A major North American travel destination and a metropolis with the population of 2.1 million, Vancouver offers a number of travel options, including travel by air, land, even water. The following is a partial list of the available options, as well as things to consider before travelling.

   If you are coming from the U.S., you may want to check out An American's Guide to Canada as well.

   Important: Conference guests are hereby advised that the conference fees do not include provisions for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness, theft or property damage. This also applies to any event held in conjunction with the official conference program. Participants and accompanying persons are advised to arrange for insurance they consider necessary. Neither, the AME 2001 Planning Committee, the Secretariat, sponsors, or agents assume any responsibility for loss, injury or damage to persons or belongings, whatever their cause may be.

   Our U.S. and international guests are reminded to arrange for appropriate health and accident insurance before leaving for Canada. Arrangements for out-of-country insurance can be made through most travel and insurance agents.