Travel
Flying. To come to Regina (Saskatchewan), a common way is to fly to the Regina International Airport (YQR). A cab ride from the airport to the University of Regina takes about 20 minutes and costs around $20-25.
Driving. Depending where you're coming from, driving could also be an option, e.g., from Saskatoon, Brandon, Winnipeg, Calgary, or Edmonton.
Lodging
Campus lodging. We have reserved a block of rooms for participants at the campus residences, which offer a convenient, affordable option. You can find more details about campus accommodations here. The available room types are:
Private dorm.
Apartment, shared with other Summer School participants.
The price per person is the same for both types, around $78 CAD plus tax (11%) per night.
To make a reservation, you can email Hospitality.Services@uregina.ca. Mention that you are attending the "Summer School on Homotopy Colimits".
Note: If you are offered lodging as part of travel funding, no need to contact Hospitality Services. We'll relay your travel dates and preferred room type. We'll take care of the payment directly.
Hotels. Alternately, there are a few hotels on Albert Street close to Parliament Avenue, a 25-30 walk from campus.
Fairfield by Marriott, 3915 Albert St
Royal Hotel, 4025 Albert St
The Atlas Hotel, 4177 Albert St
The bus #4 also runs from that intersection to campus; the campus stop is "Riddell Centre".
Food
There is a food court in the Riddell Centre. You can find more details about food options on campus.
Just across Wascana Parkway, there is a strip mall called the Kramer Corner (1101 Kramer Blvd), with a few restaurants. While there is no grocery store around campus, there is a convenience store (Circle K) at the Kramer Corner. There's also the excellent coffee shop Stone's Throw, which is closed on Mondays.
For those staying at a hotel, there are restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, and grocery stores on Albert Street close to Parliament Avenue.
Campus map
Here you can find a campus map and here is an annotated campus map.
All lectures are in the Education Building room ED 191.
Coffee breaks are in room ED 114.