2018 Conference Hotel & Travel

Discounted Conference Room Rate: Single/Double $199CDN/night. 
Rooms must be reserved by October 7, 2018, the latest. Reservations may be made by calling toll free 1-800-267-2575 or 514-878-2332. To get the discounted rate, indicate when reserving that you are attending the 2018 NPSA Annual Meeting. Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card and may be canceled up to 72 hours prior to the arrival date with no penalty.

The discounted block of rooms at this hotel is now fully booked. We suggest that you consider reserving your room at one of these outflow hotels with which we have negotiated discounted rates for conference attendees.

W Montreal–rates start at $189USD/night

Hotel LeCrystal Montreal–rates start at $221USD/night

Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth–rates start at $161USD/night

Le Sheraton Center Montreal–rates start at $175USD/night

To reserve, click on one of the hotels above. The discounted rates are subject to availability.

Travel Discounts

AIR CANADA:  Official Canadian Airline for NPSA 2018

Air Canada will offer discounted fares to participants who book flights using the NPSA promotional code assigned to the meeting: XU39EAD1.

The Fine Print:

  • The travel period begins Thursday, November 01, 2018 and ends Saturday, November 17, 2018.
  • No discount will apply to Tango bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. For International travel (destinations outside North America), discounts apply to all fares including Tango.
  • Eligible Tickets. A ticket is eligible for the discount provided it has been purchased on aircanada.com, and provided the Promotion Code has been applied at time of purchase. Any ticket not purchased on aircanada.com for the purposes of travel to an Event will not qualify for any benefits provided by the Meetings and Conventions Product. A ticket purchased on aircanada.com but for which the applicable Promotion Code was not entered or was entered incorrectly will not be eligible for the Discount.
  • Discount. The Discount is applied to the fare at the time that the travel ticket with Air Canada is purchased. The Discount and the fare are subject to all applicable taxes and surcharges.

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Amtrak railways offers a 10% discount off the best available rail fare to Montreal, QC between November 5 – November 13, 2018. To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-724 or contact your local travel agent. Conventions cannot be booked via Internet.

Refer to Convention Fare Code X70H-999 when making your reservation. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela Service. The discounted fare is valid on Amtrak Regional for all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts. This offer is valid for Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges.

We have partnered with United Airlines to offer travel discounts to our event. Visit www.united.com/meetingtravel and enter ZF73 AND AGREEMENT CODE 726338 in the Offer Code box. You may also call United Meeting Reservation Desk at 800-426-1122 Mon-Fri 8 am – 10 pm ET and Sat/Sun 8 am – 6 pm ET. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations. Please note that travel must be booked between now and November 5, 2018 in order to receive the discount. 


VIA Rail Canada is pleased to offer special rates to our conference participants in Canada. 

DISCOUNT10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied.

VALIDNovember 5th 2018 to November 12th 2018

TERRITORY: From all stations throughout the VIA system to Montreal, Quebec and return.

RESTRICTIONS: Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only.

EXCEPTION: Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.

DISCOUNT CODE:  13739. Mention it when booking.

Online booking tips at Via Rail Canada. You have to log in to your profile, or create one prior to booking. On the Passenger information screen, select "Convention fare" from the “Discount Type” drop-down menu, and enter the discount code for your convention or event in the “Discount code” field. This code has been given to you by the conference organizer. The conference fare will be shown on the next page.

If your trip is originating in the United States, the ticket must be booked directly with Amtrak at www.amtrak.com or by phone at 1 800 USA-Rail.

Please let NPSA know if there are issues with trying to book this trip.