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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Where is
Toronto?
- Toronto
is the capital of the province of Ontario, Canada
- Toronto
is located East of Detroit, MI, and North of Buffalo, NY.
- Do
I have to cross a border?
- Yes, you
need to clear Immigration
- You will
need a valid passport (Drivers License will not do since 9-11)
- Your belongings
will need to clear Customs
- If you're
bringing commercial goods, you will need an import license or
clearance
- If you
are flying, you will need
to follow security
rules for carry-on baggage.
- If you
need to talk to your consulate, you may look for it on our Consulates
page.
- Here is
US
Gov't info on Canada
- What is
the National
Anthem of Canada?
- Do I have
to pay Sales Tax in Canada?
- Yes, in
Ontario, Canada, we pay 8% Provincial Sales tax (PST) plus
7% Federal Sales Tax (GST)
- But,
if you spend more than $200 (on a single sales
slip), you can get your sales tax back after you leave the country.
You need to fill in a tax
refund form.
- Can we use
US Dollars in Canada?
- Canadian
currency is the Canadian Dollar
- Merchants
will occasionally accept US currency, but often charge more
for the exchange
- The Canadian
Dollar is approximately 3/4 of the US$
- See here
for a Currency
Converter
- See here
for more Currency Exchange Information
- How do I
get from the Airport to the Hotel?
- There are
buses going from the airport to the Hotel.
- There are
also Taxies and Limousines
- The latter
are slightly more expensive but usually better than taxies
- What can
I do in Toronto for sightseeing?
- Are there
any good restaurants in Toronto?
- Toronto
is one of the best cities in which to eat, since there are restaurants
of many nations in the world
- You can
look in the Yellow Pages Phonebook and select the cuisine of
your choice
- We have
made a small exquisite selection on our restaurant
page
- What is
the choice of hotels in Toronto?
- Toronto
has many hotels all over the city
- You would
be wise to find one listed on our website
close to the hotel or near the subway.
- Or you
could choose one located near the subway line.
- What
is the 'subway'?
- The subway
is a fast underground train system
- It can
be recognized by signs saying TTC (Toronto Transit Commission)
- Not to
be confused with signs saying 'subway', indicating a deli selling
submarine shaped sandwiches.
- Click here
for more information on transportation
in the city
- Who
to do in case of emergency, while in Toronto?
- Toronto
has a one number emergency service: Just dial 911
- It will
serve for any kind of emergency: medical, fire, police, etc.
- The MTCC
building, where the AQC is held, has a fully equipped and
staffed First Aid office.
It is located on level 100 across from room 106.
- Drugstore/Pharmacy/Chemist:
'Main Drug Mart' - is at 254 Queen's Quay West (at Rees)
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-9pm; Sat & Sun 10am-6pm 416-260-2766
- Where can
I buy ...?
- Check out
the Yellow Pages phone book or
- Check out
our listing of Services
- What
is the weather like in Toronto?
- The weather
varies between sun and overcast 17-26ºC.
- Click here
for the weather
forecast
- Is there
any Child Care available at the MTCC?
- A company
called ImprovCare, who
normally services the Royal York Hotel, is available to convention
goers.
- You are
advised to make arrangements on your own in advance of the conference.
- Is there
any skiing near Toronto?
- There is,
but only in the Winter from the beginning of December till the
end of March.
- Near Barrie,
about a two hours drive from Toronto, are 3 ski resorts.
- What is
the population of:
- Toronto:
1.9 million
- GTA (Greater
Toronto Area): 3.5 million
- Ontario:
5 million
- Canada:
31 million (10 provinces, 3 territories)
- What is
the capital of:
- Canada:
Ottawa
- Ontario:
Toronto
- What are
the major league sports teams of Toronto?
- Is there
any sailing in Toronto?
- There are
several sailing areas in Toronto, all along Lake Ontario
- Unfortunately
there are no rentals. So, bring your own.
- Where can
I buy a Toronto 'CityPass' discount pass?
- You may
purchase CityPass at any of the participating attractions in
a city, in advance on their
website or from many U.S. travel agents
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