The course will be held at Metropolitan Hotel Toronto. A block of rooms has been reserved at a substantially reduced rate of $179.00, below most corporate and government rates for a standard room.
You must, however, make your reservation by May 12, 2008 through using GOwen Group or the Group reservation code GOWEN. The rate is also good for two days before and after the course. The Metropolitan Hotel Toronto is located in the centre of Toronto's Shopping and Theatre District. Metropolitan Hotel Toronto - a very refined hotel in the heart of Toronto, close to the financial district, internationally renowned art galleries and museums, Eaton's Centre and the world-class shopping of Bloor Street. The Metropolitan offers a refuge from the non-stop pace of everyday. A place to rest and strategize far from the noise, yet always within a modem's reach. Where your indulgences are met in an exceptional blend of gracious courtesies, attention to details and services provided by les clefs d'or concierges.

Toronto, the 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 Delta Chelsea is in the middle of it all!

Metropolitan Hotel Toronto

108 Chestnut Street, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada M5G1R3

Map

Telephone 416.977.5000
Guest Fax 416.977.9513

Reservations (Toronto)
Toll-free 800.668.6600
Email reservations@tor.metropolitan.com
Web Site http://www.metropolitan.com/toronto

Directions

BY AIR: The Hotel islocated approximately 20-30 minutes away from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) by taxi and costs approximately $35-40 CAD. Upon exiting the airport, follow Hwy. 427 South to Q.E.W. East Toronto, continuing East on the Q.E.W., (Q.E.W. will turn into the Gardiner Expressway), exit onto York St. North and stay in the left hand lane. Once on York St. take the left fork at Front St. to University Ave. Continue North on University Ave. until you reach Armoury St., turn right onto Armoury St. and then left onto Chestnut St. We are located on your left at 108 Chestnut St.

BY CAR: It is easiest -and perfectly safe- to travel around downtown Toronto on foot or public transport. We recommend you leave your car in hotel parking during your stay here.

BY TRAIN: Both VIA Rail and GO Transit enter Toronto at Union Station located on Front Street between York and Bay. From Union Station it is a 20 minute walk north along University Avenue to Dundas Street, or you can take the TTC subway north from Union to St. Patrick Station (Dundas St West). The hotel entrance is off Bay Street, 4 short blocks east of University Avenue, and half a block south of Dundas Street. The Metropolitan Hotel, is located on Chestnut Street. It is 2 blocks east of University Avenue, and half a block south of Dundas St.

BY SUBWAY/STREETCAR: Take the Toronto Transit Commission's Spadina-University subway line to St. Patrick Station (Dundas Street), or take the Dundas streetcar to Chestnut Avenue, located halfway between Bay Street and University Avenue.

Restaurants

Some of our favourite restaurants (and cheapest!) are on Baldwin Street, behind Mount Sinai Hospital or along Dundas or Spadina (Chinatown). There are also lots of restaurants and bars on Queen Street, just south and west of the meeting location.

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