The Venue - The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa, and Conference Center The 51st North American Society for Bat Research Annual Symposium will be held at the Fort Garry Hotel, Spa, and Conference Center. This beautiful and historic venue is located in the heart of eclectic Downtown Winnipeg, within easy walking distance of a wide variety of restaurants and attractions. In 2016, Winnipeg was named one of the best places on earth to visit according to National Geographic Travel. Within walking distance of the hotel, visitors have access to the Exchange District, which is a National Historic site, as well as beautiful trails along the Assiniboine and Red Rivers, the Canadian Museum of Human Rights (location for NASBR opening social), and the Forks Market. The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa, and Conference Center is a stunning example of the chateau architecture that was first seen in the railway hotels that were built across Canada before 1930. Its rooms have regal high ceilings as well as top of the line mattresses, premium bed linens, down duvets, and feather pillows. L’Occitane bath amenities, plush towels, and robes accent the bathrooms. Free WiFi and Nespresso coffee are included with your stay, adding a layer of residential comfort to the guest experience. For those travellers looking for something special, the Fort Garry Hotel is one of the most haunted hotels in North America! Symposium room rates will be posted soon. |
Getting to the Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference CentreThe Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) is just 10 km (6 miles) from the Fort Garry Hotel. Unicity Taxi, as well as the ride sharing companies Uber and ReRyde are licensed to operate at the airport. The approximate cost from the airport to the Fort Garry Hotel using these services is ~$25 depending on traffic. Fort Garry Hotel, Spa, and Conference Center 22 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3C 0R3 Tel: 204-942-8251 |