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The practical information provided here is designed to be informative and user friendly for all participants of the ICLEI World Congress 2009 and visitors to Edmonton.

Please follow the links to the left or click on the following ones to learn more about the conference venue, accommodation, transportation and to find travel information.


Venue
For those wanting to learn more about the Shaw Conference Centre, where the congress will take place, look on this page.

Accommodation
We list some general information about accommodation and provide a list of recommended hotels.

Travel
This section is meant to help you in travelling to Edmonton and provides information about getting around the city.

Before You Go
Here you can find helpful tips for preparing your visit and useful information for your stay in Canada.

There will be a number of activities which are not part of the official program, organised by the City and Citizens of Edmonton. Every morning at 7 am, you can meet at the back deck of the Shaw Conference Centre and go on a FREE guided walk or run in the beautiful River Valley. More information can be found by clicking here.

On Sunday, 14 June, from 8:30 to 13:00 those participants not taking part to the regional meetings can join an optional tour of the Beaver Hills. For 65 $ Cdn, the journey includes stops at Strathcona County Wilderness Centre, Parks Canada, Elk Island National Park and Province of Alberta’s Cooking late/Blackfoot Recreation Area. Please contact barbara.daly@edmonton.ca for details or check this page.

There will be a free afternoon of new music on Sunday, June 14, 2009 from Noon to 15:00 at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, just down the hill from the Shaw Conference Centre. For more information visit the following website: www.thatsedmontonforyou.com.

Edmonton Day, 16 June, includes a free (for participants) side event, Pecha Kucha Night 4. In addition to provocative ideas and lively presentations, PKN4 features great food, a cash bar and tunes provided by one of Edmonton's freshest DJs. ICLEI delegates are encouraged to present at PKN4! For more details or to register, contact Edmonton's Next Gen at nextgen@edmonton.ca or visit  www.edmontonnextgen.ca

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