The conference will be held at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Room 142, located at 67 Erb Street West, Waterloo.
There are numerous hotels in the Kitchener Waterloo area. Special conference rates are available at two particular hotels.
Crowne Plaza, 105 King Street East, Kitchener. This hotel is about 4 km away from the conference venue. Public transportation is available in the form of buses or the ION light rail transit. The conference rate is $169 per night, which is available for bookings made by September 1. Here is the link to book this hotel. Enter the conference dates to see the special rate: Book Crowne Plaza Kitchener Waterloo.
Delta Hotel Waterloo, 110 Erb Street West. Waterloo. This hotel is right across the street from the conference venue. The conference rate is $225 per night, which must be booked by September 10. Here is the link to book at the Delta Hotel: Book your group rate for University of Waterloo Department of Economics Room Block.
The conference dinner will be held on Friday October 2 at Proof Restaurant in the Delta Hotel, 110 Erb Street West, Waterloo, starting at 7 pm. The restaurant is across the street from the conference venue.
If anyone is interested in a walk or a run on Saturday or Sunday morning, please contact Margaret Insley (margaret.insley@uwaterloo.ca) who can give you advice on where to go.