The Power of Marxist Thought
York University, Toronto
Friday & Saturday, 26–27 September 2025
LOGISTICS
Public Transit Access: York University is accessible via the Toronto subway system, with the York University Station located on campus.
Early Reservations: September is a busy month in Toronto; we recommend booking accommodations early to secure the best rates and availability.
Cancellation Policies: Be sure to review each hotel’s cancellation policy before booking.
Map of Campus: Visit this link for more information about the Keele Campus
Your can find your own options using platforms like www.booking.com , but make sure you select an appropriate location by mapping directions from your accommodation option to the York University subway station.
On-campus accommodation:
1) We have negotiated a reduced rate of $169.00 per night (single occupancy, room only) with the Schulich School of Business Executive Learning Centre.
Email: reservations@schulich.yorku.ca Phone: 416 650 8300
Please quote Block ID: 879175 or Block Name: Power of Marxist Thought Conference
Please reserve your room by 26 August 2025. After this date any unused rooms will be released back into general inventory and subject to availability
2) We have reserved a block of rooms from 26–27 September 2025 at Marriot Courtyard Toronto Vaughan. At $179 + tax per night, it’s a good rate by Toronto standards. However, it is a 20-minute walk to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Msubway station, and two subway stops (south) to York University Station.
Please ensure that you quote the “Power of Marxist Thought Conference” block to get this rate. Conference attendees are required to make their own reservations directly with Courtyard by Marriott reservations at 1-866-239-3202, no later than 27 August 2025. If reservations have not been made by the specified date, the hotel reserves the right to release any remaining guest rooms back into general inventory and the group rate is not guaranteed after the cut-off date.
Off-campus accommodation:
Staybridge Suites Toronto—Vaughan South
3600 Steeles Avenue West, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8P5
5–10 minute ride by TTC bus 60 or 960 (eastbound) to Black Creek Pioneer Village station, one subway stop (south) to York University station.
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Four Points by Sheraton Vaughan
3400 Steeles Ave W, Vaughan, ON L4K 1A2
5–10 minute ride by TTC bus 60 or 960 (eastbound) to Black Creek Pioneer Village Station, one subway stop (south) to York University station.
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Best Western Plus Toronto North York Hotel & Suites
50 Norfinch Drive, North York, ON M3N 1X1
15 minute ride by TTC bus 36 (eastbound) to Finch West Station, one subway stop (north) to York University station.
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto-Vaughan
3201 Highway 7, Vaughan, ON L4K 5Z7
10 minute walk to Vaughan Metropolitan Station, two subway stops (south) to York University station
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Montecassino Hotel & Event Venue
3710 Chesswood Drive, Suite 220, North York, ON M3J 2W4
8 minute walk to Downsview Park Station, two subway stops (north) to York University station
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Monte Carlo Inn Vaughan Suites
705 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ON L4K 5W8
15 minute walk to Vaughan Metropolitan station, two subway stops (south) to York University station
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Liberty Suites Hotel
7191 Yonge St #1201, Thornhill, ON L3T 0C4
15–20 ride by TTC bus 960 to Black Creek Pioneer Village Station, one subway stop (south) to York University station
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For more information: msgap[at]yorku.ca.
