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BNAPEX 2012 Calgary August 31, September 1-2, 2012
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PASSPORT ADVISORY: Effective 1 June 2009, because of changes by the Homeland Security Department, ANYONE wishing to enter the United States from Canada must be carrying a valid passport. This INCLUDES American citizens. For more information see:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_2223.html
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Calgary is the major gateway to the Canadian Rockies located in southern Alberta
Vancouver is a 12 hour drive to the west, Edmonton 3 hours to the north, and
Winnipeg about 18 hours east. Driving from Toronto needs a couple of hotel nights
on the road.
Please note: A SPECIAL Link to get the Special ($139) rate will be available
in late January. Please wait until then to make reservations.
www.calgary.hyatt.com
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| Tourist and travel information can be found at: www.visitcalgary.com
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All major airlines have daily flights to or from Calgary International Airport in Calgary. WestJet is offering a Group rate with 10% off the best available regular fare (excludes seat sales). Call 1.877.952.4696 and reference group CC7056. CodeShare agreements are available with American and Delta. www.westjet.com
Transportation via Airport Shuttle Downtown for about $16 can be found at
www.airportshuttlecalgary.ca
Transportation via Public Transit from the Airport to downtown for $3 (Route 100)
on a regular bus, or $8 on a downtown express (300 BRT) can be found at
Public
Transit to Downtown Hotels
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| GreyHound Canada runs buses across the country, see their website for schedules (Toronto-Calgary is 2 days travel for about $120). www.greyhound.ca
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| While there is no longer scheduled train service to Calgary, the Rocky Mountaineer offers daytime nostalgic train rides on a wonderful trip from Vancouver to Calgary over the course of a scenic few days. Departures near the convention dates from Vancouver are on 24 and 27 August, and trips from Calgary back to Vancouver are on 2 and 5 September. www.rockymountaineer.com |
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