Located in the downtown area in close proximity to shopping, museums and major attractions such as the CN Tower, the University of Toronto's Graduate House residence provides guest rooms for short-term visitors. Both single and double rooms are available with basic provisions, including linen and towels, cable television, a small refrigerator, a telephone with local calling and a private four-piece washroom. Costs range from $50 to $75 per night.
University of Toronto
Graduate House
60 Harbord St.
Toronto, ON M5S 3L1
416-946-8888
ghcommunity.info
Also located in the downtown area of Toronto, Ryerson University offers hotel-style accommodations to visitors from May until August. Guests may choose from two options. The International Living Learning Centre residence provides private rooms with en-suite washrooms that are ideal for one or two occupants. The Pitman Hall residence provides single rooms in multi-unit suites with shared facilities. Amenities include a telephone, air-conditioning, iron and ironing board, high-speed Internet and television. The daily rate begins at $50.
Ryerson University
Conference Services
240 Jarvis St., Suite 110
Toronto, ON M5B 2L1
866-592-8882
ryerson.ca
For travelers wishing to visit the natural beauty of Niagara Falls and the surrounding region, Niagara College's Residence and Conference Centre provides short-term hotel-style accommodations. Surrounded by vineyards, the college is at the bottom of the Niagara escarpments. The current rate for a two-bedroom suite with kitchenette, three-piece bathroom, cable television, telephone and air-conditioning, which includes free parking, housekeeping and breakfast, is $105. Kids under the age of 12 stay for free.
Niagara College Residence and Conference Centre
137 Taylor Road
Niagara-on-the-lake, ON L0S 1J0
877-225-8664
residenceconferencecentre.com
Located in the downtown area of Canada's capital city, the University of Ottawa offers year-round short-term accommodation. From May until August, independent travelers may stay at one of the 300 available two-bedroom units with air-conditioning and private washrooms or at one of the 700 dormitory-style residence rooms. Amenities include towels, linens and light housekeeping. Rates range from $30 to $105. Weekly and monthly options are also available. During the year, guests can book rooms for short-term stays of up to two weeks.
University of Ottawa Residence
90 University St.
Ottawa, ON K1N 1H3
888-564-4545
reservations.uottawa.ca
For travelers wishing to explore the northern region of Ontario, the University of Nipissing provides short-term residence accommodations from early May to mid-August. Guests may choose from apartment-style, cottage-style or dormitory-style options. Amenities include cable television, games rooms, vending machines, laundry facilities, free parking and telephone service. Rates vary and include daily and weekly options.
Nipissing University
100 College Drive
North Bay, ON P1B 8L7
705-474-3450
nipissingu.ca
