International currency exchange services are available at the Vancouver International Airport, downtown banks and currency exchange outlets located throughout the city. Most hotels will also offer currency exchange services. Health Insurance Visitors are not covered by Canadian health insurance plans. It is, therefore, recommended that participants arrange their own personal health and accident insurance. Baby Sitting and Day Care Facilities Babysitting or day care services are not provided by the Congress organizers.
Some hotels offer theses services, for a fee, if requested in advance.
Please check with the individual hotels. The official language of the Congress is English. An official letter of invitation will be forwarded to any participant upon request. However, this invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the Congress. The electrical current in Canada is 110 volts 60 hz.