How do I book my flight?
Where do I go when I arrive at the airport?
Where do I go when I arrive at the Delta Hotel Waterloo?
How will I get around to the events during Innovate Canada?
Where should I go to meet our event transfers?
What is the dress code for Innovate Canada?
What is the weather like in St John’s in July?
What are the One To One meetings?
How is my One To One meeting schedule determined?
How can I ensure my travels internationally into Canada go smoothly, especially at the Border?
How can I help the sustainable efforts at Innovate Canada?
How do I book my flight?
Destination Canada’s Business Events team is providing complimentary air travel for guests through our travel booking partner Maritime Travel. During your registration, you will be asked questions regarding your flight preferences, your personal information and any other information required to book your flight. Maritime Travel will send you itinerary options within five (5) business days for your review and approval. Only economy class tickets will be offered.
Where do I go when I arrive at the airport?
Upon arrival at Toronto's Pearson International Airport please make your way out of the International Arrivals area where you will be met by your driver for your transfer to the Delta Hotel Waterloo.
Where do I go when I arrive at the Delta Hotel Waterloo?
You will see the Innovate Canada registration desk in the lobby of the hotel on May 8 from 12:00 pm-5:00pm. We ask that you stop by during these hours to pick up your room key, welcome package and event details. If, however, you are arriving before or after these hours, you may proceed directly to the Delta check-in desk to obtain your room key. Please remember to stop by the Innovate Canada registration desk to pick up your welcome package! If your schedule does not permit, we will have it delivered to your room.
How will I get around to the events during Innovate Canada?
Complimentary transfers to / from all Innovate Canada offsite programming is provided by Destination Canada Business Events and our sponsors.
Where should I go to meet our event transfers?
Please meet in the lobby of the Delta Hotel Waterloo by the Innovate Canada sign for all event transfers.
What is the dress code for Innovate Canada?
There will be a number of different activities taking place throughout Innovate Canada: from city excursions, to business meetings, cocktail receptions, and our gala style signature dinner. We recommend that you wear what you are comfortable in for each situation. There will not be a dress code for any of the activities. Business Casual for the daytime is recommended. Please bring comfortable footwear as we will be walking to some of our events.
What is the weather like in Waterloo in May?
The average daily highs in early May reach 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit (18-23 Celsius). Evenings can be quite cool in the low 50s to 60s (10-15 Celsius). The month of May in Waterloo experiences some cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast at about 51% throughout the month. Please check your preferred weather app in advance of your arrival. Here’s hoping for sunny and warm!
What are the One To One meetings?
The meetings are a set of one-on-one, 20-minute rotating informational sessions that allow you to connect with each Canadian partner and their advanced manufacturing sector expert to learn what their destination offers in terms of supporting business events, trade, expansion or investment.
How is my One To One meeting schedule determined?
We will be building a pre-set schedule for each guest to meet with each partner. The schedule will be posted in your personal schedule on the event app. The app will be launched closer to the event.
How can I ensure my travels internationally into Canada go smoothly, especially at the Border?
To assist with your entry requirements into Canada, we have obtained a Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) clearance letter for Innovate Canada 2023. To facilitate speedy Border procedures it is recommended 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 is available HERE for download.
Electronic Travel Authorizations are required for some individuals traveling to Canada who are not Canadian or American citizens or permanent residents if they don't require a visa. Please ensure you fill out and submit the authorization form if this applies to you. The cost is $7 CDN and in most cases the form is produced immediately.
How can I help the sustainable efforts at Innovate Canada?
Innovate Canada will be Destination Canada's first carbon neutral sustainable event. Help us make this event sustainable by packing light, using a reusable water bottle or mug whenever possible, and bring comfortable walking shoes as we will be walking if the distance is less than 15 minutes in duration.
