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Traveling to Saskatoon
Air - The Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is located 6 km from downtown Saskatoon. Flights operate between Saskatoon and major Canadian Cities as well as US hubs in Minneapolis/St Pauls, Denver, Las Vegas, and Chicago. Air Canada, Westjet, Delta, and United Airlines provide regular scheduled service to Saskatoon.
Driving - Reaching Saskatoon by Car involves a long road trips. Saskatoon is approximately an 8 hour drive from Calgary, Winnipeg and Edmonton. From the United States driving time is approximately 24 hours from Chicago, Las Vegas, and Denver.
Rail - Limited rail service is provided three times per week by VIA Rail as part of The Canadian trans-continental service.
Visas and Letters of Invitation
A valid passport is required for entry into Canada. Most US residents and European nationals are exempt from visa requirements; additional details are available on the Citizen and Immigration Canada site. Anyone requiring a letter of invitation to attach to the Visa application should contact the conference organizers.
Things to do in Saskatoon
The Tourism Saskatoon site provides details on many of the attractions and events in the Saskatoon area. The MySask portal provides additional information on local events, movie listings and the local weather forecasts.
The following events are on while you’re here:
- July 4 – August 19, 2012 - Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival
- July 17 – 22, 2012 - Conexus Credit Union presents A Taste of Saskatchewan
Last modified: 2012-02-15 15:02:51