Practical Information
Travel information
How to get to Ottawa
The most convenient way to go to Ottawa is by air. Ottawa International Airport is located about 15 kilometers from Ottawa downtown. It is connected by a light train and taxies. Ottawa International Airport operates frequent flights with the major hubs Montreal Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport.
There is also the option of coming by train, using Via Rail. Ottawa Train station is just 10 minutes from Ottawa downtown. It is connected by a light train and taxies.
How to get to the conference venue
You can go to the venue through the following address: (Click the link to open in the specific map app)
- Learning Crossroads (CRX) building: Learning Crossroads (CRX)(Google Map)
How to Book an Accommodation
To ensure a pleasant and convenient stay for our attendees, we’ve partnered with a selection of hotels offering a limited number of discounted, competitive rates for QCrypt 2026. We kindly encourage you to book through these partner hotels, as each reservation helps financially support QCrypt 2026 through Ottawa Tourism’s sponsorship. Please note, we recommend booking early as August is a busy tourist season in Ottawa.
| Hotel | Distance to Conference Venue | Nightly Rate | Available Dates | Cutoff Booking Date | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubletree by Hilton | 1.0 km (15 minutes by foot) | $199 CAD | Aug 21 - Aug 30, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 | Book Here |
| Les Suites | 1.0 km (15 minutes by foot) | From $229 CAD | Aug 21 - Aug 30, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | Book Here |
| Courtyard by Marriott | 1.2 km (18 minutes by foot) | From $179 CAD | Aug 23 - Aug 28, 2026* | Jul 24, 2026 | Book Here |
| Lord Elgin | 1.5 km (20 minutes by foot) | $169 CAD | Aug 21 - Aug 30, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | Book Here |
* Should you want to extend your stay at the Courtyard Marriott outside of the dates identified through this booking link, please contact the hotel coordinator by email mkennelly@courtyardmarriottottawa.ca or by phone (+1.613-244-9817) to request that rates be manually adjusted.
Tourism and Cashless
To fully enjoy your stay in Ottawa, it is highly recommended that you consult the Ottawa Tourism website for tourism information and discounts available only to QCrypt attendees.
You have a number of payment options at your fingertips while in Canada, ranging from mobile payments to credit cards, bank cards and cash. Please note, some vendors may accept cashless payments only.
Printing shops near the conference venue
Address: 85 University Private, University of Ottawa, Floor 1, Ottawa, ON K1N 9A8
(Approximately 350 meters from the conference venue)
Opening Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 226 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6P2
(Approximately 600 meters from the conference venue)
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM