As the Capital of Canada, Ottawa offers visitors from around the world attractions not found anywhere else. The majestic Parliament Buildings and their beautiful setting on a 100-foot cliff above the Ottawa River are probably the most popular and important man-made tourist attractions in Canada. Ottawa is home to 29 museums where the country’s past, present and future achievements can be seen.
Ottawa is situated in a beautiful natural setting filled with dozens of parks and surrounded by wilderness. It is a very green, clean city.
All conference events will be held in The Westin Ottawa Hotel, a full service, four-diamond property, ideally located in the heart of the city. The Westin overlooks Parliament Hill, the historic Byward Market and scenic Rideau Canal and is connected by indoor walkways to the Rideau Center shopping complex.
The Ottawa International Airport, with service by all major carriers, is located a short 15 minute drive from The Westin Hotel and all the downtown attractions.

PASSPORTS REQUIRED -- PLEASE NOTE:
Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by AIR between the United States and Canada, will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document.
Fore more information about travel requirement, visit http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html. Please check the U.S. Department of State web site http://travel.state.gov/passport for the latest requirements and instructions on how to obtain a U.S. passport.