1. Pitman Hall Residence, Ryerson University

Location: 160 Mutual Street

Rate: Single with shared bathroom – $50 CAD plus 10% tax per night (includes Continental Breakfast) until March 14, 2010. After March 14th, the cost is $50 CAD plus 10% tax per night for June 10 and June 11, and $58 CAD plus 10% tax per night starting June 12.

Booking deadline: The deadline for booking rooms in our reserved block with the PSi code has passed (deadline was March 14, 2010). However, unreserved rooms are still available on a first come, first served basis.

Pitman Hall Residence has single dorm-style rooms with shared washroom facilities providing maid service, in-room telephones with free local calling and high speed internet access, 24-hour front desk, and individual climate control rooms. Community kitchenettes, laundry facilities, and lounges with cable TV are located on every floor. Click here for more info.

To make a reservation at Pitman Hall Residence:

1. Book online at: http://ryerson.ca/conference/accommodations/index.html. (Note, please do not use the previous booking code as our reserved block is now full.)

2. International Living Learning Centre Residence, Ryerson University

Location: 240 Jarvis Street

Rate: Single or double with private bathroom – $83 CAD plus 10% tax per night (includes Hot Breakfast) until March 14, 2010. After March 14th, the cost is $83 CAD plus 10% tax per night for June 10 and June 11, and $105 CAD plus 10% tax per night starting June 12.

Booking deadline: The deadline for booking rooms in our reserved block with the PSi code has passed (deadline was March 14, 2010). However unreserved rooms are still available at the same rate on a first come, first served basis up until June 11, 2010. Rooms are subject to availability.

International Living Learning Centre (ILLC) Residence features single and double occupancy guestrooms with hotel style amenities and services, a private bathroom, in-room telephones with free local calling and high-speed internet access. ILLC also offers a full service restaurant and bar lounge. Click here for more info.

To make a reservation at International Living Learning Centre Residence:

1. Book online at: http://ryerson.ca/conference/accommodations/index.html. (Note, please do not use the previous booking code as our reserved block is now full.)

3. Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

Location: 123 Queen Street West

Rate: Singles/Doubles – $159 CAD per night, plus applicable taxes

Booking deadline: Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis up until May 6, 2010 (5:00 p.m. local time). ** Please note that the original deadline was April 23th but it has been extended.

The city’s preeminent destination hotel for business or leisure for over 30 years, the Sheraton Centre Toronto boasts Toronto’s largest year-round pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, Business Centre, Senses Spa and two levels of shops, services, restaurants and lounges. Located in the heart of the financial and entertainment district, and across from city hall, the hotel is close to a number of art galleries and superb restaurants.

To make a reservation at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel:

1. Call Sheraton’s Central Reservation Office at 1-888-627-7175. Ask for the Performance Studies International Block of rooms. OR
2. Book online at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/PSI2010

1. University Residences and Bed and BreakfastsLow cost accommodations are available at a number of university residence halls that are open to the public in the summer. You can take advantage of our conference rate at Ryerson University’s residences (see “Special Hotel Rates” above). Rooms may also be available at: 89 Chestnut Summer Residence, New College Summer Residence, St. Michael’s College Summer Residence, Victoria College Summer Residence, etc.

Accommodations can also be found in Toronto’s many bed and breakfasts. You can find out about B&Bs from the Toronto Bed and Breakfast Association.

2. Hotels near the conference site

2. Interesting hotels a bit farther afield

3. Apartment Rentals and Sublets

If you are staying for the full conference, and perhaps staying for a few additional days to take in more of the Luminato Festival or the Magnetic North Festival in Kitchener, you might consider a weekly apartment rental. Here are some sites that list short term rentals in the area: