Plan Your Trip & Hotel Info
Conference Hotel
2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y3
View Floor Plan Here
Hotel Stay Information
We have sold out of the Fairmont Winnipeg where the conference will be held. There may be some rooms at a nearby hotel called the Mere. We do not have any discounts left here but this is the closest hotel to the conference.
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MERE HOTEL
333 Waterfront Drive
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
R3B 0V1
Winnipeg as a Destination
Tourism Winnipeg have curated a page for conference delegates with things to do! We encourage delegates to bring their spouses and families!
Click here to see how amazing Winnipeg is!
Air Travel
We have partnered with AirCanada who have given a 10% discount on all AirCanada travel to and from the conference. You will receive a discount code once you register for the conference.
Parking
Please park at Richardson Centre Parkade for a daily rate of $14 which you can pay at the pay station. This does not have in and out privileges. If you require in and out throughout the day, please email events@pemac.org to provide you an invoice to pay online. You will then ask the front desk of the hotel for your pass.
Transportation
Between Fairmont Hotel and Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
Car: About 20 minutes
Taxi: Costs approximately $25, one way.
Free pass to Royal Canadian Mint
As a MainTrain delegate, you will have the chance to take a tour at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg. They are open Tuesday-Saturday 9-5pm. Just show your MainTrain badge and you will get to enter for free! This 45-minute tours are fun, educational and perfect for all ages. Every tour is personally led by one of our knowledgeable guides who will walk you through the production process, offer insights on our major milestones and entertain you with unique stories about the Mint.
Tour Highlights
- Get a bird’s eye view at our production floor
- Learn about the state-of-the art technology used to mass produce circulation coins
- Learn about the skill and precision that goes into coin design
- Learn about our record-breaking “Million Dollar Coin”
- Get up close and personal with the 2010 Vancouver medals
- Reservations are highly recommended. Please call 204-984-1144 to make a reservation.
Weather in September
For the week of September 10th - 21st (during the conference) the average daily high is 20°C with a low of 10°C.
Family Fun
You are welcome to bring a companion or your entire family with you to the conference. Be sure to select that you are bringing a companion when you register and book your hotel.
Dress Code
Business Casual - Conference Days
Business Formal (Optional) - Awards Banquet but no outfit change is necessary
Covid Considerations
All current Manitoba Protocols will be followed. If you are not feeling well or showing any symptoms of a cold, flu, or Ministry of Health documented COVID-19 symptoms before the event, please contact us at events@pemac.org where a refund, less the online registration fee, will be returned.
We are a mask and pre-testing friendly conference. Wearing a mask and/or testing is a personal choice. Individuals are encouraged to wear a tight-fitting, well-constructed mask if they feel it is the right choice for them. We will have masks and test kits onsite for those who wish to participate.
Attendees acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk of exposure or infection by attending the event.