Whether you're arriving by car or public transit, we've put together this travel guide to help you get to the conference. Below, you'll find information on driving directions, parking options, and public transit access to our conference venues.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your travel plans, feel free to contact us at mapref@mcmaster.ca.

Conference Venues



By Car

For those travelling by car, detailed driving directions can be generated using the above web map or with your preferred mapping service. Simply enter your starting location to find the best route.

Parking Options

There are multiple parking facilities near the main conference venues at Hamilton Public Library’s Central Branch and McMaster University’s Continuing Education Centre. We’ve compiled a list of nearby parking facilities to suit a range of budgets and preferences:

Location Type Daily Rate Notes
Jackson Square Mall Underground $20-$25 The Orange Section connects to both the Hamilton Public Library and McMaster’s Continuing Education Centre via stairs and an elevator.

Enter through the door next to Nations at 2 Bay St. N for the easiest access.
Canada Wide Parking
83 MacNab St. N		 Surface $7 Cheapest option.

Approximately a 5-minute walk to the Hamilton Public Library’s Central Library.

Approximately a 7-minute walk to McMaster’s Continuing Education Centre.
City of Hamilton Parkade
21 Vine St.		 Covered $12 Across the street from the Hamilton Public Library’s Central Library.

Approximately a 5-minute walk to McMaster’s Continuing Education Centre.
DBHSC Surface Lot
129 Bay St. S 		Surface $10 Approximately an 8-minute walk to the Hamilton Public Library’s Central Library.

Approximately an 8-minute walk to McMaster University’s Continuing Education Centre.

Payment via Honk Mobile.
Impark Surface Lot
26 James St. N 		Surface $22 Approximately a 7-minute walk to the Hamilton Public Library’s Central Library.

Approximately a 2-minute walk to McMaster University’s Continuing Education Centre.

Payment must be made via hangTag.

By Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)

Public transit offers a convenient way to reach the conference. Several HSR bus stops are located within minutes from the conference locations, making it easy to arrive without the hassle of parking. Please note that most bus routes start or end at the Frank A. Cooke Terminal. If you're traveling from there, the easiest way to navigate to the main conference venues is via Jackson Square, located directly across the street from the terminal. For personalized transit directions, use the web map above or your preferred mapping service.