Logistics

Parking

IAGLR 2010 is being held at a downtown campus in a major urban area, making parking much more limited and expensive.

Pay and Display parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis at parking lots located throughout the University of Toronto campus at a rate of $3/half hour to a maximum of $14/day.

Parking services information, including a parking map, is available from the University of Toronto Parking Services.

Parking locations in close proximity to the conference location include:

  • King's College Circle - #13 on the parking map
  • B.C.I.T. (Entrance off Huron Street - Underground) - #17 on the parking map
  • 107 St. George Street (Underground Garage) - #6 on the parking map

Meals

The following meals are included with your registration:

  • Welcome Reception on Monday evening (Finger foods, 1 free drink ticket, then cash bar)
  • Tuesday Poster Reception (Finger foods, 1 free drink ticket, then cash bar)
  • Business lunch Wednesday (Lunch provided)
  • Wednesday Poster Reception (Finger foods, 1 free drink ticket, then cash bar)
  • IAGLR Dinner Banquet Harbour Cruise Wednesday evening (Mariposa Cruise Lines)
  • Thursday Poster Reception (Finger foods, 1 free drink ticket, then cash bar)
  • Friday Poster lunch
  • Coffee, tea, juice, fruit and snacks at morning and afternoon breaks.

Lunches on Tuesday and Thursday at Hart House are available for purchase at time of registration. There are also numerous restaurants off campus nearby (but watch your time!).

Graduate students (only) are encouraged to attend the Graduate Student Mixer Tuesday evening at the Madison Pub just north of campus; includes appetizers and 1 free drink.

Restaurants see map
Area Price Range
Bloor Street Toronto's Bloor Street features a wide range of restaurants and price points. Restaurants range from Nepalese to Sushi to Thai to a good old Pub. Low- to Mid- to High-Range
Spadina Avenue Spadina Avenue, just south of the University of Toronto, is home to Toronto's Chinatown, featuring fresh markets and restaurants offering Pan-Asian cuisine. Low- to Mid-Range
Harbord Street A favourite spot for University faculty and students alike, Harbord Street boasts a variety of higher-end eateries and cafes highlighting a range of cuisine, including pan-Asian, Italian, French and more. Mid- to High-Range
Baldwin Street Toronto's quaint Baldwin Street Village is a hodgepodge of charming independent restaurants featuring various cuisines, including French, Indian, Bistro, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Vegetarian and more. Mid-Range

Weather

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May tends to be a very pleasant month in Toronto, with average temperature highs of 17° C (63° F) and average lows around 8° C (47° F). For details prior to travelling, check The Weather Network or Environment Canada's weather forecast.

Currency Exchange Rate

Registration is in U.S. dollars. Hotel rates, parking, and meals are in Canadian dollars. Check out the Foreign Exchange Currency Converter for updated rates.

Getting Around Toronto

Venues at IAGLR 2010 are located within walking distance of accommodations and are easily accessible by public transit. Lots of excellent restaurants and pubs are also within easy walking distance. For offsite activities, Toronto is effectively served by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) with integrated bus, streetcar, and subway service. Two subway lines (east-west Bloor-Danforth & north-south University/Spadina lines) cross at the north side of campus at Bloor St. and St. George St. Transit is quite affordable with cash fares for one way travel of $3 CDN, or you can purchase 10 tokens ($25 CDN) or a weekly pass ($36 CDN).

Contact the TTC at 416-393-INFO (416-393-4636) for information on Bus and Streetcar Routes or advice on how best to get to and from your desired locations. You can also visit the TTC website for maps, fares, schedules, and route information.

Several taxi companies service the downtown area. Taxis can be hailed from the street or called for pick-up. Taxi service to most locations in the downtown area will range from $10.00 to $20.00 (~$3-6 per person if you are splitting rides).