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ALAN 2023 - Conference Venue
We are pleased to announce that the next ALAN conference will be held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from 10 - 13 August 2023. The conference will be co-hosted by the Calgary Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and the University of Calgary. There are comfortable accommodations at the University campus, and we will conduct most conference activities at the nearby, superb facilities where you will be able to share and discuss new knowledge about artificial light at night, reconnect with colleagues, and establish new friendships. While the primary reason to come to Calgary is to attend ALAN 2023, Calgary offers many opportunities to explore and experience the diverse landscapes and culture in this part of Canada, which is part of the traditional territories of the people of the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, Stoney Nakoda First Nation, and the Métis Nation of Southern Alberta. Calgary is a cosmopolitan city of 1.4 million people located in the southwestern part of the province of Alberta at the western edge of the prairie and a short distance from the Rocky Mountains. Alberta is big and is home to six UNESCO World Heritage sites, five RASC Dark-sky Preserves, one RASC Nocturnal Preserve, one IDA International Dark-sky Park, and one IDA Dark Sky Community. For those who plan to arrive a day or two before ALAN 2023, we plan to offer two optional, day-long excursions that will take you to westward to see the nearby Rocky Mountains and the Columbia Ice Field or eastward to the Alberta Badlands to explore the time of the dinosaurs. For those considering a longer vacation before or after ALAN 2023, here are some useful websites to help you plan: Visit Calgary | Tourism Calgary Travel Alberta | Alberta Canada Indigenous Tourism Alberta AlbertaParks.ca | Alberta Parks Parks Canada - Home (pc.gc.ca) UNESCO World Heritage sites in Alberta On behalf of the ALAN 2023 organising committee, we look forward to welcoming you to Calgary. Bob King Chair, ALAN 2023 Organising Committee |
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Travel & Accommodations
Entering Canada
International travellers will need a valid passport to enter Canada and for many countries you will also need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation. Visit Canada - Canada.ca to see the requirements. If you need an invitation letter to obtain a visa, please contact us at your earliest convenience at [email protected].
Accommodations and Booking Informations
Rooms are being held for in-person delegates at a special conference rate at International House on the campus of the University of Calgary. Accommodations are not included in the registration fees.
There are three room types as described below: If the conference room types do not fit your needs, you can enquire about other room options at [email protected].
A major credit card must be provided to guarantee the reservation and pay for the first night room and tax deposit. The first night room and tax deposit is refundable if you cancel at least 48 hours prior to arrival. The first night room and tax deposit is non-refundable if you cancel less than 48 hours prior to arrival or fail to arrive for the reservation.
You will be responsible for your own room and incidental charges. As such, a credit card imprint will be required of all guests at time of check in for any incidental charges.
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 11:00 a.m.
Room Types and Reservations
Entering Canada
International travellers will need a valid passport to enter Canada and for many countries you will also need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation. Visit Canada - Canada.ca to see the requirements. If you need an invitation letter to obtain a visa, please contact us at your earliest convenience at [email protected].
Accommodations and Booking Informations
Rooms are being held for in-person delegates at a special conference rate at International House on the campus of the University of Calgary. Accommodations are not included in the registration fees.
There are three room types as described below: If the conference room types do not fit your needs, you can enquire about other room options at [email protected].
A major credit card must be provided to guarantee the reservation and pay for the first night room and tax deposit. The first night room and tax deposit is refundable if you cancel at least 48 hours prior to arrival. The first night room and tax deposit is non-refundable if you cancel less than 48 hours prior to arrival or fail to arrive for the reservation.
You will be responsible for your own room and incidental charges. As such, a credit card imprint will be required of all guests at time of check in for any incidental charges.
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 11:00 a.m.
Room Types and Reservations
Rates are subject to 3% Room Fee, 4% Alberta Tourism Levy and 5% Goods and Services Tax (total 12.27%).
UCalgary Accommodations and Events - Room Descriptions
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Parking
Overnight parking rate is $11.00 per day, per vehicle. Please have your license plate, make of the car and province of registration ready at check-in.
Parking rates are subject to change without notice.
Reservations
Please click here for online reservations. Please select the BOOK YOUR STAY - Accommodations tab and enter Booking Code ALAN23 and Apply Code in order to book these special rates.
Reservations cut off date – July 7, 2023. Minimum 2 night’s stay is required. First night room and tax deposit due at time of booking.
For any questions, changes or cancellations, please contact us at [email protected].
In case of cancellation, please provide a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.
Front Desk and Check-in Information
@ International House / 169 University Gate NW / Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 / Telephone: 403-220-3203
For the Map of University of Calgary Campus, click here.
Overnight parking rate is $11.00 per day, per vehicle. Please have your license plate, make of the car and province of registration ready at check-in.
Parking rates are subject to change without notice.
Reservations
Please click here for online reservations. Please select the BOOK YOUR STAY - Accommodations tab and enter Booking Code ALAN23 and Apply Code in order to book these special rates.
Reservations cut off date – July 7, 2023. Minimum 2 night’s stay is required. First night room and tax deposit due at time of booking.
For any questions, changes or cancellations, please contact us at [email protected].
In case of cancellation, please provide a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.
Front Desk and Check-in Information
@ International House / 169 University Gate NW / Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 / Telephone: 403-220-3203
For the Map of University of Calgary Campus, click here.
Travelling from the Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Taxi service is available at YYC with taxi stands located on the Arrivals Level, located outside of Doors 1, 9, and 15.
Airport taxis can accommodate four or five adult passengers. Vans are available to assist customers with excess luggage. Wheelchair accessible taxis can be secured from: https://wavcalgary.com/.
Taxi fares are based on meter rates. Under normal driving conditions, the approximate fare to the University of Calgary is $35 and the trip takes 25 minutes. Your destination for the taxi is:
International House, University of Calgary
169 University Gate, Northwest
There is no convenient public transit between the airport and the University of Calgary.
Taxi service is available at YYC with taxi stands located on the Arrivals Level, located outside of Doors 1, 9, and 15.
Airport taxis can accommodate four or five adult passengers. Vans are available to assist customers with excess luggage. Wheelchair accessible taxis can be secured from: https://wavcalgary.com/.
Taxi fares are based on meter rates. Under normal driving conditions, the approximate fare to the University of Calgary is $35 and the trip takes 25 minutes. Your destination for the taxi is:
International House, University of Calgary
169 University Gate, Northwest
There is no convenient public transit between the airport and the University of Calgary.
Contacts
Registration and Accommodation special requests (mention Group Name: ALAN 2023): [email protected]
Local committee for event information and requests for invitation letters for visas: [email protected]
International Steering Committee for questions about the papers and posters, or the ALAN conference series:
Krop-Benesch ([email protected]) and Diane Turnshek ([email protected])
Registration and Accommodation special requests (mention Group Name: ALAN 2023): [email protected]
Local committee for event information and requests for invitation letters for visas: [email protected]
International Steering Committee for questions about the papers and posters, or the ALAN conference series:
Krop-Benesch ([email protected]) and Diane Turnshek ([email protected])
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Organizers
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ALAN 2023 Organising Committee
Bob King, RASC Calgary Centre Roland Dechesne, RASC Calgary Centre Robyn Foret, RASC National Dr. Phil Langill, Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Calgary Website maintained by Johanne Roby [email protected] |
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