Travel and Accommodations
Engaged Management Scholarship Conference 2023
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
September 7 - 9, 2023
Enjoy the Canadian experience when you visit Calgary and the Rocky Mountains.
Calgary is a vibrant and welcoming city with lots to offer. As a multi-cultural city, you can enjoy a variety of food and restaurants in Calgary. While you’re here, you must visit Banff National Park and Canmore for an unforgettable experience in the mountains.
Getting to Calgary
The YYC Calgary International Airport is one of Canada’s largest airports and welcomes millions of visitors to Calgary each year. The airport is located in northeast Calgary and is approximately 30 minutes by car from the University of Calgary.
Transportation to and from the airport:
Taxis charge a base rate between $3.80 and $4.50. Most services have online and mobile booking apps and most cabs accept credit, debit, and cash.
Some recommended taxi services:
- Checker Yellow Cabs: 403.299.9999
- Associated Cabs: 403.299.1111
Ride sharing is also a convenient mode of transportation with several organizations offering the digital service in Calgary, including Uber and Lyft.
Accommodation
Shuttle bus transportation from both hotels to and from the conference will be provided.
Best Western Village Park Inn
The Best Western Village Park Inn is conveniently located close to the University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business.
Address: 1804 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB (map)
Or call the hotel directly at 403-289-0241, Option 0 for the Front Desk and reference "EMS Conference".
Best Western Village Park Inn
Corp. Atrium King
Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency is located in downtown Calgary along the historic Stephen Avenue Walk and situated adjacent to the CTrain.
Address: 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6 (map)
If you would like to make a reservation for additional days, please contact the hotel directly by phone at
+1.403.717.1234 or email salescalrc@hyatt.com.
Hyatt Regency Calgary
Standard King
Discover Calgary
Home to world class events and attractions, Calgary has breathtaking landscapes in every direction. Explore neighbourhoods, connect with friendly locals, and discover the community spirit that will make your time exploring Calgary memorable.
Calgary Economic Development
Getting Around Calgary
CTrain
Navigating Calgary is easy with many transportation options to suit your time exploring the city including Taxi, Uber, Calgary Transit bus or CTrain, Calgary’s light-rail metro system.
Purchasing CTrain tickets
You must acquire a ticket to board the CTrain (or a Calgary Transit bus) throughout most of the city with the exception of the city center, which is a free-fare CTrain zone. If you fail to purchase a ticket, or travel with an expired ticket, you may receive a penalty from a Peace Officer.
One-use tickets cost $3.60 per person and are valid for 90 minutes after activation.
If you plan to spend an entire day traveling throughout Calgary, consider purchasing the Day Pass for $11.25.
Please note:
All train stations, trains, and buses are wheelchair accessible and feature accommodations for deaf persons and persons who are blind or visually impaired. For more information, please see the Calgary Transit website.
Buses do not stop at every station along their route, only at requested stops. To request a stop, press one of the red “Stop” buttons or pull on the yellow cord.
An easy way to purchase tickets is through the Calgary Transit My Fare app:
- Install the My Fare app on your mobile device (available through the Google Play Store and the App Store)
- Select “Buy Tickets” and “Adult”
- To purchase a one-use ticket, select “Adult Single Ticket”
- To purchase multiple one-use tickets, switch to the “Multiple” tab and choose the number of “Adult Single Ticket” you would like to buy
- To purchase a Day Pass, select “Adult Day Pass”
- Pay by card, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, or with ApplePay
- Tickets will appear in the “Ticket Wallet” section of the app
- Before boarding, click on an “Inactive” ticket in your “Ticket Wallet” and “Activate Ticket” (for this step, you do not need a Wi-Fi or data connection)
- On buses, additionally scan your ticket on the onboard scanner
- If requested, show the ticket to a Calgary Transit Peace Officer
You can acquire a one-use ticket or Day Pass through vendor machines on CTrain platforms:
- Locate a vendor machine, usually at the entrance(s) of a Ctrain station (look for a tall, white box with a blue-framed screen and a sign saying “Tickets”)
- To purchase a one-use ticket, select “Adult Single Ticket”
- To purchase multiple on-use tickets, select “Multiple Customers” in the upper right corner of the screen and choose the number of “Adult Single Ticket” you would like to buy
- To purchase a Day Pass, select “Adult Day Pass”
- Pay by cash (CAD only) or by card, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Interac
- Tickets are active immediately, meaning you can board as soon as you receive the ticket
- On buses, additionally show your ticket to the bus driver
- If requested, show the ticket to a Calgary Transit Peace Officer
Explore Alberta
Take advantage of this opportunity to visit the extraordinary Canadian Rocky Mountains, only an hour drive from Calgary. Must-see destinations include Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and Canmore. Canoe or kayak across the many beautiful lakes, hike and explore the pristine wilderness and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
To plan your adventures, visit: