- What: The largest gathering of actuarial students in North America
- When: January 15th – 18th, 2026
- Where: The Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J1
- Theme: “Embers of Change: Where Ideas Spark Impact”
Registration Deadlines and Prices
- Eager Beaver (Oct 6th – Oct 19th): $200
- Early Bird Registration (Oct 20th – Nov 16th): $250
- Late Registration (Nov 17th – Dec 8th) : $300
Room Costs
* Buses from all Ontario will arrive on the Thursday before the convention so 3 nights accommodation is highly encouraged.
Room | For 2 Nights | For 3 Nights |
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Quad | $190 | $210 |
Triple | $255 | $275 |
Double | $380 | $420 |
Single | $760 | $840 |
Transportation
London
- Buses will depart from the Huron Flats parking lot on the University of Western Ontario’s campus. Buses transfer directly to The Westin in Ottawa.
- Departure from London is Thursday, January 15th, at 1:30 PM.
- Arrival in Ottawa will be at approximately 10:00 PM.
- Return leaves Ottawa on Sunday, January 18th at 1:00 PM.
- Arrival in London is approximately 9:30 PM.
Cost for a round-trip departing from/returning to London: $175.
Waterloo
- Buses will depart from the Davis Centre on the University of Waterloo’s campus. Buses transfer directly to The Westin in Ottawa.
- Departure from Waterloo is Thursday, January 15th, at 2:00 PM.
- Arrival in Ottawa will be at approximately 8:30 PM.
- Return leaves Ottawa on Sunday, January 18th at 1:00 PM.
- Arrival in Waterloo is approximately 7:30 PM.
- Cost for a round-trip departing from/returning to Waterloo: $150.
Toronto
- Buses will depart from Simcoe Hall on the University of Toronto’s campus (King’s College). Buses transfer directly to The Westin in Ottawa.
- Departure from Toronto is Thursday, January 15th, at 6:00 PM.
- Arrival in Ottawa will be at approximately 10:30 PM.
- Return leaves Ottawa on Sunday, January 18th at 1:30 PM.
- Arrival in Toronto is approximately 6:00 PM.
Cost for a round-trip departing from/returning to Toronto: $100.
Montréal
- Buses will depart from Pavillon James on the McGill University’s downtown campus. Buses transfer directly to The Westin in Ottawa.
- Departure from Montréal is Friday, January 16th, at 8:00 AM.
- Arrival in Ottawa will be at approximately 10:30 AM.
- Return leaves Ottawa on Sunday, January 18th at 2:00 PM.
- Arrival in Montréal is approximately 5:00 PM.
- Cost for a round-trip departing from/returning to Montréal: $100.
Québec City
- Buses will depart from Alphonse-Desjardins Pavillon on the Université Laval’s campus. Buses transfer directly to The Westin in Ottawa.
- Departure from Québec City is Friday, January 16th, at 7:00 AM.
- Arrival in Ottawa will be at approximately 10:30 AM.
- Return leaves Ottawa on Sunday, January 18th at 1:30 PM.
- Arrival in Québec City is approximately 6:00 PM.
- Cost for a round-trip departing from/returning to Québec City: $125.
Getting to the Convention – VIA Rail
VIA convention discount code: 15884
- 10% 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.”
- 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.
Getting to the Convention – Air Canada
Air Canada convention discount code: V6C8WMP1
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- The booking is to be made to the following city: Ottawa, YOW (CA)
- The travel period begins Thursday, January 08, 2026 and ends Sunday, January 25, 2026.
- For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares & higher.
- Discount promo code may only be used on bookings made on www.aircanada.com
- *IMPORTANT*: You enter the promo code in the field below the origin and destination.
Discount cannot be applied after the booking is confirmed and paid so it’s important the code is entered during the booking process.