Opening Reception
The opening reception will be held in the lower lobby of the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL). The reception will directly follow our opening ceremony and keynote talk on the evening of June 2nd.
Banquet
The conference banquet will be held at the Pearle Hotel, along the shores of Lake Ontario.
You are welcome to head over and stroll along the Burlington Waterfront Trail, an off-road, paved, accessible pathway for walking, jogging and cycling. This trail is part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail that stretches over 3600 kms, connecting communities across Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie and lake Ontario.
Cocktail hour will be held in the Northshore Room; dinner will follow in the Edgewater Room with beautiful views of the lake. Buses will transport attendees betwenn McMaster campus and the Pearle Hotel.
Exploring McMaster Campus
McMaster Campus hosts a network of scenic trails that lead you throughout Cootes Paradise. We encourage you to embrace the outdoors and check out the McMaster forest between sessions. Use McMaster's interactive map for aid in directions: https://discover.mcmaster.ca/map/.
Waterfall Capital of the World
Hamilton is known as the 'waterfall capital of the world' for good reason, being home to dozens of waterfalls along the Niagara Escarpment. Do not miss out on the opportunity to visit Hamilton's natural wonders while you are here. Nature @ McMaster can help you find all of these hidden gems: https://nature.mcmaster.ca/explore/areas/.
