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Join
your colleagues at The Sheraton Centre Toronto
for
Evaluation 2005!
This
page contains information on the following topics:
Accommodations
Transportation:
Pearson Intl Airport-Sheraton Centre
Driving
to the Sheraton Centre
Parking
Passports
Visas
Letters
of Invitation
Other
Travel Links
Accommodations: The
deadline to make reservations at our contracted Hotels has passed! We
suggest you seek alternative hotel accommodation by checking online or
contacting a travel agent. Toronto
Tourism web site: http://www.torontotourism.com/visitor
The
room block at the SHERATON
CENTRE TORONTO
is now full.
Availability is based on
cancellations. SHERATON
CENTRE TORONTO: The Sheraton Centre Toronto is the headquarters hotel for Evaluation
2005 and is located at 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. All
conference sessions and workshops will take place at the Sheraton. The
discounted conference rate is $215 CAD for a standard single or double
room or $275 CAD for a room on the club level. The approximate rates
converted to US dollars are $175 US and $225 US respectively, although
the actual rate depends on the currency exchange. One may upgrade to
the club level for $60 CAD per night that includes access to the club
lounge with appetizers in the evening and breakfast each morning.
You
may book
your stay at the Sheraton Centre, by calling 1-888-627-7175 from Canada or the US or
1-416-361-1000 internationally. You will be asked to provide one
night's deposit to secure the reservation. Should your plans change,
please note that this deposit is refundable if notice is received at
least seventy-two hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is
obtained. Be sure to identify yourself as with the American
Evaluation Association.
The
room block at the HILTON TORONTO is now full. Availability
is based on
cancellations. HILTON
TORONTO: Due
to the high level of demand at the Sheraton Centre, the Hilton
Toronto has been designated as the official overflow hotel for Evaluation
2005. The Hilton Toronto is located at 145
Richmond Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is right around the
corner from the Sheraton Centre. This beautiful, award-winning hotel is
offering Evaluation 2005 attendees a special discounted rate of $199.00
CAD for a single or double room. The approximate rate converted to US
dollars is $160 US, although the actual rate depends on the currency
exchange at the time of booking. You
may book your stay at the Hilton Toronto, by calling
toll free at 1-800-267-2281
from the US or Canada or
416-869-3456
internationally. When you call, be sure to ask for Group
Reservations and give the reservation specialist the code: AMEA101905
You
will be required to provide a major credit card to reserve your room. Should
your plans change, please note that a refund will be given if notice is received
up to 48 hours prior to arrival. You
can find a map of Downtown Toronto at http://www.torontotourism.com/visitor
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Transportation:
Pearson Intl Airport-Sheraton Center:
Toronto
Pearson International Airport (TPIA) is located 27 km (16 miles)
north-west of downtown Toronto and within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
The airport has been Toronto’s main international airport since 1939
when it was first known as Malton Airport. There are many ways to
travel between Toronto Pearson International Airport and the Sheraton
Centre - by car, public transit, inter-city buses or taxis and
limousines. Ground transportation information counters can be found on
the Arrivals level of Terminals 2 & 3, and at Terminal 1 on the
Ground level.
Methods
of Transportation:
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Public
Transit: The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
runs transportation to and from Pearson International. Travel
between the Sheraton Center and Pearson International via the
TTC requires taking both a bus and a subway for a total of two
transfers. From the airport take the TTC
- 192 Airport Rocket (bus) to Kipling Station on
the Bloor-Danforth Subway. Then take the Bloor-Danforth Subway
East to St George station and transfer to the Young-University-Spadina
Subway South to Queen St Station. From Queen St Station
walk west on Queen St for 1 block. The Sheraton Center is
located at 123 Queen St West.
Extra
Info on the TTC:
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TTC
- 192 Airport Rocket: Buses stop at Terminal 3
(Departures Level), Terminal 2 (Arrivals Level) and Terminal
1 (Ground level). Service operates from approximately 5:30
a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week with busses departing
every 15-40 minutes. One-way travel time to the subway is
approximately 20 minutes.
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TTC
Fares: Adult cash fare is 2.50 CAD, and can be paid on the bus. *Please Note*
When
you pay your fare, you will need to ask the driver for a
"Transfer" which will allow you to switch to the
subway at Kipling Station.
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Be
sure to sit on the right side of the bus (Facing the driver)
for the best views!
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Total
travel time from the airport to the hotel is
approximately 1 hour.
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More
information on the TTC can be found at: http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/index.htm
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Shuttle:
The Pacific Western
Airport Express (Airport to Downtown Toronto Service)
operates every 20 minutes during peak periods and every 30
minutes during off-peak periods, and stops at several major
downtown hotels including the Sheraton Centre. It picks up on the Arrivals Level of all terminals.
All buses are wheelchair accessible and also have front kneeling
doors for easier access. This is a 24 hour service. *Please
Note* The Sheraton Centre does not have it's own
shuttle.
Extra Info on the Shuttle:
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Fares:
The
Adult fare is 15.50 CAD one-way and 26.75
CAD
round-trip. Student/Senior fare is 14.00 CAD
one-way and 26.75 CAD round-trip. Tickets can be
purchased from the bus driver or you can purchase your
tickets online prior to your trip and receive a 10% discount
at: http://www.torontoairportexpress.com.
-
Be
sure to sit on the right side of the bus (Facing the driver)
for the best views!
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Total
travel time from the airport to the hotel is
approximately 45 minutes.
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Taxis
and Limousines: Taxis and limousines can be obtained at
any of the the
airport's Ground
Transportation Centers located on the Arrivals level of Terminals 2 &
3, and at Terminal 1 on the Ground level. Total travel time is
approximately 40 minutes.
Extra
Info on Taxis:
-
Fares:
Taxi fare from the airport to the Sheraton Centre is approximately
45.00 CAD.
-
Make
sure to ask the cab drive for the flat rate!
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Total
travel time from the airport to the hotel is approximately 40
minutes.
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Car Rental:
Budget Car Rentals has been selected as the official vehicle supplier
for the Canadian Evaluation Society/American Evaluation Association
Evaluation Conference 2005. For reservations at over 50 locations in
the Greater Toronto Area including Toronto International Airport,
please call (905)673-3322 locally or (800)561-5212. Prices start at 38.00
CAD per day with unlimited mileage within Ontario for a new 2005
model Compact car. Don't forget to mention your exclusive rate code VCES.
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Driving
to the Sheraton Center:
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Traveling from Lester
B Pearson International Airport:
Take Highway 401 East to Highway 427 South. Proceed to Queen Elizabeth Way
and then head east to Gardner Expressway. Exit at York Street and proceed
north to Queen Street.
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Traveling from the North:
Take Highway 400 to
Highway 401. Go east to Don Valley Parkway and then south and exit at
Richmond Street. Head west on Richmond Street to York Street. Turn
right on York Street and then right onto Queen Street.
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Traveling from the South:
Take Queen Elizabeth Way to Gardner Expressway, and exit onto York
Street. Then go north to Queen Street.
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Parking:
The
Sheraton Centre parking garage costs 33.00 CAD per day. There
is a Municipal Parking (Carpark 36 - Nathan Phillips Square Garage) across
the street from the hotel. The cost is 13.00 CAD per day,
Monday-Friday.
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Passports:
The following
information was provided with assistance from the American
Educational Research Association (AERA)
Because the U.S./Canadian border
crossing now requires a passport or original birth certificate, the
following is a list of helpful resources to help facilitate the
process of obtaining or renewing a passport.
General Information on U.S. Passports
How
to Get Your First Passport
How
to Renew Your Passport
Applying
for Your Passport the Easy Way
Visas:
The following
information was provided with assistance from the American
Educational Research Association (AERA)
International visitors
who plan temporarily to visit the United States before or after
attending Evaluation 2005 in Canada, will need to have a
visa.
How
to Get a Visa
How
to Get a Temporary Visa
FAQs
on Visas
Letters of
Invitation:
Some attendees of Evaluation 2005 will require
letters of invitation. More information on how to obtain a
letter of invitation can be found on AEA's International Attendees
page at http://www.eval.org/eval2005/aea05.international.htm
Other
Travel Information/Links:
The following
information was provided with
assistance from the American
Educational Research Association (AERA)
These sources will provide useful information
to enhance your travel to Canada.
Tips
for Travelers to Canada
Currency
Exchange Calculator
Current
Information on Canada
A
Safe Trip Abroad
If
you would like more travel information, you might find these other sites to be of
use...
*
Canada's Official Website: http://canada.gc.ca/main_e.html
*
Toronto's Official Website: http://www.toronto.com/
Air
Transportation:
We will NOT be contracting with an airline this year for group discounts.
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