Travel and accommodations

The 12th floor of Desmarais Hall, University of Ottawa is the venue for both the 2026 SAC summer school and the conference.

Getting to Ottawa

Ottawa International Airport (YOW) has regular flights to most Canadian and a few major US and European airports.

A good alternative for international travelers is Montréal Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The Orléans Express Bus shuttles between YUL and Ottawa several times a day. The dropoff is right outside the SAC venue. The journey time is approximately 2 hours. Tickets should be booked in advance.

Ottawa is served by train through Via Rail Canada.

Local transporation

Public transportation is operated by OC Transpo. There are train and bus links to the airport. Taxi and Uber between the airport and the city should cost about 25-30 CAD.

Visas

Please consult the Immigration Canada webpage for visa requirements. Visa-exempt foreign nationals except U.S. citizens usually require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to board a flight to Canada.

Should you require assistance with visas please contact the organizers. Include your name, institutional affiliation, email and web page, and the title of your presentation at SAC (if any).

Accommodations

Special rates for SAC and PST participants are available at the following hotels near the venue. Please use the link provided to take advantage of the discount.

Doubletree by Hilton CAD 209

Le Germain summer school conference CAD 289

Lord Elgin CAD 246 (before July 15)

Moxy Ottawa Downtown CAD 239 (enter corporate/promo code B3941)

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