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Toronto Visitors Guide TORONTO VISITORS GUIDE Welcome to the Toronto Visitors Guide! Make sure you get an opportunity to download this AMAZING app to your mobile device: http://accessnow.me/ This application shows individuals where accessible options are, with ratings and descriptions. Downtown Toronto currently has 6093 accessible pins at the time of this writing. If you want to explore the app before downloading, feel free to check out the map on their website here: http://accessnow.me/map/ Included in this section are seven main information access points to better assist you in attending the Accessible Yoga Conference. We endeavor to guarantee all areas are fully accessible according to the The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (*explain ​ ​ more here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/about-accessibility-laws) ​ ​ 1. Around Town: Getting to know Toronto 2. Getting to Toronto 3. Conference maps and images 4. Accommodation 5. Local Transportation and parking 6. Food 7. Attractions and Seasonal events Around Town : Getting to know Toronto Toronto has grown exponentially in the past 20 years, and some of the old neighborhoods have indeed lost some of the flavors and rhythms that once gave the district its name. Surrounding our Conference location however, is a thriving downtown scene that still manages to capture the essence of the once was in several unique locations. In order to really get acquainted with the “real” Toronto, you have to know the names of the districts: The Annex A vibrant, student-friendly hub that showcases busy bars, lively cafés, and mostly ​ inexpensive bites (especially if you crave cheap sushi). Harbord Village: Primarily residential and tucked away on the other side of campus, there are ​ ​ still some cafes and restaurants worthy of note. A lot of nice but also cheap air bnbs can be found in this quiet area. A great place to consider staying if you want to explore a bit of the food and nightlife scene but also have a place for a quiet sleep. Yorkville: upscale Yorkville terrace is not where you go for a quick and cheap bite. Known ​ more for its shopping district for must have name brands, this area is within walking distance from campus and hosts some of the restaurants people with a discerning palate may want to go. Church St: Epicentre of PRIDE, our Conference is within walking distance of the event, but far ​ ​ enough away so as not to disrupt or disturb. While there are many fantastic cafes, great pubs and restaurants, chances are you’ll not get into any that weekend. The weekend will have many beer garden style areas, performance stages, and food trucks. This vibrant social scene is not for anyone looking for calm and quiet. This is a party! Chinatown: The Spadina Street strip between College and Dundas street hosts numerous ​ restaurants, markets and cafes for those who crave decent Asian food. While this area has a mix of both residential shopping and tourist trap feel, some of the best Asian restaurants Toronto boasts is not actually in this area (but can be found more in Vaughan, Scarborough and Markham areas). There are a few decent bubble tea shops here, and some great meal deals. Kensington market: definitely nothing like the area in London from which this area got its ​ ​ namesake, Kensington offers its own distinct culture that sets it apart from almost every other neighborhood in Toronto. The tiny Kensington Avenue is primarily a clothe shopping lane, with Baldwin Avenue branching the market over to Augusta and leading up toward Nassau and Oxford. Historically this neighborhood received the first influx of immigrants and refugees sent to the city, and layers of culture now exists within the borders of this multicultural mecca. Bloor & Yonge: Tourists are told this is the major intersection of downtown Toronto, which is ​ most likely the reason why Yonge St is littered with tourist trap stores and cheap takeout diners. Nestled alongside the Rosedale Valley, the natural contours of the land push the city density naturally southward toward College Park and inevitably toward Dundas Square/Eaton Center. Dundas Square/Eaton Center: sometimes dubbed “The Canadian Times Square” (which is ​ ​ equally offensive to both Canadians and Americans alike), there is no mistaking that the intersection of Dundas and Yonge was deliberately designed as a shopping mecca. Beside City Hall, Ryerson University, and several Major Hospitals, this area offers prime commercial real estate for those looking to shop. Other noteworthy neighborhoods a little further away: The Distillery District a cool, chic place typically reserved for weddings and large scale Toronto ​ events. The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once ​ housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets. Casa Loma/Rosedale Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown ​ ​ Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a museum and landmark. It was built as a residence for financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Casa Loma was constructed from 1911 to 1914. Rosedale, dubbed “Toronto’s most desirable neighborhood” Rosedale is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which was formerly the estate of William Botsford Jarvis, and so named by his wife, granddaughter of William Dummer Powell, for the wild roses that grew there in abundance. Small bistros and high end artisanal shops can be found throughout this AREA. Trinity-Bellwoods Trinity–Bellwoods is an inner city neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, ​ ​ Canada. It is bounded on the east by Bathurst Street, on the north by College Street, on the south by Queen Street West, and by Dovercourt Road on the west The Danforth/ Riverdale Just north of the trendy Leslieville neighborhood this area is also ​ known as Greek town. Even the street signs are in Greek in lively Greektown, also known as ​ "The Danforth." Crowds come for to its international mix of restaurants, cafes and bars, especially the Greek tavernas and pastry shops, as well as a vibrant mix of specialty boutiques. The neighbourhood is also home to the landmark Danforth Music Hall venue and the annual August Taste of the Danforth, which has food stalls, live music and dancing. Entertainment District Home to many Theatres, Cinemas the Symphony Orchestra and many ​ other attractions, The Toronto Entertainment District is an area in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, ​ Canada. It is concentrated around King Street West between University Avenue and Spadina Avenue. Here you can find major hotels, convention centers and well known tourist attractions such as the CN Tower, Roger’s Center and Ripley’s Aquarium. The Beaches This relaxed neighbourhood with a small-town vibe is a top summer destination, ​ ​ drawing families and tourists to its sandy beaches and quaint boardwalk. Vibrant Queen Street East features colourful indie shops, intimate bistros and hip bars, along with homey bakeries and ice cream parlours. Kew Gardens park offers skating and tennis, and hosts The Beaches International Jazz Festival. Parkdale Lively Parkdale is a multicultural residential neighbourhood with wide, pedestrian ​ ​ friendly sidewalks, colourful street art and a mix of Victorian mansions and apartment buildings. The area features an international mix of restaurants, from cheap eats to refined bistros. Hip locals frequent the vintage stores, indie boutiques and galleries on Queen Street West, as well as enduring pubs such as the Cadillac Lounge. Oakwood Village - A multicultural community that has many grassroots initiatives and considered the new “art hub”. This neighbourhood is nicknamed “Five Points” for the streets that meet at its central intersection — Oakwood, Vaughan and Belvedere. Much like this moniker, Oakwood-Vaughan is a community where several different cultures coexist. Along with long-time Italian and Portuguese residents, Caribbean and Jamaican communities are prominent here. More families are returning to and establishing themselves in the neighbourhood. High Park Known for the large municipal park, the adjacent neighborhood is also known as ​ ​ Bloor West. The park spans 161 hectares, and is a mixed recreational and natural park, with sporting facilities, cultural facilities, educational facilities, gardens, playgrounds and a zoo. The Don Valley For those who want to experience a little nature and science in their weekend, ​ consider tacking on an extra day to your trip to take the cycling and hiking trails along the Don River. Not the most picturesque of areas, what is interesting is it also is home to the Ontario Science Center, Skyzone Toronto, Seaton Park Archery Range, and ends at Riverdale farm near Cabbagetown. The cycling trails lead further toward the Beaches area and Harborfront to the ​ Toronto Islands as well. If you opt to stay in a hotel or airbnb in one of these neighborhoods, please note that high traffic volumes are a possibility during this busy weekend. We highly recommend that you organize carpools or use the city’s local transportation (TTC). Getting to Toronto Toronto Pearson Airport to the Conference -https://www.torontopearson.com 1. Public Transportation: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Express bus and subway service to downtown Toronto. Terminal 1, Ground Level, second curb, Column R4. Terminal 3, Arrivals Level, third curb, Column C12. Routes available: 52 Lawrence West 192 Airport Rocket 300 Bloor Danforth (overnight) 307 Eglinton West (overnight) Terminal Link – Takes you from one airport terminal to another! Free and fully wheelchair accessible, you’re going to love the Terminal Link train. It offers transportation 24/7 and connects you to: Terminal 1 Terminal 3 and the Sheraton Gateway Hotel Viscount Station and the Value Park Garage, Value Park Lot and ALT Hotel Catch the Terminal Link Train Terminal 1 Station Terminal 1 Parking Garage, Level 5 How to get there: ● From the terminal: Follow to the Parking Garage Level 5 and take the escalator or elevator to the train platform.
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