Conference Location
Château Cartier Hotel & Resort
1170 Chemin d’Aylmer,
Gatineau, Québec, Canada
J9H 7L3
Hotel Accommodations
Unfortunately, the Blue Cities hotel room blocks at both Château Cartier Hotel & Resort (which closed May 8) and Four Points by Sheraton Gatineau (which closed May 12) have sold out for the conference dates.
We truly regret any inconvenience this may cause. We kept both room blocks open as long as possible in hopes of accommodating all attendees. However, due to strong demand, rooms are no longer available at either property.
For attendees still requiring accommodations, the following nearby hotels are good alternative options. All are located approximately 10–20 minutes from the conference venue, depending on traffic:
- Hilton Lac-Leamy – Gatineau.
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre – Ottawa.
- Lord Elgin Hotel – Ottawa.
- Best Western Plus Gatineau – Ottawa Downtown.
- Ottawa Marriott Hotel – Ottawa.
We hope are able to secure accommodation at one of the nearby hotels.
Flights and Transportation
We recommend flying into the Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW). The hotel is approximately 20-30 minutes from the airport. Please arrange your own transportation to the venue as there is no hotel shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Private and shared services are located on Level 1 of the airport.
CWN has arranged discounts with WestJet and Air Canada for flights beginning and ending between June 2-17, 2026 to the Ottawa airport (YOW). You’ll find information on how to access this discount in your registration confirmation e-mail or contact us at [email protected].
If you are driving, complimentary parking is available in the hotel’s main parking lot.
Land acknowledgement
Canadian Water Network (CWN) respectfully recognizes and acknowledges the deep connection that First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada have with the land that all Canadians call home. Their rich history spans thousands of years on Turtle Island. We also honour and recognize the significance of the treaties that establish the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settlers on this land.
Blue Cities 2026 will be held in Gatineau, Quebec, on the unceded traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg Nation. This land and its waterways have been cared for by the Algonquin people since time immemorial, reflecting their enduring relationship with the environment. Today, the City of Gatineau is home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples from across Canada. The ancestral territories along the Tenàgàdino Zìbì, (Gatineau River) and Kichi Sibi (Ottawa River) have a long and rich history, serving as travel routes, location for villages, site of meetings and exchanges amongst visiting nations.
CWN recognizes the sacredness of water as understood by Indigenous people. Water is more than simply a resource. It’s a life-giving entity that sustains people, flora and fauna. CWN will continue its work supporting all Indigenous communities through this lens.
Our offices are located in Waterloo, Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Situated on the Haldimand Tract, which granted land to the Six Nations, our office resides on a section of the Grand River extending six miles on each side.
We are grateful for the privilege to work and live on this land.