CIRA's 49th Annual Conference will be held at the beautiful Hotel Alma, located in the North West part of the city, and at the heart of the University of Calgary campus.
Alma is conveniently close to everything. Bistro Alma is right downstairs. In addition, guests are welcome to enjoy complimentary access to a wide variety of recreational amenities - from the fitness, aquatic, and racquet centres to the climbing wall and Olympic Oval. Throughout the campus, guests have access to dozens of shops and services, such as a bookstore, bank, pharmacy and florist. There are several shopping centres nearby, and Calgary's busy city centre is only a 10-minute drive away.
CIRA has booked a block of rooms for Conference Attendees.
A Standard Euro-Style Room is $115.00/night
A One-Bedroom Suite is $150.00/night
Two Bedroom Summer Apartments are $110.00/night plus $10.00 per extra person
Rooms and Suites include WiFi, local and long distance phone calls, as well as a free continental breakfast at Bistro Alma.
Hotel Alma also has traditional dormitories available at Kananaskis Hall at a rate of $52.00/night
For more information go to www.hotelalma.ca
To get the special rate you must book by phone and indicate that you are booking for the CIRA conference.
To get the special rate you must book by phone and indicate that you are booking for the CIRA conference.
Note: All rates are based on single or double occupancy and subject to 5% GST, 4% Alberta Tourism Levy and 5% Destination Marketing fee
Driving Instructions From the Calgary International Airport
- As you leave the airport stay to the left and follow Barlow Trail (North) to Airport Trail
- Turn West (left) on Airport Trail to Deerfoot Trail
- Travel south on Deerfoot Trail to 16th Avenue and drive West
- Continue West on 16th Avenue to University Drive
- Take the University Drive exit (right) and travel to 24th Street
- Turn left on 24th Street and drive to University Gate
- Turn right on University Gate, this will take you to Hotel Alma
If you are looking for something a little separate from the main conference, or if you would like to be where the action is in downtown Calgary, here are some good options for you:
The Best Western Village Park Inn:
www.bestwesternalberta.com
Located five minutes from Hotel Alma at 1804 Crowchild Trail N.W.
Rates from $150.00/night.
The Sheraton Eau Claire:
www.sheratonsuites.com
Located 15-20 minutes from Hotel Alma in Eau Claire Park downtown Calgary.
Rates from $250.00/night.
