Getting to Québec City

Québec City is easy to get to: Jean Lesage International Airport is directly served by several international carriers. Connecting flights are available through Montréal, Toronto, Ottawa and several US airports. Jean Lesage International Airport is just 16 km (10 miles) from the conference venue. Ground links, either by rail, bus or road, go through Montréal in most cases.

Whether you want to come by plane, train, bus or car, visit the following website to access information that will help you plan your trip: www.quebecregion.com/en/transportation Photo : http://www.destinationquebec.com

Getting to the Hotel

Taxi is the easiest way to get to your hotel from the airport, train station or bus station. Québec City area taxis can be identified by the sign on their roofs. There are several companies. You can get a cab at one of the various taxi stands in the city, at the airport, at the bus station or at the train station.

The taxi ride between the airport and downtown Quebec City (including the Hilton Quebec and the Convention Centre) is subject to a flat rate of CAD $35.

Weather

Québec is a winter city. Daytime temperatures will be below freezing, nighttime temperatures will be well below freezing and there will be snow. But winter in Québec is a unique  cultural  experience that you will absolutely adore if you are properly prepared. Participants should at all time wear appropriate footwear and clothing –including gloves or mittens and headwear– for outdoor walking in cold and snowy conditions.

Check local conditions before your departure: meteo.gc.ca/city/pages/qc-133_metric_e.html

Visas

You will of course need a valid passport. Most United States, European Union, and many Commonwealth citizens do not require a visa to enter Canada. If you are unsure as to whether you need a visa, additional information is available on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/apply-where.asp

  A letter of invitation will be sent upon request to help participants obtain a visa should need be. However, this invitation implies no obligation, financial, visa or otherwise, by the SHA 2014 organisation. Participants must first register for SHA 2014 before requesting a letter of invitation; should the visa be refused, the registration fee will be reimbursed upon presentation of the visa rejection letter. Your invitation letter request must include the following information: Participant's full name, Nationality, Name of the Institute/University, Department, Address of the Institute/University (street, zip, code, town, country).
You may email your request to: conference@conferium.com

Restaurants & Bars

The Hilton Québec and the Convention Centre are in the cultural and historic heart of the city. There are countless restaurants, bistros, cafés, pubs and clubs to discover within minutes of the conference venue. Québec enjoys a reputation for fine food, varied cuisines, gourmet ingredients, and talented chefs. Don’t take our word for it: find out yourself!

More information will be available in your registration package.

Useful Information

Can you get a refund for sales tax? How can you contact your consulate? Where are local churches and houses of worship? What are the shopping hours in Québec City? What is the speed limit on the roads? Who do I contact in case of emergency?

This is where you will find these answers... and more: www.quebecregion.com/en/useful-information

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