WALKING MAP Toronto Is a Highly Walkable City Where You Can Experience Thriving Cultures, Exciting Attractions, and Warm People at Every Turn, on Foot

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WALKING MAP Toronto is a highly walkable city where you can experience thriving cultures, exciting attractions, and warm people at every turn, on foot. Enjoy the short stroll to the Convention Centre! WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE HOTEL TO THE METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE (MTCC) Walking time: 15 minutes 4 Distance: 1.4 km or 0.8 mile For RVC Registration & appointments in the MTCC’s South Building, take Queens Quay to Lower Simcoe St. Turn right & continue north to Bremner Blvd. Turn left on Bremner Blvd. to reach the South entrance. 3 Westin Harbour Castle Hotel Four Seasons Centre - Welcome to Canada Reception UP Express - Air-rail link platform at Union Station. Complimentary to RVC attendees. 2 B Bike Share Toronto 1 TTC Subway Lines IN THE 1 2 NEIGHBOURHOOD: 1. Toronto Waterfront (Martin Goodman Trail) The redesigned Queens Quay strip features a gorgeous waterfront trail with lovely parks and views of Lake Ontario. Head west along to find the eye catching WaveDecks. 2. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W.) Located on Toronto’s waterfront near Lower Simcoe St., this cultural spot provides internationally renowned programming, festivals, art exhibits & gorgeous lake views. 3. Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St.) Home to the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors, the Scotiabank Arena is 3 4 a huge sporting arena with lots of history. The venue also features big-name concerts and conventions. 4. Union Station (65 Front St. W.) Toronto’s central train station that connects to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), the GO Train, VIA Rail, and Toronto Pearson International Airport. It’s also the largest and most opulent station in Canada, and includes more than 100 individual shops and food vendors showcasing the diverse flavours of Toronto’s favourite neighbourhoods..

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