Travel & Hotel

Planning your trip

We have events happening from an informal gathering at a local pub on the Tuesday evening before the Symposium to the bike ride around Ottawa on the Sunday afternoon after the Symposium.

Hotels

Les Suites ~ Sold Out

The Arc Hotel

The hotel reservation code for this year is LINUX2006. While they do accept on-line reservations we strongly recommend that you make your reservation by telephone. The rate for this year is $175/night for one-bedroom deluxe suites. Visit http://www.arcthehotel.com/ for more information.

Local Number +1 613 238 1259
North America Toll Free +1 800 699 2516
Email (Reservations) reservations@arcthehotel.com

Getting there from the airport

ARC THE.HOTEL is located 12 kilometres/7 miles from the Macdonald Cartier International Airport. Take the Airport Parkway north (which will become Bronson Avenue) and turn right onto Slater. You will find the hotel located on the right hand side of Slater between O'Connor and Metcalfe Streets. A Taxi to The Arc is about $25.

Quality Hotel

The Quality Hotel is for those more budget minded and is on the corner of King Edward and Rideau St. a few blocks from Les Suites.

Quality Hotel Downtown Ottawa 613-789-7511
http://www.qualityhotel-ottawa.com/
Reference: LINUX 2006
Rate: $129/night

Ottawa during the summer is a busy time for hotels and tourism. Please don't leave things until the last minute.

Getting into Canada

The Government of Canada website lists the full official requirements on what is required to visit Canada.

For most countries a passport is sufficient. We recommend Americans obtain passports for this visit to ensure a comfortable experience at the border.

VISA Requirements

If you are going to require a travel VISA please do not delay in applying as governments are unpredictable and irational and it may require some special attention to get sorted out.