MWP 2007 Travel and Hotel

Victoria International Airport (http://www.victoriaairport.com)

Flights

Ferry service from Seattle area and Vancouver ( http://www.clippervacations.com/victoria_clipper_ferry_service )

Float planes and helijet service directly to inner harbour (walk to Empress)

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Fairmont Empress

Hotel Booking Code: <http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Reservations/ReservationAvailability?hc=EMP&pc=GRITM1>

Twenty smaller 'Moderate' rooms have been set aside for students on a first come first served basis. These will be $109 rather than $149 for the normal 'Fairmont' rooms. Students should contact Donna Shannon (dshannon@ece.uvic.ca) to obtain authorization to book these rooms through the hotel web interface.

  • Prime tourist location in heart of everything
  • All conference-related activities in Fairmont Empress
    • Good rates for conference services and guest rooms
    • Fairmont - $149, Deluxe - $169 and up, Moderate - $109 (student only and limited to 20)
  • Can accommodate ALL guests
  • Breakfasts and lunches not provided
  • Abundant selection within walking distance
  • Tours and day trips available through Empress
  • Museum, galleries, kayak, fishing, whale watching, Butchart Gardens, …
Fairmont Empress