CRRS

Worlds of Conflict: Violence in the Early Modern Period

CRRS Conference

University of Toronto

21-23 Sept. 2023

In recent years, a growing number of scholars have turned their analyses towards the functions and meanings of violence in a variety of contexts. The early modern world remains a focus of scholars’ energy due to the richness of its source materials and the dynamic and shifting societies that occupied it.

Worlds of Conflict will bring together scholars for an interdisciplinary conference to examine the roles and meanings of violence in the early modern world.

Undergraduatess interested in attending should email crrs.info to request free registration.


Plenary Speaker

‘Enmity and Violence in Early Modern Europe”

Stuart Carroll, University of York

Thursday Sept. 21
Charbonnel Lounge
Elmseley Hall (St. Michael’s College)
81 St Mary St, Toronto

Hybrid Events

Some rooms/events are equipped for hybrid/live-streamed sessions. To access those events, please use the following links. Full details are in the program.

Click here for further details and zoom guidance.

Charbonnel Lounge

September 22, 2023
Meeting ID: 815 9335 6171

Emmanuel College Room 119
September 23, 2023
Meeting ID: 815 9335 6171

Emmanuel College Room 319 (Chapel)
September 23, 2023
Meeting ID: 861 7911 2051

Conference Committee

Amanda Madden
George Mason University
Angelica Pesarini
University of Toronto
Colin Rose

Brock University
Paul Stevens
University of Toronto
Nicholas Terpstra
University of Toronto

Getting to the Conference

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.

To travel on the TTC, you need either a PRESTO preloaded card; or single-ride, two-ride, or PRESTO day-pass tickets; or 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).

Interior of the Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

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).

  • The 900S Airport Express provides all-day, regular accessible express bus service between Pearson International Airport and Kipling Station on the Bloor-Danforth Subway. From Kipling Station, travel eastbound to St. George Station. Travel time is about 25 minutes from the airport to Kipling Station and a further half hour from Kipling to St. George station. The cost of the total trip is a TTC fare ($3.35 TTC fare)
  • The 952 and 52A Lawrence West bus routes provide all-day, regular accessible bus service between Pearson Airport and Lawrence Station with a connecting stop to the subway at Lawrence West Station. From Lawrence West Station, travel south on the subway to St. George Station. The trip should take around 45 minutes. ($3.35 TTC fare)

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.

Airport Taxis & Limos

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 runways with the CN town in the backgorund

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.

  • Public Transit (ferry, shuttle bus, and subway)From the airport terminal, you can cross to the mainland by either taking the ferry (free for pedestrians) or walking through the pedestrian tunnel. Catch the complimentary shuttle bus from the mainland in front of the Main Terminal / Passenger Access Tunnel Building to downtown on the west side of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel (across from Union Station). The shuttle is open to anyone going to the airport, whether or not they are travelling. Walk from the shuttle drop-off point to Union subway station and travel north on the University-Spadina line to either Museum Station or St. George Station ($3.35 TTC fare).
  • Taxis: There is a taxi stand immediately upon exiting the airport, just outside the ferry terminal. Standard city rates will apply.

Parking Information

Parking close to the venue is available for $16 per day from 8am to 7pm. 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.
Annesley Hall – 8 spaces
MAH (Margaret Addison Hall) Quad – 6 Spaces
MAH North – 12 Spaces 

For further assistance, we recommend searching for available parking options around Victoria College, Toronto on the Parkopedia website.

Around the University of Toronto

Distances are measured from Victoria College (VC)

$ = <$20
$$ = $20-$40
$$$ = $40-$60
$$$$ = $60+

Ned’s CafĂ© $

Located on the lower level of the Goldring Student Centre across the road from the Bader Theatre. 

150 Charles St W.
1 min walk

Dessert Lady $

Warm, light-filled bakery and cafĂ© 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

The Oats Kafé $

Vietnamese Café

31 Phipps St
7 min walk

Goldstruck Coffee

130 Cumberland St
8 min walk

Coco Espresso Bar

29 Bellair St
9 min walk

L’Espresso Bar Mercurio $

Italian CafĂ© and an English Department favourite. 

321 Bloor St W
9 min walk

The Alley $

Bubble Tea

5 St. Joseph St
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

Pi Co $$

Toronto chain serving neapolitan-style pizza and salads

1200 Bay St
5 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 cafĂ© with seating inside an upscale Italian supermarket. Open for dinner too! 

Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St W
7 min walk

Cabano’s Cheeseburgers $-$$

Fried chicken and burgers

75 St. Nicholas St
7 min walk

Sang-Ji Fried Bao $

One of Toronto’s best dumpling spots!

3 Charles St E
7 min walk 

Naan Kabob $$

Afghan and Middle Eastern 

691 Yonge St
10 min walk

FLOCK rotisserie + greens $$

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

Ramen RAIJIN $

Japanese noodle bar

24 Wellesley St W (Rear)
9 min walk

Summer’s Ice Cream $

A student favourite!

101 Yorkville Ave
10 min walk

Hemingway’s $$

Famous for its rooftop patio, this iconic Toronto spot offers 24 beers on tap and classic pub fare. 

142 Cumberland St
7 min walk

The Writer’s Room Bar $$$

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

Bar Volo $$

Craft Beers & Italian Snacks

17 St. Nicholas St
9 min walk

Artful Dodger Pub $$

Laid-back tavern with classic pub fare and two patios. 

10 Isabella St
9 min walk

The Duke of York $$

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 CafĂ© $$ 

Open 24/7, this award-winning, multi-level cafĂ© serves a variety of pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches 

7 Charles St W
6 min walk 

Enigma $$$$

Intimate, modern European fine dining restaurant

23 St. Thomas St
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

Trattoria Nervosa $$ 

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

Gyubee Japanese Grill $$$

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

Smoke’s Poutinerie Spadina $

457 Spadina Ave
17 min walk

Le Paradis $$

A classic bistro with a small menu of French fare  

166 Bedford Rd, Toronto
18 min walk

PAI $$

Thai food

18 Duncan St
31 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.  

Pancho’s Bakery $

Churros 

214 Augusta Ave
20 min walk

Seven Lives Tacos y Mariscos $

Mexican Tacos
72 Kensington Ave

The Dirty Bird $

Chicken and Waffles 
79 Kensington Ave

Pamenar $

Middle Eastern Café and Bar
307 Augusta Ave

Wanda’s Pie in the Sky $

Pies/Australian
287 Augusta Ave

Film Café $

Japanese Café
230 Augusta Ave

Rasta Pasta $

Jamaican Fusion
61 Kensington Ave

Via Mercanti $$ 

Italian
188 Augusta Ave

Fresco’s Fish and Chips $$

201 Augusta Ave


WITH THE SUPPORT OF

Diaspora and Transnational Studies
English | History

Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies
Centre for Medieval Studies

English | Sociology

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