Conference Information: Hotel
:: 24th Annual Conference ::
January 26 - 29, 2012
Toronto, Canada

Hosted by
danceImmersion

Hotel Accommodation and Travel Information

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

The official conference hotel is the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel [123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2M9 Canada].

• To make reservations, please call 1-800-627-7175
• Single/Double/Triple/Quad Rooms are available
• Discount room rate is $176.00 Canadian Dollars per night plus taxes
• The reservation code is IAA25A./International Association of Blacks In Dance (IABD)
• Discounted rooms must be booked by 5PM on December 26, 2011
• For any hotel inquiries, please contact the hotel directly

TRAVEL INFORMATION

BORDERS & CUSTOMS

Canada has one of the most advanced customs organizations in the world, and our borders and the processes we have in place to manage them are critical to our ability to provide Canadians and visitors to Canada with the security and opportunity they expect. Visitors entering Canada must clear Canada Customs border security upon entry.

ENTRY INTO CANADA

American visitors travelling by air require a valid passport to re-enter the United States.

As of June 1 2009, all individuals are required to hold a valid passport to enter/re-enter the United States.

For more information on travel security and border procedures, visit the U.S. Department of State.

International Visitors: For specific information on travel documents required to visit Canada from countries other than the U.S., please refer to www.cbsa.gc.ca  and www.cic.gc.ca.

As of July 13, 2009 the Canadian government requires visitors from Mexico to have a visa to travel to Canada. Visa information and application forms in Spanish can be found at: www.canada.org.mx  or by calling toll free to 01-800-CANADA-0 (01-800-226-2320).

BRINGING CHILDREN INTO CANADA

Children 15 years of age and under are now required to show proof of citizenship (a certified copy of their birth certificate is acceptable). They are not required to show photo ID. If you are travelling with children, you should carry identification for each child. Divorced parents who share custody of their children should carry copies of the legal custody documents. Adults who are not parents or guardians should have written permission from the parents or guardians to supervise the children. When travelling with a group of vehicles, parents or guardians should travel in the same vehicle as the children when arriving at the border. Customs officers are looking for missing children and may ask questions about the children who are travelling with you.

AIRPORTS

Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

Pearson International Airport, managed by the Greater Toronto Airport Authority is Canada’s principal airport with travel connections to every continent.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (formerly Toronto City Centre Airport)

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on Toronto Island, minutes from the downtown core with links to the city by a short ferry ride and shuttle, and is served by Porter Airlines.

Airport Shuttle – Toronto Airport Express

An airport shuttle can be acquired at the airport through Toronto Airport Express (One Way Fare = $21.95, Round Trip Fare = $36.25). Pick up at Terminal 1 & 3 and dropped off outside of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. See link.

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

See link.                               http://www3.ttc.ca/index.jsp

Taxis/Limousine Service From Airport

Local Taxi Service can be found in abundance within the downtown core. Outside the core (i.e. Queen Elizabeth Theatre) you may need to call for pick-up. Here are some local recommended taxi companies:

Beck Taxi                 416-751-5555                                       
Co-Op Taxi               416-504-2667

TRANSPORTATION

The host of this year’s IABD Conference will provide shuttles to all dance studios and performance venues. Please see Bus Schedule in the designated IABD Registration Area.

Languages Spoken

There are two official Canadian languages – English and French. In addition to these, the top five languages spoken in Toronto are Chinese, Italian, Tamil, Portuguese and Spanish.

Money Matters

• Toronto's currency is the Canadian dollar
• For denominations under five dollars we use coins - some we've even given cute names: the loonie ($1), and toonie ($2)
• U.S. dollars are accepted in most Toronto establishments, although you'll receive change in Canadian funds and exchange rates will differ from merchant to merchant
• You’ll find cash machines/ATMs in most banks, hotels and shopping centres
• Currency exchange is available at banks and kiosks throughout the city and at the airport and on the concourse level of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.

Tipping

• Dining -If you’re happy with the service you receive, a 15-20% tip on the pre-tax bill is a standard expression of appreciation when dining out in the city. Note that some restaurants automatically add this gratuity when serving large groups, so be sure to check your bill.
• Other services -Tips are also expected for services such as haircuts, shoe shines and taxi rides. 15-20% is standard in these situations as well.

Taxes

The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is a 13% tax that is applied to most purchases of taxable supplies of goods and services in the Province of Ontario. The HST consists of a 5% federal portion and an 8% retail sales tax portion.

HST Refund for Visitors

Visitors to Ontario may qualify for a refund of some of the HST paid, during your visit. Visit the Canada Revenue Agency website for details.

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