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8 4 Easy Ways to Register: See Page 5 For complete details and updates: ACE.AAPG.org Whether you are traveling to Calgary by car or plane, there are many options for safely traveling through the city and enjoying your time at AAPG 2016 Annual Convention & Exhibition. Airport Information Calgary International Airport 2000 Airport Road NE Calgary, AB T2E 6Z8 Canada Phone: +1 403 735 1200 Distance from the BMO Centre at Stampede Park: 19 miles Downtown Shuttle Service Allied Downtown Shuttle Service Phone: +1 403 299 9555 This exciting new service provides affordable, regularly scheduled on-demand transportation, in fully automated GPS-dispatched shuttle buses between designated pick-up points within the City of Calgary and Calgary International Airport. Airport departures are every 30 minutes at Bus Bay #19. To purchase tickets, please visit the Allied Shuttle counter on the Arrivals level near Gate C between 8 a.m. and midnight. Alternatively, you can reserve and buy tickets online. Downtown pick-ups are based on a scheduled on-demand system; however, the shuttle will only stop at pre-determined locations if there is a booking. Taxis Round the clock taxi service is available at Calgary International Airport. Taxi stands are located on the Arrivals level. The taxi and limousine industry is regulated through the City of Calgary's Livery Transport Services (LTS). LTS is mandated to ensure public safety, consumer protection and service quality. Fares are based on meter rates. Under normal driving conditions, the approximate fare to Downtown Calgary is between CAD $40 and $45. Airport taxis can accommodate four or five adult passengers. Vans are available to assist customers with excess luggage. Rental Vehicle The Rental Car Center is located on the Departures level across the roadway from the main terminal building. It can also be accessed by the elevator lobby across the arrivals roadway. Our On-Airport Car Rental companies operate out of the Rental Car Center. Avis/Budget AAPG Members can take this opportunity to receive discounts for vehicle rentals through either Avis or Budget. You will need to have your membership card available for reservations and to present at pick up of the vehicle. Please visit Avis.com and Budget.com to begin saving on your rental. Limousine Services Limousine services are available. Detailed information about companies and options may be found on ACE.AAPG.org. Train Whether departing from Calgary International Airport to your hotel or heading to the opening session, public transportation is a breeze if you hop aboard the Calgary Transit, which offers safe, accessible and customer-focused public transportation. Easily explore downtown Calgary from the ACE hotels afoot or aboard the Calgary Transit CTrain, with ticket machines and train platforms just steps away from all ACE hotels. Enjoy the CTrain free fare zone, which extends from City Hall in the East to Downtown West/Kerby. ACE will be held at the BMO Centre at the Stampede/Victoria Park stop, which sits just one stop beyond the free fare zone on the Calgary Transit. One time fares or convenient day passes are available, which is a pass that is valid all day for one easy fare for adults ages 18 and older. Prices and maps may be found by the ticket machines and train platforms. Visa Information Canada requires the citizens of many foreign countries to obtain visas to enter Canada. If you are not a Canadian citizen and are intending to attend AAPG 2016 ACE, please ensure that you obtain the correct visa to enter the country. Detailed information on the Canadian Visa Policy can be found at the Government of Canada website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp. Obtaining a Visa It is your responsibility to apply for a passport, visa or any other required documents and to demonstrate to consular officials that you are properly classifiable as a visitor under Canadian law. You may request a letter during the online registration process by selecting the appropriate box. If you register by mail, you may email your visa letter request to convene@aapg.org. Letters will be sent to those that are registered and fully paid. AAPG supplies this letter for visa purposes only. If your visa application is denied and AAPG received a copy of the denial by email (convene@aapg.org) or fax (+1 918 560 2684) before 19 June 2016 your registration fee only will be refunded, less a US $75 processing fee. HOW TO GET AROUND