Posted by Andy Chang on 10/10/24 • Categorized as CRRS Events
The Canada Milton Seminar XVIII is a gathering of a diverse group of international scholars interested in Milton, seventeenth-century literature and culture, and related fields. All those interested are encouraged to register and attend!

Cathy Caruth
Cornell University

Gary Kuchar
University of Victoria

Catherine Nicholson
Yale University

Paul Stevens
University of Toronto

Gordon Teskey Harvard University
The aim of the Canada Milton Seminar is to provide a focus in the form of an annual meeting for scholars, especially Canadian scholars, working not only on Milton but on early modern literature and culture in general. Lunch is served to all registrants, and the gathering ends with a banquet.
For more information about the seminar, please contact Professor John Rogers at johnd.rogers@utoronto.ca or Natalie Oeltjen at crrs@vicu.utoronto.ca for logistic/administrative matters.
The TTC is Toronto’s public transit network of buses, subway trains, and streetcars. The closest TTC subway stations to the University of Toronto are St. George Station and Museum Station. Maps and schedules for the TTC are available online.
The easiest way to travel on the TTC is to “tap on” using a credit or debit card at any subway, streetcar, or bus entrance. You can also purchase a PRESTO preloaded card; or single-ride, two-ride, or PRESTO day-pass tickets; or pay with exact cash. Tickets can be purchased at fare vending machines in Toronto subway stations or in Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Toronto. Single fares cost $3.35 for an adult, $2.30 for seniors (65+) and $2.40 for youth (age 13-19). Single-ride, two-ride and day-pass tickets are sold at only TTC adult fare rates; they are not available at youth or senior rates. Children aged 0-12 ride free on the TTC.
A PRESTO card is a preloadable payment card that is valid on the TTC, as well as on the GO Transit, Union-Pearson Express, and 8 other public transit systems in the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton. Presto cards cost $6, and can be purchased in person at TTC subway station fare vending machines, select UP Express stations (TVMs at Pearson, Union, and Weston stations only), and Shoppers Drug Mart retail stores. Funds can then be preloaded on the card to use for fare payment (a minimum load of $0.50c)
Go Transit is a regional transit service of trains and buses that connects the city of Toronto with cities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas. The GO Transit hub in Toronto is at Union GO Station and Union GO Bus terminal.
Fares depend on the distance travelled between two specified points, called fare zones. Children 12 years and under are free. PRESTO cards are valid on the GO Transit, and you can also pay your fare by tapping your debit or credit card on the Presto fare device. Schedules and fare information are available online; tickets can be purchased online as well.
To get to the University of Toronto, walk from the GO Train platforms or the GO Bus Terminal at Union Station to the TTC subway, and take the University-Spadina line north to St. George Station (additional $3.35 TTC fare applies).
VIA Rail is Canada’s national passenger rail service, offering intercity rail services connecting large cities as well as smaller regions across Canada. The VIA Rail hub is at Union Station in Toronto, from where passengers can connect to the TTC or GO Transit.
To get to the University of Toronto, walk from the VIA Rail platforms at Union Station to the TTC subway, and take the University-Spadina line north to St. George Station (additional $3.35 TTC fare applies).
Pearson Airport is the major air hub for the Toronto metropolitan area and Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe. It is located North West of the Toronto city centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
By TTC:
TTC buses connect Pearson International Airport to the TTC subway lines, on which you can travel to downtown Toronto. There are TTC bus stops at both Terminal 1 (Ground level) and Terminal 3 (Arrivals level).
Schedules and ticket information for TTC buses from Pearson airport can be found online.
Union-Pearson Express: The UP Express is a light-rail line between Pearson Airport and Union Station downtown with stops in between at Weston Station and Bloor GO station. Trains run every 15 minutes, from 5am to 1am daily. The UP Express station at Pearson Airport is at Terminal 1. To travel between Terminal 3 and Terminal 1, please take the Terminal Link Train.
To get to the University of Toronto, get off at the Bloor GO station ($5.65 one way; $11.30 return) and walk (approx. 4 minutes) to Dundas West Station on the TTC subway. Head east to St. George Station (additional $3.35 TTC fare required).
Tickets for the UP Express can be purchased online in advance, or in person from kiosks at any UP Express stop. PRESTO cards are valid on the UP Express, and you can also now pay your fare by tapping the PRESTO payment device at UP Express stations with your debit or credit card.
Schedules and further information can be found here.
Taxis to hotels in downtown Toronto cost between $50 CAD and $60 CAD, plus tip, and take about 40 mins. Limousines are comfortable sedans that operate similarly to taxis, but offer a higher standard of service and newer vehicles; limo travel to hotels in downtown Toronto costs between $55 CAD and $65 CAD, plus tip. The City of Toronto licenses the car services at Toronto Pearson International Airport to ensure safety standards and fare consistency. Rates are predetermined based on the time and distance to your destination within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Airport limos can be booked in advance (416-445-1999).
A number of further options to get to and from the airport are listed on Pearson’s website.
Billy Bishop Airport is a regional airport located on Toronto Island. Its central location is in close proximity to the University of Toronto’s St. George campus and Toronto’s downtown area.
Parking close to the venue is available for $19 per day from 7am to 7pm and $14 overnight. You must purchase the parking spot at the front desk of Margaret Addison Hall (the pin on the map shows where the entrance is, from the driveway) on a first come first serve basis. It is possible to leave and return but the lot attendant will not hold your spot, so it might be gone.
Annesley Hall – 8 spaces
MAH (Margaret Addison Hall) Quad – 6 Spaces
MAH North – 12 Spaces
Additional parking options around Victoria College, University of Toronto can be found on the Parkopedia website. Short-term street parking is sometimes available on St. Mary or Charles Street West.
Distances are measured from Victoria College (VC)
$ = <$20
$$ = $20-$40
$$$ = $40-$60
$$$$ = $60+
Located on the lower level of the Goldring Student Centre across the road from the Bader Theatre.
150 Charles St W.
1 min walk
Warm, light-filled bakery and café serving desserts, coffee, salads, and sandwiches. A CRRS staff favourite!
1 Sultan St
4 min walk
Starbucks $
47 Charles St
4 min walk
Aroma Espresso Bar $
1110 Bay St
4 min walk
130 Cumberland St
8 min walk
29 Bellair St
9 min walk
L’Espresso Bar Mercurio $
Italian Café and an English Department favourite.
321 Bloor St W
9 min walk
Coffee Island
925 Bay S
9 min walk
Clay Restaurant at the Gardiner Museum $$
A seasonal lunch menu offering fresh, local fare served inside the Gardiner Ceramics Museum.
111 Queen’s Park
3 min walk
Okonomi House $-$$
Japanese-style pancakes; a Toronto staple since the 1970’s
23 Charles St W
6 min walk
Eataly — Il Gran Caffè $-$$
Italian café with seating inside an upscale Italian supermarket. Open for dinner too!
Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St W
7 min walk
Sang-Ji Fried Bao $
One of Toronto’s best dumpling spots!
3 Charles St E
7 min walk
661 University St
11 min walk
KOKO Share Bar $$
Modern Korean Japanese
81 Yorkville Ave
9 min walk
Tokyo Sushi $
33 St. Joseph St
8 min walk
Famous for its rooftop patio, this iconic Toronto spot offers 24 beers on tap and classic pub fare.
142 Cumberland St
7 min walk
Enjoy signature cocktails and gorgeous views at this rooftop bar at the Park Hyatt Hotel.
4 Avenue Rd
7 min walk
Bar Reyna $$$
Mediterranean snacks and signature cocktails served in a sophisticated space with a patio.
158 Cumberland St
7 min walk
The Oxley $$$
Traditional British gastropub in a house-like space with two patios.
121 Yorkville Ave
8 min walk
Cibo Wine Bar $$$
Authentic and rustic Italian food and wine served in a trendy, industrial setting.
133 Yorkville Ave
8 min walk
The Pilot $$
Classic pub with an eclectic menu and live jazz music on the second floor every Saturday.
22 Cumberland St
9 min walk
This neighbourhood alehouse serves standard pub fare and beers on tap and is a favourite among the U of Toronto community
39 Prince Arthur Ave
10 min walk
7 West Café $$
Open 24/7, this award-winning, multi-level café serves a variety of pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches
7 Charles St W
6 min walk
PLANTA $$
Innovative plant-based restaurant serving cuisine inspired by all parts of the world. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner
1221 Bay St
7 min walk
Sassafraz $$$
French-inspired Canadian cuisine served in an upscale dining room or café area with a small patio
100 Cumberland St
8 min walk
Alobar $$$$
A Michelin-starred cocktail bar and restaurant with cosy indoor seating and a patio
162 Cumberland St
8 min walk
Classic Italian dishes and drinks served inside a house in the Yorkville neighbourhood with a rooftop patio
75 Yorkville Ave
9 min walk
Kasa Moto $$$$
Contemporary Japanese restaurant with a rooftop patio in the heart of Yorkville
115 Yorkville Ave
9 min walk
The Fry $$
A casual spot for Korean comfort food specialising in fried chicken
528 Yonge St
12 min walk
An exciting all-you-can-eat Japanese-Korean BBQ restaurant
335 Bloor St W
12 min walk
Café Boulud $$$
A French brasserie with a vintage feel and seasonal menu
60 Yorkville Ave
12 min walk
Osteria Giulia $$$$
A Michelin-starred, seafood-focused Italian eatery in a warm and comfortable space
134 Avenue Rd
14 min walk
457 Spadina Ave
17 min walk
Toronto’s famed Kensington Market, a 25-minute walk from the conference, is a bohemian neighbourhood packed with vintage shops, hipster bars, cafes, and innumerable restaurants and food stalls.Some of our recommendations appear below.
Seven Lives Tacos y Mariscos $
Mexican Tacos
72 Kensington Ave
Chicken and Waffles
79 Kensington Ave
Pamenar $
Middle Eastern Café and Bar
307 Augusta Ave
Pies/Australian
287 Augusta Ave
Japanese Café
230 Augusta Ave
(Updated as of April 2025)
To inquire about accommodations at the student residences in Margaret Addison Hall or Rowell Jackman Hall, please fill out this form. Please indicate in the Booking Comments section of the form that you’re attending the Canada Milton Seminar.
Rooms this summer are $100.05 plus HST per night for a single occupancy and $134.82 plus HST per night for a double room.
Rooms at the Massey College residence will also be available. You may reserve via this link.
(416-924-1222 or 1-888-553-1300) is a modern, upscale hotel about 10 minutes’ walk from the CRRS. Prices start at $362 CAD/night.
The Madison Manor Boutique Hotel
(416-922-5572 or 1-877-561-7048) is a bed & breakfast in a restored Victorian home about 20 minutes’ walk from the CRRS. Prices start at $269 CAD/night.
Holiday Inn Express Toronto Downtown
(416-367-5555) is located in downtown Toronto, around 25 minutes by subway from the CRRS. Prices start at $340.00 CAD /night.
Beverly Place Bed and Breakfast
(416-977-0077) is a bed & breakfast in a restored Victorian building about 15 minutes’ walk from the CRRS. Prices start at $200 CAD/night. Breakfast no longer included as of 2019.
(416-964-3311 or 1-800-387-2755) is a modern, all-suite hotel about 10 minutes’ walk from the CRRS. Prices start at $299 CAD/night.
Pantages Hotel Downtown Toronto
(416-362-1777) is located in downtown Toronto, around 25 minutes by subway from the CRRS. Prices TBA
(1-800-243-5732) is a modern hotel about 20 minutes’ walk from the CRRS. Price TBA
The Victoria’s Mansion Guest House
(416-921-4625) is a quiet lodging house about 10 minutes’ walk from the CRRS. Note that because of the property’s historic Victorian architecture, there is no on-site elevator. Prices start at $129 CAD/night
(647-352-8747) is located about 25 minutes’ walk from the CRRS. Rates: $180 CAD/night (double & single private), $60 CAD/night (dorm)
(416-591-7387) is located around a 25 minutes’ subway ride from the CRRS. Rates: $70.6 CAD/ night (female dorm), $72 CAD/ night (6-bed mixed dorm)
(416-929-4777) is located about 25 minutes’ walk from the CRRS. Rates: $55 CAD/night (dorm), $153.20 CAD/ night (private)
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