Travelling to Athabasca
The town of Athabasca is located about 150 km north of Edmonton, Alberta.
Bus Service
As a service to undergraduate students and those graduate students who do not have busing provided by their faculty, the AU Students' Union (AUSU) is providing a free bus service to and from Athabasca each day of Convocation, departing from Edmonton. The AUSU has also arranged hotel discounts and other perks. For more information or to book a seat on the bus, contact ausu@ausu.org or call 1-855-497-7003.
Airline Information
Air Canada
Air Canada is offering discounts on certain fares (see table below) to students and guests attending Convocation.
The discount is available for persons travelling to and from Edmonton between May 30 and June 15, 2013. To take advantage of the discount, go to www.aircanada.com and enter promotion code NXNDXBN1.
WestJet
WestJet is offering a 10 per cent discount on their best available regular fare at the time of booking (excluding web and promotional fares) for Athabasca University guests attending Convocation.
The discount is available on flights to and from Edmonton between June 3 and June 11, 2013. Air Miles reward miles will not be awarded for these flights.
To make reservations, call the WestJet Groups Department at 1.888.493.7853 and quote convention code CC4900. Flight information is available at www.westjet.com.
Airport Transportation
Door-to-door transportation between the Edmonton International Airport and downtown Edmonton hotels is available via Sky Shuttle (780-465-8515). Fare and schedule information is available at www.edmontonskyshuttle.com.
Alberta Central Airways Ltd.
To request a quote or reserve charter flights from within Alberta to Athabasca for Convocation, please contact Alberta Central Airways Ltd. at 780-675-5225.
Updated January 23, 2013
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