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Meeting Location
The pre-conference seminar will be held at one of the AERA headquarter hotels. All activities during the seminar take place in a conference room with a quiet room nearby for selected participants' use. Participants are advised to review the AERA 2019 Meeting Travel Information page for information and discounts. Note that discounted purchase must be ahead of time.
Travel
Participants are responsible for their travel arrangements and lodging while in Toronto.
Toronto is served by air, rail, and rail. All participants traveling from or through another country en route to the seminar are required to provide a valid passport issued by their country of citizenship. Citizens of some countries may be required to obtain a visa prior to entry. Participants are advised to review the AERA 2019 Meeting Travel Information for discounts flight and ground transportation discounts.
Popular travel options to Toronto include:
Toronto is served by air, rail, and rail. All participants traveling from or through another country en route to the seminar are required to provide a valid passport issued by their country of citizenship. Citizens of some countries may be required to obtain a visa prior to entry. Participants are advised to review the AERA 2019 Meeting Travel Information for discounts flight and ground transportation discounts.
Popular travel options to Toronto include:
- Flying into Pearson International Airport
- Flying into Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
- Rail travel to Union Station
- Bus travel to Coach Terminal
- Automobile Travel
Interactive Map of Toronto & Important Locations
Click on icon in the upper-left corner of the map to access airport, train, bus terminal, and meeting location information.
Flying into Pearson InternationalPearson International Airport is less than 30 minutes from downtown Toronto with hundreds of nonstop and international flights. The airport code is YYZ. AERA has arranged for discounted ground transportation from Pearson International to Union Station using Up Express.
Pearson International Homepage Pearson Terminal Maps Nonstop Flights to Pearson International Accessibility Ground Transportation (all options) Up Express (Service to and from downtown, use promo code: AERA2019) Up Express - Accessibility Flying into Billy BishopBilly Bishop City Airport is a small metropolitan airport with regional and international destinations. It is only minutes away from the AERA conference location. The airport code is YTZ.
Billy Bishop City Airport Homepage Billy Bishop Terminal Map Route Map Complementary Shuttle from the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Accessibility Rail to Union StationUnion Station is across the street from the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and is part of the Toronto PATH Network. The newly renovated station is home to several rail services, in addition to a subway connection. Travelers from the United States may use Amtrak, which connects with Via Rail once in Canada.
Union Station Map Amtrak (Amtrak connects with Via Rail once in Canada) Amtrak - Accessibility Via Rail Via Rail - Accessibility and Special Needs Up Express (Service to and from Pearson International) Up Express - Accessibility Bus to Coach TerminalCoach Terminal is in downtown Toronto, located at 610 Bay Street, and is part of the Toronto PATH Network. Greyhound and Megabus serve Coach Terminal.
Greyhound - United States / Greyhound - Canada Greyhound - Accessibility Megabus - United States / Megabus - Canada Megabus - Accessibility Automobile TravelCanada recognizes valid drivers' licenses from other countries. However, you may still need a valid passport to enter the country. Note that Canada displays speed limits in kilometers per hour. There are also specific rules regarding the use of HOV lanes and automatic camera billing for use of toll roads. Drivers requiring accessible parking permits should contact the Accessible Parking Services Office immediately upon receiving a letter of acceptance for their seminar application.
Speed Limits HOV Lanes Highway 407 Express Toll Road (ETR) Obtain Accessible Parking Permit Contact the Accessible Parking Services Office 800-387-3445 Phone (outside Toronto but within North America) 416-235-2999 Phone (in the Toronto Area or outside North America) 416-325-3408 TTY/Teletypewriter |
CTA Accessible Travel GuideThe Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has compiled a list of accessible services available in different situations. CTA has also published a guide for disabled travelers that is available in multiple formats.
CTA Homepage Travel Guide for Persons with Disabilities AERA Travel & AccessibilityAERA has provided the following information to assist members with booking travel, entering Canada, registering for the meeting, making accessible housing reservations, and requesting services for the meeting (e.g. shuttle trasportation, wheelchair rental, ASL interpretation).
Useful mobile apps and infoPublic Transportation & Triplinx App
Toronto has an accessible public transportation system with subways, buses, and streetcars. Use official Triplinx to plan you trip from around Toronto. App highlights include:
Toronto PATH Pedestrian Walkway
The PATH is an accessible system of mostly underground walkways connecting more than 75 buildings, six subway stations, Union Station, and Coach Terminal. Many AERA sessions and hotels are located in venues connected to the PATH. PATH Homepage Download foldable map Download PATH Maps - Full and partial Mobile device interactive map |
