CONFERENCE VENUE & CHILDCARE
LIEU DE LA CONFÉRENCE ET GARDE D'ENFANTS
Conference Venue
Hamilton Convention Centre and floorplan. It is easily accessible by public transit and there is also on-site, 24-hour parking available if needed. If you are coming from Toronto Pearson Airport, we recommend you catch a #40 Hamilton Go Bus from the ground floor of Terminal 1 (posts Q2-Q4) to the downtown Hamilton Go Centre (last stop) with a short walk to the Convention Centre. The bus is an hour and 20 minutes, and $12.70 for a ticket from a self-serve kiosk or online (cheaper with a Presto card; credit cards can also be tapped on the bus, don't forget to tap off too). They typically run every 30 minutes during peak times. Go buses and trains are also available from Toronto Union Station to one of two downtown Hamilton stations (Hamilton Go or West Harbour Go Centres). The searchable schedule is here.Hotels
The Sheraton Hamilton Hotel is physically connected to the Hamilton Convention Centre. Rooms are available Feb 19 - 23. Standard rooms are $209 and premium rooms are $249. The "cut-off" date for reserving rooms in the block is end of day on January 30, 2025. Conference attendees can call in their reservation directly (905) 529-5515 or book online. Please identify yourself as part of the SCAS Conference to take advantage of the rate. You can also book directly through this link: Book your group rate for the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences.
Childcare
For parents looking to find a daycare for young children, there are options provided on this website. The SCAS provides this directory without independent verification and does not specifically endorse any provider. The SCAS assumes no liability by making this list available to its members.
What else is happening in Hamilton?
If you have time before or after the conference, we suggest this website of things to do in Hamilton.
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