May 2015 Conference – Venue, Accommodation and Travel Information

WELCOME TO RYERSON UNIVERSITY IN TORONTO, CANADA!

Bridging Gaps: Higher Education, Media and Society

Oakham

CONFERENCE PROGRAM:

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CONFERENCE VENUE

Layton Room, Oakham House
Ryerson University
55 Gould Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1E9

DATES
May 27-28, 2015

ACCOMODATION

Enjoy Ryerson University’s unique on-campus summer accommodations in downtown Toronto!

http://www.ryerson.ca/conference/accommodations/index.html

A number of world-class hotels are also available within walking distance:

Bond Place Hotel
65 Dundas St E., Toronto, Ontario
416-362-6061
2 minutes walk from Oakham House

Toronto Marriot Downtown Eaton Centre
525 Bay St., Toronto, Ontario
416-597-9200
5 minute walk from Oakham House

Courtyard Marriot
475 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario
416-924-0611
Approx. 10 minute walk from Oakham House

Hilton Garden Inn
200 Dundas St E., Toronto, Ontario
416-362-7700
10 minute walk from Oakham House

Delta Chelsea
33 Gerard St. West, Toronto, Ontario
416-595-1975
10 minute walk from the Oakham House

Best Western Primrose Hotel
111 Carleton St., Toronto, Ontario
416-977-8000
12 minute walk from the Oakham House

The Grand Hotel and Suites
225 Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario
416-863-9000
15 minute walk from Oakham House

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 Toronto Coach Canada / Greyhound Bus Terminal: Toronto’s Coach Canada / 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.

TORONTO CITY

During your conference stay, there is much to explore and discover in Canada’s largest city Toronto!

Here are few links to plan your visit:

Visiting Toronto

Tourism Toronto

We look forward to meeting with you at the conference in May!