London Hall

Overnight Accommodation

Overnight campus accommodation is available for all delegates attending the Brain, Behaviour & Cognitive Science conference at The University of Western Ontario in London Hall. London Hall features two or three lockable bedrooms with double beds; one and a half bathrooms, a common area, as well as a food preparation area complete with oven, microwave and refrigerator. Should you wish to share with specific people, please indicate roommates when you register on line. Accommodations on campus are available for the nights of June 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2008. Check-in is after 3:00 p.m. on your day of arrival and check-out is before 11:00 a.m. on date of departure. The deadline to register for campus accommodation is June 2, 2008.

London Hall is fully accessible by elevators to all floors and is air-conditioned for your comfort. The Front Desk is staffed 24 hours a day. The bedrooms are supplied with linen, towels, soap and drinking glass. Daily service is provided to the rooms by University staff. There is a well-equipped physical recreation room provided for weight and cardiovascular training as well as Vending machines for snacks and beverages. Pre-paid, card-operated laundry facilities are on each floor. According to University policy, smoking is not permitted in any campus buildings, including London Hall.

Keys

Please remember to return your keys to the Front Desk of London Hall at the time of check out. A charge of $65.00 per set of keys will apply if the keys are lost or not returned at this time.

Residence Meals   

Your meals will be in Essex Hall. Essex Hall has its own dining room and the Executive Chef offers a wide
variety of menu items at each scheduled meal.

Campus Parking

Complimentary parking is available to all overnight delegates attending the conference in the Huron Parking Lot. Additional paid visitor parking is also available on campus. Directions to The University of Western Ontario can be found at http://communications.uwo.ca/western/about_directions.html.

Special Needs Accommodations

There are wheelchair accessible units in London Hall and the campus buildings are barrier free.

Campus Recreation

The University Community Centre features an L-shaped, 25-meter indoor pool with diving well for fitness and recreational swimming. Aquatic fitness classes are scheduled at various times throughout the day. The Centre also has as a fully-equipped fitness room and an aerobics studio. Locker and towel service is available at the UCC facilities. Passes are sold on a weekly or daily basis. Squash, racquetball and tennis courts are also available on campus for the delegate’s use. One can take advantage of the many scenic trails along the Thames River perfect for jogging, roller-blading or simply a leisurely stroll. Golf courses are located just minutes from campus..

The University Community Centre

Located in the University Community Centre is the Book Store (with a full line of UWO souvenir merchandise), postal outlet, computer store, hair salon, variety store, copy services, travel agency, film processing depot and a wide variety of brand name food outlets in Centre Spot.

Medical Facilities

Full medical services are available at University Hospital, located on the campus of UWO. The main number is (519) 685-8500 and (519) 663-3197 for the Emergency Department.

Telephone Service

The telephone number for the London Hall is 519 661-3377.

Message and Mail Service

Messages for registered guests in London Hall are posted in the Lobby of the residence.

High Speed Internet Service

Conference Services is pleased to provide you with access to the internet. Please request this service at the front desk.

London Activities

London has much to offer the visitor, from festivals and events, to historical landmarks, attractions for all ages and interests, scenic parks, culture, heritage and restaurants to suite all culinary tastes. Many of the local and area attractions are described on the London internet Home Page at http://www.londontourism.ca. The University Home Page is found at http://www.uwo.ca. Information on the attractions found in Southwestern Ontario can be found at http://www.ontario.worldweb.com/.

Air Transportation

London is widely accessible by air from around the world. Information on flights, services and driving to London can be found at http://www.londonairport.on.ca.

Airport Transfers - Toronto

Should travel arrangements bring the delegates into either the Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto, transportation is available from the Airport to London by Robert Q Airbus Inc. This van service departs Toronto many times a day. Their customer service desks are located in the arrivals area of each terminal. Advance reservations for this service must be made at least four days prior to departure to guarantee a seat. All reservations can be booked directly with Robert Q in London. Their office is open 24 hours a day to take calls. Payment can be made in advance or when they arrive at Toronto International Airport. For schedule information and fares on Robert Q Airbus please call (519) 673-6804 or 1-800-265-4948 or click on www.robertq.com.

Airport Transfers - London

Checker Limousine and Airport Service is "London's alternative to taxis". Professional, well-dressed drivers and comfortable luxury sedans provide that extra touch of class at rates very comparable to traditional taxi service. Checker Limousine operates 24 hours a day and accepts all major credit cards. Checker cars are available at the Limousine Stand located at the north end of the Terminal Building. For further information or reservations call (519) 659-0400 or www.checkerlimousine.com.

Car Rentals

Major car rental companies are located at the London Airport and the London Transit system services many locations on campus. Car rentals are available through Avis (1 800 879-2847), Budget (1 519 433-1701), Thrifty (1 800 367-2277) and National (1 800 227-7368).