City Limits?: The European City, 1400-1900

TRAVEL TO WINNIPEG
Winnipeg is the capital of the province of Manitoba. There is regular, daily airline service via any major Canadian air hub (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal). Most flights from the U.S. come via Chicago or Minneapolis, though there are also connections through Denver. Regular domestic airline service to Winnipeg is available through Air Canada (incluidng Zip and Tango), West Jet and Jetsgo. U.S. air carriers with regular routes to Winnipeg include Northwest Airlines and United Airlines.

ROAD TRAVEL
Winnipeg is approximately 10hrs drive north from Minneapolis, MN.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATION
The historic Fort Garry Hotel in downtown Winnipeg will serve as the conference hotel. The conference rate will be $119 CDN + applicable taxes, per night for a single or double occupancy room. To guarantee this rate, reservations must be made by 31 August, 2004. Please make your reservations directly with the Fort Garry via their web site or by phoning: (204) 942-8251 or toll free: 1-800-665-8088. Please mention the "City Limits/University of Manitoba" conference to guarantee you get the conference rate.

The other hotel for which we have reserved a block of rooms is the Hampton Inn & Suites. The rate there is $89 +applicable taxes, per night. To reserve, call or visit their web site:

Hampton Inn & Suites
260 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB CANADA R3C 1A9
Tel: 1-204-942-4222
Fax: 1-204-480-4612

For other Winnipeg hotels and accomodations, visit:

"Destination Winnipeg": Winnipeg Tourism web site

Fairmont Winnipeg
Sheraton Winnipeg
Radisson Hotel Winnipeg-Downtown
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Downtown
Best Western Charter House Hotel

TRAVEL FROM AIRPORT
The Winnipeg International Airport is located approximately 20 minutes' drive from the downtown. Travel to the conference hotels is easy via:

Taxi
Limousine
Public Transit (Route #15--visit Winnipeg Transit)
Rental Car (most major agencies located at Winnipeg International Airport)