Pre-registration is now closed. Please register on-site at the Mid-Winter Meeting of Council Registration Desk located in the Main Lobby of the Fairmont Château Laurier.
Ottawa offers a variety of activities to suit all interests. Whether you prefer to brave the outdoors, visit the galleries and museums, indulge in a spa day or treat yourself to some top brand shopping, Ottawa has it all. Visit the Ottawa Tourism website – the official website and guide to Canada’s Capital Region.
Steps away from the hotel
Take a guided tour of Parliament Hill’s Centre Block. Tours are offered daily and tickets available on-site at the Visitor Welcome Centre.
Holtz Spa – The ultimate escape in the urban centre 613-241-7770.
Rideau Centre shopping mall 613-236-6565, Ottawa’s premier shopping spot.
Winterlude and the Rideau Canal Skateway From spectacular ice carvings to an amazing playground made of snow, Winterlude is a great way to take in the best of our Canadian winter. Be in the heart of winter celebrations as you skate down the world’s largest skating rink – just steps from the conference hotel!
An outdoor spa experience Le Nordik spa is nestled in the beautiful landscape of Chelsea, Quebec, only 20 minutes from Ottawa, featuring Nordic baths and massage therapy (advance reservations required for massage), 1-866-575-3700.
Skiing and snowshoeing A short 25-minute ride will bring you to the Gatineau Hills for downhill and cross-country skiing, tubing and snowshoeing. Be sure to stop by the registration desk for pamphlets and info.
