Autophagosomes and Endolysosomes: From Fundamental Mechanisms to Disease Implications

June 25-28, 2025 | Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, BC, Canada
Scientific Organizers: Christina Towers, Rupert Beale and Leon O. Murphy

  In Person
  On Demand

June 25-28, 2025 | Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, BC, Canada
Scientific Organizers: Christina Towers, Rupert Beale and Leon O. Murphy

Important Travel and Transportation Information
Travel Reminders

Please see the Embassy and Visa Tab to see if you will need a travel visa to enter Canada.  Most foreign nationals need a temporary resident visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada. For information about the TRV and eTA application processes, see: Visit Canada. To find out if you need a TRV or eTA to travel to Canada, see: Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada

Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travelers with a valid Canadian visa. 

Air Transportation
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the recommended airport for this conference. For specific airport information, visit Vancouver Airport.  

If you need to book your air travel, Keystone Symposia has partnered with United Airlines to offer participants with a discount on airfare.  Please email info@keystonesymposia.org for discount code and information.  MileagePlus members earn Premier Qualifying Dollars and miles for their travel.  

Ground Transportation
Whistler Connection Tour & Travel Services, Ltd. is the preferred provider and offers discounted shared shuttle costs to Keystone Symposia attendees and their family members. With Whistler Connection, you can be sure of getting the most competitive prices and the most frequent departures!

PLEASE NOTE - 72 hours advance reservation is required to guarantee travel, and rates are offered 3 days before and 3 days after the conference meeting dates.

Booking Link TBD

Alpine North Limousine provides private car service transportation to/from Whistler. They specialize in 4x4 SUVs (max. 5-7 passengers), sedans (max. 3 passengers) and vans (max. 11 passengers).
Transfers include Meet & Greet service at the airport, complimentary bottled water, and any short stops along the way (max. 15 minutes at no extra charge). There is a 48-hour cancellation policy, but changes are flexible to meet the needs of your particular itinerary.


Avis provides car rental discounts to Keystone Symposia attendees. To book by phone at the discounted rate, call 800-331-1600 and provide the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number: T487899. Or, book Avis online, and all available vehicles and their discounted rates will display, so you can make your reservation selection easily.

Embassy & Visa Information

Due to the constantly changing nature of travel, we urge people to research their own travel requirements. This includes Passport and Visa requirements, documentation for re-entry into country of residence and any other identification needed. Please allow sufficient time in advance of the meeting for processing of all necessary documentation.

Most foreign nationals need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada. To find out if you need a TRV or eTA to travel to Canada, see: Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada.  Here is a list of all countries that require visa or eTA

Please refer to this Visa Application Guide to learn about a TRV and the process to apply for one.  If you do need to apply for a TRV, you will want to alert Keystone Symposia to request an invitation letter with an event code, if applicable.  You will also want to send your full name, as it appears on your passport, citizenship and your Visa application number when you obtain it.  email info@keystonesymposia.org with this information so that we can submit to the Canadian visa officers on your behalf.  

For U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, click here.

To locate an Embassy near you, click here.

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