Canadian Science Writers' Association
37th Annual Conference

May 24-27, 2008

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Travel guide:
- Flight discounts
- Conference room rates


About the conference


Programme

Presenters, panellists

Must-see events

Conference partners

Maps

Accommodation

Science Under The Midnight Sun
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory


Keynotes, panels, events, tours
May 24-27 2008


Accommodation

Yukon College

Accommodations are available at Yukon College in the form of residence apartments. Each apartment consists of either two or three bedrooms, a living room, dining room and kitchen, and one or two bathrooms (dependant on number of bedrooms).

Prices: The 2 bedroom apartments are rented for $110.00 a night and can accommodate 3-4 people, as the apartment contains one bedroom with a double bed and one bedroom with a bunk bed.

The 3 bedroom apartments rent for $125.00 a night and can sleep 5-6 people, as the apartment contains one bedroom with a double bed and two bedrooms with bunk beds.

Booking: Shared accommodations can be booked by groups or individually. Individual bookings will be assigned space as available. Bookings will be based on a first come-first served basis.

How to get to Yukon College: Directions

To reserve a space in the Yukon College residence apartments, send an email to residence@yukoncollege.yk.ca

 

Yukon Inn

4220 4th Avenue
Whitehorse, YT
1-800-661-0454

Luxury single room $99/night plus tax
Standard deluxe double room $99/night plus tax
Kitchenette $119/night plus tax

Amenities include: wireless internet throughout the hotel, fridges, irons, coffee makers, and cable TV in each room, "Legends" Restaurant, a sports bar & lounge, a guest business office, laundry facilities and complimentary shuttles to and from the airport.

To book a room, call 1-800-661-0454 or e-mail info@yukoninn.com
Use booking code "MAY23" or identify yourself as a Canadian Science Writers' Association Conference delegate.

Rooms will be held until April 23, 2008 - reserve in advance for guarunteed booking

 

Westmark Whitehorse Hotel and Conference Center

201 Wood Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
1-800-544-0970

Luxury single room $119/night plus tax
Standard deluxe double room $119/night plus tax

Amenities include: wireless internet, coffee makers and cable TV, fridges in most rooms, The Steele Street Restaurant & Lounge, a barber shop, guest laundry, Northern Wonders Gift Shop and airport shuttle.

To book a room, call (800) 544-0970 or submit your request by fax at (867) 668-2789 and identify yourself as a Canadian Science Writers' Association Conference delegate.

Rooms will be held until May 10, 2008 - reserve in advance for guarunteed booking

 

Yukon Bed & Breakfasts

http://www.bbcanada.com/yukon

 


Conference supporters:

Yukon College

Genome Canada

Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

 

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