Welcome to Toronto!
The Art Gallery of Ontario invites you to NDS 2009 to be held in Toronto, Canada’s largest city. You will be staying in the heart of downtown Toronto, close to most of the major attractions, including galleries, museums, theatre district, shopping and fine dining, all of which reflect the city’s vibrant multicultural community.
Registration
The registration fee is $400 (Canadian). Includes meals, programs and transportation to scheduled off-site functions. Please indicate all accessibility needs at the time of registration.
Plan to join us for the pre-symposium tours and events on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. If unable to do so, please arrive for breakfast on Thursday, October 15, 2009, between 7:00 and 8:30 am.
To assist you during your visit, the Registration Desk will be open daily at 8:00 am. Check here for lost and found items, message board and program updates.
Travel
Toronto Pearson International Airport is a convenient half-hour ride to downtown Toronto and the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Ground transportation is available by express bus, taxi or rental car. For more information email info@torontoairportexpress.com or telephone 1 800 387 6787 (toll free in Canada).
For tourist information visit www.torontotourism.com or telephone 1 800 499 2514.
Please remember that U.S. citizens require a passport to re-enter the United States.
Hotel Accommodations
Reservations should be made with the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. The NDS special group rate applies only until September 15, 2009.
To reserve a room, contact:
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9
416 361 1000 or 1 800 325 3535
www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/NDS2009
Weather and Clothing
October in Toronto is often one of the most beautiful months of the year. We hope you will enjoy our colourful fall foliage. The average daytime temperature is 14C/57F.
Comfortable shoes are essential as Toronto is a city where everyone walks. The evening events will be held indoors and transportation to the venues will be by bus. A jacket or lightweight coat would be appropriate.