Urbana for Canadians

Brochures

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If you wish to receive Urbana 09 brochures, please email urbanaforcanadians@ivcf.ca with the following information:

1. Church name & mailing address
2. Pastor’s full name
3. Phone number
4. Email
5. Quantity

Urbana 09 Promotional Videos

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Promotional videos are available to be downloaded at www.urbana09.org

Promotional videos are not available on DVD to order.

How Do I Register?

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www.urbana09.org

Registration Fees and Fee Increases in US Dollars

Payment

It is strongly recommended that you pay the balance of your registration well before arriving at Urbana 09

Can I pay my Urbana balance when I arrive at Urbana?

You can pay your balance onsite at the America’s Center, but the check-in process will be greatly simplified for you if you pay your balance in full by December 15. If you have a balance due, you must pay your balance by check or credit card upon checking in to Urbana 09 on Sunday, December 27 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (We accept Visa credit and debit, MasterCard credit and debit, and Discover). We do not accept cash.

 

Participants 17 years of age

As Urbana is for participants 17-30 years of age, participants who are 17 years old must download, sign and bring a waiver with them to Urbana registration. Click Here.

How do I book my hotel?

After a full Urbana registration, you will receive an email with your confirmation of registration. Included is a link to arrange your housing. You will need to have your Urbana Identification Number (UID) ready.

Hotel for Canadians

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There is a hotel designated for Canadian participants, the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. It is a few blocks away from the main convention centre and an easy walk. You can book your room(s) at this hotel after you have registered as long as there is space available.

NOTE: People traveling on one of our buses (from Ontario or Quebec) should only book hotel rooms from Dec 27 to the morning of Dec 31. We will arrange for your luggage to be securely stored for the day. Buses will be leaving around 2-3 am on January 1.

Here is a map of the location of the hotel and the convention site, the America ’s Center and the Edward Jones Dome:

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Canadian Lounge

Calling all Canucks! There is a lounge open to all Canadians to come and hang out, play some floor hockey, process and pray about what you’re learning at Urbana 09 together and eat snacks!

You can find the lounge in the Canadian hotel, the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. Please check back for a specific room location at a later date.

Inter-Varsity Canada at Urbana 09

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Come and find us! We’ll be exhibiting in the Global Connexions area in the America’sCenter. We’d love to meet you and welcome you to Urbana 09. Please check back in Fall 2009 for the specific location.

Travel

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Travel Tips for Canadians Traveling to the USA | Bring Your Passport and Registration Confirmation email.

Busses from Southern Ontario & Montreal

Online registration for buses from Ontario is now open. Please click here. NOTE: People travelling on one of our buses (from Ontario or Quebec) should only book hotel rooms from Dec 27 to the morning of Dec 31. We will arrange for your luggage to be securely stored for the day. Buses will be leaving around 2-3 am on January 1.

Southern Ontario: Haydn J. is arranging group transportation. He can also be reached by leaving a voicemail message at the Inter-Varsity Canada National Service Centre, 416.443.1170 ext. 150.

Montreal: Marlene is arranging group busses.

For Canadians traveling to Urbana alone or in a group, flights can be arranged through our designated travel agent.

Canadian Urbana 09 Travel Agent

Five Seasons Travel – Kevin Lichty (contact)

urbana@fst.travel

Toll Free 1.888.286.8400

Getting Around in St. Louis

Metro Link: http://www.metrostlouis.org/

The Metro Link train travels between the airport and downtown St. Louis and the conference site. The trip takes at least an hour to and from downtown and the airport. Remember that thousands of people are arriving and departing St. Louis at the same time, so give yourself plenty of time to ride the train together!

• The train fare is $3.75 per trip. You need to choose the ‘Metro Two-Hour Pass’. You can purchase a ticket either:
• At the airport. You will need to pay with US cash at the airport.
• Online before you arrive, but you will need to allow at least 10 business days for the tickets to be mailed prior to travel to Urbana.
• The Metro Link will be on a holiday schedule for January 1^st, 2010, so please plan your departure accordingly.