Accommodations
Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC) 2023 Conference will be held at the Westin Ottawa Hotel from Monday, November 13 to Wednesday, November 15, 2023. To view the hotel please visit this link to Westin Ottawa.
CSPC has arranged for a block of guest rooms at the Westin Ottawa starting at $272.00 per night plus applicable taxes. The deadline for booking is Monday, October 16, 2023. Room availability is limited.
The CSPC room block is officially SOLD OUT at the Westin Hotel
See below for additional accommodation options.
Toll-free number for Westin Reservations is 1-888-627-8528.
The check-in time is 3:00 pm, and check-out is at 12:00 pm.
Early Departure Fee: An early departure fee of $100 per room will apply if a guest checks out prior to the confirmed check-out date after confirming departure date at check-in at the Westin Ottawa.
As per the hotel’s cancellation policy, you will be able to cancel your reservation up to 11:59 pm 72 hours prior to your arrival date.
The CSPC Annual Gala will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the Confederate Ballroom at the Westin Ottawa Hotel.
Parking
On-site parking is available at the hotel for $30 (Daily) and $48 (Valet Daily). Electric car charging stations are available.
Travel Directions
For directions to the Westin Ottawa Hotel, click here.
Sold Out
Additional Accommodation Options
In addition to the Westin Ottawa Hotel, CSPC has also arranged for a block of guest rooms at the Novotel and Les Suites, which are located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, only steps away from the conference venue.
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
In addition, CSPC has also secured a block of guest rooms at Les Suites Hotel, located at 130 Besserer Street, Ottawa ON K1N 9M9 with classic one-bedroom suites starting at $225 per night plus applicable taxes. The deadline for booking is Friday October 6, 2023.
Reservations can also be made by phone at 1-800-267-1989 or 1-613-232-2000. Please mention that you are part of the Canadian Science Policy Centre group or use group ID code: 55305 to take advantage of the discounted group rate.
On-site parking is available at an additional $28/day (plus applicable taxes) with unlimited in/out access.
Novotel Ottawa
Located at 33 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 9M7, CSPC has arranged a block of guest rooms at the Novotel Ottawa with standard rooms starting at $219 per night plus applicable taxes. The deadline for booking is Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Room availability is limited.
Reservations can also be made by phone at 1-855-677-3033. Please mention that you are part of the Canadian Science Policy Centre group or use booking code 1215702 to take advantage of the discounted group rate.
On-site parking is available at $33/day (plus applicable taxes) with unlimited in/out access.
Travel Discounts
Air Canada (Discount Code NBAVYJH1– must be referenced)
- Visit aircanada.com to claim the discount code
- The travel period begins Monday, November 6, 2023 and ends Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
- Travel is valid Monday – Sunday
- For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares & higher.
Westjet (Coupon Code Guest Web/TravelAgent Web 5C2U0ZI or for Travel Agent GDS Only YBB51)
- 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Transborder into and out of Toronto.
- Visit http://www.westjet.com/conventions to claim the discount code
- The travel period begins Monday, November 6, 2023 and ends Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
Porter Airlines (Discount Code CSPC23)
- 10% discount
- Visit https://www.flyporter.
com/en-ca/?promocode=CSPC23 to book online or through your agent with the discount code - The travel period from all markets to Ottawa (YOW) begins November 12, 2023 and ends November 15 2023.
- The travel period from Ottawa (YOW) to all markets begins November 13, 2023 and ends November 16, 2023
- Exception: Discount is available for base fares with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale. The discounted fares are available for booking from September 12, 2023 to November 16, 2023
Via Rail (Discount Code 14417)
- Visit viarail.ca to claim the discount code
- 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. “Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied.”
- Valid: November 11 to November 18, 2023.
- Exception: Discount does not apply to Escape fares and Prestige Class.
- Territory: From all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa, Ontario and return.
- Restrictions: Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all fare plans in Business Class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montreal or Ottawa only.
