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
Useful links
Contact Information
Glendon College Map 1
&2
Getting around Toronto
What to see in Toronto
Where to stay in Toronto
• Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) map and fares
• General directions
• Taxi services
• Attractions
• Arts & Culture
• Eating & Drinking
• Hotels
• Bed & Breakfast
• Other Accommodations
Contact Information
For all inquiries:
Email conf2015@glendon.yorku.ca
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/glendonconference2015
Organizing Committee:
Address:
Glendon Campus
York University
2275 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M4N 3M6
Valentina Cova
Rachel Flynn
Sara Azar
Maria Andreina Sandoval
Paulina Rodriguez
Laura Vaughn Holcomb
Andrew Clifford
(Faculty Advisor)
Useful links
Glendon College,
York University
City of Toronto
http://www.glendon.
yorku.ca/
http://www.toronto.
ca/infotogo/index.ht
m
City of Toronto,
Toronto links
http://www.toronto.
ca/links.htm#guides
TTC (Toronto Transit
Commission)
Toronto Municipality
Parking
http://www.ttc.ca/in
dex.jsp
http://parking.green
p.com/
Toronto Tourism
http://www.seetoron
tonow.com
Google Map of
Toronto and Glendon
College, direct link
https://maps.google.com/maps?
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Glendon College Map 1
Conference
Building:
Centre of
Excellence
for Frenchlanguage
and Bilingual
Postsecondary
Education
Glendon College Map 2
124/162 Bus stop on Lawrence.
Stop is called Glendon College,
York University
Conference
Building:
Centre of
Excellence
for Frenchlanguage
and Bilingual
Postsecondary
Education
124 bus going back
to 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.
Getting around Toronto
Toronto Transit Commission Map (TTC)
From Lawrence take
bus 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)
General directions
By transit (coming from the international airport):
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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):
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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.
Taxi Services
• 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/
What to see in Toronto – Attractions
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) 351FISH (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 highend 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-mustsee-attractions/
– http://www.toronto.ca/attractions/attraction_highlights.htm
What to see in Toronto – Arts & Culture
Want to visit Toronto’s best museums?
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Royal Ontario Museum (R.O.M.)
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Art Gallery of Ontario (A.G.O.)
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http://www.ago.net/
Subway St. Patrick
General admission $19.50 (Student $11)
Gardiner Ceramics Museum
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http://www.rom.on.ca/en
Subway Museum Station
General admission $15
http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/
Subway Museum Station
Admission $12
Bata Shoe Museum
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http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/
Subway St. George Station
Admission $14
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More info on Museums in Toronto at: http://www.seetorontonow.com/arts-theatre-culture/get-culturedarts-theatre-and-events/
What to see in Toronto – Eating & Drinking
In Toronto there are many great areas for eating and drinking.
Here are a few of the best:
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Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood
The Annex
Queen West
Greek Town
Little India
Little Italy
Leslieville
Yonge and Eglinton area
Very close to Glendon College!
http://www.dine.to/toronto_gta_area_eglinton_yonge_area_venue_restaurant
The Annex
http://www.dine.to/toronto_gta_area_annex_venue_restaurant
Queen West
Exit at Osgoode Station and
walk or take streetcar west.
http://www.dine.to/toronto_gta_area_queen_west_strip_venue_restaurant
Where to stay in Toronto
Where to stay in Toronto - Hotels
• 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/bestwestern-plus-roehampton-hotel-and-suites
Nearest Subway Station:
Eglinton Station
Where to stay in Toronto - Hotels
• 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: 416-3627757 Email: reservation@bondplace.ca Website: www.bondplace.ca
Nearest Subway Station:
Dundas Station
Where to stay in Toronto - Hotels
• 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: 416-5049195 Email: reservations@alexandrahotel.com Website:
www.alexandrahotel.com
Nearest Subway Station:
Either Osgoode Station
or St. Patrick Station
Where to stay in Toronto - Hotels
• Best Western Primrose Hotel–Downtown
– Room Rates from $89
– 111 Carlton St., Toronto, ON, M5B 2G3 Phone: 416-977-8000 Fax: 416-9776323 Email: reservations@torontoprimrosehotel.com Website:
www.torontoprimrosehotel.com
Nearest Subway Station:
College Station
Where to stay in Toronto – Bed & Breakfast
• 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
Nearest Subway Station:
Wellesley Station
Where to stay in Toronto – Other Accommodations
• 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/
Nearest Subway Station:
Queen’s Park Station
Where to stay in Toronto – Other Accommodations
• 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
Nearest Subway Station:
Donlands Station
We hope you enjoy your stay in
Toronto!