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Travel Dates
Travel Dates
For those traveling to the conference, we recommend arrival by the morning of Sunday, December 8, 2024 and departure on December 11, 2024.
Join us on campus for early registration and the IOSTC Icebreaker from 6:30 - 9:00 pm (MST), December 8, 2024 at the Room at the Top, located inside the Student's Union Building (SUB).
Conference programming will extend into the late afternoon of December 10, 2024. The afternoon coffee break will offer prizes, chances to network, and other fun for those who stay until the end!
Venue
Venue
IOSTC 2024 will be held December 9-10, 2024 at the Dinwoodie Lounge, conveniently located in the Students Union Building (SUB) on the University of Alberta (U of A) North Campus, in Edmonton Alberta.
The north campus is nestled along the beautiful North Saskatchewan river. In addition to the many on-campus amenities, there are many shopping and dining options in the surrounding community and in nearby Old Strathcona.
For more things to see and do during your stay:
Accommodations
Accommodations
Conference attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements and accommodations. We have arranged for preferential rates for attendees at select local hotels. To access these rates, please follow the instructions below to book directly with the hotel of your choice.
$159 per night for a double occupancy room
Rooms are available from December 7 - December 12, 2024
All reservations must be made before November 25, 2024.
Rates start at $165.00 per night plus taxes, based on double occupancy.
Rooms are available from Sunday, December 8 - Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Reservations should be made as soon as possible to ensure rate and availability. Rooms can fill up quickly, therefore the block of room can fill before the block cutoff date
Please use the group code ACT-GFC4599 or the meeting name IOSTC Workshop.
Individual online reservations can be made directly the following ways:
with this link IOSTC Workshop
via the toll-free number 1-800-709-1824
by calling the hotel at (780) 439-6060
Discounted Parking Available of $15.75, per vehicle, per night
(No vehicles over 6ft. will fit in the attached parkade)
Rate Guarantee – we will not be beat! If you find a lower rate online for Campus Tower Suite Hotel,please email l.ternan@coasthotels.com and we will match the rate!
Things to do in Edmonton
Things to do in Edmonton
Geotechnical Society of Edmonton Dinner Presentation
Geotechnical Society of Edmonton Dinner Presentation
Join the Geotechnical Society of Edmonton and Tetra Tech for a dinner presentation at the Blue Chair Cafe. Guest speaker, Mohammad (Mamun) Al-Mamun is the Director of Tetra Tech’s Dam Practice in Canada. Enjoy a free beverage with each registration. Admission cost for Students is $15, CGS/GSE Members $30 and $40 for Non-GSE Members.
December 5-8, 2024
Butterdome | University of Alberta
87 Avenue and 114 Street
Edmonton, AB
Butterdome Craft Sale
Butterdome Craft Sale
This popular annual craft sale features the work of Canadian artisans and designers. Admission is $10 and tickets are available at the door or online.
December 5-8, 2024
Butterdome | University of Alberta
87 Avenue and 114 Street
Edmonton, AB
Silent Night 2024
Silent Night 2024
This annual Christmas concert is held in support of the University of Alberta's Campus Food Bank. Admission by cash or food donation.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Convocation Hall | Old Arts Building
University of Alberta
113 Street, 91 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
The Nutcracker - Alberta Ballet
The Nutcracker - Alberta Ballet
Enjoy a holiday classic performed by the Alberta Ballet and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
December 4-8, 2024
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
11455 87 Ave
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T2
Transportation & Parking
Transportation & Parking
Public Transit
Public Transit
Dinwoodie Lounge is a short walk from the University transit centre and the University LRT Station. Edmonton's Light Rail Transit (LRT) system is a rail transit system with a combination of above and below ground lines. The University LRT station is served by the Capital and Metro lines. The University transit centre is on several major bus routes. Plan your trip with Edmonton Transit Service using the ETS Trip Planner.
Parking
Parking
Pay parking is available in the nearby Stadium Car Park and Stadium Car Park East. Conference delegates are responsible for their own parking fees and are expected to adhere to lot regulations . To learn more, visit University of Alberta's Parking Services.
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