I’m looking forward to this and barring any unforeseen circumstances I will be there. I clicked on the “Register Now” button from your link and it doesn’t seem to be working just yet.
I’m looking forward to this and barring any unforeseen circumstances I will be there. I clicked on the “Register Now” button from your link and it doesn’t seem to be working just yet.
Ack. Thanks i will look into that in the morning.
I’ll be there! even if I have to rent a vehicle
I’m looking forward to this and barring any unforeseen circumstances I will be there. I clicked on the “Register Now” button from your link and it doesn’t seem to be working just yet.
Ack. Thanks i will look into that in the morning.
Fixed! Looks like there was an extra space in the url that was causing an issue.
Registered!!
I’m looking forward to attending and can’t wait to meet my fellow A&A comrades.
It looks like Young Grasshopper will be running an Axis and Allies 1940 Global (!) Tournament over the course of the weekend with the final round being played on the Monday at the Cliffside Bunker!
Details to come.
What accommodations are nearby?
The 3 closest for hotels that are an easy 5-10 minute drive down the road from the hall (and near or directly off of the highway for ease of finding the hotel)
Best Western Plus Durham Hotel and Conference Center
559 Bloor Street West, Oshawa, Ontario
(905) 723-5271
book.bestwestern.com
Travelodge Oshawa-Whitby
940 Champlain Avenue, Oshawa, ON
(905) 436-9500
travelodge.com
Comfort Inn
605 Bloor Street West, Oshawa, Ontario
(905) 434-5000
choicehotels.ca
NEARBY LOCAL BUSINESSES (Not an exhaustive listing - Subject to Change)
FOOD AND DRINK
Pizza
Toppers – 22 Stevenson Rd S – (905)436-2929
Pizza Pizza – 500 Rossland Rd W – (905)427-1111
Pizza Nova – 1 Warren Ave – (905)310-3300
Seafood
Halibut House –408 King St W
Red Lobster – 311 King St W
Asian Food
China Wok – 381 Stevenson Road Sizzling Wok – 419 King St W
PHO VietNam – 299 King St W
Family Dining
Dines Family Restaurant – 400 King St W
Teddy’s Restaurant and Deli – 245 King St W
Swiss Chalet – 555 Laval Drive
Casey’s – 419 King St W (inside mall)
Cozy’s Diner – 500 Rossland Road West
Fast Food
McDonalds – 419 King St W (Shopping Mall)
McDonalds – 680 Laval Dr (WalMart at Hwy401)
Tim Hortons – 560 King St W
Tim Hortons – 520 King St WTimHortons – 419 King St W (Shopping Mall)
Wendy’s – 323 King St W
Harvey’s – 2 Warren Ave
Burger King – 338 King St W
Mr. Sub – 22 Stevenson Rd S
Subway – 500 Rossland Rd W
5 Guys Burgers – 575 Laval Dr
Starbucks – 575 Laval Dr
Oshawa Shopping Centre Food Court – 419 King St W
Fine Dining
The Keg Steakhouse – 419 King St W (outside mall)
Shrimp Cocktail – 843 King St W
Harpo’s Fine Dining – 44 Stevenson Rd S
Wildfire Steakhouse – 540 King St W
*There are MANY more places to eat, dine in or take out/delivery, in the city.This is simply a short list of the vendors nearest the event site.
HOW DO I GET THERE?
General :
Find your way to Ontario Highway 401 (heading East or West) towards Oshawa, Ontario (East of Toronto, Ontario).
Take the exit for Stevenson Road (53).
Go north along Stevenson Road to the end, veer slightly left, then turn Right after the jet fighter (Airmans Park).
The RCAF 420Wing building is on your right (green building with the propeller on the side) and there is plenty of parking to the left (north west) just past the building.
The Field Marshal Gaming Convention is held at ;
RCAF 420Wing Building
1000 Stevenson Road North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
FROM YYZ (PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - WEST TORONTO)
BY TRANSIT
Take the UP Express Shuttle to Union Station
Take the Lakeshore East GO Train to Whitby Station
Take the 910 Campus Connect Bus to Rossland Road Eastbound + Stevenson Road
Walk North +/- 10 minutes to 1000 Stevenson Road North
BY CAR
Take Hwy 427 South from YYZ to Hwy 401 Eastbound
Take Hwy 401 Eastbound to Stevenson Road Offramp, Oshawa
Take Stevenson Road North to 1000 Stevenson Road N, Oshawa
great directions and info thanks! now i just need to get work time-off approved to come in from calgary for the A&A tournament :)
