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World Canals Conference 2008 Accomodation and Travel Accommodation The Conference will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Kingston where guest rooms have been reserved at a special negotiated rate for delegates. Lower cost guest rooms have also been secured at the Confederation Place Hotel located within a short walk of the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel. To make a hotel reservation or for a complete description of these hotels, guest rooms, amenities and services, please call or visit their respective Web sites listed below. Room rates are quoted in Canadian dollars (excluding applicable taxes) and are based on single or double occupancy. Rates are subject to the following taxes: federal goods and services tax (GST) 5%; Ontario sales tax (PST) 8% and a Destination Marketing Fee of 3% per room per night. Room rates include the room but not meals. Four Points by Sheraton Hotel (Headquarters Hotel) Telephone: +1-888-478-4333 (toll free within Canada and the United States) Two Queen Beds $172.00 CAD Telephone: +1-613-549-6300 Days Inn - Ottawa Airport Telephone: +1-866-468-4442 (toll free within Canada and the United States) Standard Room $139.95 CAD Rates are available until August 13, 2008.
Travel Kingston is located east of Toronto and south-west of Ottawa and Montreal. Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa have international airports and Kingston has a local airport. If you are flying to Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa, and you are unable to participate in the Sunday excursion, you have three travel options to Kingston: air (a 1-hour flight time), rail (less than 3 hours) and road (less than 3 hours). To make your travel arrangements, call or reserve on-line for any of the following travel services: 1. Air Canada 2. VIA Rail Canada 3. Greyhound Canada Transportation |