For International Participants
Currently, U.S. citizens traveling to Canada require proof of their US citizenship
such as a passport or a certified birth certificate together with photo
identification. However, citizens of both Canada and
the United States will be required to present a valid passport when
entering the United States by air.
The State Department strongly recommends that all citizens of both Canada and
the United States carry passports when crossing the U.S. / Canada border.
Participants from outside Canada and the United States require a
passport and may also require a visa. Check with the Canadian consulate
in your country for current information regarding entry into Canada and
make your necessary preparations well in advance. If you plan to drive in Canada, you
should bring your driver's license or obtain an international driving permit
prior to arriving.
Visit the website of the Canadian Embassy/Mission
in your country for more travel information.
You may also want to refer to this
currency converter
for information on the current value of the Canadian dollar.
Location of Edmonton
on a North American map
on a Canada map
on an Alberta map
Getting to Edmonton
By Air
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has excellent airline connections.
There are direct flights from many American cities (Los Angeles, Chicago,
Minneapolis, Denver and Seattle), as well as from all major Canadian cities
(including Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver).
There are connecting flights from Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, London and Frankfurt.
Useful information on major
airlines serving the airport and flight
schedules is provided on the
Edmonton International Airport
website.
The airport is about 30 minutes drive from the University of Alberta campus. Average
taxi fare is CDN$45. Major credit cards are accepted by the taxi drivers.
Sky Shuttle
services are available and can drop passengers off
at the University of Alberta student residence
(Lister Hall), Campus Tower Hotel, Varscona Hotel, and other major hotels in the city.
One-way shuttle fare is about CDN$18 per person, and return fare (open ended) is about CDN$30 per person.
Rental cars service are provided in the airport
by Hertz, Budget, National, Avis, and Thrifty. Currency exchange is also available
in the airport.
Coming to Edmonton from Vancouver
If you are coming to Edmonton from Vancouver after the ICIAM 2011, other travel options
may provide a chance for you to experience the beautiful Cnadian rockies.
By Car
Edmonton is connected to Vancouver the Yellowhead highway (Hwy 16) and by the Trans-Canada highway (Hwy 1) through
Calgary and Banf National Park.
To the south, Alberta Highway 2 (QE 2) connects Edmonton to Calgary, and to the Canadian Rockies and the Banff and Jasper
National Parks.
By Train
Edmonton is also connected to Vancouer by regular passenger train services. The VIA trains from Vancouver
to Edmonton traverse across the Canadian rockies. The passengers can stop over in the Town of Jasper on the
way to Edmonton. Visit the VIA website for schedules and fares.
Finding Ways in Edmonton
Finding your way around in Edmonton is easy. Avenues run east to west and streets
run north to south. Avenue numbers increase from south to north and street numbers increase
from east to west. The approximate geographic centre of the city is 100 Ave. and 100 St.
University of Alberta campus is located at 114 St. and 87 Ave. See a detailed
instruction
to get to U of A campus from the International Airport. You can also check an
interactive map of the City of Edmonton or explore the
street map at Yahoo, and a U of A
campus map.
To find more about the City of Edmonton and the University of Alberta, go to local information.
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