Accommodation
We offer several options for accommodation ranging from inexpensive dorm rooms on campus to first rate hotels in Downtown Edmonton and in the nearby Whyte Avenue entertainment district. All hotels are within 30 minutes walking distance or can be reached in 15 minutes via public transit. If you make reservations by telephone please note that you are a "Forest Genetics 2017 Participant" to get the preferred conference rates. Alternatively, use the direct group booking links provided below where available.
Option 1: Schäffer Hall Single Rooms (On Campus)
Student-style accommodation is available for $69/night in single occupancy with private bathroom and shower. Schäffer Hall is a 12 minute walk from the conference venue (map: 
). The following is included: wifi/high speed lan, linen and towels, shared kitchen with fridge, laundry machines. Follow this link for further information.
We reserved 30 rooms for conference participants on a first-come, first-serve basis, which you can book with this reservation form:. Please email your completed reservation form to guest.services@ualberta.ca, or fax to 780-492-5597.
). The following is included: wifi/high speed lan, linen and towels, shared kitchen with fridge, laundry machines. Follow this link for further information.We reserved 30 rooms for conference participants on a first-come, first-serve basis, which you can book with this reservation form:
. Please email your completed reservation form to guest.services@ualberta.ca, or fax to 780-492-5597. Option 2: Lister Center Guest Rooms (On Campus)
Hotel-style accommodation is available for $109/night in single or double occupancy. The center is a 12 minute walk from the conference venue (map: ). Follow this link for further information.
Only a very limited number of rooms are available, which you can book with this reservation form:. Please email your completed reservation form to guest.services@ualberta.ca, or fax to 780-492-5597.
). Follow this link for further information.Only a very limited number of rooms are available, which you can book with this reservation form:
. Please email your completed reservation form to guest.services@ualberta.ca, or fax to 780-492-5597. Option 3: Campus Tower Suites Hotel (On Campus)
The Campus Tower Hotel offers Government Rates and other discounts (Federal/Provincial/Canada/US/AAA) and we also have a Group Booking Rate of $139-229/night plus tax depending on room style and occupancy (max 4). The hotel is a 10 minute walk to our venue (map: ). Follow this link for further information.
Use this direct group booking link to make your reservation: CampusTowersForestGenetics2017.
). Follow this link for further information.Use this direct group booking link to make your reservation: CampusTowersForestGenetics2017.
Option 4: Matrix Hotel (Downtown)
The Matrix Hotel downtown offers "Government Rates" and we also have a Group Booking Rate of $155/night plus tax in single or double occupancy. This rate includes breakfast, parking, wifi and local calls. The hotel is a 30 minute walk or 15 min train ride & walk to our venue (map: ). Follow this link for further information.
Use this direct group booking link to make your reservation: MatrixForestGenetics2017.
). Follow this link for further information.Use this direct group booking link to make your reservation: MatrixForestGenetics2017.
Option 5: Varscona Hotel (Whyte Avenue District)
The Varscona Hotel in the Whyte Avenue entertainment district offers a Group Booking Rate of $150/night plus tax in single or double occupancy. This rate includes breakfast, parking, wifi and local calls. The hotel is a 30 minute walk or 15 min bus ride & walk from the conference venue (map: ). Follow this link for further information.
Use this direct group booking link to make your reservation: VarsconaForestGenetics2017.
). Follow this link for further information.Use this direct group booking link to make your reservation: VarsconaForestGenetics2017.
Option 6: Metterra Hotel (Whyte Avenue District)
The Metterra Hotel in the Whyte Avenue entertainmnet district offers a Group Booking Rate of $160/night plus tax in single or double occupancy and including breakfast. This rate includes breakfast, parking, wifi and local calls. The hotel is a 30 minute walk or 15 min bus ride & walk from the conference venue (map: ). Follow this link for further information.
Use this direct group booking link to make your reservation: MetterraForestGenetics2017.
). Follow this link for further information.Use this direct group booking link to make your reservation: MetterraForestGenetics2017.