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The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary campus occupies a beautiful, park-like setting covering more than 200 hectares, an area larger than Calgary's entire downtown. The university is home to scholars in 14 faculties (offering more than 100 academic programs) and more than 85 research institutes and centres.

The University of Calgary attracts and nurtures the talent that drives new knowledge creation, improves lives and betters our world. In this rich learning environment, the university serves over 31,000 students in more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, and provides the community with diverse lifelong learning opportunities. International study, volunteer, work, and research programs provide global context while promoting diversity and excellence in learning, teaching and research.


The City of Calgary

The City of Calgary is located in the foothills of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 1,050 metres.  Calgary was the host of the 1988 Winter Olympics, and holds a world famous Calgary Stampede festival annually in July. Famous tourist places like Banff National Park, Lake Louise, or Canmore are just about an hour drive from the city. The magnificent Rocky Mountains provide unparalleled scenery and opportunities for various activities such as hiking, mountain and cross-country skiing in the winter months, and rock climbing.

The official website of Tourism Calgary contains a plethora of other information on things to do in Calgary. Also, check out the Calgary Attractions website for their amazing coupon discounts.


Visas and Travel Information

Non-Canadian conference attendees should check Canada's current entry requirements in advance of their travel. In particular, there is a new entry requirement that:

"Visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada.  Exceptions include U.S. citizens, and travelers with a valid Canadian visa. Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and Canadian permanent residents cannot apply for an eTA."

You can check the Visit Canada web page (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/) to determine whether you need an eTA, visitor visa, or nothing.  Application procedures can also be found there.

If you do have to apply for a visa and require an invitation letter, please contact the organizers at cnta2016@ucalgary.ca and we will provide you with one.  In your email, please provide your:

  • Full name
  • Work address


Helpful websites for visitors to Calgary:


Local Information

Venue. All presentations, coffee breaks, and the poster session will take place in the Science Theatre Complex on the main University of Calgary campus, with the exception of the reception on the evening of June 21 which will take place in the lobby of the Energy Environment Experiential Learning (EEEL) Building.

AV Equipment. All classrooms are equipped with a screen, projector, computer podium, cables to connect laptops to the podium/projectors, wireless microphone, lapel microphone, and blackboards or whiteboards. The easiest option for speakers is to bring their talks on a USB key in PDF or PowerPoint format and copy it onto the computer in the lecture room. Alternatively, PC users can hook up their own laptop, but Mac users are advised to supply their own adapters.

Parking. Indoor and outdoor visitor parking is available on campus in both metered and pay station parking lots.

Public transportation. The University of Calgary main campus can be reached by train (Red Line, Route 201) which connects campus (University station) with Motel Village (Banff Trail station) and downtown, going southbound. A number of city busses also go to the main campus.

Registration. On-site registration will be offered during the following times:

  • Monday, June 20: 8:00-9:30 am and 2:45-3:15 pm
  • Tuesday, June 21: 8:30-9:30 am
  • Wednesday, June 22: 8:30-9:30 am

Child care. Two classrooms in the basement of the Science Theatre Complex are reserved for conference attendees with children. ST 57 is intended as a quiet room for nursing, naps and such while ST 27A is set up as a play area. The rooms have a DVD player and sound to play movies.
There are several nanny service providers in Calgary; previous hosts of conferences at U of C have recommended Nannies on Call.

Internet. The University of Calgary offers access to Eduroam. Information about access to the local wireless network will be provided soon.

Dining. A variety of fast food vendors, pubs (open during the day only) and coffee shops are located in the Student Union Building (MacEwan Student Centre). More fast food options and coffee shops can be found across campus. The Bistro at Hotel Alma on campus serves breakfast, lunch and light dinner fare. off campus,
Off-campus options include a number of restaurants and two Irish pubs at Brentwood Village Shopping Centre, a 10-minutes walk north of campus (Brentwood Road and 32nd Avenue NW). Stadium Shopping Centre, a 15-minute walk south of campus (Uxbridge Drive and 16th Avenue NW) has fast food options, and Irish pub and two restaurants: the Keg Steakhouse & Bar and the Redwater Rustic Grille. Stephens Avenue Mall is a pedestrian mall downtown, located on 8th Avenue SW between 4th Street SW and 1st Street SE. It is easily reachable by train and has a variety of restaurants and pubs.