Information for in-person attendees

Conference Location

Statistics Canada

170 Tunney's Pasture Driveway

Ottawa, Ontario

K1A 0T6

How to get there?

From Downtown Ottawa

From Ottawa International Airport

Public transit

Statistics Canada is an approximately 5-minute walk from OC Transpo's Tunney's Pasture station, which is served by many bus routes on the rapid transit network and by train on the OC Transpo Line 1 (Confederation Line). For more information, you may consult the OC Transpo website.

Parking

Visitors are permitted to park in areas designated by a sign that reads "Parking for Tunney's Pasture employees and visitors."

How do I pay for visitor parking at Tunney's Pasture?

Visitor parking is managed by Reef Parking and available throughout the Tunney's Pasture Complex. You can pay using payment kiosks near parking spots, or you can use the PayByPhone app on your personal phone.

PayByPhone is available on the Blackberry App World, Google Play, and the iOS App Store. Instructions for all platforms can be found on PayByPhone's website.

Please consult the City of Ottawa parking website or Parkopedia for information on additional parking nearby. Since parking spaces in the area are limited, the use of public transit or carpooling is recommended.

Accommodation

For information about hotels located in Ottawa, please visit the Ottawa Tourism web site.

Simultaneous interpretation

This is a bilingual conference; slides will be displayed in both official languages, but presenters are free to speak in either English or French.

Simultaneous interpretation will be offered through Zoom. Participants who wish to use the interpretation services should bring their own electronic devices and headsets, and log-in to the appropriate Zoom meeting. A visitor Wi-Fi connection will be available onsite.

Breaks

Time will be allotted for a morning break and an afternoon break. Refreshments will be served during the breaks.

Time will also be allotted for lunch. A list of restaurants and coffee shops that are within walking distance of Statistics Canada offices will be provided to the participants.

Symposium documentation

As a green organization, please note that Statistics Canada will only provide electronic versions of the program and related documents.

Coat room

Coat racks will be available.

Photos

The Symposium Organizing Committee will be taking photos during the event. These are the property of the event and may be used for purposes related to the event.

Scent-Free Environment

Statistics Canada strives to ensure the comfort and safety of employees and visitors by encouraging a scent-free environment.