Travel & Accommodations
Accommodations
Off-Campus Hotels
Matrix Hotel
Website: https://www.matrixedmonton.com/
Conference Group Rate: $239.00 / night
Link for direct booking at the conference rate: Matrix Hotel Conference Booking
The group rate will remain in effect until May 15, 2026, or until available rooms run out.
10640 100 Avenue
35-minute walk to campus
(including a lovely bridge-crossing of the North Saskatchewan River)
6-minute drive to campus, or 15 minutes by light-rail public transit
Campus Tower Suite Hotel
Website: https://www.campustower.com/
No conference rate available, but their website does offer discounted rates to residents of some provinces and to CAA members. Note that this venue does have some two- and one-bedroom suites that also have a living room with a sofa bed, so consider sharing the costs with other conference attendees!
11145 87 Avenue
Across the street from campus
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
Website: https://www.varscona.com/
8208 106 Street
20-minute walk to campus
5-minute drive to campus, or 15 minutes by bus public transit
Metterra Hotel on Whyte
Website: https://www.metterra.com/
10454 82 Avenue
25-minute walk to campus
6-minute drive to campus, or 17 minutes by bus public transit
On-Campus Dormitories
Dormitory-style accommodations are available on the University of Alberta campus. The residences are across campus from where the conference events will take place, but the campus is a lovely place for a 10-15 minute walk!
Both private rooms and single- or double-occupancy dorm-style rooms are available, at varied rates from $77-$88 (+tax) / night.
See the Conference Services website for more details: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/conference-services/accommodation/summer-accommodation.html
Information for how to book a room in the conference block will be posted soon.
If you are a undergraduate or graduate student presenting at the conference and you would like free accommodations in Schäffer Hall, please email us (crosspollinations2026@gmail.com).