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Guest Directory Guest Directory Have a question? Need Assistance Please visit your Guest Service Center (Open 24/7) Commons Building (close to Hedden & Les Prince Halls) 905.525.9140 x27222 Mary E. Keyes Residence 905.525.9140 x24223 General Pre-Arrival Inquiries: T. 905.525.9140 x24223 E. [email protected] WELCOME………………. …………………………...2 COMMONS, LES PRINCE & HEDDEN DIRECTIONS………3 - 4 MARY E. KEYES DIRECTIONS…………………………..5 - 6 RESIDENCE INFORMATION…………………………….7 - 8 EMERGENCY………………………………………….9 McMASTER CAMPUS RESOURCES & EXPERIENCES…….10 COOTES PARADISE TRAILS……………………………11 EXPLORE HAMILTON………………………………….12 - 14 CAMPUS DINING AND OFF-CAMPUS ESSENTIALS……...14 WELCOME TO McMASTER UNIVERSITY On behalf of our entire team, it is a pleasure to welcome you to Hamilton, and in particular to McMaster University. Our goal is to deliver the most memorable experience while we have the pleasure of hosting you. We invite you to enjoy our beautiful array of campus properties, grounds and amenities. If there is anything we may assist with to make your stay more comfortable, please simply let us know. Thank you for choosing McMaster University and we hope that you enjoy your stay. Sincerely, The McMaster Conference & Event Services Team WELCOME TO HAMILTON, ONTARIO Rich in deep historical roots, cultural vibrancy and stunning natural sur- roundings, Hamilton Ontario is a city like no other! Explore the lively down- town core, where you can encounter the cultural entertainment, dining, and nightlife experience that the heart of the city has to offer. A few highlights of the city include: Waterfall Capital of the World African Lion Safari Dundurn Castle Locke Street Shopping & Dining Downtown Farmer's Market Art Gallery of Hamilton Royal Botanical Gardens Events at FirstOntario Centre, First Ontario Concert Hall & Molson Canadian Studio Hamilton Tiger Cats Warplane Heritage Museum Over 140 km of trails HMCA Haida Conference & Event Services | McMaster University 2 DIRECTIONS TO McMASTER North Quad ACCESS TO : Commons Building (Guest Service Centre) Hedden Hall Les Prince Hall McKay Hall (Conference & Event Services Office) From Toronto: 1. Travel westbound on the QEW or Highway 407. 2. In Burlington, take Highway 403 to downtown Hamilton. 3. Exit Highway 403 at Main Street West exit. 4. Turn left at first traffic signal onto Main Street West. 5. Immediately turn right onto Newton Avenue. 6. Continue on Newton Avenue, this road becomes Sterling Street (when crossing King Street). 7. When you reach Forsyth Avenue North (4-way stop) you are now at the East Entrance of McMaster campus. 8. Refer to North Quad instructions to navigate campus. From Brantford & London: 1. Travel eastbound on Highway 403. 2. Exit Highway 403 at Aberdeen Avenue exit. 3. Turn left at first traffic signal onto Longwood Road. 4. Turn left onto Main Street West. 5. Turn right onto Newton Avenue. 6. Continue on Newton Avenue, this road becomes Sterling Street (when crossing King Street). 7. When you reach Forsyth Avenue North (4-way stop) you are now at the East Entrance of McMaster campus. 8. Refer to North Quad instructions to navigate campus. From Niagara Peninsula: 1. Follow the QEW over the Burlington Skyway Bridge as though going to Toronto. 2. Take Highway 403 toward Hamilton. 3. Exit Highway 403 at the Main Street West off ramp. 4. At the traffic signal turn left onto Main Street West. 5. Immediately turn right onto Newton Avenue. 6. Continue on Newton Avenue, this road becomes Sterling Street (when crossing King Street). 7. When you reach Forsyth Avenue North (4-way stop) you are now at the East Entrance of McMaster campus. 8. Refer to North Quad instructions to navigate campus. From Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge: 1. Take Highway 401 to Highway 6 South 2. From Highway 6, exit on Highway 403 toward Hamilton, 3. Exit Highway 403 at the Main Street West off ramp. 4. At the traffic signal turn left onto Main Street West. 5. Immediately turn right onto Newton Avenue. 6. Continue on Newton Avenue, this road becomes Sterling Street (when crossing King Street). 7. When you reach Forsyth Avenue North (4-way stop) you are now at the East Entrance of McMaster campus. 8. Refer to North Quad instructions to navigate campus. Conference & Event Services | McMaster University 3 NORTH QUAD COMMONS & CENTRO@COMMONS CONFERENCE OFFICE HEDDEN LES PRINCE McKAY HALL MUSC ENTER LOT B LOT C EXIT ONLY NO ENTRY LOT D PARKING: McMASTER UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTRE (MUSC) (Including CIBC Hall), MDCL & CLASSROOM PARKING 1. From East Entrance (Forsyth Avenue & Sterling Street) continue onto campus for approximately 50 m. 2. Make immediate right turn onto Stearn Drive (no stop sign or immediate street sign). 3. Steer left to park in Lot B/ C or continue to Lot D. If lots are full continue with short/long-term parking directions below. 15 MINS SHORT-TERM METER PARKING (LOT F) & PASSENGER DROP-OFF 1. From East Entrance (Forsyth Avenue & Sterling Street) continue onto campus for approximately 50 m. 2. Make immediate right turn onto Stearn Drive *Note no stop sign or immediate street sign. 3. Pass parking Lots B/ C/ D and turn left at 3-way strop. Continue 100m to 3-way stop. 4. Continue straight ahead to lot F (very limited space due to construction) and drop off passengers/park in front of Commons Build- ing (Mon-Sun, 7:30 am-9 pm, 1 hr max, $7) 5. Guest parking vouchers CANNOT be used at meter station. Must use short-term or long-term Lot. 6. Note Les Prince Hall has traffic circle in front of facility for passenger drop-off. SHORT & LONG -TERM PARKING 1. From East Entrance (Forsyth Avenue & Sterling Street) continue onto campus for approximately 50 m. 2. Make immediate right turn onto Stearn Drive *Note no stop sign or immediate street sign. 3. Pass parking Lots B/ C/D and turn left at 3-way strop. Continue 100m to 3-way stop. 4. At 3-way stop turn right and continue onward to the Stadium Underground Parking entrance located on the opposite side of Les Prince Hall. Turn right to enter Stadium Underground Parking. *Note Lot E and parts of Lot G & F will be closed due to construction . Conference & Event Services | McMaster University 4 DIRECTIONS TO McMASTER MARY E. KEYES RESIDENCE From Toronto: 1. Travel westbound on the QEW or Highway 407. 2. In Burlington, take Highway 403 to downtown Hamilton. 3. Exit Highway 403 at Main Street West exit. 4. Continue on Main Street West (Pass University Hospital & Main entrance on your right side) 5. Turn right onto Cootes Drive. 6. Take the off ramp on your right to enter West Campus entrance. 7. Refer to West Campus Parking to navigate campus. From Brantford & London: 1. Travel eastbound on Highway 403. 2. Exit Highway 403 at Aberdeen Avenue exit. 3. Turn left at first traffic signal onto Longwood Road. 4. Turn left onto Main Street West. 5. Continue on Main Street West (Pass University Hospital & Main entrance on your right side) 6. Turn right onto Cootes Drive. 7. Take the off ramp on your right to enter West Campus entrance. 8. Refer to West Campus Parking to navigate campus. From Niagara Peninsula: 1. Follow the QEW over the Burlington Skyway Bridge as though going to Toronto. 2. Take Highway 403 toward Hamilton. 3. Exit Highway 403 at the Main Street West off ramp. 4. At the traffic signal turn left onto Main Street West. 5. Continue on Main Street West (Pass University Hospital & Main entrance on your right side) 6. Turn right onto Cootes Drive. 7. Take the off ramp on your right to enter West Campus entrance. 8. Refer to West Campus Parking to navigate campus. From Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge: 1. Take Highway 401 to Highway 6 South 2. From Highway 6, exit on Highway 403 toward Hamilton, 3. Exit Highway 403 at the Main Street West off ramp. 4. At the traffic signal turn left onto Main Street West. 5. Continue on Main Street West (Pass University Hospital & Main entrance on your right side) 6. Turn right onto Cootes Drive. 7. Take the off ramp on your right to enter West Campus entrance. 8. Refer to West Campus Parking to navigate campus. Conference & Event Services | McMaster University 5 WEST QUAD PARKING LOT M & P LOT Q MARY E. KEYES LOT I 1 HOUR SHORT-TERM METER PARKING (Lot Q) & PASSENGER DROP-OFF 1. From Cootes Paradise Road off ramp (West Campus entrance) turn left at 2-way stop. You have the right of way. 2. On your right side there is a small passenger drop-off zone in front of Mary E. Keyes Residence. 3. If this area is full, continue straight ahead (pass stop sign) to enter Bates Residence traffic circle. 1 hour short-term meter parking is located in front of Bates Residence (Lot Q). Guest parking vouchers CANNOT be used at meter station (must use gated Lots). To Long Term Parking: From Mary E. Keyes drop-off area, continue straight ahead to enter Bates Residence traffic circle. Continue full circle to turn around and return to the stop sign. Continue straight ahead passing the Mary Keyes passenger drop-off area, 3-way stop and continue to park in Lot I. Alternative parking is Lot M & P. LOT I SHORT & LONG-TERM PARKING 1. From Cootes Paradise Road off ramp (West Campus entrance) turn right at 2-way stop. You have the right of way. 2. Continue straight ahead and park in Lot I (right side). LOT M & P SHORT & LONG-TERM PARKING 1. From Cootes Paradise Road off ramp (West Campus entrance) turn left at 2-way stop. You have the right of way. 2. At stop sign in front of Bates Residence turn left and travel over bridge.
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