations must be accompanied by a deposit for one night’s stay plus tax, via one of the following credit cards: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, VISA, JCB or Discover. The hotel will not hold any reservation after 4:00 p.m. on the day of arrival, unless guaranteed by a deposit.

The deadline for reserving with the special rate is August 20, 2008. If you reserve after that date, the rate will be based on the hotel rack rates available at that time.