Planning your trip to Kitchener-Waterloo is easy with all the travel information listed below. Be sure to watch for booking codes and deadlines for special deals.
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Plane
Airport Shuttle
Train
Bus
Car
Taxi Services
Accessible transportation
Plane
If you are arriving by air, there are several airlines which service the airports within proximity of the Waterloo region.
Flying Directly to The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Airport website
West Jet
Website:Â www.westjet.com
To book: 1-877-952-4696
Booking code: CC7122
Reservations must be made by phone to use the booking code. Simply state the code at time of booking and receive a 10% discount.
Travel is valid from May 23 to June 5, 2012.
Bearskin
Online: www.bearskinairlines.com
Phone:Â 1-800-465-2327
Booking Code: CHSS12
Flying to Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Airport website
West Jet
Website:Â www.westjet.com
To book: 1-877-952-4696
Booking code: CC7122
Reservations must be made by phone to use the booking code. Simply state the code at time of booking and receive a 10% discount.
Air Canada
Online:Â www.aircanada.ca
Phone: 1-888-247-2262
Flying to Billy Bishop Airport (formerly Toronto Island Airport) (YTZ)
Airport website
Porter Air
Online: www.flyporter.com
Phone: 1-888-619-8622
Air Canada
Online:Â www.aircanada.ca
Phone: 1-888-247-2262
Flying to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
Airport website
West Jet
Website:Â www.westjet.com
To book: 1-877-952-4696
Booking code: CC7122
Reservations must be made by phone to use the booking code. Simply state the code at time of booking and receive a 10% discount.
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Airport shuttle service
Airways Transit
Official supplier of airport ground transportation services for Congress 2012
Rates (one-way, one passenger)
- Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) $68.00
- John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) $68.00
- The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) $35.00
To book: http://conferences.airwaystransit.com
Enter Conference Code:Â Congress2012 (no spaces)
- Billy Bishop Airport (formerly Toronto Island Airport) (YTF)
Call 1-800-691-3045 or 519-886-2121 to make reservations
Airways Transit Desk
Vist the Airways Transit desk at Congress in the Athletic Complex or call 1-800-691-3045 or 519-886-2121.
Open daily — 08:00 to 18:00
Delegates who do not have return airport transportation are urged to inquire about availability promptly upon arrival at Congress.
Delegates who have arranged return airport transportation should confirm pick up time and location at the Airways Transit Desk at least 24 hours prior to departure.
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Train
Via Rail
Via Rail offers service to the Waterloo region (Kitchener station)
Discount Code: 12227
Phone: 1-888-842-7245
Online: www.viarail.ca
Via extends a 10% discount off return trips from any VIA station to Kitchener, Ontario. The discount is applied to all fares except the Economy special fare or the Business supersaver fare.
To book online: Delegates must create or log in to a passenger profile on the VIA website. On the passenger information screen, select “Convention Fare†from the “Discount Type†dropdown menu, and enter the Congress discount code: 12227.
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Bus
Greyhound Canada
To Book:
Phone: 1-800-661-8747
Online: www.greyhound.ca
Coach Canada
To Book:
Phone: 1-800-461-7661
Online: www.coachcanada.com
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Car
Toronto – 1 hour
Windsor – 3 hours
Ottawa – 6 hours
Buffalo – 2.5 hours
National Car Rental
Official vehicle rental supplier for Congress 2012
For official Congress reservations please visit our Congress / National reservation website
Toll Free Reservations: 1 800 227 7368
Reference account number:Â XVC9086
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Official vehicle rental supplier for Congress 2012
For official Congress reservations please visit our Congress / Enterprise reservation website
Toll Free Reservations: 1 800 736 8222
Reference account number:Â XVC9086
416-798-1465 or 1-800-836-8222
www.enterpriserentacar.ca
Avis Rent A Car
www.avis.com
1-800-879-2847
Thrifty
www.thrifty.com
1-800-842-4389
Hertz
www.hertz.com
1-800-263-0600
Taxi services
Waterloo Taxi
519-888-7777
United Taxi
519-888-9999
City Cabs
519-747-7777
