1. Royal Military College Local Industries of the Ottawa Region Canada

2. Proudly Presents The Joint 60 th Canadian Geotechnical and 8 th IAH-CNC Conferences Sponsored by the Canadian Geotechnical Society Ottawa, Ontario October 21 – 24, 2007

3. Organizing Committee Committee constitutes of 22 members (as of today) Representation from industry, government, universities and various research centres Representation from Geotechnical, Geoenvironmental, Hydrology and Hydrogeology fields

4. Conference Program Promises innovative technical programs in geotechnical, geoenvironmental, hydrology, hydrogeology areas and other applied fields Plans to attract papers from all parts of the world Organize several visits highlighting technical and research facilities in Ottawa local chapter Attractive spousal and cultural programs More details will be available soon on the website which is under preparation

5. Tentative Venue Westin Hotel Ottawa Accommodation & Technical Sessions 11 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4 Phone: (613) 560-7000 Ottawa Congress Center Plenary Sessions 55 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2 Phone: 1-800-450-0077

7. Conference Program Plenary Sessions 8:00am – 10:00am Ottawa Congress Centre Technical Sessions 10:30am – 4:30pm Westin Hotel The Westin Hotel and the Ottawa Congress Centre are connected by a bridge for easy transition between sessions

8. Ottawa Attractions Museums –National Art Gallery < 1 km (walking distance) –War Museum 3 km (short drive) –Nature Museum 2 km (walking distance) –Civilization Museum (Gatineau) 2 km (walking distance) Casino du Lac Lemay 6 km (Shuttle from Westin Hotel)

9. Other Attractions Gatineau Park –Biking trails –Hiking trails Sightseeing –Rideau Canal & Ottawa River Boat tours –Historical Attractions Bus & Walking tours

10. Restaurants –Over 400 centrally located downtown Night Life –ByWard Market –Pubs & Taverns –Theatres Other Attractions

11. Day Trips City 2 hours from Ottawa –Historic Kingston, ON –Port City –Canada’s First Capital

12. Day Trips City 2 hours from Ottawa –Historic Montreal, QC –Old world charm –Exciting night life

13. The Joint 60 th Canadian Geotechnical and 8 th IAH-CNC Conference is looking forward to seeing you all in Ottawa, Ontario from October 21 – 24, 2007 Nous espérons vous voir à Ottawa, Ontario, du 21 au 24 octobre 2007 pour la 60e Conférence Géotechnique et la 8e Conférence de l'AIH-CNC