M3AAWG 62nd General Meeting Hotel, Travel and Destination Information
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Westin Harbour Castle Toronto
1 Harbour Square
Toronto, ON M5J 1A6, Canada
Phone: +1 416-869-1600
Hotel information - PDF
The M3AAWG negotiated room rate is guaranteed until September 12, 2024 or until group block has been fulfilled. After September 12, 2024, After September 12, 2024, rooms would be available at $399 or until the group block has been fulfilled, please contact the hotel directly to determine availability.
A deposit of one night will be required at time of reservation.
Rooms will be available at the M3AAWG special rate between October 3-13th, based on availability.
The individuals can make reservations directly to the Hotel by:
- Phone: 1-888-627-8559 and provide code “MA4”
- Online: Reservation Link
Check In Time: 15:00
Check Out Time: 12:00
Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled within 72 hours prior to arrival the deposit of one night room and tax is nonrefundable.
Hotel Dinning:
- Harbour Coffee Bar and Marketplace 6:30 -13:00 everyday
- The Mizzen Restaurant Mon-Fri 6:30 -11:00 and Sat-Sun 6:30 -12:00
- The Chartroom Bar and Lounge 11:00am-12:00am everyday
- Savoury – call ahead, reservations only
Fitness Center: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyzwi-the-westin-harbour-castle-toronto/experiences/
- Running Concierge – guided 5K run
- BikeWestin Program
- Pool
- Tennis and Squash Courts
- Fitness Studio 24/7 complimentary to hotel guests
High Speed Internet Access in Sleeping Rooms: Complimentary for all rooms booked within the M3AAWG block.
Note: There is no luggage storage in hotel meeting space.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Toronto International Airport (YYZ)
Distance from hotel: 28 km / 17.5 Miles
Drive time: Approximately 49 minutes
Driving Directions to Hotel from YYZ
Train Stop/Subway Stop: Union Station
Distance from hotel: 1.1 km / .7 miles
Time: Approximately 9 minute drive
Train Charge (one way):
Information: https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/ontario/toronto
Transfers – Visit https://www.blacklane.com/en/
Business Class (one way): about 129.26 USD
Business Van/SUV: about 151.42 USD (max 5 people)
Self-Parking: per 24 hours
Onsite Daily Parking $55
Valet Daily Parking $55
Visas:
List of Countries that need a visa to enter Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html#visaRequired
Entry Requirements by Country:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html
If you need assistance with a Visa letter from M3AAWG, contact amy@m3aawg.org.
DESTINATION INFORMATION
Toronto, Canada:
Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queen’s Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities, and zoo.
Currency: CAD $
Voltage: 120V/ 60 Hz plug Type B
Time Zone: Eastern Daylight Time (EST = GMT / UCT + 4)
Language: English
Tipping: In Toronto, one of the primary areas where tipping is prevalent in Canada is the restaurant industry. The standard tipping rate for waiters is generally around 15-20% of the bill before tax is applied. This is a good baseline for satisfactory service. However, if the service was exceptional, you may consider tipping more.
Weather Conditions: Average weather temperatures for Toronto in October range with highs around 14.5°C/58°F and lows around 14.5°C /52°F.
10 Best Local Dishes from Toronto
- Peameal Bacon Sandwich. Sample the original bacon on a Kaiser roll. ...
- Ketchup chips. Experience an unusual local snack staple. ...
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- Sushi pizza. Eat a finger food of fried rice patty, fish, and soy. ...
- Caesar cocktail. ...
- Butter tarts. ...
- Nanaimo. ...
- Smoked meat sandwiches.
https://enroute.aircanada.com/en/city-guide/toronto/
https://torontolife.com/food/downtown-toronto-best-restaurants/
Local Attractions: Toronto’s motto isn’t ‘go big or go home,’ but that’s a good summary of their top attractions, which include the lofty CN Tower, the biggest indoor aquarium in Canada and the only full-sized castle in North America. https://travel.destinationcanada.com/en-us/things-to-do/top-10-attractions-toronto