Travel and Accommodation
Venu Information
Nestled on the northwestern shore of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is a vibrant city known as the gateway to Canada’s great outdoors. Surrounded by pristine forests, scenic trails, and iconic landmarks such as the Sleeping Giant, the city offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban life.
Thunder Bay is also a hub of innovation, education, and culture. Home to Lakehead University and a thriving research community, the city fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange across disciplines. Rich in Indigenous heritage and multicultural diversity, Thunder Bay provides visitors with an authentic Canadian experience, where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously.
We are delighted to host the International Conference on Cognitive Computing, Intlligence and Data Science Applications, (ICCIDSA) Conference here, and we invite you to explore Thunder Bay’s natural wonders, cultural richness, and warm hospitality during your stay.
About Lakehead University
Dynamic, modern, and highly learner-centred, we acknowledge all of our students as valued leaders of tomorrow, whose education and success are most paramount to our institution. Both campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia promise the total university experience: a blend of academic excellence and opportunity with a rich variety of social and recreational activities. We also promise excellence in research; Lakehead is the proud host to 11 Canada Research Chairs and revolutionary facilities such as our world-renowned Paleo-DNA Laboratory and our Biorefining Research Institute.
Travel Information
Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Canada
Participants traveling to Thunder Bay will typically arrive first in Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG). From there, connecting flights are available to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).
From Thunder Bay Airport, several transport options are available to reach Lakehead University:
- Taxi or Rideshare: The most convenient, taking around 15–20 minutes from the airport to campus.
- Public Transit: Thunder Bay Transit operates buses connecting the airport with different parts of the city, including routes near the university.
- Car Rental: Available at the airport for those who prefer flexibility and plan to explore the city or surrounding areas during their stay.
These options provide easy access from arrival in Thunder Bay to the conference venue at Lakehead University.
Acceptance Letter for Visa Purpose
If you require an Acceptance Letter for Visa application, kindly contact us at info@ccidsa.com. Please note that we only provide Acceptance Letters to intitiate the Visa processing for Speakers, Authors, Committee Members, and Attendees who have completed the full payment for the conference.
The Acceptance Letter for Visa will be issued exclusively for the conference. It will be shared with the requested person via email and no other form of documentation will be provided for visa applications.
The acceptance letter serves as an official document issued by the conference organizers or host institution to confirm the invitation of the visa applicant to participate as a speaker, presenter, or participant in the conference. It will contain specific details about the conference, including dates, location, purpose, scope of the event, and the applicant's role in the conference program. This letter aims to assist you in the visa application process.