For International Participants
U.S. citizens or permanent residents traveling to Canada require proof of their US status such as a passport, a certified birth certificate, or a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, together with photo identification. However, citizens of both Canada and the United States will be required to present a valid passport when entering the United States by air.
The State Department strongly recommends that all citizens of both Canada and the United States carry passports when crossing the U.S. / Canada border.
Participants from outside Canada and the United States require a passport and may also require a visa. Check with the Canadian consulate in your country for current information regarding entry into Canada and make your necessary preparations well in advance.
Citizens from countries other than US who do not require a visa to enter Canada must now apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before they depart for Canada. This is a new requirement now in effect.
Visit the website of the Canadian Embassies/Consulates in your country for more travel information.
Getting to Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has excellent airline connections. There are direct flights from many American cities (Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver and Seattle), as well as from all major Canadian cities (including Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver). There are connecting flights from Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, London and Frankfurt. Useful information on major airlines serving the airport and flight schedules is provided on the Edmonton International Airport website.
Getting to the University of Alberta
The airport is about 30 minutes drive from the University of Alberta campus. Average taxi fare is 60 CAD. Major credit cards are accepted by the taxi drivers. Rental cars service are provided in the airport by Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
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