GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Registration Information | Conference And Trade Show Location | Accommodation | Transportation
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
In recognition of budget constraints, CLA has held the cost for registration at the same pricing as the past three years. Early bird registration for members is $525, students are $100 and non members are $825, including tax. New this year is a rate for retired members of $125. The schedule for on-site, group, institutional and other rates as well as ticket pricing will be available on the CLA Conference website in early February. We will offer delegates on-line registration or a PDF to fax or mail. Please refer to the website for the forms: www.cla.ca/conference/2012. All registration information and conditions are available on the website.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - IMPORTANT DATES
Early Bird registration deadline: |
Friday, April 13, 2012 |
Regular registration deadline: |
Wednesday, May 18, 2012 |
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Open Hours
Wednesday |
7:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Thursday |
6:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Friday |
6:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday |
7:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Registration is available on-line at www.cla.ca/conference/2012 or via print and can be mailed or faxed as indicated on the PDF form.
TRADE SHOW INFORMATION
The Trade Show will once again be the venue for the Grand Opening and Reception. The schedule for the Trade Show Hours is:
Wednesday, May 30 |
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, |
Thursday, May 31 |
10:30 am – 2:30 pm |
Friday, June 1 |
10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
CLA MEMBERSHIP
Not a CLA member? If you join when you register you can take advantage of our member registration rates! See www.cla.ca for further information.
MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS?
contact the CLA office for further information or assistance.
Telephone: 613.232.9625 Fax: 613.563.9895 Email: info@cla.ca
CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW LOCATION
Venue informationCLA 2012 will be housed in the brand new Ottawa Convention Centre - a truly magnificent exposition venue on the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and minutes from Parliament Hill. To learn more:
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visiting ottawaThe 2012 CLA National Conference To find out about all the exciting things to see and do in Ottawa visit the Ottawa Tourism website.
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LocationOttawa Convention Centre 55 Colonel By Drive, |
ACCOMMODATION - WESTIN OTTAWA, NOVOTEL AND LES SUITES
Westin Ottawa,
11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON
This upscale hotel, connected to the Ottawa Convention Centre and Rideau Centre Shopping complex, is blocks from the Byward Market and the downtown core. It offers breath-taking views of Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal. Rates begin at $229.00 plus taxes per night.
Novotel Ottawa
33 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON
This hotel in Downtown Ottawa is located within easy access of the Ottawa Convention Centre and just minutes to the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and the Byward Market. Rates begin at $149.00 plus taxes per night.
Les Suites Ottawa
130 Besserer Street, Ottawa, ON
An all-suite property, it is a short walking distance of the Ottawa Convention Centre, Parliament Hill, the ByWard Market and the Rideau Canal. Rates begin at $159.00 plus taxes per night.
Each of the hotels has set up a dedicated booking website for our event. Guests are able to make, modify and cancel hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel. To obtain the special rate be sure to book by the cut-off dates.
Further information and the links to book the hotel of your choice are located at www.cla.ca/conference/2012.
TRANSPORTATION
Porter Airlines is offering the Canadian Library Association Conference attendees a 20% discount on all fare classes. Porter offers free in-flight snacks and beverages (including beer and wine). The discounted fares are available from May 27 – June 5, 2012. Please book online at www.flyporter.com or call 1-888-619-8622 using the promo code CLA12.
VIA Rail is offering 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Business, Sleeper or Sleeper Touring Class. The discounted fares are available from May 29 – June 3, 2012. Participants must reference the event’s VIA confirmation number: 12277. Please refer to www.cla.ca/conference/2012 for full booking requirements and information.
