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Hotel Accommodation at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto on the water in downtown Toronto. Course Lecture Location in the Pier 4 and 5 Ballroom

 

The course will be held at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. The Hotel is a CAA/AAA Four Diamond hotel located in the heart of downtown Toronto adjacent to Lake Ontario's waterfront. The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto is proud to offer numerous environmentally friendly features and initiatives throughout the hotel. The Westin is the only hotel in downtown Toronto whose lobby is 100% reliant on green energy. The Chartroom Bar and Lounge is also powered by green energy, making it a completely eco-friendly spot to relax after a day at the Course. Each guest room features motion-sensor temperature controls to help conserve energy, as well as recycling bins and energy efficient lighting. Those guests who have arrived on business will discover recycling bins and energy efficient lighting in our meeting spaces as well. Watch the light dance off Lake Ontario from the vantage of your Lakeview Room before and after each day at the Course and enjoy walks or runs along the City of Toronto Boardwalk. Bathed in natural light and decorated with modern furnishings and soothing earth tones, these fresh and inviting retreats are perfectly suited for work and relaxation. A block of rooms has been reserved at a substantially reduced rate of $189.00, below most corporate and government rates for a standard room. You must, however, make your reservation by May 21, 2012 by referring to the GOwen Environmental. The rate is also good for two days before and after the course. The hotel is steps from Toronto's key attractions including Royal Ontario Museum, Air Canada Centre, Bloor Yorkville shopping district, Eaton Centre, CN Tower, Art Gallery of Ontario, Theatres, Science Centre and Rogers Centre. The website for the Toronto Westin Harbour Castle is http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1084

 

Toronto
Renowned historian Jane Jacobs called Toronto the "city that works". Rising majestically from the shores of Lake Ontario, Canada's financial hub is both a physical and emotional feast for the eyes. "Work" may remain nearest and dearest in Torontonians' hearts, but culture and entertainment abound in this civilized city. Toronto is the capital of world-class offerings: theatre, sports, shopping, museums and restaurants. They run the gamut from classic to avant-garde and reflect Toronto's celebrated multi-cultural heritage. Here, work inspires play, encouraging innovation and daring daydreams to come true. Visitors and Torontonians all gravitate to the centre of the city where the metropolitan life comes together with all the best the city has to offer. The area's multi-cultural flavour borders the finest Greek, Italian, Thai, and Chinese restaurants.

Toronto rivals Broadway from first night openings to first run movies. It is minutes to the O'Keefe and St. Lawrence Centres, home to musical and theatre performances, and the National Ballet and Canadian Opera Productions. The Pantages and Elgin theatres are just down Yonge Street along with the rest of the theatre and entertainment district. Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey and Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre, Blue Jays Baseball and Argononaut Football in the shadow of the CN tower at the Skydome. Niagara Falls, the Niagara Vineyards, the Niagara Casino and the Shaw and Stratford are all an hour away.

Whether you are bartering at the St. Lawrence Market, exploring the chic boutiques in Yorkville, or enjoying a drink while watching artists at work in the trendy Distillery District , the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto is in the middle of it all!

 

Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

1 Harbour Square
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A6 Canada

Phone: 1 416 869-8461


Toll-free: 1 800 937-8461

 

 

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto have the best of both worlds-the peaceful beauty of the lakefront and easy access to the bustling centre of Toronto, Canada's most cosmopolitan and richly diverse city.

Our superior location near the financial district, theater district, and waterfront opens up a world of possibilities for business and leisure travelers. Premier downtown attractions like the Air Canada Centre, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and BMO Field are within easy reach from our front door. A walk in the immediate area will bring you to popular attractions such as Harbourfront Centre, Queens Quay, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the Toronto Island Ferry.

For world-class shopping and dining, head over to the spectacular Easton Centre or the upscale boutiques and eateries of Yorkville and Bloor Street. Or, simply stroll down the streets of downtown Toronto and discover art, commerce, culture, and entertainment at every turn.

Arts & Culture
" Hockey Hall of Fame 0.3 km/0.2 miles
" Art Gallery of Ontario 4.0 km/2.5 miles
" Royal Ontario Museum 4.8 km/3.0 miles
" The Bata Shoe Museum 5.0 km/3.1 miles
Community
" George Brown College 0.4 km/0.3 miles
" Metro Convention Center 0.6 km/0.4 miles
" St. Michael's Hospital 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" Ryerson University 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" Exhibition Place 3.0 km/1.9 miles
" University of Toronto 3.0 km/1.9 miles
" The Hospital for Sick Children 3.2 km/2.0 miles
" Mount Sinai Medical Center 3.2 km/2.0 miles
Corporate Offices
" Labatt Breweries 0.1 km/0.1 miles
" WaterPark Place 0.1 km/0.1 miles
" Redpath Sugar 0.1 km/0.1 miles
" Liquor Control Board of Ontario 0.1 km/0.1 miles
" Canada Post 0.3 km/0.2 miles
" TD Canada Trust 0.3 km/0.2 miles
" Toronto Dominion 0.3 km/0.2 miles
" Financial District 0.4 km/0.3 miles
" CIBC Commerce Court 0.4 km/0.3 miles
" Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 0.6 km/0.4 miles
" Toronto Stock Exchange 0.6 km/0.4 miles
" Toronto Star Building 1.0 km/0.6 miles
" Bell Canada 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Golf
" Royal Woodbine Golf Club 48.0 km/29.8 miles
Government Offices
" Brazilian Consulate 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" Italian Consulate 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" Japanese Consulate 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" French Consulate 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" Portuguese Consulate 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" British Consulate 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" German Consulate 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" Greek Consulate 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" United States Consulate 2.0 km/1.2 miles
" City Hall 2.0 km/1.2 miles
Local Attractions
" Queen's Quay Terminal 0.2 km/0.1 miles
" The Toronto Music Garden 1.0 km/0.6 miles
" Harbourfront Centre 1.0 km/0.6 miles
" Hummingbird Center 1.0 km/0.6 miles
" Roy Thomson Hall 2.0 km/1.2 miles
" CN Tower 3.0 km/1.9 miles
" Casa Loma 8.0 km/5.0 miles
" Ontario Science Centre 10.0 km/6.2 miles
" Woodbine Race Track 29.0 km/18.0 miles
" Niagara Falls 128.8 km/80.0 miles
Nearby Destinations
" Toronto Island and Ferry 1.0 km/0.6 miles
" Toronto Islands/Centreville 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" Canada's Walk of Fame 3.0 km/1.9 miles
" Old Fort York 5.0 km/3.1 miles
" The Distillery Historic District 7.0 km/4.3 miles
" Ottawa 450.6 km/280.0 miles
Recreation
" Ontario Place 3.2 km/2.0 miles
" Canada's Wonderland 35.0 km/21.8 miles
" Toronto Zoo 40.0 km/24.9 miles
Shopping
" Toronto Underground Mall 0.3 km/0.2 miles
" Eaton Centre 1.6 km/1.0 miles
" Queen Street West 3.2 km/2.0 miles
Entertainment
" BMO Field 0.1 km/0.1 miles
" Air Canada Centre 0.2 km/0.1 miles
" Rogers Centre 0.6 km/0.4 miles
" Princess of Wales Theatre 1.0 km/0.6 miles
" Sony Centre of the Performing Arts 1.0 km/0.6 miles
" Canon Theatre 3.0 km/1.9 miles
" The Royal Alexandra Theatre 3.0 km/1.9 miles
" Molson Amphitheater 5.0 km/3.1 miles
Transportation
" Toronto Island Airport 1.6 km/1.0 miles

 


Watch the light dance off Lake Ontario from the vantage of your Traditional or Preferred Lakeview Room. Bathed in natural light and decorated with modern furnishings and soothing earth tones, these fresh and inviting retreats are perfectly suited for work and relaxation.

At the center of it all is our world-renowned Westin Heavenly Bed®, an oasis of lush sheets, down duvets, a generous collection of pillows, and our patented pillow-top mattress. Boasting 10 layers of comfort, the Heavenly Bed will cradle and contour your body for an amazingly restful sleep.

In the morning, step into the Heavenly Bath® for a spa-like shower experience that increases circulation, stimulates the immune system, and melts tight muscles. Our signature White Tea by Westin™ bath amenities, thick Brazilian combed cotton towels, and a plush bathrobe add bliss to your bathing routine.

If you've arrived in Toronto for business, take advantage of the peace and quiet to stay productive at a large work desk, equipped with High Speed Internet Access (for a fee) and two dual-line phones with voicemail. Or, take your mind off work by watching an in-room movie on the 32-inch flat-screen TV.

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/area/map.html?propertyID=1084

Environmental Practices
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto is proud to offer numerous environmentally friendly features and initiatives throughout the hotel. We are the only hotel in downtown Toronto whose lobby is 100% reliant on green energy. What's more, our Chartroom Bar and Lounge is also powered by green energy, making it a completely eco-friendly spot to relax with a drink.

Each guest room features motion-sensor temperature controls to help conserve energy, as well as recycling bins and energy efficient lighting. Those guests who have arrived on business will discover recycling bins and energy efficient lighting in our meeting spaces as well.

Energy & Water Conservation:
" High-efficiency lighting in guest rooms
" High-efficiency lighting in public areas
" Water conserving fixtures
" Smart irrigation practices
" Regular preventive maintenance
" Make A Green Choice program rewards guests for choosing to conserve natural resources in their guest room.
Waste Minimization & Environmentally Responsible Purchasing:
" Recycling
" Dumpster monitoring
" Organic waste composting
" Elimination of styrofoam packaging
" Environmentally preferred products
" Amenity management
" Alternatives to plastic bottled water
" Sustainable food and beverage options
Enhanced Indoor Environmental Quality:
" Green Housekeeping
" Integrated pest management practices
" Low-emitting materials, such as paints, flooring and furniture
Raising Awareness:
" Property-level Green Council
" Sustainable Meetings Practices

 

Websites for Toronto

Tourism Toronto

Toronto Convention and Visitors Association

Discover Toronto

Toronto.com

 

Toronto

Situated 566 feet above sea level on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is one of the southernmost cities in Canada. In fact, it has nearly the same latitude as northern California.

Toronto is home to more than 100 cultures
Toronto is Canada's largest city, with a population of 4.7 million
Toronto is the 5th-largest city in North America, after Mexico City, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago
One-quarter of Canada's population is located within 160 km (100 mi.) of Toronto
More than 60% of the population of the USA is within a 90-minute flight
As the capital of Ontario, Toronto is the seat of government for Canada’s most populous province and is the industrial and business centre for the country




 

 

 

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