Planning Your Trip to Convention
This document will help you in planning your convention weekend. From travel and hotels, to public transit and local amenities, we have tried to bring this useful information together all in one place.
If our volunteers can help in planning your specific convention experience, please contact us at or call 1-855-851-1919 and ask for Mora, Emily or Adam.
We will be pleased to work with you as you make your arrangements.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
Where is the convention being held?
60 Carlton Street, Toronto. (Main intersection: Carlton Street and Church Street.)
| Closest Subway Stop:
Closest Streetcar Stops:
Closest Bus Stops: |
College Station, Yonge-University-Spadina Subway Line
East - 506 Carlton Towards Main Street Station West - 506 Carlton Towards High Park East - 306 Carlton Towards Main Street Station West - 306 Carlton Towards Dundas West Station |
How can I find out more about the Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre and Maple Leaf
Gardens venue?
Visit Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre and Maple Leaf Gardens for more information.
| Located on-site: | Medical & Walk-In Clinic – CLICK HERE LCBO - CLICK HERE Pharmacy Loblaws grocery Ace Bakery Patisserie Joe Fresh Tea Emporium |
How can I get to Toronto?
On a Bus
- GO Bus
- Available from Barrie, Kitchener, Milton, Hamilton, Oshawa, and Stouffville
- You’ll arrive at Union Station, 55 Front Street West, Toronto
- For directions to Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre CLICK HERE
- Megabus
- Available for Brockville, Cornwall, Kingston, and Niagara Falls
- You’ll arrive at Toronto Coach Terminal, 610 Bay Street, Toronto
- For directions to Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre CLICK HERE
- Greyhound
- For a list of service locations CLICK HERE
- You’ll arrive at Toronto Coach Terminal, 610 Bay Street, Toronto
- For directions to Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre CLICK HERE
On a Train
- GO Train
- Available from Barrie, Kitchener, Milton, Hamilton, Oshawa, and Stouffville
- Not all trains run on weekends, instead some locations are serviced by GO Buses
- You’ll arrive at Union Station, 55 Front Street West, Toronto
- For directions to Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre CLICK HERE
- VIA
- Available from Ottawa, London, Kingston, Niagara Falls, Sarnia, Windsor, and Sudbury
- Participants in the 2013 OLP Leadership are eligible for 50% discounts on regular Economy, Business, Sleeper, or Sleeper Plus rates with VIA Rail. Book online by visiting http://www.viarail.ca/en or over the phone by calling: 1 888 VIA RAIL (1-888-842-7245). Be sure to quote discount code: 12464 to obtain this special discount.
- You’ll arrive at Union Station, 55 Front Street West, Toronto
- For directions to Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre CLICK HERE
On a Plane
- Porter
- Available from Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, Timmins and Windsor
- OLP has negotiated a 20% discount with Porter Airlines for all participants. To take advantage of this great deal please book online at http://www.flyporter.com/ or through your travel agent using promo code OLIB13.
- You’ll arrive at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2 Eireann Quay, Toronto
- For directions to Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre CLICK HERE
- Shuttle Bus available to and from, pick up at 123 Front St W, Toronto (outside Casey’s Bar & Grill)
- Westjet
- Available from Hamilton, London, Ottawa, Windsor
- Arrive at Pearson International Airport, 6301 Silver Dart Drive, Mississauga
- For directions to Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre CLICK HERE
- Toronto Airport Express shuttle bus service – CLICK HERE. Book in advance, will take you to the following hotels
- Delta Chelsea
- Bond Place Hotel
- Sheraton Centre
- Hyatt Regency Toronto
- Intercontinental Hotel
- Fairmont Royal York (across from Union Station, connect to Subway)
- Air Canada
- Available from Kingston, London, North Bay, Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, Timmins and Windsor
- Arrive at Pearson International Airport, 6301 Silver Dart Drive, Mississauga
- For directions to Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre CLICK HERE
- Toronto Airport Express shuttle bus service – CLICK HERE. Book in advance, will take you to the following hotels
- Delta Chelsea
- Bond Place Hotel
- Sheraton Centre
- Hyatt Regency Toronto
- Intercontinental Hotel
- Fairmont Royal York (across from Union Station, connect to Subway)
- Bearskin
- Does not fly to Toronto, but does connect Dryden, Fort Frances, Kapuskasing, Kenora, North Bay, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout to Thunder Bay, Sudbury which have flights to Toronto.
Northern Travel Subsidy
The Ontario Liberal Party recognizes that registrants attending the Leadership Convention from Northern Ontario ridings will incur greater travel costs to participate. Delegates and alternates representing Northern Ontario ridings, and traveling to the convention from Northern Ontario, are eligible for the Ontario Liberal Party Northern Travel Subsidy following the convention, provided the travel costs are incurred directly by the participant. Delegates and alternates representing, and traveling from, Northwestern Ontario are eligible for up to $200 reimbursement. Delegates and alternates representing, and traveling from, Northeastern Ontario are eligible for up to $150 reimbursement. Participants applying for the Northern Travel Subsidy after the convention should contact Wenli Wang (), OLP Financial Services Manager, and must produce receipts for their expenses.
I need a hotel in Toronto.
Here are a number of hotels close to the convention site. The Ontario Liberal Party has worked to secure special rates at various hotels in the downtown core in walking distance to the Mattamy Athletic Centre. When booking please state that you are attending the 2013 Ontario Liberal Party Leadership Convention.
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Hotel |
Address |
Distance from Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre |
Transportation to Ryerson Mattamy Athletic Centre |
Rating |
Rooms Priced From |
OLP Discount |
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Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto |
475 Yonge St. |
0.19km |
4 minute walk |
3 Stars |
$108 |
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Best Western Primrose Hotel |
111 Carlton St. |
0.28km |
3 minute walk |
3 Stars |
$99 |
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Ramada Plaza Toronto Downtown |
300 Jarvis Street |
0.32km |
5 minute walk or 3 minute Streetcar |
3 Stars |
$99 |
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Delta Chelsea Hotel |
33 Gerrard St. W |
0.32km |
7 minute walk or 6 minute Streetcar |
3.5 Stars |
$125 |
Yes |
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Comfort Inn Toronto |
321 Jarvis St. |
0.46km |
7 minute walk or 5 minute Streetcar |
2.5 Stars |
$110 |
|
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Bond Place Hotel |
65 Dundas St. East
|
0.68km |
9 minute walk or 8 minutes with Subway (1 stop – Dundas to College) |
3 Stars |
$98 |
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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto City Centre |
200 Dundas St. East |
0.73km |
11 minute walk |
3.5 Stars |
$129 |
Yes |
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Town Inn Suites Toronto |
620 Church St. |
0.8km |
12 minute walk Or 11 minutes with Subway (2 stops – Bloor – College) |
2.5 Stars |
$109 |
|
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Grand Hotel & Suites Toronto |
225 Jarvis St. |
0.81km |
12 minute walk |
4 Stars |
$179 |
|
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Comfort Hotel Downtown Toronto |
15 Charles St. East |
0.85km |
10 minute Subway (2 stops – Bloor – College) |
3 Stars |
$110 |
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Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre |
200 Victoria St. |
0.85km |
13 minute walk or 9 minute Subway (2 stops – Queen – College) |
4 Stars |
$171 |
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Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre |
525 Bay St. |
0.86km |
9 minute subway ride (1 stop – Dundas- College) |
4 stars |
$199 |
|
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Metropolitan Hotel |
108 Chestnut St. |
0.95km |
16 minute walk or 11 minute subway (1 Stop – Dundas – College) |
3.5 Stars |
$109 |
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Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville |
90 Bloor St. East |
1.0km |
7 minute Subway (2 Stops – Bloor – College) or 5 minute Taxi |
4 Stars |
$159 |
|
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Holiday Inn Express Toronto – Downtown |
111 Lombard Street |
1.2km |
17 minute walk or 14 minute Subway (2 Stops – Queen – Carlton) |
2.5 Stars |
$104 |
|
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Cambridge Suites Hotel |
15 Richmond St. East |
1.2km |
8 minute Subway (2 Stops – Queen – Carlton) |
4 Stars |
$159 |
|
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Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel |
123 Queen St. West |
1.3km |
8 minute Subway (2 Stops – Queen – Carlton) |
4 Stars |
$139 |
Yes |
|
Hilton Toronto |
145 Richmond St. West |
1.4km |
12 minute Subway (6 stops – Osgoode – College) |
4 Stars |
$159 |
|
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The King Edward Hotel |
37 King St. East |
1.4km |
9 minute Subway (3 stops – King – College) |
4 Stars |
$159 |
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Cosmopolitan Hotel Toronto |
8 Colborne Street |
1.5km |
8 minute Subway (3 stops – King-College) |
4 Stars |
$159 |
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One King West Hotel & Residence |
1 King Street West |
1.5km |
7 minute Subway (3 stops – King-College) |
4 Stars |
$169 |
|
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Intercontinental – Yorkville |
220 Bloor Street West |
1.5km |
14 minute Subway (5 stops – St.Andrew – College) |
4 Stars |
$183 |
|
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Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel |
90 Bloor Street East |
1.7km |
6 minute Subway |
4 Stars |
$149 |
Yes |
|
The Fairmont Royal York |
100 Front St. West |
1.9km |
12 minute Subway (4 stops - Union – College) |
4 Stars |
$152 |
|
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Intercontinental |
225 Front Street West |
2.0km |
14 minute Subway (5 stops – St. Andrew – College) |
4 Stars |
$149 |
|
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Hyatt Regency |
370 King Street West |
2.0km |
16 minute Subway (5 stops – St. Andrew – College) |
4 Stars |
$161 |
|
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Westin Harbour Castle |
1 Harbour Square |
2.3km |
15 minute Subway (4 stops – Union – College) |
4 Stars |
$159 |
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Holiday Inn Toronto Bloor-Yorkville |
280 Bloor Street West |
2.6km |
21 minute Subway |
4 Star |
$130 |
Yes |
How can I get around Toronto?
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Where can I park in Toronto?
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CLICK HERE |
How can I use public transit in Toronto?
| Cash Fare:
Tickets and Tokens: |
Adult $3, Student/Senior $2, Child 75¢
Adult 3 tokens for $7.95, 7 tokens for $18.55 Senior/Student - 5 tickets for $9.00, 10 tickets for $18.00 Child - 10 child tickets for $6.00 |
How can I get a taxi in Toronto?
| Beck Taxi
Royal Taxi City Taxi Crown Taxi |
416-751-5555
416-777-9222 416-740-2222 416-750-7878 |
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I am looking for a place of worship in Toronto.
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