Travel Arrangements
Canadian Delegates
Uniglobe is the official travel agency for the Canadian Respiratory Conference (CRC). The CRC is pleased to announce that Air Canada and WestJet are offering reductions on base fares for travel booked to and from the conference. Travel with either of these airlines can be arranged through Uniglobe. Uniglobe can also arrange for a harbour-to-harbour flight from Vancouver by float plane, and they can provide information about the ferry service.
If you require assistance in making your travel plans, contact one of our three dedicated representatives at Uniglobe, Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 (Eastern Time).
Margaret Kennedy: 613-231-1025
Brinda Banerjea: 613-230-7411 or 416-216-0113, ext. 4113
Rose Urbani (bilingual service): 613-231-1044
5% discounts will apply to Standard fares, 10% to Flex fares and up for North America travel. 10% discounts will apply to Standard fares and up for International travel. 12% discounts will apply to Business Class fares (exception 5% on Business Class lowest). To book your flight directly with Air Canada, access aircanada.com and enter our promotion code 869VP8V1 on the home page.
5% off Econo and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling trans-border. To book your flight directly with WestJet, visit the Book Convention Travel page at westjet.com, check the box for coupon code, and enter our convention code A77ZG26.
Transportation Options
By Air
The Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is situated approximately 25 kilometres north of Victoria (approximately 30 minutes driving time). Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Victoria is approximately $75 CAD.
There are options to hop on a harbour-to-harbour flight from Vancouver by float plane or helicopter; the flight is approximately 35 minutes. For a seaplane, visit Harbour Air or call 250-385-2203 or 800-665-0212; for a helicopter, visit Helijet Airways or call 250-382-6222 or 800-665-4354.
By Ferry
BC Ferries provide fast, frequent service between the BC Mainland and Vancouver Island, with approximately eight sailings per day. From Vancouver to Victoria, the crossing time is approximately 95 minutes. To make a reservation, visit BCFerries.com or call 250-386-3431 or 888-BCFERRY (888-223-3779).
International Delegates
International delegates wishing to attend the Canadian Respiratory Conference (CRC) are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements, for obtaining visas and for covering costs such as registration fees and incidentals. The CRC does not provide letters of invitation. To assist with securing travel visas, the CRC will provide receipts, as confirmation of registration, upon payment of fees. International delegates wishing to attend the conference must register online and pay by credit card.
The Government of Canada has a new entry requirement for individuals travelling to or through Canada who are not Canadian or American citizens or permanent residents of Canada. You may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). For more information, consult http://canada.ca/eta to determine if this requirement applies to you.