Forests in Settled Landscapes Conference

The following sections provide information about lodging options while at the conference, as well as details to assist in your travel to the conference and parking while at the conference.

LODGING

Attendees of the conference qualify for discounted rates at New College Residence (on the University of Toronto campus) and 89 Chestnut Hotel Residence (off-campus hotel-style residence).

New College Residence

Experience living on the beautiful and charming University of Toronto campus, Canada’s premier research university. Choose from a single room (one single bed) or a double room* (two single beds). All rooms are air-conditioned and include bed linens (sheets, bedspread, pillow, pillowcase), one towel, desk and chair, high-speed internet access (bring your own ethernet cable), telephone with free local calls, and 24-hour security. We recommend bringing an additional towel, should you wish to use more than one towel. Please note that alarm clocks are not provided, so you may wish to bring one with you. Each residence floor has a common kitchen area, laundry facilities (coin-operated), and a common room with TV. Please note that bathroom facilities are shared . There are large, modern, clean bathrooms on every floor. This is a nonsmoking facility.

New College Residence is located just steps from the Bahen Building, where conference sessions will take place (approximately 400 m).

Rates:
~~$35/person per night plus 11.5% tax (single room), includes hot breakfast~~ SOLD OUT
$30/person per night plus 11.5% tax (double room*), includes hot breakfast

New College Residence accommodation can be booked on the conference registration form. Please visit our registration page to register. Rooms must be booked by Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in order to qualify for discounted rates.

* Please note that if you register for a double room, you will be sharing with a roommate. On your registration form, you will be given an opportunity to provide the name of the person with whom you'd like to share a room. If that person does not register for a double room, or if you do not provide a name, you will be assigned a roommate (another conference attendee of the same gender).

89 Chestnut Hotel Residence

During the summer months, 89 Chestnut Hotel Residence welcomes visitors to Toronto for both short and long term accommodation. 89 Chestnut Hotel Residence is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, by City Hall, within steps of the shopping and entertainment districts. Formerly a hotel, it is a university residence with the look and feel of a hotel.

Start your day with a full buffet breakfast, which is included in your room rate. Choose from a single room (one double bed, max 1 adult) or a double room (two double beds, max 2 adults) All rooms are private, air-conditioned, and feature ensuite bathroom with amenities. Rooms include bed linens (sheets, bedspread, pillows, pillowcases), towels, desk and chair, and telephone with free local calls. Each floor has a common room with TV, fridge, and microwave. This is a non-smoking facility.

89 Chestnut Hotel Residence is approximately 1.5 km from the Bahen Building, where conference sessions will take place. For more information, visit www.89chestnut.com/accommodation.

Rates:
$84/room per night plus 11% tax (single room, max 1 adult), includes buffet breakfast for one person
$94/room per night plus 11% tax (double room, max 2 adults), includes buffet breakfast for two people

Rooms at 89 Chestnut can be booked directly by calling (416) 977-0707 ext "0". Please be sure to provide our group name, "Forests in Settled Landscapes Conference" in order to qualify for the discounted rates. Rooms must be booked by Tuesday, July 3rd in order to qualify for discounted rates.

Due to a miscommunication from 89 Chestnut Hotel Residence, please note that the definition of a "single room" vs a "double room" has changed. The above descriptions are accurate as of May 31, 2007. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that might have been caused.

FINDING THE CONFERENCE

The following GoogleMaps map shows the location of the Bahen Institute of Technology Building at the University of Toronto (where the conference will be held), Hart House (where the Opening Banquet & CIF Awards will be held), New College Residence (on-campus accommodations), 89 Chestnut Residence (off-campus accommodations), and the Sutton Place Hotel (where the Sunday Welcome Reception will be held).

Please click on the map to be taken to the GoogleMaps website to see the interactive map in full size. Click on the blue pointers to see more detail about each location.

PUBLIC TRANSIT
If you would like to take public transit to the conference, the nearest subway station is Queen's Park Station, which is located at University Avenue & College Street. From the subway station, walk west along College Street to St George Street and then north on St George Street to the Bahen Building. As a reminder, University Avenue runs north-south and College Street runs east-west. If you're at University & College, the CN Tower is south of you (always an easy way to determine which was is north and which way is south!) In addition, the 506 Streetcar runs along College Street. At the time of publication, the current fare for the TTC is $2.75 (adult fare) for a one-way ride (or 5 tokens/tickets for $10.50). If you will be transferring from one type of vehicle to another (e.g. taking a bus and then the subway), be sure to take a transfer when you enter the system (from a machine just after you pass through the turnstiles for the subway or from the driver on a bus or streetcar). If taking a bus or streetcar, exact change is required. Tokens or tickets may be purchased at all subway stations. If you're not familiar with the TTC, we recommend that you pick up a Ride Guide from any of the subway stations. You may also find more information at: www.toronto.ca/ttc. If you would like to take the GO-Train (or a GO-Bus) into the city for the conference, please visit: www.gotransit.ca for full details.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Driving Directions From West of Toronto:
If you are on the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) eastbound toward Toronto from the west, continue toward downtown Toronto. If you are on Hwy 401 eastbound toward Toronto from the west, turn south onto Hwy 427 after you pass the airport and follow the signs to the QEW. Then take the QEW east to downtown Toronto. The QEW becomes the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto. As you approach downtown Toronto, you will see the CN Tower - the second tallest free standing structure on earth - directly ahead of you. Soon after you pass the CN Tower, take the Yonge-York-University exit (which is the exit after Spadina). Go north on York Street until it meets University Avenue. Drive north on University Avenue until you reach College Street. At this point, you should go west on College Street, but you are not allowed to make a left turn. Be sure you are in the left lane before going through the lights at College Street and you will see a special U-turn lane on your left shortly after going through the lights. Use this lane to turn around and return to College Street, where you can now turn right. Drive one block (pass one light) west on College Street to King's College Road. At this point you can enter the campus by turning right (north) onto King's College Road, where you can park (street parking), or continue west on College for another two blocks (another two lights) to Huron street. You can turn right (north) on Huron street to enter the Bahen Institute of Technology Building garage.

Driving Directions From East of Toronto:
If you are coming from the east toward Toronto on Hwy 401 westbound, turn south onto the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) after Victoria Park Avenue. Take the DVP south to Bloor Street. Drive west on Bloor Street until you reach St George Street. Turn left onto St George Street and drive south until you reach College Street. You have (as above) two choices: (a) Turn left again onto College Street and drive one block east to King's College Road. At this point, you can enter the campus by turning left (north) onto King's College Road, where you can park (street parking); or (b) Turn right on College to Huron street. You can turn right (north) on Huron street to enter the Bahen Institute of Technology Building garage.

Driving Directions From North of Toronto:
If you are driving south on Hwy 427 from north of Toronto, follow the Driving Directions From West of Toronto (above) after you pass Hwy 401. If you are driving south on Hwy 400 from north of Toronto, go west on Hwy 401 at the junction of Hwys 400 & 401 and then go south on Hwy 427 at the junction of Hwys 401 & 427. Then follow the Driving Directions From West of Toronto (above).

DIRECTIONS FROM THE AIRPORT

If you fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (the main Toronto Airport), you can get to downtown Toronto by taxi/limo, bus, subway or rental car.

Taxi/Limo: The cost of a taxi or an airport limousine to the downtown area is about $35-$40 (CAD) one-way. Taxis and limos are always available at the Arrivals level of each terminal.

Bus: There is frequent bus service from the airport to various downtown hotels, including 89 Chestnut Residence. Please visit the Airport Express website and click on "Schedule" to print a schedule of arrival and departure times (useful for your return trip to the airport). This fully accessible ground transportation service operates every 20 minutes during peak periods and every 30 minutes during off-peak periods. The bus fare is about $16 (CAD) one-way, or $28 round-trip (expires after one year). To wait for a bus at the airport, please locate the following area (depending on which terminal you are in):
Terminal 1 – Proceed to curbside area B3
Terminal 2 – Proceed to curbside Customer Service located at Area #17
Terminal 3 – Proceed to curbside Customer Service located at Area #25

Subway: Take the 192 Airport Rocket bus (part of the TTC) from Terminal 1 (ground level) or Terminal 3 (arrivals level). Stay on the bus to Kipling Subway Station. Take the subway to St George Subway Station (when you exit the station onto St George Street, you will be just north of Bloor Street). Walk south on St George Street (toward the CN Tower). If walking to New College Residence, turn right on Willcocks Street. If walking to the Bahen Building, it is located at 40 St George Street.

Rental Car: Five rental car agencies are available on-site at Toronto Pearson, with 24-hour support to reserve, pick up, and return rental vehicles. Rental car agencies are located on Level 1 of the parking garage at each terminal. For further information, or to make a reservation, please contact the car rental agency directly. Visit the GTAA website for a complete list of rental companies. Your car rental company will provide you with directions from the airport to downtown Toronto via Hwy 427. Follow the Directions From North of Toronto above.

PARKING

Parking is available close to New College Residence and in the Bahen Building. However, it is pay parking, which can be very costly in downtown Toronto. Guests have the option of parking on city streets in the area (which have pay meters and restricted times) or on University of Toronto parking lots, located across campus. The entrance to the Bahen Building underground parking garage is at the rear of the building (off Huron street, parallel to St George, one block west). The building is listed as #18 "BCIT" ("Bahen Centre for Information Technology") on the University Parking Map .

The University of Toronto Parking Office (which is one of the many University of Toronto lots) is steps away from the New College Residence Halls at 1 Spadina Circle. For the most updated rates and more information, please call the UofT Parking General Inquiry Line at 416-978-7275 or visit their website at: www.parking.utoronto.ca.

Parking is also available at 89 Chestnut Hotel Residence. On-site parking is based on availability and is not guaranteed by the hotel. The hotel will not take reservations for parking spaces (i.e. spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis). The current parking rate for overnight guests is $23.00 for a 24-hour period.