Accommodation
Welcome to Saskatoon!
Saskatoon - its name derived from the Cree word mis-sask-quah-toomina, the name given to the local indigenous berry - is a treasure of Canadian history! "Saskatoon Shines!"
10 things you may not know about Saskatoon:
- There are more hours of sunshine annually than any other major Canadian city.
- Saskatoon is within a short drive of a boreal forest.
- The city is known for its beautiful parkland setting. It is graced by the natural splendour of the South Saskatchewan River. Over 400 acres of riverbank trails and parks to explore.
- Direct air access is available through United Airlines, Air Canada Jazz, WestJet Airlines, and Northwest.
- There are seven bridges within the city limits over the beautiful South Saskatchewan River.
- Over 6,000 years of First Nations' culture is celebrated on sacred ground at Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
- The city houses a number of exceptional museums including the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, and the Western Development Museum.
- The University of Saskatchewan, located in Saskatoon, has one of North America's most beautiful campuses with distinctive architecture.
- The university is home to Canada's largest science project - the Canadian Light Source Synchrotron.
- The university has one of the most successful university-related research parks in North America - Innovation Place.
ACCOMMODATION
The conference will be held jointly at the Delta Bessborough and Sheraton Cavalier Hotels. The hotels are situated on the banks of the South Saskatoon River and are located directly across the street from each other. Exhibits and sessions will be divided between the two hotels.
Blocks of rooms are being held at both hotels for CSCC Conference delegates at a rate of $199 single or double plus applicable taxes. To receive the conference ratel, please mention "CSCC Conference" when making your reservation. All registrants are required to make their own accommodation arrangements directly with the hotel. Any unbooked rooms will be released for general sale May 11, 2010.
Delta Bessborough Hotel
601 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon SK
Reservations: 306-244-5521
Connect directly to the CSCC block of rooms through
http://accounts.deltahotels.com/group.html?uid=G1262643058&type=grp
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
612 Spadina Crescent East
Saskatoon SK
Reservations: 306-652-6770
Connect directly to the CSCC block of rooms through
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/CSCCattendees
