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<p><p style = "font-size:17px;"><font color="003366"> <b>Passports and Visas</b> </font></p>
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A valid passport is required for entry into Canada.  Depending on your nationality, non-American citizens may also require a visa.
<p><p style = "font-size:17px;"><font color="003366"> <b>Flights</b> </font></p>
<p><p style = "font-size:17px;"><font color="003366"> <b>Flights</b> </font></p>
Two airports are located within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Two airports are located within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
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</br><a href= "http://www.torontopearson.com/#"><b> Toronto Pearson Internation Airport</b></a>, located 22.5 km (14.0 mi) northwest of Downtown Toronto, in the adjacent municipality of Mississauga.
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</br><a href= "http://www.torontopearson.com/#"><b> Toronto Pearson Internation Airport</b></a>, located 22.5 km (14.0 mi) northwest of Downtown Toronto, in the adjacent municipality of Mississauga.</br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The <a href="http://www.ttc.ca/Routes/192/Northbound.jsp"> 192 Airport Rocket </a> bus runs between <b> Kipling </b> station to <b> Toronto Pearson Internation Airport </b>
</br><a href = "http://www.torontoport.com/airport.aspx"> <b> Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport</b></a>, a small airport located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto.
</br><a href = "http://www.torontoport.com/airport.aspx"> <b> Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport</b></a>, a small airport located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto.
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Toronto <b>taxi</b> services:  
Toronto <b>taxi</b> services:  
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<i> Estimated ~45-50 CAD from Pearson Airport</i>
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<a href ="http://www.co-opcabs.com/"> <b> Co-op Cabs </b></a>
<a href ="http://www.co-opcabs.com/"> <b> Co-op Cabs </b></a>
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Please visit Toronto's <a href="http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=3a7132d0b6d1e310VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD">official visitor page</a> for information on traveling to the city of Toronto.
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<p><p style = "font-size:17px;"><font color="003366"> <b>Weather</b> </font></p>
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<p>To fully enjoy your stay and make the most of our events, please make sure to dress appropriately. Please check the regional weather averages and plan accordingly. An overview of the average October weather in Toronto can be found <a href = "http://weatherspark.com/averages/28179/10/Toronto-Ontario-Canada"> here </a>.
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</br></br>Please visit Toronto's <a href="http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=3a7132d0b6d1e310VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD">official visitor page</a> for information on traveling to the city of Toronto.
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Latest revision as of 03:09, 1 October 2013

Passports and Visas

A valid passport is required for entry into Canada. Depending on your nationality, non-American citizens may also require a visa.

Flights

Two airports are located within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Toronto Pearson Internation Airport, located 22.5 km (14.0 mi) northwest of Downtown Toronto, in the adjacent municipality of Mississauga.
      The 192 Airport Rocket bus runs between Kipling station to Toronto Pearson Internation Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, a small airport located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto.
Public Transport is available from Pearson Airport

Getting Around Toronto

Toronto's public transportation system the "Toronto Transit Commision" (TTC) offers a range of transport options including a subway/RT system, buses, and streetcars. Fare is $3.00 and a trip planner can be found here


Toronto taxi services:
Estimated ~45-50 CAD from Pearson Airport
Co-op Cabs
1-416-504-2667
Beck Taxi
1-416-751-5555
Crown Taxi
(416) 240-0000
Airport Taxi&Limosine Service
1-800-465-3434

Weather

To fully enjoy your stay and make the most of our events, please make sure to dress appropriately. Please check the regional weather averages and plan accordingly. An overview of the average October weather in Toronto can be found here .

Please visit Toronto's official visitor page for information on traveling to the city of Toronto.