Conference Location & Accommodations

Location

Toronto is a city that has grown up around this grand landmark - The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The Fairmont Royal York truly is "at the center of it all." The hotel is just steps away to the heart of Canada's largest metropolis - an exciting mix of activities and attractions that will leave you exhilarated. From the theater, entertainment and financial districts, to shopping, sightseeing, and world-class sports facilities.

The summit was held at the historic Fairmont Royal York on Tuesday, December 7, 2004.

Fairmont Royal York
100 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5J 1E3
416-863-6333
www.fairmont.com

The following transportation information is provided by the Royal York:

Public Transportation

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is the local/city transportation system. The subway is attached to the hotel through the underground pathway and local city buses are available on Front Street, in front of the hotel.

Car Rental

Thrifty Rent-a-Car is located in the hotel. Pick-up and delivery is available. Various other car rental agencies are located in immediate vicinity. The concierge can arrange rentals.

• Thrifty: (800) 367-2277
• Tilden: (800) 387-4747
• Budget: (800) 268-8900
• Hertz: (800) 263-0600
• Avis: (800) 879-2847

Bus

The Greyhound Bus terminal is located about 15 minutes North of The Fairmont Royal York at the corner of Bay & Dundas Street. For more information, please call 1 (800) 665-7245 or log on to Greyhound Bus website.

Airport Express Shuttle Bus

Pacific Western operates an airport shuttle bus from all three terminals of Lester B. Pearson International Airport to the downtown core, and which stops at The Fairmont Royal York. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver. For more information, please call (905) 564-6333 or 1 (800) 387-6787 or log on to www.torontoairportexpress.com .

Schedule:

• From 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. the shuttle leaves The Fairmont Royal York twice per hour - on the hour, and on the half-hour.
• After 12:30 a.m. there is a shuttle at 2:30 a.m., and then the next is at 4:30 a.m., after which time the twice per hour service resumes.

Rates:

• Adults: $14.25 one way, $24.50 return trip.
• Children under 11 ride for free when accompanied by an adult.
• Seniors and students receive a 10% discount on the one-way fare only.

Train

The Fairmont Royal York is located directly across from Union Train Station and connected by an underground tunnel. The subway, the commuter train (Go Transit) and the train service (Via Rail and Amtrak) are available at the Union Train Station.

For more detailed information, visit the Via Rail website and the Amtrak website.


Limousine

Arrangements for a limousine can be made by the hotel concierge.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available at the front entrance of the hotel.