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Scientific Organizers: Hong Zhang, Susan Ferro-Novick, and Hitoshi Nakatogawa
Important Travel and Transportation Information
Air Transportation
Ground Transportation
Conference-recommended transportation from Calgary International Airport to Banff is provided by Banff Airporter, offering a 20% discount on their daily shuttle service for you and your guests. Enter promo code KEYSTONE at checkout to receive the discount. Shuttles must be booked in advance, so please reserve as soon as your flight is confirmed to ensure it aligns with available shuttle times.
For private transfers, email info@banffondemand.com.
A park pass isn't required to ride the Airporter, but you'll need one to stay in the park — contact Parks Canada for details.
Avis provides car rental discounts to Keystone Symposia attendees. To book by phone at the discounted rate, call 800-331-1600 and provide the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number: T487899. Or, book Avis online, and all available vehicles and their discounted rates will display, so you can make your reservation selection easily.
If you are driving a vehicle, you can stop and purchase your Banff National Park Pass at the entrance to the park, or you can purchase ahead of time and print and display the pass in your vehicle.
Embassy & Visa Information
Due to the constantly changing nature of travel, we urge people to research their own travel requirements. This includes Passport and Visa requirements, documentation for re-entry into country of residence and any other identification needed. Please allow sufficient time in advance of the meeting for processing of all necessary documentation.
Most foreign nationals need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada. Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada, or view the full list of countries requiring a visa or eTA.
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
Please refer to our step-by-step visa guide to learn about the TRV process. If you need to apply for a TRV, please contact Keystone Symposia to request an invitation letter with an event code, if applicable. Email us with your full name (as it appears on your passport), citizenship, and your visa application number once you receive it, so we can submit this information to Canadian visa officers on your behalf.
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Since November 10, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals must have an Electronic Travel Authorization to fly to or transit through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travelers with a valid Canadian visa. Refer to this step-by-step eTA guide for help completing your application.
U.S. citizens traveling to Canada can find additional information here.
To locate an embassy near you, click here.