Driving directions from Lester B Pearson Int'l Airport (YYZ) to Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Merge onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 427 S
- Merge onto GARDINDER EXPY E via the exit on the LEFT
- Take the exit toward SPADINA AVE
- Turn LEFT onto SPADINA AVE
- Turn RIGHT onto FRONT ST W
- End at 255 Front St W Toronto
Estimated Time: 21 minutes Estimated Distance: 15.87 miles
MapQuest Directions
Sheraton Centre Hotel (expand - collapse)
123 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, CA, M5H 2M9
Driving directions from Lester B Pearson International Airport to Sheraton Hotel
- Merge onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 427 S.
- Merge onto GARDINER EXPY E via the exit on the LEFT
- Take the YORK ST./ BAY ST. Exit toward YOUNG ST.
- Take the YORK /HWY-11A ramp toward BAY NORTH
- Take the YORK ST. Ramp
- Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto YORK ST/ PROVINCIAL ROUTE 11A
- Turn LEFT onto UNVERISTY AVE/ PROVINCIAL ROUTE 11A N.
- Turn RIGHT onto QUEEN ST W.
- End at 123 QUEEN ST W.
Estimated Time: 23 minutes Estimated Distance: 16.87 miles
MapQuest Directions
Driving directions from Sheraton Hotel to Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Start out going West on Queen St West toward YORK St.
- Turn LEFT onto SIMCOE St.
- Turn RIGHT onto FRONT ST W
- End at 225 Front Street W Toronto
Estimated Time: 2 minutes Estimated Distance: 0.70 miles
MapQuest Directions
Local attractions around Sheraton Hotel
- Eaton Center (shopping) 0.1 Km/0.1 miles
- Art Gallery of Ontario 0.4 km/0.3 miles
- Holt Renfrew (Shopping) 0.5 km/ 0.3 miles
- Hockey hall of Fame 0.6km/0.4 miles
- Convention Centre 0.7km/0.4 miles
- CN Tower 1.6km/1.0 miles
- Air Canada Centre 1.6km/1.0 miles
- Royal Ontario Museum 1.6km/0.1 miles
- Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome) 1.6km/1.0 miles
- Ryerson University 2.0km/1.2 miles
- Harbour front 2.0km/1.2miles
- George Brown College 2.0km/1.2 miles
- Yorkville Shopping District 5.0km/3.1 miles
- Casa Loma 5.0km/3.1 miles
- University of Toronto 5.0km/3.1 miles
- Ontario Place 6.4km/4.0 miles
- Ontario Science Centre 12.9km/8.0 miles
- Toronto Zoo 19.3km/12.0 miles
- Canada’s Wonderland 48.0km/29.8 miles
- Niagara Falls 144.0km/89.5 miles
- Casino Niagara 144.8/90.0 miles
- Casino Rama 150.0km/93.2 miles
Fairmont Royal York (expand - collapse)
100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 1E3
Driving directions from Lester B Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ) to Fairmont Royal York
- Merge onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 427 S
- Merge onto GARDINDER EXPY E via the exit on the LEFT
- Take the YORK ST./ BAY ST. Exit toward YONGE ST.
- Take the YORK/HWY-11A ramp toward BAY NORTH
- Take the YORK ST. Ramp
- Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto YORK ST/PROVINCIAL ROUTE 11A.
- End at 100 Front ST W Toronto
Estimated Time: 21 minutes Estimated Distance: 16.30 miles
Driving directions from Fairmont Royal York to Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Start out going WEST on FRONT ST W toward UNIVERSITY AVE/PROVINCIAL ROUTE 11A S
- End at 255 Front ST W
Estimated Time: 0.50 minutes Estimated Distance: 0.24 miles
Local Area Shopping
There are different shopping areas near The Fairmont Royal York, such as the Eaton Centre, Queen’s Quay Terminal and Bloor & Yorkville
- Eaton Centre
This mall has a spectacular glass that soars above a great selection of over 285 shops such as The Bay, Nine West, Banana Republic, Birks Jewelers, and H20 Plus, restaurants and services.
- Queen’s Quay Terminal
This is an exciting place to shop and visit since its located at Toronto’s Harborfront district with different shops, restaurants and services.
- Bloor-Yorkvilee
These two streets are Toronto’s most fashionable shopping area. This area of the city is home to over 700 shops, restaurants, galleries and museums. Following are some of the stores available, Tiffany & Co., Holt Renfrew, Prada, Cole Haan, Chanel.
- Underground Shopping Network (PATH)
An indoor shopping area that stretches between Dundas Street and Front Street, and from University Ave. To Yonge Street. Approximately 1,100 shops and many restaurants, and all linked together under downtown Toronto. Most stores on the PATH close in the early evening and closed on weekends.
Westin Toronto Hotel (expand - collapse)
1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 1A6
Driving directions from Lester B Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ) to Westin Hotel
- Merge onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 427 S
- Merge onto GARDINER EXPY E via the exit on the LEFT
- Take the YORK ST./ BAY ST exit toward YONGE ST.
- Take the ramp toward HWY-11/YONGE/Queens QUAY
- Turn RIGHT onto BAY ST.
- End at 1 Harbour Square Toronto
Estimated Time: 20 minutes Estimated Distance: 16.07 miles
Driving directions from Westin Hotel to Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Start out going NORTH on BAY ST toward HARBOUR ST/LAKE SHRE BLVD W/ PROVINCIAL ROUTE 2 E
- Turn LEFT onto FRONT ST. W
- End at 255 ST W Toronto
Estimated Time: 2 minutes Estimated Distance: 0.77 miles
Local attractions around Westin Hotel
- Queen’s Quay Terminal 0.2km/0.1 miles
- Toronto Underground Mall 0.3km/0.2 miles
- Harbourfront Antique Market 0.3km/ 0.2 miles
- George Brown College 0.4km/0.3 miles
- Rogers Centre 0.6km/0.4 miles
- Hockey Hall of Fame 1.0km/0.6 miles
- Harbourfront Centre 1.0km/0.6 miles
- The Toronto Music Garden 1.0km/0.6 miles
- Princess of Wales Theater 1.0km/0.6 miles
- Air Canada Centre 1.0km/0.6 miles
- Hummingbird Centre 1.0km/0.6 miles
- Ryerson University 1.6km/1.0 miles
- Eaton Centre (Shopping) 1.6km/1.0 miles
- Toronto Islands/Centreville 1.6km/1.0 miles
- Roy Thomson Hall 2.0km/1.2 miles
- CN Towner 2.0km/1.2 miles
- Metro Convention Centre 2.0km/1.2 miles
- City Hall 3.0km/1.9 miles
- University of Toronto 3.0km/1.9 miles
- Canada’s Walk of Fame 3.0km/1.9 miles
- The Royal Alexandra Theatre 3.0km/ 1.9 miles
- Canon Theatre 3.0km/1.9 miles
- Queen Street West (Shopping) 3.2km/2.0 miles
- Art Gallery of Ontario 4.0km/2.5 miles
- Royal Ontario Museum 4.8km/3.0 miles
- Old Fort York 5.0km/3.1 miles
- Ontario Place 5.0km/3.1 miles
- The Bata Shoe Museum 5.0km/3.1 miles
- Exhibition Place 5.0km/ 3.1 miles
- The Distillery Historical District 7.0km/4.3 miles
- Casa Loma 8.0km/5.0 miles
- Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament 10.0km/6.2 miles
- Allan Gardens Conservatory 10.0km/6.2 miles
- Ontario Science Centre 10.0km/6.2 miles
- Black Creek Pioneer Village 20.0km/12.4 miles
- Woodbine Race Track 29.0km/18.6 miles
- Canada’s Wonderland 35.0km/21.8 miles
- Toronto Zoo 40.0km/24.9 miles
- Royal Woodbine Golf Club 48.0km/29.8 miles
- Niagara Falls 128.8km/80.0 miles
- Ottawa 450.6km.280.0 miles
The Hilton (expand - collapse)
145 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON, CA, M5H 2L2
Driving directions from Lester B Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ) to The Hilton
- Merge onto PROVEINCAL ROUTE 427S
- Merge onto GARDINER EXPY E via the exit on the LEFT
- Take the YORK ST./Bay ST. Exit toward YONGE ST.
- Take the YORK/HWY-11A ramp toward BAY NORTH
- Take the YORK ST. Ramp
- Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto YORK ST/Provincial ROUTE 11A
- Turn LEFT onto UNIVERSITY AVE/PROVINCIAL ROUTE 11A
- Turn RIGHT onto ADELAINE ST. W
- Turn LEFT onto YORK ST.
- Turn LEFT onto RICHMOND ST W
- End at 145 Richmond Street W
Estimated Time: 23 minutes Estimated Distance: 16.81 miles
Driving directions from The Hilton Hotel to Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Start out going WEST on RICHMOND ST W toward UNIVERSITY AVE/PROVINCIAL ROUTE 11A N
- Turn LEFT onto UNIVERSITY AVE/PROVINCIAL ROUTE 11A S
- Turn RIGHT onto FRONT ST W
- End at 255 Front ST W Toronto
Estimated Time: 1 minute Estimated Distance: 0.63 miles
Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel (expand - collapse)
225 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, CA, M5V 2X3
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is attached to the Hotel
Driving directions from Lester B Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ) to Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel
- Merge onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 427 S
- Merge onto GARDINER EXPY E via the exit on the LEFT
- Take the exit toward SPADINA AVE
- Turn LEFT onto SPADINA AVE
- Turn RIGHT onto FRONT ST W
- End at 255 Front Street W
Estimated Time: 21 minutes Estimated Distance: 15.87 miles
Local attractions around the Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel
- Bloor-Yorkville
Considered Toronto’s most chic shopping neighbourhood and nicknamed the Mink Mile, a ten-minute taxi ride from the hotel takes you to Bloor-Yorkville, the domain of international style houses like Tiffany’s, Prada, Gucci, Chanel and Louis Vuitton as well as Canada’s premier department store, Holt Renfrew. Most iconic brands are found on Bloor Street while boutique fare lines the small one-way roads and passageways in Yorkville. Built by British immigrants in the style of London row houses and, in the 60s, infamously inhabited by hippies and the bohemian at heart (Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Gordon Lightfoot regularly played at the now-defunct Riverboat), the brick architecture still distinguishes the area with its outdoor cafes, cozy restaurants, art galleries and stylish shops.
- Little Italy
With more than 1.3 million people claiming Italian ancestry, Canada has one of the largest Italian populations outside Italy. As a result, every time Italy makes it to the World Cup soccer championships, Toronto’s Little Italy neighbourhood (concentrated along College Street between Bathurst Street and Ossington Avenue) closes its streets to make way for flag-waving fans that crowd the copious cafes, trattorias, bars, ice cream parlours and billiard halls. In 1992, when Italy won the soccer championships, more than 200,000 people poured onto the streets to celebrate. Many local shops still display photos of the impromptu party, which lasted for days. The area is peppered with popular pasta-producing eateries like Bar Italia, Sotto Voce and Veni Vidi Vici. At the heart of the neighbourhood, Café Diplomatico aka “The Dip” is a much sought-out meeting spot with its outdoor terrace perfect for warm-weather people watching. Plus, the hip ‘hood is only a 20-minute trip from the hotel via public transit.
- The Beach
Although now within the city boundaries, in the 1870s The Beach (situated west of Woodbine Avenue, extending to Lake Ontario in the south and Kingston Avenue to the north) was filled with cottages where Torontonians went to get away from the summer heat. Still an escape yet only 20-minutes away by cab, the many parks, outdoor tennis courts and three-kilometer long boardwalk that skirts the sandy beach is popular year-round for everything from rollerblading and biking to jogging and strolling. The trendy stores of Queen Street East share space with intimate restaurants and plenty of pubs. Lick’s, where hamburgers have reached mythic status, is a local landmark.
- Distillery District
Look familiar? The 13-acre Distillery District has played backdrop to more than 800 film and television productions. Until 1990, the area belonged to Gooderham and Worts, the biggest distillery in the world that annually provided over two million gallons of whisky. Now, its ten streets and 40 heritage buildings comprise the largest collection of Victoria-era industrial architecture in North America. In 2003, after a massive redevelopment, the gates opened to the public. Since the new owners refused space to chains or franchises, the old buildings house unique boutiques, restaurants, jewelry stores, a theatre and cafés in addition to a well-known microbrewery, the Mill Street Brewery. There is also a large roster of galleries including Arta Gallery “our mission is to promote art in our daily lives and replace the drudgery with color, movement and life”, Artcore/Fabrice Marcolini “committed to presenting the best of innovative contemporary Canadian and international art” and Corkin Gallery “known for exhibiting international contemporary artists working in a variety of media, including some of the most important photo-based artists.” Count on ten minutes in a taxi to get to the gates.
- Toronto Islands
A picturesque ferry trip takes visitors to the Toronto Islands and into another world that consists of a small airport (at 400 feet, Guinness lists this ride as the world's shortest scheduled ferry run), idyllic residential neighbourhood (the largest urban car-free community in North America) and Centreville, a children's amusement park that also has a small farm. A short walk from the Ward’s Island ferry, the Rectory Café, a two-story, stucco residence built in 1948, is shaded by a stand of pine trees. From the outdoor patio you can see the lake. At nearby Hanlan’s Point, in 1914, Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run into the waters of Lake Ontario. One of the xx islands is home to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC). Founded in 1852 as a place where people could keep their recreational boats, it also once served as an unofficial auxiliary of the British Navy in the event that the waters of Lake Ontario needed to be defended. Any spot on the bay side of the islands offers a superlative view of the Toronto skyline. From the hotel, it’s a five-minute taxi ride to the ferry docks.
- Toronto Theatre
The Entertainment District is eight square blocks of fabulous restaurants and nightspots, exciting sports, live theatre, music and unique shopping. Broadway-type theatre can be seen at the Royal Alexandra and Princess of Wales theatres, where the world premiere stage production of The Lord of the Rings took place in 2006. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra plays at the nearby Roy Thomson Hall, and performances of the National Ballet of Canada can be seen at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
- Professional Sports in Canada
If sports are more your style, catch a game of professional baseball or football at the Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome), home to the Toronto Blue Jays and the CFL's Toronto Argonauts. NBA basketball and NHL hockey are both at the Air Canada Centre, home to the Toronto Raptors and the Toronto Maple Leafs. These arenas also often play host to top entertainers and exciting concerts.
- Getting Around in Toronto
Union Station and the subway are just one block away from InterContinental Toronto Centre, and a host of taxis and limousines is always available to whisk you away to your destination, be it the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario or the fashionable shopping districts of Bloor and Yorkville.
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