Travel & Accomodations

Travel


Airlines/Flights

Air Canada and WestJet fly into the Edmonton International Airport. The airport is located just outside of the city limits and is approximately 30 kms from the University of Alberta.


  • Air Canada - Air Canada is offering a 10% discount to CACUSS delegates (certain restrictions apply). The travel period begins Tuesday, June 15, 2010 and ends Sunday, June 27, 2010. For Air Canada our promotion code is QCJUC7V1.
  • WestJet - WestJet is offering a 10% discount off their best available regular fare at the time of booking (excluding web and promotional fares). For WestJet our booking number is QC6211. Guests can book by calling the WestJet Groups department at 1-888-493-7853.


Ground Transportation to and from the Airport


Sky Shuttle Airport Service

Shuttle service to and from Campus Tower Suit Hotel, Varscona Hotel and University of Alberta Lister Hall (must be booked in advance) - the cost is $15 one way.


Some shuttles are accessible but necessary to book well in advance.


Car Rental - Toll-free Reservations & Local Inquiries

  • Avis - 1.800.879.2847 | 780.890.7596
  • Budget - 1.800.661.7027 | 780.890.4801
  • Hertz - 1.800.263.0600 | 780.890.4436
  • National - 1.800.227.7368 | 780.890.7232

Taxi/Limo

Edmonton International Airport is served by Airport Taxi Service and Prestige Limousines.


Airport Taxi Service:
780.890.7070 (approx. $46 from airport to U of A one way)

One accessible mini-van but book well in advance.



Prestige Limousines:
780.463.5000 (approx. $55 from airport to U of A one way)



Yellow Cab:

Call (780) 462-3456 and request a wheelchair accessible cab to airport. This must be arranged in advance.




Transportation while at the Conference

Transportation will be provided for delegates for the following events:

  • Sunday, June 20 - Shuttle buses between the U of A and NAIT for the Pre-Conference sessions.
  • Wednesday, June 23 - Shuttle buses between the U of A and the Shaw Conference Centre for the closing banquet.

All buses are low floor, kneeling.