Conference Venue
The conference will take place at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador's St. John's Campus between the Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation (core campus facilities) and the surrounding campus.
Traveling and Staying in St. John's
Travel
Transportation
Transportation
St. John’s International Airport (IATA code: YYT) offers direct flights to major Canadian cities, including Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and Ottawa, as well as seasonal international routes. Weather disruptions are common in the region, and it is best to set aside a day for delays.
To reach St. John’s, NL by ferry, travellers take a Marine
St. John’s International Airport (IATA code: YYT) offers direct flights to major Canadian cities, including Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and Ottawa, as well as seasonal international routes. Weather disruptions are common in the region, and it is best to set aside a day for delays.
To reach St. John’s, NL by ferry, travellers take a Marine Atlantic ferry from North Sydney, NS to two terminals on the island.
Port aux Basques (7-hour ferry, year-round), followed by a 9–12 hour drive to St. John’s. Argentia (16.5-hour ferry, summer only), followed by a 1.5-hour drive to St. John’s
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
St. John's International Airport (YYT) hosts seven on-site car rental companies, including major providers like Avis, Budget, and Hertz.
City Wide Taxi is the service provider at YYT. Several other taxi companies and Uber operate within in St. John's on a 24 hour basis.
Metrobus provides public bus services across St. John's, operating 24 r
St. John's International Airport (YYT) hosts seven on-site car rental companies, including major providers like Avis, Budget, and Hertz.
City Wide Taxi is the service provider at YYT. Several other taxi companies and Uber operate within in St. John's on a 24 hour basis.
Metrobus provides public bus services across St. John's, operating 24 routes that connect key areas such as downtown, Memorial University, and shopping centers.
Accommodation
Transportation
Accommodation
For those seeking proximity to the city's core, several hotels are conveniently located downtown:
JAG Boutique Hotel,
Alt Hotel St. John's, Murray Premises Hotel, Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre, and the Courtyard by Marriott St. John's, Newfoundland.
Rooms have also been reserved on campus at the Memorial University Residences for conference bookings.
Weather
Transportation
Accommodation
In early May, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, experiences cool and damp spring weather. Average daytime highs range from 7°C to 10°C (45°F to 50°F), while nighttime lows hover around 1°C to 3°C (34°F to 37°F) .
While snow is uncommon in May, occasional light snow or mixed precipitation can occur early in the month.