FAIRMONT CHÂTEAU LAURIER HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE MEETING OTTAWA (HSSC 2017)

1 Rideau Street Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 8S7 Telephone + 1 613 241 1414 fairmont.com/laurier-ottawa/

HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE MEETING (HSSC 2017) Ottawa, Canada November 5th – 10th, 2017

The Meeting of the Hydrographic Services and Standards Committee (HSSC 2017) will take place at Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, Canada.

ACCOMODATION Reservations can be madeonline via the following link: https://aws.passkey.com/go/HSSC2017

Alternatively, room reservations can be made by calling our Global Reservations Centre at 1-800-441-1414. We recommend that callers identify themselves as being with your group for ease of booking (Group code: 1117INTE_001) or HSSC2017

MEETING November 6, 2017 8:30 – 17:00 General Session Laurier Room November 7, 2017 8:30 – 17:00 General Session Laurier Room November 8, 2017 8:30 – 17:00 General Session Laurier Room November 9, 2017 8:30 – 17:00 General Session Laurier Room November 10, 2017 8:30 – 17:00 General Session Laurier Room

FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAURIER

ADDRESS: 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8S7 TEL: +1 613-241-1414 FAX: +1 613-562-7033 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.fairmont.com/laurier

ROOMS: Fairmont rooms provide luxurious accommodation and warm hospitality. These rooms are located throughout the property and offer a very comfortable living space for all travelers.

RATES: We are pleased to confirm special rates of $219.00 per room, per night. Rates are in Canadian Dollars and for single/double occupancy + applicable taxes and DMF Fee.The above rates reflect the European Plan (EP) (accommodation only, no meals).Room rates are based on single and double occupancy. Each additional third and fourth guest sharing a room will be charged $40.00 extra per night. There will be no charge for children up to and including the age of 18 years who share with their parents. Maximum occupancy per room varies on room type of between 2 - 4 people

INFORMATION NOTE: HSSC 2017 will take place at this hotel

CONDITIONS: o Reservations must be made by October 02, 2017 to qualify for your group rate. o It is our understanding that your delegates are responsible for making their own individual reservations. o Payment shall be made directly by the guest o To guarantee the reservation, Credit Card information shall be provided to the hotel o Check-in time is 3:00 PM. Every effort is made to accommodate guests arriving before the check-in time, however, rooms may not be immediately available. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. o Cancelation policy: 24 hour prior to the arrival date.

OVERVIEW Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Château Laurier is a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French château.

DIRECTIONS From the Ottawa International Airport o Follow the Airport Parkway which becomes Bronson Ave o Turn right onto Colonel By Drive at the Rideau Canal o Follow Colonel By Drive to Rideau Street o Turn left onto Rideau Street o Fairmont Chateau Laurier is immediately on the right

From the North (Gatineau region) o Follow Hwy 5 to the MacDonald Cartier Bridge o Cross the bridge (entering Ontario from Quebec) o Follow the Sussex Drive exit from the bridge o Turn left onto Sussex Drive and follow to MacKenzie Avenue o Turn right onto MacKenzie Avenue o Fairmont Chateau Laurier is on the right at the corner of MacKenzie Avenue and Rideau Street

From the South (U.S. border / Hwy 401) o Follow Hwy 416 North o Exit onto Hwy 417 East towards Ottawa o Take exit 120 for Kent Street o Continue on Kent Street o Turn right onto Wellington Street o Fairmont Chateau Laurier is on the left after the Parliament Buildings

From the South (Hwy 31) o Follow Hwy 31 North to downtown area o Hwy 31 becomes Bank Street o Follow Bank Street to Wellington Street (at the end of Bank Street) o Turn right onto Wellington Street o Fairmont Chateau Laurier is on the left after the Parliament Buildings

From the East o Follow Hwy 417 and exit at the Nicholas Street exit o Follow Nicholas Street to Daly Avenue o Turn left onto Daly Avenue and follow until Colonel By Drive o Turn right onto Colonel By Drive and follow until Rideau Street o Turn left onto Rideau Street o Fairmont Chateau Laurier is immediately on the right

From the West (Highway 17) o Follow Hwy 17 East which becomes Hwy 417 o Take exit 120 for Kent Street o Continue on Kent Street o Turn right onto Wellington Street o Fairmont Chateau Laurier is on the left after the Parliament Buildings

From Toronto Follow Hwy 401 East to Hwy 416 North o Follow Hwy 416 North o Exit onto Hwy 417 East towards Ottawa o Take exit 120 for Kent Street o Continue on Kent Street o Turn right onto Wellington Street o Fairmont Chateau Laurier is on the left after the Parliament Buildings

WEATHER In Ottawa during the month of November the average temperature is approximately 3°C but it could vary between 5°C and -2°C. The Weather could change quite suddenly so we would recommend to bring an umbrella and warm clothes. Please check the latest weather information prior to your departure for Ottawa, Canada.

DAYLIGHT Sunrise is at around 6:50 a.m. and the sunset is at around 4:41 p.m.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE The Official Languages in Canada are English and French.

TOURIST INFORMATION Ottawa is Canada’s capital, a dynamic showcase city of more than one million people. Located in Ontario at the Quebec border, it’s a place where you’ll hear English and French spoken in the streets; where you can discover Canada’s proud heritage at impressive national sites and famous landmarks, including the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It’s a city steeped in culture, with world-class museums and galleries displaying stunning national collections and special exhibitions from Canada and around the world.

In 2017, Canada celebrates 150 years as a nation–and Canadians will gather in their Capital to join local residents in a year of celebration. Ottawa 2017 is tasked with creating 12 full months of big, bold, immersive and moving experiences that will complement national celebrations and annual events and festivals. Big Signature Events will animate the entire city of Ottawa, while community celebrations will enliven our neighbourhoods. At the same time, transformative legacy projects will change the Capital’s urban landscape.

For more information, please visit: https://www.ottawatourism.ca/

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