Travel and Venue
The 13th ACM International Conference on Nanoscale Computing and Communication (ACM NanoCom 2026) will be held at the Core Science Facility building in Memorial University, St. John's, Canada.
Directions to the Core Science Facility, Memorial University
Hotel Accommodation:
ACM NanoCom Partner Hotel: The conference has a special group rate for conference attendees at the Courtyard by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland, a downtown hotel which is overlooking St. John's Harbour and is 1.7 km from Signal Hill National Historic Site. The rooms are available at a discounted rate of CAD 269/night.
This discounted rate is applicable for the following stay dates - Saturday, September 19, 2026 to Friday, September 25, 2026.
This discounted rate is applicable for the following stay dates - Saturday, September 19, 2026 to Friday, September 25, 2026.
For reservations at the discounted conference rate, please mage reservations through the following link.
What to Visit
St. John's, capital of Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador province, is the perfect combination of big-city luxury and traditional small-town charm. It is one of the oldest and most easterly cities in North America, and has become a rare destination full of character and charisma, with a contemporary, sophisticated edge. Visit St. John's tourism website for more details. We trust you’ll have a wonderful time and enjoy your stay throughout the conference!
Top attractions in St. John: TBA
- Signal Hill National Historic Site is the landmark natural attraction with spectacular views of the city and hiking along the coastline. It is within walking distance of the Courtyard Marriott and access to the grounds is free ($10 to enter the Visitor Centre exhibit, but free to access the washrooms therein).
- The Rooms museum overlooks downtown and provides an exploration of Newfoundland culture and history
- MUN's Johnson Geo Centre is a mostly-underground geological museum that can be found on the way up to Signal Hill.
- The East Coast Trail is a world-class 336km trail system of 25 continuous paths that snake along the coast and runs through St. John's.
Shopping and Dining
- There are many boutique stores and restaurants downtown, particularly on Duckworth and Water Streets.
- The Avalon Mall on Kenmount Road is the largest shopping mall in Newfoundland with many Canadian and international chains, plus a large food court.
- Most alcohol is sold from the official chain of "Liquor Stores". You can also buy locally-brewed beer and ciders in convenience stores.
