Conference Venue:
DIRECTIONS
By Car: The campus of Ryerson University is bounded by four major city streets: Gerrard (north), Dundas (south), Jarvis (east), and Yonge (west). If you are traveling along Highway 401 (east or west), exit at Yonge Street, drive south on Yonge, and turn left (east) on Gould Street (no turns are permitted at Yonge and Dundas). Continue toward east until the intersection of Gould Street and Church Street. You are now at Ryerson. If you are traveling along the Gardiner Expressway (east or west), exit at Yonge Street, continue north, and turn right on Gould Street. Continue toward east until you reach the intersection of Gould Street and Church Street.
By Toronto Public Transit (TTC): The TTC, Toronto’s public transit system, operates subways, buses, and streetcars around the city. Cash fair is $3.00. The nearest subway station to Ryerson University is Dundas station on the Yonge line. Gould Street is one block north of Dundas station. Walk one block north until Gould Street and then walk east until you reach the intersection of Gould Street and Church Street. Please see the TTC website for complete transit maps and schedules: http://www.ttc.ca/
From Union Station: Union Station is Toronto’s hub for both long distance and commuter trains. From Union Station proceed to the TTC subway terminal and take the Yonge line north to Dundas station. Gould Street is one block north of Dundas station. Walk one block north until Gould Street and then walk east until you reach the intersection of Gould Street and Church Street.
From Greyhound Bus Terminal: Toronto’s Greyhound Bus terminal is located at 610 Bay Street and is a very close walk to Ryerson University. After exiting the station, walk south to Dundas Street (less that five minutes), turn left, and continue until you reach Church Street. Turn left, and continue until you reach 245 Church Street.
From Lester B. Pearson International Airport:
By Toronto Public Transit: From the airport take bus #192 – The Airport Rocket – to Kipling station. From Kipling, take the Green subway line to Bloor station and continue south on the Yonge line to Dundas station. Gould Street is one block north of Dundas station. Walk one block north until Gould Street and then walk east until you reach the intersection of Gould Street and Church Street. The trip will take approximately 50 minutes.
By Airport Express: Airport Express is a commercial service that provides transportation from Pearson International Airport to several downtown hotels. Take the Airport Express to the Bond Place Hotel, located just south of Ryerson University. 245 Church Street is about a five minute walk from the Bond Place Hotel. The trip will take approximately 1.5 hours and will cost approximately $20.00.
By Taxi: A taxi from Pearson Airport to Ryerson University will take approximately 45 minutes and will cost approximately $60.00.
Travel Information:
Toronto’s population is one of the most diverse in the world. Nearly all of the world’s culture groups are represented in Toronto and more than 100 languages and dialects are spoken. It is the hub of the nation’s commercial, financial, industrial, and cultural life, and is the capital of the Province of Ontario. People have lived here since shortly after the last ice age, although the urban community only dates to 1793 when British colonial officials founded the ‘Town of York’ on what then was the Upper Canadian frontier. That backwoods village grew to become the ‘City of Toronto’ in 1834, and through its subsequent evolution and expansion Toronto has emerged as one of the most liveable and multicultural urban places in the world today.From:http://www.toronto.ca/about_toronto/
Accomodation:
We have negotiated special rates with a number of hotels in close vicinty of the conference venue. Attendees are responsible for making their own accomodation arrangements. We suggest that you make your booking as soon as possible, as these hotels have limited number of rooms available at these rates, and most have a closing date for these rates of 2-4 weeks prior to the conference. You can click on the name of the hotel for the specialized URL to book your accomodation, if any. Otherwise, you can contact the hotels directly and ask them to use PST 2014 rates for your booking.
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Hilton Toronto: Hilton Toronto is situated in the heart of downtown, 1.5 km from Ryerson Campus,
in close proximity to the city’s bustling financial district and the vibrant entertainment district.
Leisure facilities feature a well-equipped gymnasium, both male and female locker rooms with sauna,
and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool. The Hilton Toronto is only a 30-minute drive from Pearson International Airport,
fifteen minutes from the Toronto Island Airport; and directly connected to miles of underground shopping, offices, subways and Union Station.
Direction from Ryerson campus: Google Map
Group Rate: Single Rate CAD$189.00/Night, Double Rate CAD$189.00/Night.
Individuals can cancel within 24-hours of arrival with no charge.
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto City Centre: Hilton Garden Inn is situated in the heart of downtown, 450 m from Ryerson Campus,
within a 5-minute walk to Toronto Eaton Center, complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel, whirlpool and 2-level suites,
extensive daily buffet breakfast at the Great North American Grill, complimentary morning shuttle to local destinations (Mon-Fri),
and Sky-lit indoor pool and whirlpool.
Direction from Ryerson campus: Google Map
Group Rate: 1 KING BED from CAD$142.00/Night, 2 QUEEN BEDS from CAD$142.00/Night.
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown: Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown hotel is situated in the heart of downtown,
2.3 km from Ryerson Campus, and is only steps away from the Business, Financial and Shopping Districts and is surrounded by
Toronto, Ontario's top venues, theatres, restaurants and attractions, including the CN Tower, the
Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Chinatown to name a few. This
Hilton Garden Inn features complimentary WI-Fi and a 24-hour Business Center, complimentary fitness center and a full-service restaurant.
Direction from Ryerson campus: Google Map
Group Rate: 1 KING BED from CAD$179.00/Night.
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Bond Place Hotel: Bond Place Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Toronto at Yonge and Dundas Square,
290 m from Ryerson Campus, and is steps away from attractions such as the Theatre District, Eaton Centre, dining
and other local area attractions.
Direction from Ryerson campus: Google Map
Group Rate: STANDARD TWO TWINS CAD$129.00/Night, STANDARD QUEEN CAD$129.00/Night, BUSINESS QUEEN CAD$149.00/Night.
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Super 8 Downtown Toronto: Super 8 Downtown Toronto is located in the heart of downtown Toronto at Spadina Avenue,
2.3 km from Ryerson Campus, and is close to many attractions and restaurants. All rooms have free wireless internet, Small frig, microwave, digital safe, hairdryer and coffee maker. For group rate reservation call: 1-800-800-8000.
Direction from Ryerson campus: Google Map
Group Rate: Single/Double CAD$93.00/Night (with continental breakfast).
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Eaton Chelsea: The Eaton Chelsea, Toronto is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, 600 m from Ryerson Campus, and ideally situated for shopping, nightlife and dining. It also allows for easy access to local tourist attractions and activities.
Direction from Ryerson campus: Google Map
Group Rate: Deluxe Rooms, Single/Double CAD$114.00/Night, Triple CAD$134.00/Night, Quad CAD$154.00/Night.
