6th Glendon Graduate Conference in Translation Studies Welcome to Glendon College and Toronto! (Many...

6th Glendon Graduate Conference in Translation Studies

Welcome to Glendon College and Toronto!

(Many thanks to Adrijana Jerkic who created the original version of this PowerPoint)

Index

Contact Information Useful links

Glendon College Map 1 & 2

• Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) map and fares• General directions• Taxi services

Getting around Toronto

• Attractions• Arts & Culture• Eating & Drinking

What to see in Toronto

• Hotels• Bed & Breakfast• Other Accommodations

Where to stay in Toronto

For all inquiries:

Email conf2015@glendon.yorku.ca

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/glendonconference2015

Address:Glendon CampusYork University2275 Bayview AvenueToronto, OntarioCanada M4N 3M6

Organizing Committee:

Valentina CovaRachel FlynnSara AzarMaria Andreina SandovalPaulina RodriguezLaura Vaughn Holcomb

Andrew Clifford (Faculty Advisor)

Contact Information

Toronto Tourismhttp://www.seetorontonow.com

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City of Toronto

http://www.toronto.ca/infotogo/index.htm

City of Toronto, Toronto links

http://www.toronto.ca/links.htm#guides

Glendon College, York University

http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/

TTC (Toronto Transit Commission)

http://www.ttc.ca/index.jsp

Toronto Municipality Parking

http://parking.greenp.com/

Google Map of Toronto and Glendon

College, direct link

https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=Toronto+map&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89d4cb90d7c63ba5:0x323555502ab4c477,Toronto,+Ontario,+Canad%C3%A1&mid=1358034006

Useful links

Conference Building:Centre of Excellence for French-language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education

Glendon College Map 1

Conference Building:Centre of

Excellence for French-language

and Bilingual Postsecondary

Education

124/162 Bus stop on Lawrence. Stop is called Glendon College, York University

124 bus going backto Lawrence Subway Station stops here.

Note: Bus number 11 passes by the Bayview Subway Station, but you need to ask the TTC driver for a transfer to enter the station.

Glendon College Map 2

Getting around Toronto

Toronto Transit Commission Map (TTC)

From Lawrence takebus 124 or 162 and get off at Glendon College, York University Stop

* Not all subways stations are wheelchair accessible, so please check the TTC website from the “Useful links” page.

Toronto Transit Commission Fares (TTC)

Toronto Transit Commission Fares (TTC)

By transit (coming from the international airport):• Take bus 192 to Kipling Station.• Go Eastbound and get off at Yonge Station • Switch to the Yonge-University-Spadina Line and go ‘Northbound’ to Lawrence

Station• Take bus 124 or 162 and get off at the Glendon College, York University stop

By car (coming from the international airport):• Take the 401 eastbound• Exit at Bayview Avenue and go southbound to Lawrence Avenue • Take the ramp on the right towards Lawrence Avenue, and then turn left at the stop

sign. • Drive east on Lawrence straight onto the campus.

General directions

• Beck Taxi (416-751-5555 )– www.becktaxi.com

• Royal Taxi (416-777-9222)– www.royaltaxi.ca

• Crown Taxi (416-750-7878 )– www.crowntaxi.com

• Airlift Airport Taxi [(888) 690-2345 - Toll Free]– http://www.airliftservice.ca/

Taxi Services

What to see in Toronto – Attractions

• Toronto’s most iconic attraction is the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing structure in the western hemisphere and it now includes EdgeWalk, a thrilling hands-free walk on an outside ledge of the tower. (http://www.seetorontonow.com/attractions/torontos-must-see-attractions/ )

– 301 Front St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V 2T6 Phone: 416-86-TOWER (868-6937) Fax: (416) 601-4712 Email: info@cntower.ca Website: www.cntower.ca

What to see in Toronto – Attractions

• Right by the CN tower is the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, which is a new attraction here in Toronto, opening only this year.

– 288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9 PHONE: (647) 351-FISH (3474) Email: info@ripleysaquariumofcanada.com Website: http://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/

What to see in Toronto – Attractions

• Chinatown: It’s one of three Chinatowns in the city and borders on Kensington Market, with its mix of vintage shops, funky restaurants, cafes and bars. In Chinatown you can get a sense of the city’s multicultural scene, as well as find some great deals.– Website: http://www.chinatownbia.com– Location: Corner of Spadina and Dundas St. West. – Transit: Spadina Station, then streetcar Souththbound to Dundas St. West

What to see in Toronto – Attractions

• Nathan Phillips Square - City Hall - and the Podium Green Roof: Nathan Phillips Square is a lively public gathering place located in front of Toronto City Hall, on the northwest corner of Queen and Bay Streets. The new attraction, the Podium Green Roof, is an approximately 3,250 m2 of concrete on the podium roof that has been transformed into living vegetation to reduce the building’s environmental impact. March is a great time of year to rent a pair of skates and enjoy the outdoor ice rink!

– http://www.toronto.ca/nps/revitalization/greenpodiumroof/index.htm– Subway: Queen Street Station, walk west to Bay St.

What to see in Toronto – Attractions

• Distillery District: is another one of Toronto’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. It was Toronto’s first distillery –which produced almost half of Ontario’s total spirit production in 1871— and is now home to high-end boutiques, art galleries, coffee shops (Balzac Coffee Shop is recommended) and restaurants. – Website: http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/– Winter hours EFFECTIVE October 15, 2012 in effect until April 30, 2013 Monday -

Wednesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday - Friday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Statutory Holiday Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

What to see in Toronto – Attractions

• Harbourfront: nestled along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Ontario, is an excellent way to spend the day, with limitless activities to choose from.– http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/– 8 min. walk from Union station. Alternatively you can take the 509 streetcar from Union

Station.

What to see in Toronto – Attractions

• Casa Loma: Former estate of Canadian financier, Sir Henry Pellatt. Edwardian Castle complete with decorated suites, towers, 800-foot tunnel and stables. Open daily for tours. Gardens open May-October. – 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON, M5R 1X8 Phone: (416) 923-1171 Fax: (416) 923-5734

Email: info@casaloma.org Website: www.casaloma.org

What to see in Toronto – Attractions

• Dundas Square and Eaton Centre: One of Canada’s favourite places to shop and wonder around. On Dundas Square you can also find many places to eat and drink, as well as interesting buildings, street artwork and performances.

• 220 Yonge St. Toronto, ON, M5B 2H1. Website: www.torontoeatoncentre.com

What to see in Toronto – Attractions

• Other attractions you might want to check out:

– http://www.seetorontonow.com/attractions/torontos-must-see-attractions/

– http://www.toronto.ca/attractions/attraction_highlights.htm

What to see in Toronto – Attractions

Want to visit Toronto’s best museums?

• Royal Ontario Museum (R.O.M.) • http://www.rom.on.ca/en • Subway Museum Station• General admission $15

• Art Gallery of Ontario (A.G.O.)• http://www.ago.net/ • Subway St. Patrick • General admission $19.50 (Student $11)

• Gardiner Ceramics Museum• http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ • Subway Museum Station• Admission $12

• Bata Shoe Museum• http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ • Subway St. George Station• Admission $14

• More info on Museums in Toronto at: http://www.seetorontonow.com/arts-theatre-culture/get-cultured-arts-theatre-and-events/

What to see in Toronto – Arts & Culture

In Toronto there are many great areas for eating and drinking. Here are a few of the best:

• Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood• The Annex• Queen West• Greek Town• Little India• Little Italy• Leslieville

What to see in Toronto – Eating & Drinking

http://www.dine.to/toronto_gta_area_eglinton_yonge_area_venue_restaurant

Yonge and Eglinton area

Very close to Glendon College!

http://www.dine.to/toronto_gta_area_annex_venue_restaurant

The Annex

http://www.dine.to/toronto_gta_area_queen_west_strip_venue_restaurant

Queen West

Exit at Osgoode Station and walk or take streetcar west.

Where to stay in Toronto

• Best Western Plus RoeHampton Hotel & Suites (the closest hotel to Glendon College)– $110 per night– They now offer a Complimentary Continental Breakfast for all guests.– 808 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2L2, Phone: 416/487-5101 |

Fax: 416/487-5390, Website: http://bestwesternontario.com/hotels/best-western-plus-roehampton-hotel-and-suites

Where to stay in Toronto - Hotels

Nearest Subway Station:

Eglinton Station

• Bond Place Hotel– Standard Twin Room from $ 119.00 per night– The Bond Place Hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown Toronto at

Yonge and Dundas Square.– 65 Dundas St. E., Toronto, ON, M5B 2G8 Phone: 416-362-6061 Fax: 416-362-

7757 Email: reservation@bondplace.ca Website: www.bondplace.ca

Where to stay in Toronto - Hotels

Nearest Subway Station:

Dundas Station

• Alexandra Hotel– Double and Queen Bed Bedrooms rates from $109.00-$114.00– Downtown, minutes from attractions and public transit.– 77 Ryerson Ave., Toronto, ON, M5T 2V4 Phone: 416-504-2121 Fax: 416-504-

9195 Email: reservations@alexandrahotel.com Website: www.alexandrahotel.com

Where to stay in Toronto - Hotels

Nearest Subway Station:

Either Osgoode Stationor St. Patrick Station

• Best Western Primrose Hotel–Downtown– Room Rates from $89– 111 Carlton St., Toronto, ON, M5B 2G3 Phone: 416-977-8000 Fax: 416-977-

6323 Email: reservations@torontoprimrosehotel.com Website: www.torontoprimrosehotel.com

Where to stay in Toronto - Hotels

Nearest Subway Station:

College Station

• Jacob 22 B&B– $55 to $75 Low season per room. $20 extra person per night.– 22 Monteith Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 1K7, Phone: (416) 889-6251 , Website:

http://www.bbcanada.com/10999.html

Where to stay in Toronto – Bed & Breakfast

Nearest Subway Station:

Wellesley Station

• The Planet Traveller– SINGLE BED in Male, Female, or Mixed DORMS for $ 30 per night.

PRIVATE ROOMS are $ 80 per night. – 357 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada., M5T 1S5, Phone: + 1  (647)

352.8747; Email: planettravelerhostel@gmail.com, Website :http://theplanettraveler.com/

Where to stay in Toronto – Other Accommodations

Nearest Subway Station:

Queen’s Park Station

• The Only Backpacker’s Inn– $24.00 (6-10 people dorms)– 968 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON M4J, Website:

http://www.theonlycafe.com/inn/location.html

Where to stay in Toronto – Other Accommodations

Nearest Subway Station:

Donlands Station

We hope you enjoy your stay in Toronto!