The conference will take place on
Friday, November 13, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, EST.
Venue:
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
209 Victoria St, 2nd Floor Exhibition Hall & Auditorium
Toronto ON M5B 1T8
The Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute was established in 2011 as a result of a generous donation of $25 million by Hong Kong entrepreneur and philanthropist Li Ka Shing. St. Michael’s was the first Canadian biomedical program to receive a grant from the Foundation. Research at the hospital is comprised of two main components – the Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science focusing on basic and translational science and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute focusing on clinical and health services research. They are fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Location:
Public Transit:
The nearest subway station is Queen Street on the Yonge Line (Line 1). Exit the station and walk north on Yonge to Shuter Street, then east on Shuter to Victoria Street. The Lia Ka Shing Knowledge Institute is on the northeast corner of Shuter and Victoria.
If you are taking GO Transit, take a Train or Bus to Union Station, from there you can walk (about 20 minutes) or take the subway. If walking, exit Union on Front St W. Walk north on Bay Street or Yonge Street and continue east on Shuter St. If taking the subway, take the Yonge Line northbound to Queen Station (about 6 minutes), and walk east on Queen to Victoria St. and north to Shuter St. (4 minutes).
Visit the TTC and Go Transit website to plan your trip.
Accommodation:
There are several hotels close to the symposium venue:
Pantages Hotel, Toronto Centre
200 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1V8
(800)-559-4625
https://www.pantageshotel.com
Rates: Approximately $400 per night
79 metres from venue (1 min walk)
Marriot Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
525 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2L2
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyzec-marriott-downtown-at-cf-toronto-eaton-centre/overview/
(416)-597-9200
Rates: Approximately $440 per night
500 metres from venue (7 min walk)
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M5H 2M9
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyztc-sheraton-centre-toronto-hotel/overview/
+1 416-361-1000
Rates: Approximately $450/night
750 metres from venue (11 min walk)
Double Tree by Hilton, Toronto Downtown
108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 1R3
+1-416-977-5000
Rates: Approximately $300/night
750 metres from venue (11 minute walk)
Courtyard by Marriot, Toronto Downtown
475 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1X7
+1 416-924-0611
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyzcy-courtyard-toronto-downtown/overview/
Rates: Approximately $310/night
1 kilometre from venue (15 minute walk)
Holiday Inn, Toronto Downtown Centre
30 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 2E9
+1 -416-977-6655
Rates: Approximately $350/night
1.1 kilometres from venue (15 minute walk)
Please note there are many other hotels throughout downtown Toronto, the hotels above are closest to the venue.
Airport Transportation – From Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is located north-west of the city, 40 kms from the downtown core. The following transit options are available:
Limousines, Taxis, and Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)
Limousines and taxis are readily available at all three terminals. The flat fare from the Pearson International Airport to downtown is $60 for limousines. Travel time is approximately 40 – 55 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Union Pearson Express
The Union Pearson Express connects the SkyWalk adjacent to Union Station in downtown Toronto with the LINK station attached to the airport’s Terminal 1 with additional stops at Bloor and Weston GO station. Trains run from 5:30 am to 1:00 am every 15 minutes. Travel time is 25 minutes.
Fares
UP Express tickets can be purchased online, on your mobile device and at the vending machines or service counters at UP Express stations. The cost is $12.35 CAD for a one-way ticket.
Airport Transportation – From Toronto Island Airport (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on Toronto Island, three kilometres from downtown Toronto, at the foot of Bathurst Street.
One of the world’s shortest ferry rides (121 metres) to and from the mainland runs every 15 minutes and is free for pedestrians. Alternatively, there is a pedestrian tunnel (853 ft.) that connects the mainland and island terminals. Its moving walkway takes approximately six minutes.
Once on the mainland, you have two options:
- You can take a complimentary shuttlebus in front of the Main Terminal/Passenger Tunnel Access Building to Front and York Streets (west side of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel), just across from Union Station. From there you can take the subway north on the Yonge Line to Queen Station. The shuttle bus is available every day, runs every 15 minutes and takes approximately 15 minutes.
- Take a taxi from the stand just outside the mainland terminal to the hotel. Rideshare is also available - there is no designated area for rideshare app services.
On-Line Platform: The online platform to be used is Zoom©.