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Gord Troughton

Gord is currently the Director, Kitchener Corridor for GO Transit/Metrolinx. Gord has over 20 years of experience in highway maintenance, construction and design and has worked in the private sector, at the Municipal level and for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. 

Gord is a Professional Engineer and is a graduate of the University of Waterloo with degrees in Civil Engineering and Environmental Studies. 

Location

University of Guelph

Time

Accommodations:

1.    DELTA HOTEL 
50 Stone Road W
Guelph ON N1G 0A9
Booking link:  Reservation-Link
Book your group rate for Ontario Good Roads Association Conference
Reservations cut-off day is Friday, March 28, 2025
Rate: $216 + taxes
Overnight Parking: $10

2.    Gordon Hall (Former Days Inn)
785 Gordon St
Guelph, ON N1G 1Y8
Reservations will be available in January 2025

NOTE:  Beds are made with linen and a light blanket (one pillow and case); two shower towels and a bar of soap are provided for each guest. Extra Towels, Shampoo and conditioner, Paper towels, and Facial Tissues are included. Daily Servicing is provided—fresh towels are provided daily, beds are remade, and garbage cans in each bedroom are emptied. Washrooms are serviced every other day.

3.    Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre
700 Hespeler Rd
Cambridge, ON N3H 5L8
1-519-622-1505

To book, call the Reservations Department at 1-866-622-1505 or email at frontdesk1@cambridgehotel.ca and use the group name: Good Roads. 
A valid credit card must be provided for all reservations to guarantee the room.

Rate: $165 + taxes/night (Traditional 2 Queens and Deluxe 1 Queen with pullout)
Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 11:00 am

The reservation cut-off date is Friday, April 4, 2025, after which all unreserved rooms will be automatically released to the hotel for resale. Rates will be based on available and best available rates.

The room rate Includes a complete hot breakfast buffet (2 persons). A $15.00 per person per room supplement will be applicable for each additional person over the age of 16.

4.    Staybridge Suite Guelph 
11 Corporate Ct.
Guelph, ON N1G 5G5
Rate: Queen Studio Suite Studio Full Kitchen $275 + taxes

Reservations cut-off day is Thursday, March 27, 2025

To book, click this link Good Roads 2025

Each spacious suite has a fully equipped kitchen with a full fridge, dishwasher, microwave, cooktop, and all the required kitchen utensils. Amenities included:
•    Fully equipped kitchens including stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave
•    Fresh, hot, complimentary breakfast buffet
•    “The Social Hour” Evening Receptions featuring Light Offerings Monday to Wednesday from     5:30 pm-7:30 pm
•    Complimentary wired & wireless Internet access in all guestrooms and public areas
•    Complimentary parking and local calls
•    Complimentary 24-hour Business Centre, 24-hour Fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool
•    Complimentary self-serve laundry & guest storage facilities
•    “Just like Home Theatre” with 50” plasma TV
•    Outdoor Courtyard with BBQ Pavilion and putting green
•    The Pantry® 24hour convenience store
•    Pet Friendly (Fee Applies)

5.    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph  
35 Cowan Place
Guelph, ON N1G 0C1

$359.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)
$379.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)

Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 12:00 pm

To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and ask for the "Ontario Good Roads "rate.

The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 21, 2025. Once the reservation is made, no complimentary changes or cancellations are allowed after Sunday, April 20, 2025.

All the rooms include a complimentary HOT BUFFET BREAKFAST each morning, as well as an INDOOR POOL AND JACUZZI SPA, free parking, fitness centre, business centre, guest laundry, elevator, complimentary parking, and Wifi. Bedrooms include a small fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, ironing board and iron. Each room has a large work desk, ergonomic chair, and two-line speakerphone with voicemail. Note that amenities and services may not be available or as described due to changing restrictions implemented by government and local health authorities to control the spread of COVID-19.

6.    Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kitchener/Waterloo
105 King St East
Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8

Rate: 155 + taxes per night (2 Queen Beds Standard)

To book:
1.    Call the front desk at 1-519-744-4141 and say you’re with Ontario Good Roads or the three-letter code ONT.
2.    Online: https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=YKFCP&checkInDate=27&checkInMonthYear=032025&checkOutDate=30&checkOutMonthYear=032025&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=ONT&cn=no&viewfullsite=true

Information about the hotel:  https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/kitchener/ykfcp/hoteldetail