Accommodation:
Where will I be staying?
During Innovate Canada, Destination Canada is pleased to provide you with accommodations at Le Germain Hotel Calgary in the bustling downtown core.
Le Germain Hotel Calgary
899 Centre Street SW
Calgary, AB
T2G 1B8
If you’d like to extend your stay, Destination Canada has secured a preferred event rate of CAD $299 per night (plus fees and taxes) for up to three days before and after the event, based on availability. Please include your check-in and check-out dates during registration.
Travel:
How will I get to the hotel from the airport and between events?
Guests: Upon your arrival in Calgary, please make your way through the baggage claim area and look for your driver, who will be holding a sign with the Destination Canada logo. Your driver will escort you to your vehicle and take you directly to the hotel. During the program, Destination Canada will provide all transportation. Whenever possible, events will be held within walking distance of the hotel. Please bring comfortable walking shoes and layers, as the temperature at the end of May in Calgary can fluctuate. For any transfers, please meet in the hotel lobby.
Partners: We kindly ask that you make your own way between the airport and hotel. During the program, Destination Canada will provide all transportation. Whenever possible, events will be held within walking distance of the hotel. Please bring comfortable walking shoes and layers, as the temperature at the end of May in Calgary can fluctuate. For any transfers, please meet in the hotel lobby.
What do I need in order to travel to Canada?
To travel to Canada, you must have a valid passport. Canadian and US citizens do not require anything further. However, citizens of other countries may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visa, depending on nationality and mode of travel.
Citizens from visa-exempt countries travelling to Canada by air are required to obtain an eTA prior to boarding their flight. The cost is CAD $7 and in most cases the eTA is granted immediately, however it could take up to 72 hours. Should you require an eTA, we recommend you apply at least a week before travel. Please ensure you fill out and submit the authorization form if this applies to you. Conversely, individuals from visa-required countries must apply for a visa before their trip. It's important to note that entry requirements can vary based on specific circumstances, so you should consult the official Canadian government website to determine the exact documentation needed for your journey.
To assist with your entry requirements into Canada, we have obtained a Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) clearance letter for Innovate Canada. To expedite border procedures, we recommend that all international attendees have a copy of this letter ready for presentation to the CBSA Border Services officer upon their arrival to Canada. It will be sent to you via email prior to the start of the program.
What should I wear?
May in Calgary can be unpredictable with temperate days and cold nights. The average high is 17°C (62°F) and the average low is 4°C (39°F), so we recommend bringing layers and comfortable shoes for walking to and from offsite programming. For daytime programming, business casual is recommended—wear what you are comfortable in.
What if I have accessibility questions?
Should you have any questions relating to the accessibility of this event, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help as best we can.
