CF Ontario Newsletter "The Update" / "Le Point" - bulletin du développement des collectivités de l'Ontario

FEATURE

One Week Until the National Conference!

We’re about a week away from travelling to Ottawa for the Community Futures National Event and the weather is calling for some sun….and also a bit of Spring rain! Have you begun packing? Make sure to include a pair of sunglasses for your stroll along the Rideau Canal, a backup umbrella, and a business casual range of clothing for all conference events, including our Closing Dinner on May 10th.

Here’s a closer look at the prospective weather for our days in Ottawa!

Sunday, May 8th: 14 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds
Monday, May 9th: 16 degrees and sunny
Tuesday, May 10th: 16 degrees with a 60% chance of rain

We hope you’ve solidified how you’re getting to Ottawa, but have you thought about your arrival at the hotel? Whether you’re arriving by plane, train, or automobile, here are some helpful tips for your travel itinerary.

Ottawa Airport: A taxi queue forms at the center door of Level 1. The average cost to take a taxi downtown is $37.00, and the trip from the airport to The Westin Ottawa is approximately 20 minutes.

Ottawa Central Trail Station: Ottawa’s Central Station is just minutes east of downtown and approximately a 10-minute drive to The Westin Ottawa. Taxis can be found outside the main doors, or by booking in advance/calling once arrived. Taxi numbers are listed below.

Parking at Hotel: The Westin Ottawa offers Valet parking at $48 daily (with in-and-out privileges), and on-site parking at $30 daily and $4.50 hourly.

The Westin Ottawa: Leaving The Westin to head home, or traipse around town? A taxi queue lines up outside the lobby doors, and hotel staff are happy to call one for you!

Taxi Companies:
Here are two large taxi companies in Ottawa you can call!

BlueLine Taxi Service: 613-238-1111
Capital Taxi: 613-744-3333

Registration Day!
If you want to be prepared for Registration Day, take a read through this list!

Before arrival, we advise that you do a COVID-19 self-assessment to protect yourself and others. Here’s a link to Ontario’s self-assessment: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
Ensure you have all your hotel booking information sorted in advance, including the name for the booking, the booking ID, and your personal ID.
Registration for the Event will take place on the Fourth Floor of The Westin Ottawa from 10AM to 7PM. When you exit the elevator, signage will point you towards the Registration Desk where you will receive your name badge. You will need your name badge for all events and meals, including the three events happening on Sunday, so this is an important step!
At the Registration Desk, you will also choose your comfort bracelet that will indicate to other delegates what your comfort level is relating to close contact. You will also be asked to indicate which restaurant you will be attending that evening at The ByWard Market.
The Event is bilingual. We will have interpretation equipment available in every room to interpret speakers, presenters, and the MC as they will be speaking in English and in French. You can pick-up your interpretation equipment at the front of each room, and you will leave it before exiting. You are welcome to bring along your own headphones for the transmitter; it will have a regular headphone jack. NOTE: Interpretation equipment is necessary for all delegates unless you are bilingual.
The full Agenda is available on the website. If you haven’t taken a moment to view it, we recommend doing that in advance! Click here to view the Agenda

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