The Fourteenth ISCLR Symposium will be held at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia, Canada from 12-17 August 2007.
Scientific Program
The conference is scheduled to commence on Sunday 12th August 2007 and concludes on Friday 19th August 2007 at noon. On Sunday 12th August 2007, please arrange to arrive in time to attend the following events, depending on your role in the ISCLR:
Executive meeting: 12 noon
Student meeting: 2.00pm
Council meeting: 4.00pm
Welcome reception: 6.00pm (all)
Please find attached the final program - PDF 
for your information.
Dress Code for the Meeting
The dress code for the meeting is casual and this also includes the Welcome Reception on the Sunday evening. The gala dinner is to be held on the evening of Thursday 11 August 2007 and the dress code is 'smart/elegant'.
Partners
Partners are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception. To facilitate this please contact Phil Morgan to let him know if you are bringing a partner and (just for completeness) their name. You do not need to do this if you have informed Phil of an attending partner already.
Abstracts
There is one abstract submission form 
for members and one for students. The student form also contains further details about grant applications. All presentations will be five minutes in duration, and successful students will be expected to present a poster and to deliver a verbal presentation of their work.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 20th April, 2007. All abstract submissions are to be emailed directly Phil Morgan at the ISCLR Secretariat: philip.morgan@manchester.ac.uk
Meeting Registration
If you are planning to attend the meeting and do not intend to submit an abstract, please still complete the attached form DOC
Whistler, British Columbia
Whistler is located 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Predominately known famous for skiing in the winter months, it also boasts a wonderfully picturesque setting in the summer. Backing onto the Blackcomb and Whistler mountains, it is also known for its award winning golf courses as well as abundantly catering to the outdoor enthusiast.
Accommodation
We have block-booked rooms for the conference at the Chateau Whistler. To book rooms, please contact the hotel directly at the numbers below. If you do this over the phone, you should cite 'ISCLR' to get the group room rate. Another option is to book online via the hotel web site below. If you do this, you should use the promotional code 'GRISC1' in the relevant box on the web site.
Conference Hotel: Global Reservations: +1 800 441 1414 |
Alternative Accommodation
Alternative accommodation particularly aimed at the student group is the Glacier Lodge which is located opposite the Chateau Whistler. This hotel should also be contacted directly via their web site (http://www.resortquest.com/ and work through to Glacier Lodge - this web site covers a number of properties in Whistler so make sure you select the Glacier Lodge) or by telephone on +1-888-898-9208 .
Nearest Airports to The Fairmont Chateau, Whistler
The conference hotel has advised members to fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
If members wish to fly directly to Whistler, there are limited scheduled float plane flights available. Please log on to http://www.whistlerair.ca for more information.
For information regarding transfers and directions to The Fairmont Chateau, Whistler please click here.
Hotel Parking
Indoor valet parking with unlimited access and indoor self-parking (with video surveillance) are available at $23.00 per day, self-parking or $28.00 per day, valet parking.
What to See and Do
This all-season resort transforms into a playground for mountain bikers and golf enthusiasts during the summer months. Other must do and see activities include; alpine sightseeing and hiking, off road mountain tours, fishing, horseback riding, in-line skating, river rafting, jet boating and mini golf. The local museum also offers exhibits and information on the region, natural history and skiing.
Helpful websites:
http://www.tourismwhistler.com/
http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/explore/vancouver/cities/whistler.htm
Shopping at Whistler Village
Encapsulated between the majestic mountains, a wide range of specialty shops, gift shops, clothing retailers, galleries, cafés, bistros, restaurants, bars and nightclubs highlight the pedestrian walkways of Whistler Village and the Upper Village.Native Indian Art, locally made jewellery, the latest in fashion apparel and, of course, that souvenir sweatshirt, are some of the items available at more than 150 shops in the resort.
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is located in the Upper Village, just a 10 minute walk from Whistler Village.
Currency
The currency of Whistler, British Columbia is Canadian Dollars. Click here for currency conversions.
Climate
The average temperatures for the month of August are highs of 27C and lows of 11C. Please ensure that you pack a light jacket / jumper for the cooler evenings.
