Conference venue
ICPC will take place on campus at Memorial University, located in the heart of St. John’s, a scenic, charming and fun small city on the eastern edge of North America. If offers a vibrant cultural life, good pubs, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities, with hiking opportunities available directly from the downtown area. The end of June is a prime occasion for whale, puffin, and, with a little bit of luck, iceberg sightings.

Travelling to St. John's
You can reach St. John's by car, bus, plane and ferry. Please make sure to book your travel for St. John's, Newfoundland (YYT) and not St. John, New Brunswick (YSJ).

By Air
The St. John’s International Airport is only minutes away from campus. Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, and United/Continental Airlines serve the airport, with connections available from major centres in Canada and the United States. The St. John’s International Airport code is YYT. City Wide Taxi operates at the airport, and can get you to our campus for around $25.

Airlines

By Land & Sea
Marine Atlantic operates a year-round ferry service between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Channel-Port aux Basques, Newfoundland.

From Channel-Port aux Basques, it is 905 kilometers, or an approximately 9.5 hour drive, to St. John's on the TransCanada Highway (which is colloquially known as the 'TCH’).

From Argentia, the ride is much shorter (approx. 1.5 hours).

Ferry schedule: http://www.marine-atlantic.ca/schedule.asp#arg-ns

Getting around in St. John's
Car rental agencies
Taxi companies
  • Bugden’s: (709) 722-4400
  • CityWide: (709) 722-0003
  • Co-op: (709) 726-6666
  • Jiffy: (709) 722-2222
  • Newfound Cabs: (709) 744-4444
Note that most taxi companies also offer tours of the city and surrounding region.
Parking space is available in Area 3 for the duration of the conference. The location of the parking area can be found on this map.