Travel to the venue
Taxi:
- From Pearson Airport (YYZ): Approximately $50-$65; 20-30 minutes.
- From Toronto Union Station, Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) and other downtown Toronto locations:Approximately $35-$50; 20-30 minutes.
Public transportation:
- By subway:
- The conference hotel is directly connected to North York Centre Station on Line 1 of the TTC subway, making it easily accessible from downtown Toronto and other areas of the city. The trip from Union Station in downtown Toronto to North York Centre Station takes approximately 25 minutes.
- From the airport:
- From Pearson Airport (YYZ), the UP Express train will take you to Union Station in downtown Toronto in about 25 minutes. From there, you can connect to the TTC Line 1 subway (northbound towards Finch), which will take you to North York Centre Station.
- From Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ), you can take the complimentary shuttle bus to Union Station. From there, you can connect to the TTC Line 1 subway (northbound towards Finch), which will take you to North York Centre Station.
- Train travel:
- The most convenient VIA Rail/GO Train station for travel to the conference venue is Toronto Union Station. From there, you can connect to the TTC Line 1 subway (northbound towards Finch), which will take you to North York Centre Station.
- GO Transit:
- Several GO Bus routes provide service to Yonge St at Empress Avenue, right next to the conference hotel.
Parking:
- Underground paid parking is available at the conference venue. There are also other parking lots around the venue.
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for their own travel and hotel arrangements. A block of rooms has been reserved for the event, and bookings can be made using the details below:
Hotel: Novotel Toronto North York, 3 Park Home Ave, Toronto, ON
- Rate: $209 per night
(Rates are subject to 13% HST and 6% Municipal Accommodation Tax)
Reservation Methods:
Call: 416-733-2929 (ext. 1) or Email: reservations@novotelnorthyork.com
Mention “Canadian Labour Economics Forum – CLEF” or Block ID#1779362 to access the group rate.
- Booking Deadline: Reserve by March 26, 2025 to secure the special group rate.