Accommodation

Making a reservation at the Sheraton Centre Hotel

Please find below the StarGroups Link where attendees are able to make their own reservations online. They may also call toll free at 1 888 627 7175 and state that they are part of the York University group or simply quote the group code ‘YUD27A’.  Also, just a friendly reminder that the cut-off date to make reservations under the group block with the negotiated group rate is March 30th per contract.

SWAAC Conference 2015 (OR copy and paste the following link into a web browser) https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/YUD27A

Driving Directions to the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

From the West (London, Sarnia, Toronto International Airport)
Follow Hwy. 401 East to Hwy. 427 South. Take Hwy. 427 South and follow signs for Hwy. QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way). The QEW turns into the Gardiner Expressway. Once on the Gardiner Expressway watch for York St. exit. Take York St. exit ramp (stay on the left hand side of the ramp) and follow York St. until it ends at Queen St. Turn right on to Queen and you will see our Motor Court entrance immediately on the right hand side.

From the North (North Bay, Barrie)
Follow Hwy 400 South to Hwy. 401 West. Follow Hwy. 401 West to Hwy. 427 South. Take Hwy. 427 South and follow signs for Hwy. QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way). The QEW turns into the Gardiner Expressway. Once on the Gardiner Expressway watch for York St. exit. Take York St. exit ramp and follow York St. until it ends at Queen St. Turn right on to Queen and you will see our Motor Court entrance immediately on the right hand side.

From the South (Niagara Region )
Follow Hwy. QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) into Metro. The QEW turns into the Gardiner Expressway. Once on the Gardiner Expressway watch for York St. exit. Take York St. exit ramp (stay on left hand side of the ramp) and follow York St. until it ends at Queen St. Turn right on to Queen and you will see our Motor Court entrance immediately on the right hand side.

From the East (Montreal, Ottawa)
Follow Hwy. 401 West to the Don Valley Parkway (DVP). Take the Don Valley Parkway South all the way to Richmond St. exit. Take Richmond St. (along past Sherbourne, Jarvis, Church, Yonge & Bay streets). Get into the right lane after Bay St. The Hotel is at the next intersection (corner of Richmond St. & York St.), watch for the Motor Court entrance is on your right-hand side just before this intersection.

Getting to the Sheraton Centre from Toronto Pearson International Airport

Most visitors to the city arrive at Pearson Airport and need to get downtown.

• Airport Limo or Airport Taxi
• Toronto Transit Commission (public transit)
• Rental Car

All services to downtown are available from both airport terminals (T1 and T3).

Taxi and Limousine Pick-Up Locations

Terminal-1 Domestic

• Taxis – Area A1
• Limousines - Area B1

Terminal-1 International

• Taxis – D1
• Limousines – D3

Terminal-3 Domestic

• Taxis – Post 11
• Limousines – Post 19

Terminal – 3 International

• Taxis – Post 3
• Limousines – Post 35

Allow extra time if you'll be travelling during the heaviest traffic, weekdays 6-9 am and 4-7 pm. During snowfalls, allow at least an extra hour, especially during rush hours.

Airport Taxi & Limo

Time: 30 to 60 minutes
Cost: $55 - $60 + tip
Web Site: www.torontopearson.com – Taxi or Limo

Follow signs to the taxi or limo queue. Credit cards are generally accepted, debit cards less so.

Although the wait in the queue is typically very brief, you can also pre-arrange taxi or limo services in advance by calling one of the taxi or limo companies serving the airport. They will pick you up at the pre-arranged section Area B for Terminal 1 & Gate 29 for Terminal 3 of the airport, and of course you can also arrange a trip back to the airport with the same company.

Otherwise, you can get back to the airport by simply hailing a regular city taxi -- the metered fare from downtown will normally run $50-$70 plus tip, although you can also ask for a flat rate. The taxi meter operates on both time and distance so if there is heavy traffic, the flat rate will be probably be a better deal.

Toronto Transit Commission (public transit)

Time: 60 to 90 minutes
Cost: $3.00 per adult
Web Site: www.ttc.ca

There isn't direct subway or train service to/from the airport, but regular city buses connect the airport with the subway system. The Toronto transit system is safe and provides frequent service 365 days a year from around 5:30 am (8:30 am on Sundays) to 1 am. Overnight, the airport is served by less-frequent night buses.

It's the cheapest way to get downtown, making it very popular with locals and airport workers. However, there are no luggage racks on subways or buses except the 192 Airport Rocket bus itself, and drivers won't help with bags, so the TTC is not an ideal choice if you've got lots of baggage.

192 Airport Rocket
This is the fastest TTC route if you're heading downtown, since it runs express from the airport to Kipling subway station. It serves the airport every 8-15 minutes and normally has luggage racks.

1. You can catch the 192 Airport Rocket bus on the lowest level of either terminal (column R4 in terminal 1, columns C8-C12 in terminal 3).
2. At Kipling subway station (the last stop on the bus), transfer to the eastbound Bloor/Danforth subway line. Kipling has elevators and escalators. As Kipling is the end of the line, downtown trains leave from either side of the platform.
3. For the Sheraton Centre, transfer to a southbound subway train at either St. George or Yonge station. Elevators and escalators are available at both stations. The Sheraton Centre is conveniently located two blocks away from both Queen and Osgoode subway stations.

52 Malton

This is a local bus which crosses the northwest part of the city to connect to the subway at Lawrence West and Lawrence stations. If you're going downtown, it's about 20 minutes slower than the 192 Airport Rocket, but it could be a good choice for other parts of town.

1. You can catch the 52A or 52D Malton bus on the lowest level of either terminal (column R4 in terminal 1, columns C8-C12 in terminal 3). Make sure to get an eastbound bus ("to Lawrence West" on the destination sign, or ask the driver) -- while route 52A turns around at the airport, route 52D continues further west!
2. At Lawrence West station, transfer to the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line. Southbound trains leave from the platform on your right as you descend to the platform level. Exit at either Queen or Osgoode subway stations and walk to the Sheraton Centre
   To return the airport, you can take routes 52A, 52C, or 52D. (If in doubt, just ask the driver.)

Rental Car

Time: 45 to 75 minutes (pickup + travel)
Cost: Varies
Web Site: Toronto Pearson - Car Rentals

Car rental desks are located on the first floor of the terminal parking garages. See Toronto: Taxis & Rental Cars for more advice. In addition to rental fees, expect to pay $20-$40/night for parking at downtown hotels.

Beware that signage out of the airport, to various parts of the city including downtown, can be woefully inadequate for visitors. The signs unhelpfully show highway numbers and directions, rather than destination names. To get downtown, look for and take Highway 427 South, then take the Gardiner Expressway East. You will see the downtown high-rises as you travel east on "The Gardiner". Once on the Gardiner Expressway watch for York St. exit. Take York St. exit ramp (stay on the left hand side of the ramp) and follow York St. until it ends at Queen St. Turn right on to Queen and you will see our Motor Court entrance immediately on the right hand side.

Distance from Billy Bishop Island Airport to Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is approximately 3 Kilometers (1 mile)  from Toronto City Center (Billy Bishop) Airport.  Taxi from airport to Sheraton Centre hotel will cost about $12 + tip

Thank you to ODGERS BERNDTSON, a key sponsor and supporter of this year's SWAAC conference.