Location & Lodging


Venue

National Research Council of Canada
100 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 1J1, Canada

Transit

Ottawa is served by a train and bus network, OC Transpo.
Rideau Station is the closest light rail station to NRC.
View maps and plan a trip at https://www.octranspo.com/en/.

Airport

Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
 is located approximately 16.3 KM from the NRC 100 Sussex Dr campus. 

Lodging

There are several hotels of in various price ranges located nearby the event venue. We recommend staying in the Byward/Downtown area if you want to be within walking distance of the NRCC building.

Sights & Attractions

There are many things to do and see while you are in Ontario. Visit a museum, see a historic site, and/or go shopping! Below are some recommendations from our Program Committee. Within each category, they are listed in order of closest to furthest from Downtown Ontario.

Historic/Interesting Sites

Parliament Hill (Centre block under major construction)
Byward Market
Chateau Laurier
National War Memorial
Rideau Canal
Rideau Hall
RCMP Mountie Stables

Museums Near Downtown

Royal Canadian Mint
National Gallery of Canada
Bytown Museum
Bank of Canada Museum
Ottawa Art Gallery
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of History (in Gatineau)

Beyond Downtown

Canadian War Museum
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Rideau Falls
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Diefenbunker (Cold War Museum, 4 storey underground Cold War communications headquarters) – 40 min drive


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