Travel and Accommodation

Submitted by Rosalin on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 11:33

Accommodation


Accommodation for the conference is available for booking with the Best Western and Super 8 in Wetaskiwin to receive special rates. Booking is available online or over the phone:

Online: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.61052.html?groupId=4U... (scroll down to select conference rate)
Phone:
Best Western: 780-312-7300
Super 8: 780-361-3808

When booking, please state that you will be attending the National Indigenous Physical Activity and Wellness Conference 2019 to receive the conference rate, which includes a complimentary breakfast.


Transportation


Conference Shuttle Service Schedule
Thursday 6 pm - pick up from Edmonton International Airport
Friday 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm - pick up from Edmonton International Airport
Saturday 7:45-9:15 - Pick up and drop off from Super 8, or Best Western in Maskwacis to Conference Venue.
Saturday 4-5 pm - Pick up from Conference Venue and drop off at Super 8 or Best Western
Sunday 8-9 am - Pick up and drop off from Super 8, or Best Western in Maskwacis to Conference Venue.
Sunday 4 pm, 6pm, 8pm - Drop off to Edmonton International Airport
The name of the Shuttle bus driver for the Weekend is Neil Potts.
Phone number: 780-312-8560

Airport to hotels (if not using shuttle service)
From YEG (Edmonton International Airport), the hotels in Wetaskiwin are located about 40 minutes south. Cabbing or renting a car are both options. If renting a car, it is recommended to book in advance.

YEG Edmonton to Wetaskiwin (hotels)
https://goo.gl/maps/6HT1ZQm2zGQ2

YYC Calgary to Wetaskiwin (hotels)
https://goo.gl/maps/uKva1p9iXbU2

Hotel to conference (if not using shuttle service)
Cabs in Wetaskiwin are available to take to the conference located in Maskwacis.
Driving from Westaskiwin to the conference: https://goo.gl/maps/CP7ZCKigePP2

Conference Address
Ermineskin Junior Senior High School
1 Schoolhouse Road
Maskwacis, AB T0C 1N0


More information

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