LFNW 2026 · Checklist — LinuxFest Northwest 2026

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Transport

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Verify car insurance covers driving in the US Check with ICBC or your provider for cross-border coverage Fully charge the car before departure Ensure NEXUS cards are valid for all family members Or bring passports if no NEXUS Prepare border crossing documents (ID, vehicle registration) Confirm hotel parking availability or reserve a spot Apr 2026

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Accommodation

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Book Bellingham hotel (2 nights, Apr 24–26) Mar 2026 Family room or 2 doubles Confirm hotel reservation 1 week before Apr 17 Print or save hotel confirmation PDF

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Documents & Insurance

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Check passport validity for all 4 family members Must be valid for duration of stay Check NEXUS card expiry dates for all family members Speeds up border crossing significantly Arrange travel insurance (medical coverage in the US) Apr 2026 Canadian provincial health coverage is limited in the US Save hotel confirmation PDFs to phone Confirm US entry requirements for Canadian citizens Passport or NEXUS required; no visa needed Bring vehicle registration and insurance documents

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LFNW Conference

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Register for LinuxFest Northwest ↗ Check LFNW schedule and plan sessions to attend ↗ Prepare talk or presentation materials (if presenting) Check venue info, parking, and campus map for Bellingham Technical College ↗ Check for LFNW social events, BoFs, or after-parties

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Packing

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Comfortable walking shoes (hiking at Whatcom Falls!) Rain jacket for everyone (PNW in April — expect rain!) Layers — April in Bellingham can be 5°C to 15°C Phone chargers and portable power bank Day backpack for conference and outings Kids entertainment for car ride and downtime (tablets, books) Medications and basic first-aid kit Compact umbrella

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Before Departure

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Fill both fish feeders 🐟 Charge both fish feeders (or fresh batteries) Test-fire both fish feeders before leaving Top up tank water / run a water change Share itinerary and hotel info with an emergency contact Download offline Google Maps for Bellingham and border area Confirm all bookings and reservations Apr 21 Check Peace Arch border wait times app or website ↗