General Information

Climate:

• October in Saskatoon is autumn and can be sunny or cloudy/rainy. The average daytime temperature is 0 to 10 degrees Celsius. Be prepared for rare snowfall in October.
  

Currency:

• The currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar. Please check your local bank or a currency exchange rate website for the right exchange rates.
  

Emergencies:

• In case of emergency dial 911. You don’t need to pay for the call.
  

Food:
Traditionally, Canadian food relies on fish, meat, poultry, potatoes, fruits and vegetables.

• Some meals and entertainment are included with the registration fee.
• People with special dietary needs should contact the office to make arrangements.
  

Language:

• English is the official Symposium language
  

Special Requests:

• Accommodation available for persons with sensory impairments as well as persons with physical challenges or mobility limitations.
  

Students:

• To qualify for the special student rate, you must send (by mail, fax, e-mail) a proof of student status (e.g. photocopy of a student card and dated letter from your supervisor).
  

Tours:

• Sightseeing will be offered for a fee.
  

Transportation:

• There is no shuttle service from the Saskatoon airport to downtown hotels. A taxi ride to the host hotel will cost approximately $25.00 Cdn.

Visa/Passport:

• A valid passport or internationally recognized travel document is required to enter Canada.  For some countries, visa processing may take time, so it is advisable to apply for a Canadian visa well in advance.
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  This office will issue an Invitation Letter to international participants who wish to attend this conference and require a visa for entry to Canada only after receiving Cdn$ 100.00 fee for processing and mailing.  Money orders and cheques are payable to the University of Saskatchewan.