Symposium FAQs

Where is the 2025 Symposium being held?
Holiday Inn Waterfront, 2 Princess Street, Kingston, ON

What is the schedule for the symposium?
Please note that the times listed below may change slightly as we finalize the agenda

Tuesday, September 23

6:00-9:00 Opening Cocktail Party, Wharf & Feather (located in the hotel lobby)

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

8:00-8:30     Breakfast

8:30-11:45   Morning Presentations

12:00-1:00   Lunch

1:00-5:00     Afternoon Presentations

5:00-6:30     Career Fair NEW for 2025 (more info…when it becomes available)

Thursday, September 25, 2025

8:00-8:30     Breakfast

8:30-11:45   Presentations

12:00-1:00   Lunch

1:00-2:30     Afternoon Presentations

2:30-5:00     Visits to the Great Lakes Museum

6:00-9:00     Volunteer  Awards and Closing Banquet

What’s included in my ticket price?

Full symposium $395

• Opening ceremony cocktail reception
• Two breakfasts
• Two lunches
• Refreshment breaks each day
• Volunteer Awards reception*
• Banquet*
• Invitation to the after-hours hospitality suite
• Off-site visit on Thursday afternoon

One Day Only (Wednesday or Thursday) $200

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Coffee/snacks
• Invitation to the after-hours hospitality suite

Thursday Evening Banquet* $65

*cash bar available

How should I dress?

Whatever makes you comfortable! Most folks go for a business casual look, and many come in uniform if applicable. Many dress up just a little for the Opening Ceremony, the awards reception, and the banquet. However, we invite you to be comfortable; there will be plenty of sitting and mingling.

How will we get to the off-site visit?

This year, we will be visiting the Marine Museum and taking a tour of the SS Keewatin. It is about a 1km walk along Kingston’s Waterfront. The tour itself will last approximately an hour, so please be prepared for walking and standing (be mindful of your footwear!).

What is the best way to travel to Kingston?

Kingston is a few hours away from three major airports: Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa. All three will have car rental options. Don’t want a car? (Kingston is a beautiful pedestrian city!) Take the train from the airport!

From Toronto airport:

• Take the UP train from the airport to Union Station ($12)
• Take the 2.5-hour VIA train to Kingston (approximately $50 one way in economy). Trains run daily from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm
• Call a taxi or UBER right to the hotel (under $20)

From Montreal airport

• Take the free shuttle to the Dorval rain station, which runs every 45-60 minutes
• Take 2 2-hour VIA train to Kingston (approximately $50 one way in economy). Trains run daily from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm
• Call a taxi or UBER right to the hotel (under $20)

From Ottawa airport

• Take the O-train (requires a transfer) to get to the downtown VIA Train Station
• Take 2 2-hour VIA train to Kingston (approximately $50 one way in economy). Trains run daily from about 4:00 am to 6:30 pm
• Call a taxi or UBER right to the hotel (under $20)