2025 Turtle Nest Protection Symposium FAQ

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 A digital parking pass valid for March 22 (full day) will be provided free of charge 2 days prior to the symposium by email. Make sure the parking pass is activated only on March 22. 

We cannot provide additional parking passes if you accidentally activate them before the date. You will need to provide the make and model of your vehicle along with the license plate number when you activate it.  

Please use parking lot 8 (LOWER DECK)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/WyT5cs2pPi5WB7UL6

Yes, the University of Toronto Mississauga has WiFi. We will provide a special password for the day of the symposium to access WiFi when you arrive.

 Yes, you can find gender-neutral washrooms in the Davis Building (the same building where we host the symposium) in rooms 0116, 3224, and 3288. Additional information can be found here. 

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/edio/equity-based-initiatives/washrooms-campus 

 Food options are limited on campus on March 22 because it is the reading week. Most cafes will be closed. Additionally, conference services do not allow outside food to be consumed during the event. 

We are taking your food allergies and preferences into account but if you have concerns, please contact us directly. 

 Please ask for permission from organizers if you want to take photographs of the event or the campus. You are free to photograph wildlife/plants that you may encounter outside but please refrain from photographing people or buildings. 

 You are welcome to walk around the campus during the break. But please remember to follow campus guidelines and safety regulations. Please remember not to enter lecture rooms, labs, or offices. There are a few trails (Culham trail and Principal’s Road) around campus but they are not maintained during winter. Use at your own risk. UTM or organizers are not responsible for any injuries or damages. 

• Hampton Inn by Hilton Toronto-Mississauga West: 2085 N Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5K 2T2
• Holiday Inn & Suites Mississauga West - Meadowvale, an IHG Hotel: 2565 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 5V4
• Residence Inn Toronto Mississauga Southwest: 2145 N Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5K 1A3
• Admiral Inn & Suites: 2161 N Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5K 1A3
•  The Glenerin Inn & Spa: 1695 The Collegeway, Mississauga, ON L5L 3S7