The Westin Ottawa
11, promenade Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4

Telephone / Téléphone: (613) 560 7000
Fax / Télécopieur: (613) 234-5396

Come and experience a landmark of style and hospitality in the heart of the Canadian capital. The Westin Ottawa offers 487 spacious guest rooms and suites featuring Heavenly Beds®, high speed internet access and attentive gracious service to all guests, whether you're on business or vacation. Our spacious, beautifully appointed guest rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows offering unparalleled views of the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, and historic Byward Market.

Connected to both Rideau Centre and Ottawa Congress Centre, our location is second to none. Our 29,000 square feet of newly renovated convention and banquet space truly make us Ottawa's premier banquet and catering facility. Indulge yourself in a relaxing massage or a vigorous game of squash in our complimentary fitness and pool centre. Or if culinary pleasures are more to your liking, be sure to dine at Daly's, our newly renovated restaurant. Though there's no place like home, The Westin Ottawa might just be the next best thing.

The Westin Ottawa - a proud Meetings & Incentive Travel Magazine 2003 Readers Choice Award as one of the Top Seven Meeting Facilities across Canada

Conference Dress
Since Ottawa is a popular tourist destination, pack comfortable, casual clothing for average daytime highs of 19 and nighttime lows of 11. Keep in mind that the hotel is fully air-conditioned. Dress code for the Showcase/Hygeia Awards Banquet is business attire.

Driving to Ottawa
Ottawa is about a four-hour drive from Toronto and a two-hour drive from Montreal.

Getting Downtown from the Airport
The Westin hotel is located in the heart of downtown. There are numerous ways of getting from the airport to the hotel including taxis, hotel shuttles, rental cars, buses etc. Details are available on the airport’s website under Ground Transportation -
www.ottawa-airport.ca/index-e.php.

Getting around
Once you have arrived in Ottawa, you will find it to be one of the easiest cities anywhere to get yourself from one place to another. Your travel options are numerous. Public Transit is readily available, in the form of buses and light rail. In addition, numerous tour bus and River boat companies offer a great way to see the city. In fact, there are even companies that combine both options, utilizing vehicles that convert from buses to boats!
The city is also well equipped for pedestrians! Most of the major attractions in the downtown area are within walking distance of each other. As well, the abundance of bike paths throughout the whole city, allow a great way to take in the full beauty of Ottawa.

Weather in Ottawa
May is usually temperate with daytime highs of 19 and nighttime lows of 11.

Stay and Play
Nestled at the junction of three picturesque rivers, Ottawa is considered one of the world’s most beautiful capitals. The city also borders the province of Québec, creating a dynamic cultural setting in which both French and English cultures are deeply rooted. The result is a truly cosmopolitan experience—a North American city with a distinctly European charm and flair.

The seat of Canada’s federal government, Ottawa is a major centre for the visual and performing arts. Yet the city retains the accessibility, atmosphere and charm of a smaller centre—rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and wilderness areas.

Ottawa presents visitors with a wide selection of sightseeing and outdoor-leisure options. In fact, with more than a dozen national museums and galleries—and a full calendar of festivals and activities—Canada’s Capital Region has something for everyone.

City of Ottawa - www.city.ottawa.on.ca/visitors

Canadian Tulip Festival - www.tulipfestival.ca

Ottawa Tourism Board - www.ottawatourism.ca

The National Capital Commission - www.nationalcapitalcommission.com