accomodations

Attendees who are from outside the Toronto area may need accomodations. Here is a brief summary of available accomodations close to Black Creek Pioneer Village, the venue of the event. Feel free to make your own accommodation arrangements at these hotels below, at York University, or any hotel in the area you choose. All prices are in Canadian currency unless otherwise stated.

York University

Address: 4700 Keele Street; South 324 Ross Building; Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3
Phone: (416) 736-2100 ext. 60459
Fax: (416) 736-5648
E-mail: hospyork@fbo.yorku.ca
Website
Rates: $55/night single, $80/night double for dorm rooms (no booking until after May 1, 2007); $106/night or $500/week for one-bedroom apartment (please inquire via email regarding availability). Apartment rates will include taxes. Click here for an apartment request form (Word Document format).
Distance from BCPV: 10 minute walk
Food: Breakfast NOT included

Notes on York U: There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Check-in time is after 3 pm; check-out time is by 11 am. Please inquire if you can't arrive or depart by these times.

Travelodge Toronto North

Address: 50 Norfinch Drive; North York, ON, M3N 1X1
Phone: (416) 663-9500
Fax: (416) 663-8480
E-mail: whg7118@whg.com
Website
Rates: $119.95/night (single or double occupancy); $129.95 (triple occupancy); $139.95 (quadruple occupancy)
Distance from BCPV: 2 miles (3 km), 30-40 minutes walk or a few minutes by TTC bus

All bedroom rates include a free continental breakfast, free parking, free local calls, free high speed internet available, free weekday newspaper, pool and whirlpool onsite.

Comfort Inn North York

Address: 66 Norfinch Drive; North York, ON, M3N 1X1
Phone: (416) 736-4700
Fax: (416) 736-4872
E-mail: cn283@whg.com
Website
Rates: $129.95/night (single or double occupancy); $139.95 (triple occupancy); $149.95 (quadruple occupancy)
Distance from BCPV: 2 miles (3 kms), 30-40 minutes walk or a few minutes by TTC bus

All bedroom rates include free continental breakfast, free parking, free local calls, free high speed internet available, free weekday newspaper.

Holiday Inn Express North York

Address: 30 Norfinch Drive; North York, ON, M3N 1X1
Phone: (416) 665-3500
Fax: (416) 665-0807
E-mail: whg4106@whg.com
Website
Rates: $139.95/night (single or double occupancy); $149.95 (triple occupancy); $159.95 (quadruple occupancy)
Distance from BCPV: 2 miles (3 km), 40-50 minutes walk or a few minutes by TTC bus

All bedroom rates include free deluxe continental express start breakfast, free parking, free local calls, free high speed internet in all rooms, free weekday newspaper, free access to Bally Total Fitness.

More notes on North York Hotels group

Rates are quoted as net, non-commissionable and subject to 5% Provincial Tax, 7% Goods & Services Tax, and a 3% Destination Marketing Fee. All taxes are subject to change.

Check In begins at 1:00 pm. As it is our policy to house all guests in a clean room, requests for early arrival cannot be guaranteed. However, all efforts will be made to try and meet any such requests. Check Out is 11:00am.

Each guest pays room, tax and any incidentals upon check out.

Each hotel is happy to offer complimentary parking to their valued guests.

The Hotel cannot be held responsible for the safekeeping of equipment, displays. Supplies, written materials or other valuable item(s) left in the meeting rooms or public spaces. Individual guests will be responsible for providing security for such materials, and hereby assume responsibility for any losses or damages.