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.
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
Parking rates are $6/hour up to a $20 daily maximum for most lots on campus.
For more information, see Visitor Parking and the McMaster campus map.
Accommodations
On-Campus Accommodations
During the Fall and Winter semesters, McMaster University offers one option for on-campus accommodation: McMaster Signature Suites. Find out more about the suites, including suite rates.
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