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Conference Location
Conference sessions will be held at:
TCU Place
Saskatoon’s Arts and Convention Centre
35, 22nd Street East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Construction is close to being completed on the expansion of TCU Place - Saskatoon’s Arts and Convention Centre. The expansion will create an additional 52,000 square feet, bringing the total area to 104,000 square feet of high-end convention space.
TCU Place is poised for the large sized National and International convention market and with first-class convention facilities and services TCU Place will deliver exceptional events for this year's conference.
Conference Host Hotels
Learn and network in style at the Delta Bessborough Hotel!
601 Spadina Crescent
East Saskatoon, SK
Tel: (306) 244-5521
Toll Free: (800) 268-1133
Web site: www.deltahotels.com
E-Mail:
Bes.ReservationsDL@deltahotels.com
Reservation Code: “S C P R A 6”
Room Rates: Single/Double Occupancy $139 (Standard Room) or $149 (Premier Room)
Learn and network in the recently remodelled Hilton Garden Inn
90 - 22nd Street East
Saskatoon, SK
Tel: (306) 244-2311
Toll Free: (877) 782-9444
Web site:
www.saskatoon.gardeninn.com
Reservation Code: “C P R A”
Room Rate: Single/Double Occupancy $139
Travel
As the official airline, Air Canada will provide the following discounts to fares booked in:
- Executive Class: 5%-15%
- Latitude Plus: 15%
- Latitude: 10%
- Tango Plus: 5%
Please call the toll-free convention reservation line at (800) 361-7585 and quote convention number “C V 0 6 1 5 7 1” to the agent.
There is no fee for booking your ticket over the phone using the convention number as you are unable to book these flights on-line. If your ticket is not eligible for a discount, you may still book by phone and not incur any fee.
Getting Around In Saskatoon
From the Airport:
A one-way trip from the Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport to downtown Saskatoon and surrounding hotels is approximately $15.00 by taxi.
Taxis:
A typical fare around downtown Saskatoon is about or under $10.00.
Car Rentals:
There are plenty of rental agencies in the downtown area, at the airport (arrivals level), and around town.
| Avis | Budget | Hertz | National | Thrifty |
Public Transit:
The Saskatoon Transit bus service covers all of the city. Bus times are frequent and most travel into the downtown core.
The fee for a one way trip anywhere Saskatoon transit takes you is currently:
- Adults - $2.25
- Seniors - $2.25
- Tickets come in sheets of 10 at a time and are sold at all transit vendor outlets. Adult - 10 for $18.00 Seniors - 10 for $18.00
A full route map and schedule is available by clicking here or you can call (306) 975-7500 for more information.
Maps of the Area:
General Points of Interest in Saskatoon - Courtesy Tourism Saskatoon
Highlights about Saskatoon - Courtesy of Wikipedia
University of Saskatchewan Website
Delegate Checklist
Take advantage of discounted conference rates by getting your registration form in before the Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 8, 2006.
1. How to Register
There are three ways to register:
- On-line at www.cpra.ca
- Via fax at (613) 523-1182
- By mail (CPRA, 404-2197 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7X3)
2. Ensure that your Conference Registration Form is complete:
- Have you included all of your contact information?
- Did you identify any special needs or dietary restrictions that you may have?
- Have you selected all of your programs sessions?
- Will you have a partner accompanying you?
- Will they be attending the Partner's Program?
- Have you tallied all your registration fees?
- Paying by cheque?
- Ensure it is mailed in with your registration form (payable to Canadian Parks and Recreation Association)
- Paying by credit card?
- Ensure that you have filled in all of the necessary information required to process your payment
3. Immediate Tasks
- Reserve your accommodations
- Book your travel arrangements
- Make transportation arrangements to and from the airport to your hotel
4. Last Minute Tasks
- Pack business casual apparel for daytime sessions and meetings.
- Include casual clothes for the conference socials and outings
- Pack appropriate clothes for fitness or other non-conference related activities (i.e., bathing suit, Golf shoes, etc.)
- Ensure that you bring your Conference Registration Confirmation and your Conference Program Guide with you
- On-Site Guides will be provided on your arrival to the hotel to help you find your session rooms and other activities
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