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Travel
Requirements for entry into Canada from foreign destinations vary according to country. Please check with the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate for passport and visa information.

Additional information on entry visa reuirements and local consulate/embassy offices can be found here.

The recently expanded Ottawa International Airport is serviced by multiple non-stop flights each day to most major hub cities in Canada and USA, as well as non-stop service to several European cities each day. Flights every 30 minutes to Toronto and Montreal provide convenient connections to the world.

Ottawa
The city of Ottawa provides a wealth of opportunities for its visitors. Situated in a beautiful natural setting filled with dozens of parks and surrounded by wilderness, visitors are always impressed with our green, clean and safe city. In the city centre visitors can view the majestic Parliament Buildings and their beautiful setting on a 33-meter cliff overlooking the Ottawa river, take one of the boat tours offered on the Rideau Canal and Ottawa River. One can explore the many national museums, attend a concert at the National Arts Centre, or simply enjoy some refreshments or meal at one of the many outdoor cafés and restaurants. The congress website has links to the many attractions.

Climate
Participants can expect an average daily maximum temperature of 25°C (77°F), but the humidity will make it feel warmer. In the evenings temperatures can cool off rapidly to a low of 14°C (57°F).

Time Zone
In August, Ottawa will be on Eastern Daylight Savings Time, which is GMT – 4 hours.

Currency and Credit Cards
The unit of currency is the Canadian dollar. Foreign currency and travelers’ checks can be converted at banks. Exchange counters are located throughout the airport and at many major hotels. Internationally recognized credit cards are accepted at most hotels, shops, and restaurants. Some shops and restaurants will accept US Dollars and if they do the exchange rate is typically less favourable than at a bank.

Electricity
Most hotel outlets will be 110 volts AC at 60 Hz. Always check the power supply before using electrical equipment.

Excursion to Chateau Montebello
As one of eastern Canada's leading destinations, Fairmont Le Château Montebello is an exceptional Quebec hotel famed for its rugged luxury. Here, in the stunning red cedar log Château Montebello, you'll experience rustic elegance and a warm welcome.

Beautiful surroundings and year-round activities offer over 40 exciting adventures, including horseback riding nearby, an exceptional Montebello golf course, outdoor tennis, swimming, cross-country skiing, curling, dogsledding, tubing, Canada's only Land Rover Experience Driving School, as well as a brand new Spa to name but a few.

You can take a virtual tour of this remarkable facility. INTERNOISE 2009 guests can make reservations for the period within August 21 and 29, 2009 at a rate starting at $229 per night (single or double occupancy) using the customized website.

Visiting Other Cities and Regions of Canada

Those wishing to plan excursions in Canada before or after INTERNOISE 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
Ontario 1-800-363-7777 www.ontariotravel.net
Alberta 1-800-661-8888 www.travelalberta.com
British Columbia 1-800-663-6000 www.hellobc.com
Manitoba 1-800-665-0040 www.travelmanitoba.com
New Brunswick 1-800-561-0123 www.tourismnbcanada.com
Newfoundland & Labrador 1-800-563-6353 www.gov.nf.ca/tourism
Nova Scotia 1-800-565-0000 www.explorens.com
Prince Edward Island 1-800-463-4734 www.peiplay.com
Québec 1-800-668-2746 www.bonjourquebec.com
Saskatchewan 1-800-877-237-2273 www.sasktourism.com

Additional information can be obtained from the Canada Tourism website: http://www.canada.travel/selectCountry.html


CONTACTS
Organising Committee
Co-Presidents:
Trevor Nightingale
Joe Cuschieri
Co-Technical Program Chairs: J. Stuart Bolton Brad Gover
Exposition Manager:
Rich Peppin
Proceedings Editors: Courtney Burroughs
J. Stuart Bolton
Brad Gover
ACTIVE 2009 General Chair:
Alain Berry
ACTIVE 2009 Technical Program Chair: Patrice Masson
ACTIVE 2009 Proceedings Editors: Philippe Micheau
Congress Director:
Amy Herron
General Information:
info@internoise2009.com
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