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Canadian Archaeological Association 36th Annual Conference, May 7-10, 2003 McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario |
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Canadian Archaeological Association 36th Annual Conference, May 7-10, 2003 McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario |
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McMaster University is
located in Hamilton, Ontario. The University is a 72-year-old campus
with a vibrant research and teaching culture, new conference facilities,
and abundant green space, all minutes from downtown Hamilton. The
weather is usually mild and pleasant in May.
The campus is restricted to pedestrian traffic, although there is parking outside the conference centre and halls of residence. McMaster University Home Page |
McMaster University's Department of Anthropology, home of the conference organizers.
Map of McMaster University campus. The conference will be held in Building 20A, the new Student Centre (below).
Hamilton
is a busy, diverse city on the southwestern shore of Lake Ontario. Area
attractions include Cootes
Paradise, the Bruce Trail, the Niagara Escarpment,
the Waterfront Trail, and the Royal Botanical
Gardens.
Hamilton is easily accessible by air, car, and coach, and has a good city bus system with stops at McMaster University.
| Air |
Westjet Discount! The conference organizers have secured preferred travel rates through WestJet. WestJet flies to Hamilton and Toronto (Pearson) from destinations across Canada. WestJet will extend a 10% discount off the lowest available fare to all conference participants. This rate is available for flights to and from Toronto (Pearson) or Hamilton from May 4th to 13th. To qualify for this preferred rate:
Email the conference organizers at caa2003@mcmaster.ca and ask for a copy of the special Westjet booking form.
OR
Contact the WestJet Specialty Sales Team directly at: - their toll free number (1-888-493-7853) or their Calgary number (444-2294) - or email (specialproducts@westjet.com) - or fax (1-800-582-7072) and quote the following booking number: QC #2109. WestJet’s fares and schedules are available on line at www.westjet.com. Nearby Airports: Hamilton: John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Toronto: Pearson International Airport Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport Ground Travel From the Airport: flying into/out of Toronto (Pearson)
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| GO Bus
(from Toronto Union Station) |
Generally speaking, intercity GO buses travel every hour from Toronto's Union Station to Hamilton city centre, passing by McMaster University along the way. Journey time ranges from about 50 minutes to 70 minutes, depending on the time of day. Get off the bus at the first Hamilton stop on Main Street West. Walk one block west along Main Street to the first street on your right (Newton Avenue). Turn right onto Newton Avenue and proceed three blocks to King Street. Cross King Street (notice that Newton changes into Sterling Street). From here you have the option of taking a city bus (West Hamilton or University) to campus, or you can walk the remaining six blocks along Sterling Street to the University grounds. You can call the GO Transit Telephone Information Office (in Toronto) at (416) 869-3200 for departure times, or check the schedules online. The relevant services are 15 (McMaster University, Limited Service) and 16 (Hamilton QEW Express). To return to Toronto, you can catch the GO bus leaving Hamilton at the intersection of King and Dundurn, or from the Hamilton GO station. |
| Intercity
Buses
from other locations |
Greyhound:
from Brantford, Guelph, Kitchener, London, Ottawa, Owen Sound, St.
Catharines, Thunder Bay, Windsor... to Hamilton.
Trentway-Wager (Coach Canada): from Guelph, Kitchener, and Buffalo to Hamilton. The Hwy 407 GO Bus Service also comes to Hamilton from Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, York University, Thornhill, U of T Scarborough, Pickering |
| By Car | Please see road directions and map here to travel to the McMaster campus from Toronto, Oakville, Burlington, St. Catharines and the Niagara Peninsula, Kitchener/Waterloo, Brantford and London. |
| Parking | Parking is available on McMaster University campus. Parking fees are payable upon entry to the campus at the gatehouses. Fees are $12.00 per day. |
| Public Transit within Hamilton | McMaster
actively promotes
environmentally and economically sustainable forms of transportation
through the newly created ACT Office
(Alternative Commuting & Transportation). Call the ACT Office at
905-525-9140 ext. 24772 or email ACT@mcmaster.ca
for personalized trip planning assistance.
The Hamilton Street Railway runs buses between McMaster and the city centre, and surrounding areas. Cash fare is $2.10, and journey time from McMaster to the Hamilton city centre (e.g. Hess Village pubs, or the GO station) is usually around 15 minutes. The most relevant routes are 5 - Delaware, 51 - University, 1 - King, and 10 - Beeline Express. All current schedule information is here. There is also an HSR route, 28 - Airport Shuttle, that services the airport, although it does not come directly into the centre of Hamilton or to McMaster, and therefore a change of buses would be necessary. |
Student residence accommodation will be available at McMaster University, and there are many reasonably-priced hotels in Hamilton.
For hotel accommodation, please see here.
For on-campus accommodation, please use the booking form below.
Please note that in the registration package mailed to all CAA members, the cost of residence rooms with a hot breakfast was quoted as $39.50 per person per night based on double occupancy. The actual cost with taxes and free parking is $44.25.
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UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION
Group Reference: CANADIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION - May 7-11, 2003
n campus accommodation in one of McMaster’s residences is available to all delegates. These student residences feature single and double occupancy rooms with shared washroom facilities. Delegates are asked to complete and return the Pre-Registration Accommodation Form below by Wednesday, April 23, 2003. Payments are processed upon receipt of form. Confirmations along with directional information and check-in location will be sent to delegates who have pre-registered. Refunds will be granted if written notice of cancellation is received by Housing & Conference Services by 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2003. Cancellations are subject to a $20.00 administrative fee. No-shows will not receive any refund. NOTE: upon arrival, credits/refunds will NOT be granted for any un-used portion of your reservation.
Accommodation and Hot Breakfast:
$51.52 per person, per night, single occupancy
$44.25 per person, per night, double occupancy.
(Roommate's name MUST be included for Double rate to apply. Failure to include will result in Single rate being charged.)
The above rates include: 1 night accommodation, 1 hot breakfast, bed linens, towels, soap, water glass, parking and 7% GST and 5% Retail Sales Tax.
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PRE-REG ACCOMMODATION FORM
- PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
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LAST NAME |
FIRST NAME |
" MALE " FEMALE | |
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ADDRESS |
CITY |
PROVINCE/STATE |
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COUNTRY |
POSTAL/ZIP CODE |
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FAX PHONE |
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ARRIVAL DATE |
DEPARTURE DATE |
METHOD OF PAYMENT 9 VISA 9 MASTERCARD 9 INSTITUTIONAL CHEQUE (CHEQUES PAYABLE TO McMASTER UNIVERSITY) |
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ACCOMMODATION & HOT BREAKFAST SINGLE: $51.52 per person, per night x __________ x _________ = $ ___________ # of people # of nights DOUBLE: $44.25 per person, per night x __________ x _________ = $ ___________ # of people # of nights Roommate (if applicable): _______ Is Roommate Paying Separately? YES 9 NO 9______________________________________________________________ OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: _____________ Payment Processed:$__________________ Amount Owing Upon Arrival (if applicable): $________________________ RMS ID# __________________ Staff Initial ________________________ Roommate’s RMS ID # _________________ Confirmation Sent: __________________ Method: P M E FMeal Count Completed: # _________________________
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CREDIT CARD INFORMATION CARD HOLDER ______________________________________________ CARD # _____________________________________________________ EXPIRY DATE ______________________ SIGNATURE OF CARD HOLDER ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ RETURN COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: Housing & Conference Services (Conference Services) McKay Hall Room 124 McMaster University 1280 Main Street, West Hamilton, Ontario Canada L8S 4M6 Fax: 905-529-3319 E-Mail: Phone: 905-525-9140, x24781 |
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