Visitors to Canada
Visitors to Canada require a valid passport and many require a visitor's visa. For information on visa requirements and exemptions, please check with the nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.
To check online, go to: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp and lick on VISIT from the menu on the left. Attendees from the USA may check entry/exit requirements to Canada outlined in the U.S. Department of State Consular Information Sheet. Proof of citizenship must be provided.
Flights
Special rates are secured for conference attendees flying with Air Canada, for travel between Thursday, April 11, 2013 and Saturday, April 27, 2013. The booking is to be made to the following city: Toronto, ON. To book a flight with your promotion code, access www.aircanada.com and enter your promotion code in the search panel.
Toronto Pearson Airport - YYZ
Promotion Code: 4NAU8VX1
Toronto City Centre Airport - YTZ
Promotion Code: XCBJR8D1
Train
10% discount off the best available fare in Economy, Business, Sleep or Sleeper Touring class from all stations throughout the VIA system to Toronto, Ontario and return. Valid April 16 to 23, 2013.
Participants must reference the event's VIA RAIL discount code / confirmation number: 12401
VIA RAIL ONLINE BOOKING STEPS:
- Go to VIA RAIL www.viarail.ca/en
- Log in to your profile, or create one prior to booking (click on "My VIA Profiles" on the top of the screen)
- After logging in, you will be on the "Passenger Information" screen. On the "Train" tab/page fill in the information and click on the "Search" button (at the bottom) when finished
- Select the train (or trains, in case you have chosen a round trip) and select the "regular fare". Click on "Select and Continue"
- Review the fare details and click the "Book Now" button
- Validate your contact information and click "Continue"
- On the following screen, on the "Discount Type" field, select "Convention Fare"; on the "Discount Code" field write down the confirmation number 12401
- The following page will show the recalculated fare and ask you for payment details.
If you have any further questions regarding online VIA RAIL booking, please call VIA RAIL at 1-888-VIA RAIL (1 888 842 7245), from anywhere in Canada, 514 989 2626 from Montreal, or 506 857 9830 from Moncton.
Parking
Parking is available at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel:
Self Parking $7.00/hr or $29.00/day
Valet Parking $9.00/hr or $35.00/day
There is public parking nearby (identified by a green "P"). The closest locations are:
- 110 Queen Street West, Nathan Phillips Square Garage - 0.2 km from the hotel
- Elizabeth Street, TTC Commuter Lot, Toronto Coach Terminal Lot - 0.3 km from the hotel
- 25 Dundas Street East, 0.3 km from the hotel
A full list of Green "P" Parking can be found by visiting the following link. Input the hotel address (525 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2L2), and it will populate a list of the nearest public parking locations:
