Flight:

The closest major international airports are:

• Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
• Ottawa International Airport (YOW)

Both cities offer direct train and bus connections to Kingston.

Train

VIA Rail Canada provides frequent train service from:

• Toronto → Kingston (approx. 2.5 hours)
• Ottawa → Kingston (approx. 2 hours)
• Montréal → Kingston (approx. 2.5–3 hours)

The Kingston train station is a short taxi or rideshare trip from campus.

Bus

FlixBus and Megabus offer intercity routes to Kingston from Toronto, Montréal and Ottawa.

• Kingston is a pedestrian-friendly city with easy access to restaurants, waterfront areas, cultural venues, and Queen’s University campus.
• Taxis and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) are available throughout the city.
• Campus and seminar venues are within walking distance of main accommodation options.
• Information regarding dining options, accessibility, and local points of interest will be provided to participants closer to the seminar date.

Travelling within Ottawa

OC Transpo is the transit authority in Ottawa. There is a light rail line and bus routes. Please consult the OC Transpo website for more information.
Uber is widely available in Ottawa. There are also several taxi companies in Ottawa.

Restaurant Options

There are many restaurant options near the seminar venue. Options on campus can be found at https://www.uottawa.ca/campus-life/eat-campus/restaurants-coffee-shops-more

Canadian Visa information

Please request a visa invitation letter on the registration form only if you have not already done so for the ISME World Conference.

Helpful links:

• Check processing times at IRCC – Canada.ca
• Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada
• Visitor visa (temporary resident visa) – Canada.ca
• Visiting
• How to check your application status – Canada.ca