Tourist Information
Entry Formalities
U.S. born citizens should have a passport or a birth certificate plus photo I.D.; citizens require naturalization certificates with photo I.D.; permanent residents (who are not citizens) need the alien registration card (green card).
Visitors from countries other than the U.S. must have a valid passport, and a visa may be required. For additional information regarding visas, please visit the website for Citizenship and Immigration Canada at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp. You can also consult the nearest Canadian embassy, high commission, consulate, customs agent, or your travel agent.
You should allow a minimum of 30 days for visa delivery.
About Calgary
http://www.tourismcalgary.com/
http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=278&PageID=0&cached=true&mode=2&userID=2
Calgary Airport: http://www.calgaryairport.com/
Travel Alberta: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmF7NHJ5mEs
The Canadian Rockies
Live view from Sulphur Mountain at the top of the Banff Gondola in Banff National Park, Canada.
http://www.explorerockies.com/banff-webcam)
http://www.explorerockies.com/
Visiting Canada
Those wishing to plan excursions in Canada before or after the Conference can obtain maps, accommodation lists and descriptions of sites of interest from the tourism services of each Canadian province:
Province |
North America ONLY |
Website Address |
Alberta |
1-800-661-8888 |
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British Columbia |
1-800-663-6000 |
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Manitoba |
1-800-665-0040 |
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New Brunswick |
1-800-561-0123 |
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Newfoundland & Labrador |
1-800-563-6353 |
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Nova Scotia |
1-800-565-0000 |
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Ontario |
1-800-363-7777 |
|
Prince Edward Island |
1-800-463-4734 |
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Saskatchewan |
1-877-237-2273 |
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Québec |
1-800-668-2746 |
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| Yukon | 1-800-661-0494 |
Please check the website at: www.travelcanada.ca for more information.
Currency and Banking
Canadian currency is the dollar, which is divided into 100 cents. There are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 1,000 dollar bills. One and two dollar bills have been replaced by coins often referred to as "loonies" (the bird on the $1 coin is a loon) and "toonies $2.
Travelers' cheques can be cashed at numerous banks and stores (with purchases). There are numerous ATM Bank Machines in downtown Calgary. Banks are generally closed on Sundays in Canada. There is a foreign exchange booth at the Calgary airport.
Health Insurance
Visitors are NOT covered by the Canadian Health Insurance Plan. It is therefore recommended that participants arrange their own health and accident coverage. This can be done before leaving home through a local travel agent or medical association.
Liability
The Conference fees DO NOT include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness, and theft or property damage. This also applies to any event held during the Conference period. Participants and accompanying persons are advised to arrange for insurance they consider necessary. Neither the National Organizing Committee, nor its sponsors or committee members assume any responsibility for loss, injury or damage to persons or belongings, whatever the cause may be.
Electrical Supply
The electrical voltage in Canada is 110 volts (60 cycles) which is the same current as in the United States. If you are traveling from Europe or elsewhere, you will need an adapter to use small appliances. Adapters can be found at most department and electrical stores near downtown hotels.