Where We Are
The workshop will be held at the University of Alberta’s Central Academic Building, room 365.
Transportation To/From Edmonton
By Air: Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is located 26 km south of downtown Edmonton.
Edmonton Transit’s Route 747 bus runs from YEG to Century Park Transit Centre 7 days a week from 4:10am to 12:30am every 30-60 minutes. Once it reaches Century Park Transit Centre, you can transfer directly to the LRT (subway) Capital line and exit at the Health Sciences/Jubilee or University stations. Be aware that University Station is about a 10-15 minute walk from hotels like Lister Hall and Campus Tower.
YEG has several taxi/limousine partner companies. Fare to downtown Edmonton is a flat rate of $62 for taxis and $71 for limos. You can find more information here.
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available. Rates are dynamically priced.
By Car
This will of course depend on where you are driving from. You can find the University of Alberta campus map here, and the The Biological Science Centre location here. You can find information on campus visitor parking here.
Accommodations
You are responsible for arranging your own accommodation. There are a number of hotels nearby, including the Campus Tower Suite Hotel.
UAlberta also offers accommodations on campus:
Meals
A light breakfast and snacks will be provided. You are responsible for your own lunch and dinner arrangements.