Information Security in a Quantum World
August 7-11th, 2008, University of Waterloo,
RAC Building
Travel Information
Waterloo is situated about 80km west of Toronto. There are three airports: the most commonly used is Pearson (Toronto's main airport), then there is also the Region of Waterloo International Airport and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.

Ground Transport to and from Airport
  • Airways Transit (please let them know you are attending the Taming the Quantum World Conference ) (approx. $150 return)  

    Airways Transit provides shared ride door to door service between Kitchener-Waterloo and the Toronto and Hamilton airports.

    ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES.

    Fares: 1 passenger: $63.00 (CDN), 2 passengers: $87.00 (CDN), taxes included.
    To book transfers to/from the Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Ontario:

    Online: www.airwaystransit.com
    By phone: (519) 886-2121 (24 hours)
    To book transfers to/from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
    By phone only: (519)886-2121 (24 hours)

    Prepayment by credit card is required at time of booking. No shows are charged at full fare and cancellations made less than 12 hours prior to flight arrival or less than 12 hours prior to pick-up time will be charged at full fare.

    All fares are in Canadian dollars, cover one way, tax included and are subject to change.

    Payment Options: VISA MASTERCARD AMEX DINERS


Direction from Airport(s):

John C. Munro Hamilton International Ariport
Airport Road becomes Butter Road E.
Turn right onto Fiddler's Green Road
Turn left onto Garner Road W/Regioanl Route 53 W/Provincial Route 53 W. Continue to follow Provincial Route 53 W.
Turn right onto Trinity Rd/Regional Route 52/Provicial Route 52. Continue to follow Provicial Route 52.
Turn left onto Regional Route 8/Provincial Route 52/Provincial Route 8. Continue to follow Provincial Route 8.
Turn Right onto Franklin BLVD.
Take the highway 401 W ramp toward London.

From here, follow the directions below to your end destination.
Lester B. Pearson International Airport
Take the 427 S ramp toward 401 W
Take the 401 W exit.

From here, follow the directions below to your end destination.
University of Waterloo
Follow highway 401 to exit 278, highway 8 West to Kitchener
Follow highway 8 West to highway 7 East (an expressway called the Conestoga Parkway). Be sure to take
the exit for 7 East, not 7 West
Continue on 7 East(keep left) as it becomes highway 85 North(formerly highway 86).
Exit at University Avenue West(2nd exit) and drive approximately 3 km.
Turn right onto the University of Waterloo campus.

Map of this route

map from airport to IQC

Visas:
Please note that citizens of certain countries need a visa to enter Canada. Click here for a list of these countries. If you need a visa, we encourage you to register early. You may need the e-mail confirmation of acceptance to the conference for a visa application.
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