[ALAC-Announce] Toronto - Useful information

At-Large Staff staff at atlarge.icann.org
Wed Oct 10 22:43:07 UTC 2012


Dear All

Please find hereafter some useful information for the 45th ICANN Meeting in
Toronto:

ICANN Full Schedule & Meeting GUIDE at top of main page (PDF file - take a
look!)
http://toronto45.icann.org/full-schedule

At-Large Toronto Meetings (updated with any last minute agenda/schedule
changes):
http://tinyurl.com/9pal3a7

Meetings Venue Map (meeting rooms):
http://toronto45.icann.org/files/meetings/dakar2011/westin-toronto.jpg

Good meeting venue with Guest rooms & Meeting rooms all within the main
Hotel area except for a few in the convention centre - walk way access.
Elevator access to all floors and meeting areas.
Washrooms plenty.

Toronto Maps:
Available at Hotel Reception and Concierge.

Transport from Toronto Airport:

OPTION 1: TAXIS/LIMOS are available 24/7 just outside of baggage claim upon
arrival in all terminals. Reservations are not required, and cars are
available 24/7 just outside baggage claim.

Cost: Taxi/$55, Limo/$65
Payment Methods: USD/CAD and all major Credit Cards (always confirm method
of payment with driver before entering a car)
Travel Time: Approx. 30 Minutes
More info: http://www.torontopearson.com/en/toandfrom/taxilimo/#

OPTION 2: AIRPORT EXPRESS SHUTTLE

Purchase tickets from the driver or at the ticket window located inside
every terminal. Return tickets are available at the concierge desk in the
hotel.
Daily Hours of Operation: 5:20 ­ 00:50
Cost: $26.95 CAD (One Way) / $40.00 CAD (Round Trip)
Payment Methods: USD/CAD and all major Credit Cards
Travel Time: Approx. 30 Minutes
More info: http://www.torontoairportexpress.com/

HOTEL Westin Harbour Castle:
Map: http://tinyurl.com/9pfauvt

Local Area Overview: http://tinyurl.com/8pgbftd
* Situated on the lake
* Comfortable rooms with good hairdryers (for the ladies), safe, Ironing
board/iron. However NO windows that open ... There are a few rooms with 3
inch air holes across one of the windows.
* Hairdresser, Beauty Salon <http://tinyurl.com/98kyc2y> , Pool and Gym on
5th floor
* Business Centre  (lower Lobby)
* 
* Cash machine by North Block Elevators
* Supermarket opposite main entrance: Kitchen Table Supermarket
<http://www.thekitchentable.ca/queens.html>
* Fast Food & Sushi opposite main entrance

Hotel Bars/Restaurants:

Mizzen <http://tinyurl.com/9ds6yfd>  Restaurant <http://tinyurl.com/9ds6yfd>
(main lobby)
Breakfast and Lunch
06h30 - 14h30

The Chartroom Bar <http://tinyurl.com/8ofdpck>  (main lobby)
Food served as well
14h30 - 01h00

Toula Restaurant and Bar <http://tinyurl.com/8nfy9m7>  (Italian - Scenic
View 38th Floor, via South Block Elevators)
Lunch and Dinner
12h00 - midnight


Restaurants in the area ...
(P.S: ... add 13% Tax & Gratuity)
* Fast Food & Sushi opposite the Hotel
* Chinese: Pearl Harbour front <http://www.pearlharbourfront.ca/>  (5min
walk)
* No1 Food Market in the world: St Lawrence Market
<http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/>  - any food you could wish for! (10minute
walk)
* Canadian: Restaurant Lucien <http://www.lucienrestaurant.com/>  (15minute
walk) - Freshly sourced ingredients (Simon, the Proprietor will look after
you ... And just say you are here with ICANN)
* Canadian: Canoe  <http://www.oliverbonacini.com/canoe.aspx> - Critically
acclaimed to be among Canada¹s best restaurants, Canoe¹s unique location
high atop the TD Bank Tower affords a breathtaking view of the city (15min
walk)
* Grill: Oliver and Bonacini Grill
<http://www.oliverbonacini.com/Yonge-Front.aspx>
* No1 Food Market in the world: St Lawrence Market
<http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/>  - any food you could wish for! (10min
walk)
* Italian: Obika <http://obika.ca/toronto/>  (10min walk - same location as
the Food Market)
* Restaurant Lucien <http://www.lucienrestaurant.com/>  (12minute walk)-
Canadian, Freshly sourced ingredients (Simon, the Proprietor, will look
after you and please say you are with the ICANN Conference
... 10min walk up Yonge street and you will have many, many Restaurant
options!

Safe travels to all those attending the meeting and looking forward to
seeing you in Toronto!

We look forward to receiving many great tips from our local host, Evan!

Thank you.
Kind regards,
Gisella
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Gisella Gruber
ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

Email: gisella.gruber at icann.org
Tel: +44 7545 334 360
Skype ID: gisella.gw










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