Conferences
Questions?
Please reach out to our conference organizers at afterwerstine@uwo.ca for assistance.
Travel & Accommodation
Travel
London, Ontario is served by an international airport, trains, and buses. Travellers arriving by air can catch a short connecting flight to London from Toronto’s Pearson airport or switch to ground transportation. It’s about a two-hour drive from Pearson to London. We’re served by two bus lines (Flixbus: and Onex: ) and the RobertQ shuttle service (). All of these buses leave directly from the airport. You can also catch a ViaRail train from Toronto to London, which leaves from Union Station in downtown Toronto.
Accommodation
Block reservations have been made at the and at . Delegates must book their own accommodation. Pricing, booking information, and deadlines to confirm your reservation follow below.
Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre
Nestled on 30 acres of sprawling parkland, this historic Georgian manor is the ideal retreat for private and corporate parties. Rooms like the Heritage Guest Room provide a queen bed with a parkview located in the hotel's historical wing. Rooms include a large desk, boutique-style bathroom with standing shower, semi-smart TVs, complimentary wireless or high-speed internet, voicemail, iron, ironing board, hairdryer and iPod alarm clock. Complimentary parking and WiFi are also included.
Rates
$169 (plus applicable taxes) Wednesday-Saturday
Reservations and Payment Policy
- Individual reservations must be received by Saturday, March 1, 2025 and guaranteed with a valid credit card.
- Reservations can be made by calling central reservations at 866-834-7410 or via the online booking link. Please reference the group name, “Shakespeare After Werstine,” when booking.
Park Hotel London
Rooms in this modern boutique hotel offer a spacious living room with a double sofabed and a convenient mini kitchenette, equipped with a microwave, mini-fridge, and Keurig coffeemaker. The bedroom features a king-sized bed, separated by sliding barn doors. The bathroom includes a separate vanity area and a choice of tub or a glass-enclosed shower. Guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and WiFi. Secure underground parking with direct access and in/out privileges is available for $26 per vehicle per night (regularly $32).
Rates
$159 (plus applicable taxes) Wednesday and Thursday
$179 (plus applicable taxes) Friday and Saturday
Reservations and Payment Policy
- Individual reservations must be received by Tuesday, April 1, 2025 and guaranteed with a valid credit card.
- Reservations can be made by calling 519-642-4444 or through the . Please use the group name “Shakespeare After Werstine” when booking.