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ISMRM Workshop on

Advances in MR Flow

18-20 October 2024

Calgary, AB, Canada

Travel & Housing Information

Welcome to the

University of Calgary
Cumming School of Medicine
Heritage Medical Research Building

3310 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1, Canada

Airport

Attendees can fly into Calgary International Airport (YYC), which is about 12 miles/20 km east of the University of Calgary campus and takes approximately 35-40 minutes by car. There are multiple modes of public transportation from the airport to the University of Calgary.

Bus

Bus lines running from YYC can be found here.

  • Via Domestic Flights
    • To board the bus at the Domestic Terminal: exit Door 7 on the Arrivals level. Cross the roadway at Door 2 and walk towards Pillar 7.
  • Via International Flights
    • To board the bus from the International Terminal: exit Door 15 on the Arrivals level. Cross the roadway and stand at Pillar 32.

Routes from YYC to the Heritage Medical Research building can be viewed here.

Taxi Services

A taxi stand is located outside of Doors 1, 9 and 15 on the Arrivals level. Fares are based on meter rates. Under normal driving conditions, the approximate fare to downtown Calgary is between CAD$40 and CAD$45. These are the recommended taxi companies listed on the YYC website:

  • Associated Cab
    Wheelchair accessible
    Tel: 403 299 1111
    Website
  • Checker Cabs
    Wheelchair accessible
    Tel: 403 299 9999
    Website

Do not make use of unlicensed taxis if you would like a safe, hassle-free trip. Official drivers do not stand inside the terminal nor ask if you need a cab.

Ride Shares

A number of transportation services, including private car services and app-based ride services such as Uber and Lyft are available at YYC.

Attendees can meet their ride-share drivers at the Arrivals level curbside in the designated pickup locations by Doors 3, 12 and 15 or on the Departures level Doors 5 and 11.

Rental Cars

Car rentals at YYC are located at the Car Rental Centre on the Departures level across the roadway from the Domestic Terminal. It can also be accessed by the elevator lobby across the Arrivals roadway. The list of rental car rental companies can be viewed here.

Other modes of transportation from the airport may be available. Please refer to the YYC website for further details: https://www.yyc.com/en-us/navigatingyyc/groundtransportation.aspx

The ISMRM Workshop on Advances in MR Flow will take place in the Heritage Medical Research building at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine:

View the interactive campus map here.

Accommodations Nearby

Best Western Plus Village Park Inn – 4.3 Stars
1.9 kms away
1804 Crowchild Trail NW
Calgary, AB T2M 3Y7
Canada
+1 403-289-0241

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area, an IHG Hotel – 4.2 Stars
1.9 kms away
2373 Banff Trail NW
Calgary, AB T2M 4L2
Canada+1 587-390-6100

Aloft Calgary University – 4.3 Stars
2.0 kms away
2359 Banff Trail NW
Calgary, AB T2M 4L2
Canada
+1 403-289-1973

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Calgary-University Northwest – 3.9 Stars
2.0 kms away
2231 Banff Trail NW
Calgary, AB T2M 4L2
Canada
+1 403-289-9800

Alt Hotel Calgary University District – 4.6 Stars
2.1 kms away
482 McLaurin St NW
Calgary, AB T3B 6K3
Canada
+1 403-648-0482

Background photo courtesy of Ewan Nicolson/University of Calgary

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