Directions
The conference will take place in the Jan and Heersink Reading Pavilion in the Health Sciences Library, located on the McMaster University campus in Hamilton, ON.
The Health Sciences Library is located on the 2nd Floor, Purple Section, of the McMaster University Medical Centre.
- Interactive map McMaster University: Discover – Map
- Printable campus map
Transit
McMaster University in Hamilton is well-serviced by public transit.
- GO Transit: There is a GO Bus terminal located on the McMaster campus that is serviced by several different GO Bus routes. Additionally, there are local GO Train stations at Hamilton GO, West Harbour GO, and Aldershot GO. Find out more about GO Transit options.
- Local transit: For local public transit within the City of Hamilton, the Hamilton Street Railway (or HSR) provides frequent bus services to McMaster campus via many different routes. Find out more about HSR bus services.
- Bike share: Hamilton Bike Share has over 130 hubs across the city, from which you can borrow publicly accessible bikes for one-way trips! Bikes can be returned to any hub in the system, offering flexibility and efficiency. Find out more about Hamilton Bike Share.
Parking
McMaster University Medical Centre (Underground Garage)
- $4.50 per 30 minutes
- $24.00 daily maximum
McMaster University Visitor Parking (lots A, B, C, D, G, H, I, Q, Underground Stadium, and Underground Wilson):
- $6.00 per hour
- $20.00 daily maximum
On Campus
Wifi Access
Guest WiFi will be available at the registration desk for attendees. Eduroam WiFi is also available for guests from participating institutions.
Dining On Campus
McMaster Hospitality Services provides many places to eat while on campus. Visit Hospitality Services for more information.
Campus Accessibility
If you have accessibility needs, please reach out to us and visit McMaster University: Accessibility Hub – Getting Around for information.
Spiritual Care and Prayer Space
There are multifaith spiritual care and prayer spaces on campus, including in Mills Library and the Health Sciences Centre. More details on locations and hours can be found here.
Accommodations
On-Campus Accommodations
Visit Stay at Mac to learn more about accommodation options in McMaster residences and Signature Suites.
Off-Campus Accommodations
A number of off-campus accommodations are available, as well. Please refer to the list below for some suggestions, based on proximity.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton
- Notes: Located in downtown Hamilton, close to the Art Gallery of Hamilton
- Distance to conference: 4.2 km
- Admiral Inn
- Notes: Located by Highway 403, close to Hamilton’s historic Dundurn Castle
- Distance to conference: 3.9 km
- Visitors Inn
- Notes: Located just down the road from the main McMaster campus
- Distance to conference: 2.3 km
- Staybridge Suites
- Notes: Residential style hotel located in downtown Hamilton
- Distance to conference: 4.1 km
- Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
- Notes: Located in downtown Hamilton, just a short walk away from local restaurants and shops.
- Distance to conference: 4.8 km