TAC 2017-Trauma Association of Canada Annual Scientific Meeting 2017
Start
Thu, 23 Feb 2017, 08:00
End
Fri, 24 Feb 2017, 06:00
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#TAC2017
Venue:
British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia V6C 2W6
Canada
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The Trauma Association of Canada (TAC), Canada's only Interdisciplinary Association focused solely on the care of the injured patient, hosts Canada’s premier multi-disciplinary conference on trauma. The 2017 program will feature a wide range of educational activities, including discussion panels on controversial topics, special interest group meetings, clinical updates and special symposia – Scientific Program highlights include:
- Murray Girotti Injury Prevention Memorial Lecture
- Fraser Gurd Memorial Lecture
- International Lecture Speaker
- Additional Plenary speakers
- Focus on unique challenges of urban vs rural trauma care
- The impact of injury prevention strategies in trauma reduction
- Emergency preparedness and response to world events
- Research papers and posters
KEY DATES
Date | Item |
Oct 8, 2016 midnight PACIFIC time | Abstract Submission deadline extended |
Nov 21, 2016 | Notification by TAC to author of abstract acceptance |
Dec 1, 2016 | Notification by author to TAC of acceptance to present |
Jan 15, 2017 | Last day for Early Bird Registration rates |
Jan 23, 2017 | Last day to book your room at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver at special room block rate |
Feb 17, 2017 | Last day to avail of Regular Registration rates |
Feb 18, 2017 | Late Registration rates begin |
Airline:
West Jet is offering a 10% discount on all fare structures including the Delta partner network. If booking online use the promo code TRTOTWB or if using a travel agent provide them with the promo code YVROI. Rates apply Feb 15-March 2.
Please use the promo code RRBRR691 if you are booking any flights on Air Canada (AC). AC is offering a discount on all fares except TANGO. Rates apply for travel from Feb 15-March 3, 2017.
Transport:
LOCAL GROUND TRANSPORTATION- AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION & DRIVING DIRECTIONS
YVR – VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Approximately 30 minutes to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Driving Directions:
Please note that if you are using a Satellite Navigation device to direct your vehicle to our hotel, please
input the street address as 777 Hornby Street for convenient access to hotel driveway.
From Vancouver International Airport (Approximately 30 minutes)
- Leaving the airport, follow signs to City Centre
via Granville St.
- Follow Granville St. until you have crossed the
Granville St. Bridge.
- Once over the bridge, turn left onto Drake St.,
the first stoplight after the Granville St. Bridge.
- Follow Drake St. for two blocks until you reach
Hornby St.
- Turn right onto Hornby St.
- Proceed along Hornby St. to the Hotel Vancouver
- ½ block past Robson St., beside the Avis Rent A
Car sign turn left into the driveway and parking for the Hotel Vancouver.
Canada Line:
The Canada Line Skytrain (light rapid transit system) departs every 12 minutes (every 6 minutes during
peak periods) from the Vancouver International Airport to downtown Vancouver. The current fare is $9
per person (payable by cash or credit card via the ticketing machine in the station) and will take you to
Vancouver City Centre Station which is 2 blocks away from the hotel. The trip will take 30 minutes and
is recommended for guests with little luggage. The first train starts at 4:48am and the last train leaves
at 1:05am.
Chauffeured Limousine, Sedan and Van Services:
Griffin Transportation https://www.griffintransportation.com
The Fairmont Concierge can arrange a private car and driver for a cost of approximately $135.00. For
the private transfer, the driver will be inside the airport with a sign and will assist with luggage. We
would simply require the flight information and a credit card to confirm the car. There would be a 24
hour cancellation for this service.
Taxi:
Taxis are readily available at the Arrivals Level. The trip will take 30 minutes and the cost is a metered
rate of approximately $35.00. There is also an "Aerocar" limousine stand in the same area which offers
sedan cars to our hotel for ~ $39 and limousines for ~$45, but they do not take advance reservations
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