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All meeting logistics and registration is through CGU. For more full meeting details and to register online, go to:
www.regonline.ca/cgu-csss-cig-2014
For the lastest conference information, please see the the conference website.
Reduced membership rates are available to current 2014 members. We strongly recommend you join CGU.
CGU Membership www.cgu-ugc.ca/membership
Blocks of rooms have been set aside for conference delegates at the Banff Park Lodge (conference site) and the nearby Bow View Lodge. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Rates and space cannot be guaranteed after Tuesday, April 1st. *** EXTENDED
For up to date lodging availability please PHONE THE LODGE.
Banff Park Lodge
Superior Guest Room: $141.00 / night
Deluxe Jacuzzi Suite: $201.00 / night
Executive, Parlour or Lodge Suite: $261.00 / night
Bow View Lodge (directly behind BPL)
Standard Guest Room: $118.00 / night
Room category is on a request/availability basis.
All rates are based on per room per night Single or Double Occupancy
The room rates are quoted in Canadian dollars. Rates are subject to the 2% Tourism Improvement Fee (TIF), total, and then add the 4% Tourism Levy and 5% Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Rates are extended to delegates two days prior and two days after the contracted convention dates on a space available basis. Certain blackout dates may apply.
Shared Accomodations: To arrange for a roommate during the conferencem, contact Alison Murata with your name, email, gender, student (yes/no), institution, requested roommate's gender, arrival date, departure date, additional notes (e.g. already booked a room, do not want to room with a smoker, etc.)
Service available to students and all attendees.
Go to: www.banffparklodge.com
Select Reservations and Make a Conference Reservation
Group ID is 18575
Password is 37002091
Individuals are required to reserve their guest room with one of our reservation agents using our direct line 403-762-4433 or our toll free number: 1-800-661-9266 Delegate reservations require a valid credit card number or a cheque or money order for advance deposit made payable to Banff Park Lodge. Reservations and deposits must reach the hotel at least 45 days prior to arrival.
Please be aware that special requests for specific room types cannot be guaranteed, but the hotel will make every effort to honour each request.
Deposited reservations are guaranteed for arrival until 07:00 AM on the day following the first night reserved. Individual deposits are refundable if the notice of cancellation is received by the Banff Park Lodge 72 hours prior to the date of arrival. Delegates should note and retain the cancellation number quoted to them by the Reservation Agent at the time the cancellation is made.
Sunday May 4 , 08:30 to 17:00 www.explorerockies.com/columbia-icefield
Bus departs 8:45 a.m. sharp from outside the Banff Park Lodge and returns by approximately 5 pm.
Fee: $120 + gst per person. Includes bus, snow coach, & guide
Lunch is NOT included but may be purchased on site.
Book early as both space is limited.
All participants must sign a Release of Liability form. Form can be faxed to Conference Concepts at 403-275-3130 or supplied before boarding the bus.
Sunday, May 4, at 8:30 p.m. Banff Park Lodge, Mezzanine Level. Guests Tickets $25 + gst
Tuesday, May 6. Guest Tickets $53 +gst
The Calgary International Airport is well served by many international and domestic airlines with non-stop flights from Canada, the U.S. and overseas. Banff is approximately 100 kms (1 hr) west of Calgary easily accessible by car or bus. Calgary has excellent east-west access along the Trans Canada Highway (Highway #1) and north-south access via Highway #2.
If you are renting a car, a few companies located at the Airport or downtown include:
Budget: http://www.budget.ca
Avis: 1-800-879-2847 (http://www.avis.com)
Hertz: 1-800-263-0600 (http://www.hertz.com)
Thrifty: 1-800-367-2277 (http://www.thrifty.com)
Shuttle service to Banff is available at frequent intervals directly from the Calgary airport or from downtown Calgary to downtown Banff. The view is breathtaking and the trip takes approximately 1.5 hours.
For rates, times and reservations visit the Banff Airporter: www.banffairporter.com
Conference delegates receive a 15% discount on the Banff Airporter for shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and the Banff Park Lodge. This brings the price including GST to $50.74 One Way and $101.47 Roundtrip. To make a reservation, click www.banffairporter.com/book Proceed through the reservation and type - cgu - in the Apply Promotional code section on the final payment page to receive the discount.
A "park pass" is required by all people using the Banff National Park; revenues from park passes fund Banff National Park's daily operations. Park pass prices are listed below. Passes can be purchased at the gate when entering the national park or at the Tourism Bureau located in downtown Banff. Please contact Parks Canada.
The following are web sites for Calgary and Banff with links to information on the Rocky Mountains:
www.discoverbanff.com www.discovercalgary.com
www.BanffLakeLouise.com www.tourismcalgary.com
For general registration info, please contact Margaret-Anne Stroh at mastroh@telus.net