The conference begins with trainee-centred workshops at 12 pm on May 30th. The meeting ends with the evening banquet on June 2nd (dress code: casual).

Parking:

Payment method: Hotspot Application (can be done online without downloading app) or pay and display machine.
Map can be found here: https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/sites/g/files/bhrskd336/files/2023-01/6188%202022ParkingMapR4.pdf
Closest parking spots:
- Brooks Garage
  - 100 Thomas More Private
  - HotSpot # 4001
- Lot K:
  - 60 University Private
  - HotSpot # 4312

uOttawa Student Residences:

The most economical option is to stay on the uOttawa campus, in close proximity to the CRX building where most events will take place. The cost is $133 per night for a two-bedroom suite and $40 for a traditional-style residence room with shared washroom. Taxes extra. Parking is available at additional cost.

How to reserve:

1. The Promotional Code is now active!

2. https://www.accommodation.uottawa.ca/

3. Enter the Promotional Code: CSMB2023

4. Select the dates: between May 30 to June 3, 2023

5. Please include additional guest names at the time of the reservation.

Deadline for booking: April 18, 2023. Reservations requests received after this date will be based on availability at the prevailing rates. https://www2.uottawa.ca/about-us/reservations/summer-accommodation/residences 1-888-564-4545

Looking to Share Rooms - Leave your contact information on the google sheet. If you have a room to share, please get in touch via this same sheet.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fnLoNVDHeEizbNyEs3MkEXfdTDsOCZ6_nWW7HY8ij8o/edit?usp=sharing

Local Hotels:

There are many hotels in close proximity to the University of Ottawa Campus Address (75 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5). We have secured preferred rates from Les Suites, which provides economical options for groups:

CLICK HERE FOR CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES SYMPOSIUM (CSMB) PREFERRED RATES!(https://www.reseze.net/servlet/WebresResDesk?hotelid=1743&rateCode=30045&nightsStay=2&arrivalMonth=5&arrivalDay=30&arrivalYear=2023)

One Bedroom Suites: $249/night (single/quad occupancy) Two Bedroom Suites: $369/night (single/six occupancy) Parking if required is an additional $28.00CAN/day (plus applicable tax) with unlimited in/out access. Rates quoted are based on availability.

Reservations can also be made by calling the hotel direct:

Reservations: (613) 232-2000/Toll free: (800) 267-1989/email: iv411.rescoor@innvesthotels.com

PLEASE QUOTE GROUP ID CODE: 30045

Travel Discounts:

Promo code for Air Canada : Y7QD9XZ1 (May 23rd, 2023 to June 9th, 2023). For North America 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel 10% on standard fares & higher.

Promo code for Via Rail : 14324 (May 28th to June 4th, 2023). 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, Montréal or Ottawa only. 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." Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.

Promo code for Westjet: Coupon code for web bookings: 0C0I9OP and promo code Travel Agent only: WTP22 (May 23rd, 2023 to June 9th, 2023). No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings. 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 Trans-border.