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Accommodation Information

Reservation links for hotels will be provided after registration is completed.

Stays & Hotels

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The Westin Ottawa

11 Colonel By Dr Ottawa,
ON K1N 9H4,Canada
Phone: +1 613 560 7000

A 3-minute walk to the Shaw Centre.
Accommodations:
  • A special single/double group rate of CAD 275 per night for IEEE Sections Congress attendees.
  • CAD 40 per night for additional guests.
  • This group rate is inclusive of service fees but exclusive of taxes.
Parking Information:
  • On-site parking fee: 4.50 CAD hourly, 30 CAD daily
  • Valet parking fee: 48 CAD daily
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Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market

325 Dalhousie St Ottawa,
ON K1N 7G1,Canada
Phone: +1 613 321 1234

A 9-minute walk and 700m from the Shaw Centre.
Accommodations:
  • A special single/double group rate of CAD 249 per night for IEEE Sections Congress attendees.
  • CAD 20 per night for additional guests.
  • This group rate is inclusive of service fees but exclusive of taxes (Currently 13% (thirteen percent), and Municipal Accommodation Tax is currently 4% (four percent))
Parking Information:
  • The hotel offers self-parking only at a rate of CAD 35 daily.
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Novotel Ottawa

33 Nicholas St Ottawa,
ON K1N 9M7,Canada
Phone: +1 613 230 3033

A 6-minute walk and 400m from the Shaw Centre.
Accommodations:
  • A special single/double group rate of CAD 189 per night for IEEE Sections Congress attendees.
  • CAD 20 per night for additional guests.
  • This group rate is inclusive of service fees but exclusive of taxes (Currently 13% (thirteen percent), and Municipal Accommodation Tax is currently 4% (four percent))
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Lord Elgin

100 Elgin St, Ottawa,
ON K1P 5K8,Canada
Phone: +1 613 235 3333

A 10-minute walk and 800m from the Shaw Centre.
Accommodations:
  • A special single/double group rate of CAD 215 per night for IEEE Sections Congress attendees.
  • This group rate is inclusive of service fees but exclusive of taxes (Currently 13% (thirteen percent), and Municipal Accommodation Tax is currently 4% (four percent))
Parking Information:
  • Valet parking (CAD 35/day with in/out privileges).
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Ottawa Marriott Hotel

100 Kent St, Ottawa
ON K1P 5R7,Canada
Phone: +1 613 238 1122

A 19-minute walk to the Shaw Centre.
Accommodations:
  • A special single/double group rate of CAD 235 per night for IEEE Sections Congress attendees.
  • This group rate is inclusive of service fees but exclusive of taxes (currently 17.5%).
Parking Information:
  • On-site parking fee: 27 CAD daily
  • Off-Site Parking-Impark 272 Queen Street K1P 5V9 .5 KM

Travel & Visa

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Local Airport

Ground Transportation

  • Taxis: Approximately CAD 35 one way
  • Uber/Lyft: Approximately CAD 28 one way

Travel Visa Information

  • Depending on where you live, you will need to meet certain entry requirements to visit Canada. Detailed information on travelling to Canada, including visa information, can be found on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Website.
  • We recommend that you apply for your visa as early as possible.
  • Depending on your nationality, you may need to give your biometrics. You may check through this website.
  • The rollout of the biometric expansion is as follows:
    • Starting July 31, 2018 – applicants from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
    • Starting December 31, 2018 – applicants from Asia, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.
  • This is a mandatory requirement, and you must appear in person at a Visa Application Centre in order to provide your fingerprints and photograph. Please find the Visa Application Centre closest to you.

Application Processing Times

  • Canada does not have a visa office in every country, so it is important that delegates visit the website of the Canadian visa office responsible for processing their visa application.
  • Information is available on the website on how to submit a visa application and the documentation required.
  • Processing times for visa applications vary depending on the visa office and the time of the year.
  • Participants are encouraged to apply approximately 12 weeks in advance of their departure date to ensure they receive the visa in time.

ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)

  • Visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with valid visas.
  • Read about the changes and how they may affect you.
  • For more information, please read here.
  • If you are a dual Canadian citizen used to travelling to or transiting through Canada by air with a non-Canadian passport, you are no longer able to do so as of November 10, 2016.
  • You will need a valid Canadian passport to board your flight.
  • We encourage participants from countries that require a visa to apply as early as possible. Visa processing times vary by country. Please consult this website.

Official Letters Of Invitation For Visa Purposes

  • Official letters of invitation for visa applications are available for download to REGISTERED and PAID participants only.
  • These letters do not and cannot commit the Organizing Committee to any financial obligation.