GETTING TO THE VENUE
Air
Toronto is served by two airports:
Pearson International Airport, managed by the Greater Toronto Airport Authority is Canada’s principal airport with travel connections to every continent and ranks among the top 30 world airports in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements. There are over 76 scheduled and charter airlines currently serving Toronto Pearson International Airport. Air carriers provide non-stop service to 26 Canadian and 42 United States (transborder) destinations and same-plane service to 56 other International cities.
Toronto City Centre Airport is one of the most convenient urban airports in the world, situated just minutes from Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto. Porter Airlines is the regional passenger carrier based at Toronto City Centre Airport. The airline currently serves Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, St. John’s, Thunder Bay, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston (Logan), and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que. All Porter passengers have access to a modern, comfortable and stylish lounge, including wireless Internet access, refreshments, and computer workstations.
Road
Several highways, including Highways 2, 401, 407 and the Queen Elizabeth Way, link surrounding cities to Toronto. Nearest Canada-U.S. border crossings are at Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and Windsor.
Rail
VIA Rail and AMTRAK bring visitors into the heart of the city each day. Toronto's Union Station is centrally located downtown and connects to the subway by underground tunnel.
Customs and Borders
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 to Canada
American visitors travelling by air require a valid passport to re-enter the United States.
Exception
U.S. citizens entering Canada by car or rail who plan to return to the U.S. prior to June 1, 2009 do not need to show a passport, but a government-issued ID with photo, such as a driver’s license, and proof of citizenship is required. As of June 1 2009, all individuals will be 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
By car:
From Pearson International Airport
Take Highway 401 East to Highway 427 South
Follow Highway 427 South to the Gardiner Expressway
North Building
Exit at Spadina Avenue
Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right on Front St.
Turn right on Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
South Building
Exit at York St
Proceed north two lights to Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Lower Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
From 401 East
Take Highway 401 West to the Don Valley Parkway South
Follow the Don Valley Parkway South to the Gardiner Expressway
North Building
Exit at Spadina Avenue
Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right at Front Street
Turn right on Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
South Building
Exit at the Yonge/York exit
As you exit the ramp continue west along Lakeshore Blvd. to Lower Simcoe St.
Turn right at Lower Simcoe St. then turn left into the garage
From 401 West
Take Highway 401 East to Highway 427 South
Follow Highway 427 South to the Gardiner Expressway
North Building
Exit at Spadina Avenue
Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right on Front St.
Turn right on Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
South Building
Exit at York St.
Proceed north two lights to Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Lower Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
From QEW
Follow the the QEW East; it will become the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto
North Building
Exit at Spadina Avenue
Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right at Front Street
Turn right on Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
South Building
Exit at York St.
Proceed north two lights to Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Lower Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
From North (Barrie)
Take Highway 400 South to Highway 401 West
Follow Highway 401 West to Highway 427 South
Follow Highway 427 South to the Gardiner Expressway
North Building
Exit at Spadina Avenue
Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right at Front St.
Turn right on Simcoe St. then turn right into garage
South Building
Exit at York St.
Proceed north two lights to Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Lower Simcoe St. then right into the garage
By Public Transport
Yonge-University-Spadina Line
Exit at Union station
Proceed west on Front Street to the North Building
Access the SkyWalk to enter the South Building
Alternatively, exit to Union train station and follow the SkyWalk to either the North or South Building
Bloor-Danforth Line
Transfer to the Yonge-University-Spadina Subway Line at either Bloor-Yonge Station, St. George Station, or Spadina Station
Continue until you reach Union Station, and exit the subway
From Union station you can proceed west on Front Street to the North Building, where you can access the SkyWalk to enter the South Building
Alternatively, you can exit at Union station and follow the SkyWalk to either the North or South Building
Scarborough RT Line
Travel west to Kennedy Station
Transfer to the Bloor-Yonge Line
Continue south until you reach Union Station
Exit the subway and proceed west on Front Street to the North Building, where you can access the SkyWalk to enter the South Building
Alternatively, you can exit to Union train station and follow the SkyWalk to either the North or South Building
Sheppard Line
Travel west to the Sheppard-Yonge Station
Transfer to the Yonge-University- Spadina Line
Travel south until you reach Union Station
Exit the subway
From Union station, proceed west on Front Street to the North Building, where you can access the SkyWalk to enter the South Building
Alternatively, you can exit at Union station and follow the SkyWalk to either the North or South Building
Please visit Toronto Transit Commission Subway Map to view an interactive map of the subway.
Bus and Streetcar Routes
Please contact the Toronto Transit Commission at 416-393-INFO (416-393-4636), for information on Bus and Streetcar Routes in your area.
Toronto Transit Commission
GO transit
Exit Union station, proceed west on Front Street to the North Building
The South Building can be accessed via the SkyWalk
Alternatively, you can exit at Union station and follow the SkyWalk to either the North or South Building
UP Express
From the Union Station UP platform, exit and proceed west through the SkyWalk corridor
Take the elevator or staircase to Lower Simcoe Street (street level)
Proceed west on Front Street, where you will arrive at the MTCC North Building main entrance
Visit UP Express for ticket and schedule information
Parking
Our facility has 1,700 indoor parking spaces between the North and South Buildings. Express-Pay (credit card) parking makes getting into and out of the parking garage a breeze! Visa, MasterCard and Amex are accepted in parking as well as cash. We encourage credit card payment as our high speed line is quick and Express Lanes are available.
The Convention Centre is committed to providing a fully accessible environment for people with disabilities, from special elevators and parking to custom phones and washrooms.
The North garage has 12 disabled parking spaces located on Level 4A
The South garage has 9 disabled parking spaces
View our map page to see locations and directions to the North and South parking facilities, as well as alternate parking lots close by.
Below Rates includes 13% Tax
Each Day of the Week (7am – 7pm)
1/2 hr or less: $5.00
1/2 hr to 1 hr: $10.00
1 hr to 1.5 hrs: $15.00
1.5 hrs to 2 hrs: $20.00
2 hrs to 2.5 hrs: $25.00
2.5 hrs to 3.0 hrs: $26.00
Day Maximum (over 2.5 hrs): $26.00
Day Maximum + 1/2 hr: $31.00
Evenings (5pm – 7am)
1/2 hr or less: $5.00
1/2 hr to 1 hr: $10.00
1 hr to 1.5 hrs: $15.00
1.5 hrs to 2 hrs: $20.00
2 hrs to 2.5 hrs: $25.00
2.5 hrs to 3.0 hrs: $26.00
Evening Maximum (over 2.5 hrs): $26.00
Evening Maximum + 1/2 hr: $31.00
24 hr Maximum: $31.00
Toronto is served by two airports:
Pearson International Airport, managed by the Greater Toronto Airport Authority is Canada’s principal airport with travel connections to every continent and ranks among the top 30 world airports in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements. There are over 76 scheduled and charter airlines currently serving Toronto Pearson International Airport. Air carriers provide non-stop service to 26 Canadian and 42 United States (transborder) destinations and same-plane service to 56 other International cities.
Toronto City Centre Airport is one of the most convenient urban airports in the world, situated just minutes from Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto. Porter Airlines is the regional passenger carrier based at Toronto City Centre Airport. The airline currently serves Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, St. John’s, Thunder Bay, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston (Logan), and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que. All Porter passengers have access to a modern, comfortable and stylish lounge, including wireless Internet access, refreshments, and computer workstations.
Road
Several highways, including Highways 2, 401, 407 and the Queen Elizabeth Way, link surrounding cities to Toronto. Nearest Canada-U.S. border crossings are at Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and Windsor.
Rail
VIA Rail and AMTRAK bring visitors into the heart of the city each day. Toronto's Union Station is centrally located downtown and connects to the subway by underground tunnel.
Customs and Borders
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 to Canada
American visitors travelling by air require a valid passport to re-enter the United States.
Exception
U.S. citizens entering Canada by car or rail who plan to return to the U.S. prior to June 1, 2009 do not need to show a passport, but a government-issued ID with photo, such as a driver’s license, and proof of citizenship is required. As of June 1 2009, all individuals will be 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
By car:
From Pearson International Airport
Take Highway 401 East to Highway 427 South
Follow Highway 427 South to the Gardiner Expressway
North Building
Exit at Spadina Avenue
Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right on Front St.
Turn right on Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
South Building
Exit at York St
Proceed north two lights to Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Lower Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
From 401 East
Take Highway 401 West to the Don Valley Parkway South
Follow the Don Valley Parkway South to the Gardiner Expressway
North Building
Exit at Spadina Avenue
Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right at Front Street
Turn right on Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
South Building
Exit at the Yonge/York exit
As you exit the ramp continue west along Lakeshore Blvd. to Lower Simcoe St.
Turn right at Lower Simcoe St. then turn left into the garage
From 401 West
Take Highway 401 East to Highway 427 South
Follow Highway 427 South to the Gardiner Expressway
North Building
Exit at Spadina Avenue
Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right on Front St.
Turn right on Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
South Building
Exit at York St.
Proceed north two lights to Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Lower Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
From QEW
Follow the the QEW East; it will become the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto
North Building
Exit at Spadina Avenue
Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right at Front Street
Turn right on Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
South Building
Exit at York St.
Proceed north two lights to Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Lower Simcoe St. then turn right into the garage
From North (Barrie)
Take Highway 400 South to Highway 401 West
Follow Highway 401 West to Highway 427 South
Follow Highway 427 South to the Gardiner Expressway
North Building
Exit at Spadina Avenue
Proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right at Front St.
Turn right on Simcoe St. then turn right into garage
South Building
Exit at York St.
Proceed north two lights to Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Bremner Blvd.
Turn left on Lower Simcoe St. then right into the garage
By Public Transport
Yonge-University-Spadina Line
Exit at Union station
Proceed west on Front Street to the North Building
Access the SkyWalk to enter the South Building
Alternatively, exit to Union train station and follow the SkyWalk to either the North or South Building
Bloor-Danforth Line
Transfer to the Yonge-University-Spadina Subway Line at either Bloor-Yonge Station, St. George Station, or Spadina Station
Continue until you reach Union Station, and exit the subway
From Union station you can proceed west on Front Street to the North Building, where you can access the SkyWalk to enter the South Building
Alternatively, you can exit at Union station and follow the SkyWalk to either the North or South Building
Scarborough RT Line
Travel west to Kennedy Station
Transfer to the Bloor-Yonge Line
Continue south until you reach Union Station
Exit the subway and proceed west on Front Street to the North Building, where you can access the SkyWalk to enter the South Building
Alternatively, you can exit to Union train station and follow the SkyWalk to either the North or South Building
Sheppard Line
Travel west to the Sheppard-Yonge Station
Transfer to the Yonge-University- Spadina Line
Travel south until you reach Union Station
Exit the subway
From Union station, proceed west on Front Street to the North Building, where you can access the SkyWalk to enter the South Building
Alternatively, you can exit at Union station and follow the SkyWalk to either the North or South Building
Please visit Toronto Transit Commission Subway Map to view an interactive map of the subway.
Bus and Streetcar Routes
Please contact the Toronto Transit Commission at 416-393-INFO (416-393-4636), for information on Bus and Streetcar Routes in your area.
Toronto Transit Commission
GO transit
Exit Union station, proceed west on Front Street to the North Building
The South Building can be accessed via the SkyWalk
Alternatively, you can exit at Union station and follow the SkyWalk to either the North or South Building
UP Express
From the Union Station UP platform, exit and proceed west through the SkyWalk corridor
Take the elevator or staircase to Lower Simcoe Street (street level)
Proceed west on Front Street, where you will arrive at the MTCC North Building main entrance
Visit UP Express for ticket and schedule information
Parking
Our facility has 1,700 indoor parking spaces between the North and South Buildings. Express-Pay (credit card) parking makes getting into and out of the parking garage a breeze! Visa, MasterCard and Amex are accepted in parking as well as cash. We encourage credit card payment as our high speed line is quick and Express Lanes are available.
The Convention Centre is committed to providing a fully accessible environment for people with disabilities, from special elevators and parking to custom phones and washrooms.
The North garage has 12 disabled parking spaces located on Level 4A
The South garage has 9 disabled parking spaces
View our map page to see locations and directions to the North and South parking facilities, as well as alternate parking lots close by.
Below Rates includes 13% Tax
Each Day of the Week (7am – 7pm)
1/2 hr or less: $5.00
1/2 hr to 1 hr: $10.00
1 hr to 1.5 hrs: $15.00
1.5 hrs to 2 hrs: $20.00
2 hrs to 2.5 hrs: $25.00
2.5 hrs to 3.0 hrs: $26.00
Day Maximum (over 2.5 hrs): $26.00
Day Maximum + 1/2 hr: $31.00
Evenings (5pm – 7am)
1/2 hr or less: $5.00
1/2 hr to 1 hr: $10.00
1 hr to 1.5 hrs: $15.00
1.5 hrs to 2 hrs: $20.00
2 hrs to 2.5 hrs: $25.00
2.5 hrs to 3.0 hrs: $26.00
Evening Maximum (over 2.5 hrs): $26.00
Evening Maximum + 1/2 hr: $31.00
24 hr Maximum: $31.00
