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ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations for the conference are offered in two modalities:

  • on-campus university residence
  • off-campus local hotels

University Residence

Lakehead University Residence offers three styles of accommodations: dormitory, townhouse (basic and fully equipped) or apartment style (basic and fully equipped).

Dormitory Style Rooms: Each dormitory-style house has three floors in which the rooms are divided into furnished basic single, and single rooms. All of the houses are equipped with a furnished lounge with a TV and microwave, bicycle storage area, study room, male and female washrooms, and a laundry facility. All rooms have a telephone, internet access, linen, pillow, towel, soap and cup. Each accommodation has the following in their room: single-sized bed, desk and desk chair, bookcase, bulletin board, closet with dresser and clothes bar. Single rooms are larger upgraded rooms than the Basic Single. In addition to the furniture listed above, all single rooms are furnished with a snack-size refrigerator and lounge chair and two walk in closets.

Apartment Complexes: are low rise, apartment-style complexes offering four bedroom apartments which are fully furnished complete with storage room, full kitchen, four-piece bath, telephone and internet and a powder room with certain units offering barrier-free access. For your comfort, these apartment units are air-conditioned. The laundry room is located in the common lounge on each floor.

Townhouse Accommodations: All units feature a main floor full size kitchen, living room, dining room and patio area. The second floor contains a four-piece bathroom and four bedrooms. Accessible townhouse units are all one level for ease of mobility featuring three main floor single bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, and patio area. Barrier-free access is available upon request. There are telephones with internet connection in each bedroom, and one located in the dining room. Every unit is supplied with a vacuum, mop, bucket, broom, dustpan, and ironing board. Basic townhouses are not equipped with cooking amenities. The townhouse laundry rooms are located in a separate building in each phase.

Fully-equipped Apartments and Townhouses are available at an extra charge. These units include: television with basic cable, dishes, cutlery, coffee maker, toaster, kettle, cooking supplies and small appliances for meal preparation.

Residence Pricing
Per Night/
Per Person
Per Night/
Per UNIT
Dormitory - Basic single $30---
Dormitory - Single
$40---
Townhouse - Basic $35$140
Townhouse - Fully-equipped
$50$200
Apartment - Basic
$35$140
Apartment - Full-equipped
$50$200

The townhouses and apartments are 4 bedroom units. You have the option of booking the entire UNIT, or booking a bedroom in the unit sharing the unit with 3 other delegates. Prices are in Canadian funds. Taxes are extra (5% gst and 5% accommodations tax). Payment can be made by cash, credit card (M/C or Visa), and interact.

For more information on the residence facilities, click here to go to the University Residence website.

Reservations:
To make a reservation for on-campus residence, please call Guest Services 807.343.8485 or email guest.services@lakeheadu.ca with the following information to reserve your space quoting Reference 'LifeLong Learning Conference':
- Full name
- Mailing address, telephone nbr, fax nbr, email
- arrival and departure dates and times
- room choice (dormitory, townhouse or apartment)
If requesting a townhouse or apartment, specify:
- basic or fully-equipped
- shared or full unit
- preference to male only, female only or co-ed

Shuttle service from the Thunder Bay Airport to on-campus residence is available. You must request this at the time of booking.


Local Hotels

Blocks of rooms, at preferred rates, have been secured at local hotels listed below alphabetically. Room rates vary and start at $89.00/night. Individuals are to make their own reservations. The preferred rates are available up until May 25, 2008. A credit card is required to guarantee reservations. Please be sure to check with the individual hotel as to it's cancellation policy.

Days Inn

Golf Links Rd Property
1.9 km from campus. Map
Local 807.344.3297

Sibley Drive Property
4.2 km from campus. Map
Local 807.622.3297

Quote 'Lifelong Learning Conference' when booking
Hotel Website

Prince Arthur
Waterfront

4.3 km from campus. Map
Toll Free 1.800.267.2675 Local 807.345.5411
Quote 'Lifelong Learning Conference' when booking
Hotel Website
The Travelodge
Airlane Hotel
5.1 km from campus. Map
Toll Free 1.800.465.5003 Local 807.473.1600
Quote group booking number 5052
Hotel Website
Valhalla Inn 6.7 km from campus. Map
Toll Free 1.800.964.1121 Local 807.577.1121
Quote group booking number 3100
Hotel Website
Victoria Inn
6.6 km from campus. Map
Toll Free 1.877.842.4667 Local 807.577.8481
Quote group booking number 150661
Hotel Website
Department of Lifelong learning
Phone: (807) 346-7852
Fax: (807) 346-7882

faced.lifelonglearning@lakeheadu.ca
http://education.lakeheadu.ca/lifelonglearning