IOSTC 2026 will be held November 30 - December 2, 2026, at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Fairmont Hotel MacDonald - We are pleased to confirm the following special rates for IOSTC 2026.
Fairmont - $269/night*
Deluxe - $269/night*
One Bedroom Suite - $519/night*
Reservations must be made by 29th October 2026 to qualify for the group rate. Room availability is limited. Please make your reservation through the booking link below.
Fairmont Hotel MacDonald Room Reservation Booking Link
Please see below for additional information:
ADDITIONAL ROOM OCCUPANTS
Maximum occupancy is 4 per room. Each extra person sharing a room will be charged an additional $20.00 per night. There will be no charge for children up to and including the age of 18 years who share with their parents.
TAXES*
Room rates are subject to the following taxes, levies and/or assessments:
1) Destination Marketing Fee - 4%
2) Alberta Tourism Levy - 5%
3) Federal Goods & Services Tax - 5%
MEAL PLANS
The above rates reflect the European Plan (EP) (accommodation only, no meals).
RESERVATIONS DUE DATE
Reservations must be made by 29th October 2026 to qualify for the group rate.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. We will make every effort to accommodate attendees arriving before the check-in time, however, rooms may not be immediately available. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. Requests to retain rooms beyond that hour should be directed to the Front Desk. If a late check-out is requested, a late departure charge may be applicable.
VISA Letter Requests
Please email uageoctr@ualberta.ca for all visa requests or questions.
Visa letters will be issued only to fully paid registrants. When requesting a visa letter, please include your full name as it appears on your passport, your home address and your passport number and country of issue.
In case of visas being denied, attendees will be issued a refund less an administration fee. See terms and conditions.
The Hotel MacDonald is located downtown Edmonton with access to the LRT and Edmonton Transit. Plan your trip with Edmonton Transit Service using the ETS Trip Planner.
Parking at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald (10065 100 St NW) includes on-site valet ($50/night) and secured indoor/outdoor self-parking ($40/night) with in-and-out privileges. For more options, you can book parking for the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton ahead of time using SpotHero. Nearby alternatives include Impark Lot #284 on Jasper Avenue and the 5 Thornton Court Northwest Parking surface lot. Details may be updated upon contract completion.