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TORONTO VISITORS GUIDE
Welcome to the Toronto Visitors Guide!
Make sure you get an opportunity to download this AMAZING app to your mobile device:
http://accessnow.me/
This application shows individuals where accessible options are, with ratings and descriptions.
Downtown Toronto currently has 6093 accessible pins at the time of this writing. If you want to
explore the app before downloading, feel free to check out the map on their website here:
our Conference location however, is a thriving downtown scene that still manages to capture
the essence of the once was in several unique locations. In order to really get acquainted with
the “real” Toronto, you have to know the names of the districts:
The Annex A vibrant, student-friendly hub that showcases busy bars, lively cafés, and mostly
inexpensive bites (especially if you crave cheap sushi).
Harbord Village: Primarily residential and tucked away on the other side of campus, there are
still some cafes and restaurants worthy of note. A lot of nice but also cheap air bnbs can be
found in this quiet area. A great place to consider staying if you want to explore a bit of the
food and nightlife scene but also have a place for a quiet sleep.
Yorkville: upscale Yorkville terrace is not where you go for a quick and cheap bite. Known
more for its shopping district for must have name brands, this area is within walking distance
from campus and hosts some of the restaurants people with a discerning palate may want to
go.
Church St: Epicentre of PRIDE, our Conference is within walking distance of the event, but far
enough away so as not to disrupt or disturb. While there are many fantastic cafes, great pubs
and restaurants, chances are you’ll not get into any that weekend. The weekend will have many
beer garden style areas, performance stages, and food trucks. This vibrant social scene is not
for anyone looking for calm and quiet. This is a party!
Chinatown: The Spadina Street strip between College and Dundas street hosts numerous
restaurants, markets and cafes for those who crave decent Asian food. While this area has a
mix of both residential shopping and tourist trap feel, some of the best Asian restaurants
Toronto boasts is not actually in this area (but can be found more in Vaughan, Scarborough and
Markham areas). There are a few decent bubble tea shops here, and some great meal deals.
Kensington market: definitely nothing like the area in London from which this area got its
namesake, Kensington offers its own distinct culture that sets it apart from almost every other
neighborhood in Toronto. The tiny Kensington Avenue is primarily a clothe shopping lane, with
Baldwin Avenue branching the market over to Augusta and leading up toward Nassau and
Oxford. Historically this neighborhood received the first influx of immigrants and refugees sent
to the city, and layers of culture now exists within the borders of this multicultural mecca.
Bloor & Yonge: Tourists are told this is the major intersection of downtown Toronto, which is
most likely the reason why Yonge St is littered with tourist trap stores and cheap takeout
diners. Nestled alongside the Rosedale Valley, the natural contours of the land push the city
density naturally southward toward College Park and inevitably toward Dundas Square/Eaton
Center.
Dundas Square/Eaton Center: sometimes dubbed “The Canadian Times Square” (which is
equally offensive to both Canadians and Americans alike), there is no mistaking that the
intersection of Dundas and Yonge was deliberately designed as a shopping mecca. Beside City
Hall, Ryerson University, and several Major Hospitals, this area offers prime commercial real
estate for those looking to shop.
Other noteworthy neighborhoods a little further away:
The Distillery District a cool, chic place typically reserved for weddings and large scale Toronto
events. The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once
housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie
restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and
dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual
Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
Casa Loma/Rosedale Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a museum and landmark. It was built as a residence for
financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. Casa Loma was constructed from 1911 to 1914. Rosedale,
dubbed “Toronto’s most desirable neighborhood” Rosedale is a neighbourhood in Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, which was formerly the estate of William Botsford Jarvis, and so named by his
wife, granddaughter of William Dummer Powell, for the wild roses that grew there in
abundance. Small bistros and high end artisanal shops can be found throughout this AREA.
Trinity-Bellwoods Trinity–Bellwoods is an inner city neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario,
Canada. It is bounded on the east by Bathurst Street, on the north by College Street, on the
south by Queen Street West, and by Dovercourt Road on the west
The Danforth/ Riverdale Just north of the trendy Leslieville neighborhood this area is also
known as Greek town. Even the street signs are in Greek in lively Greektown, also known as
"The Danforth." Crowds come for to its international mix of restaurants, cafes and bars,
especially the Greek tavernas and pastry shops, as well as a vibrant mix of specialty boutiques.
The neighbourhood is also home to the landmark Danforth Music Hall venue and the annual
August Taste of the Danforth, which has food stalls, live music and dancing.
Entertainment District Home to many Theatres, Cinemas the Symphony Orchestra and many
other attractions, The Toronto Entertainment District is an area in Downtown Toronto, Ontario,
Canada. It is concentrated around King Street West between University Avenue and Spadina
Avenue. Here you can find major hotels, convention centers and well known tourist attractions
such as the CN Tower, Roger’s Center and Ripley’s Aquarium.
The Beaches This relaxed neighbourhood with a small-town vibe is a top summer destination,
drawing families and tourists to its sandy beaches and quaint boardwalk. Vibrant Queen Street
East features colourful indie shops, intimate bistros and hip bars, along with homey bakeries
and ice cream parlours. Kew Gardens park offers skating and tennis, and hosts The Beaches
International Jazz Festival.
Parkdale Lively Parkdale is a multicultural residential neighbourhood with wide, pedestrian
friendly sidewalks, colourful street art and a mix of Victorian mansions and apartment
buildings. The area features an international mix of restaurants, from cheap eats to refined
bistros. Hip locals frequent the vintage stores, indie boutiques and galleries on Queen Street
West, as well as enduring pubs such as the Cadillac Lounge.
Oakwood Village - A multicultural community that has many grassroots initiatives and
considered the new “art hub”. This neighbourhood is nicknamed “Five Points” for the streets
that meet at its central intersection — Oakwood, Vaughan and Belvedere. Much like this
moniker, Oakwood-Vaughan is a community where several different cultures coexist. Along
with long-time Italian and Portuguese residents, Caribbean and Jamaican communities are
prominent here. More families are returning to and establishing themselves in the
neighbourhood.
High Park Known for the large municipal park, the adjacent neighborhood is also known as
Bloor West. The park spans 161 hectares, and is a mixed recreational and natural park, with
sporting facilities, cultural facilities, educational facilities, gardens, playgrounds and a zoo.
The Don Valley For those who want to experience a little nature and science in their weekend,
consider tacking on an extra day to your trip to take the cycling and hiking trails along the Don
River. Not the most picturesque of areas, what is interesting is it also is home to the Ontario
Science Center, Skyzone Toronto, Seaton Park Archery Range, and ends at Riverdale farm near
Cabbagetown. The cycling trails lead further toward the Beaches area and Harborfront to the
Toronto Islands as well.
If you opt to stay in a hotel or airbnb in one of these neighborhoods, please note
that high traffic volumes are a possibility during this busy weekend. We highly
recommend that you organize carpools or use the city’s local transportation (TTC).
Getting to Toronto
Toronto Pearson Airport to the Conference -https://www.torontopearson.com
1. Public Transportation:
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Express bus and subway service to downtown Toronto.
Terminal 1, Ground Level, second curb, Column R4. Terminal 3, Arrivals Level, third curb, Column C12.
Routes available: 52 Lawrence West 192 Airport Rocket 300 Bloor Danforth (overnight) 307 Eglinton West (overnight)
Terminal Link – Takes you from one airport terminal to another!
Free and fully wheelchair accessible, you’re going to love the Terminal Link train.
It offers transportation 24/7 and connects you to:
Terminal 1
Terminal 3 and the Sheraton Gateway Hotel
Viscount Station and the Value Park Garage, Value Park Lot and ALT Hotel
Catch the Terminal Link Train
Terminal 1 Station Terminal 1 Parking Garage, Level 5
How to get there:
● From the terminal: Follow to the Parking Garage Level 5 and take the escalator or elevator to the train platform.
Terminal 3 Station / Sheraton Gateway Hotel Station Terminal 3 / Sheraton hotel pedestrian bridge.
How to get there:
● From the terminal: Follow to the Sheraton Gateway Hotel pedestrian bridge and take the escalator or elevator to the train platform.
● From the hotel lobby: Take the escalator or elevator to the train platform.
Value Park Lot and Value Park Garage Viscount Station
How to get there:
● Viscount Station is located on Viscount Road, between American Drive and Highway 409. Follow to Viscount Station on Level 4 of the Value Park Garage to travel to Terminal 1 or Terminal 3.
The taxis and limousines serving Toronto Pearson can take you across the city, to the suburbs or wherever you want to go.
Taxi and Limousine Pick-Up Locations
Terminal 1, Arrivals Level Taxicabs: Door D Limousines: Door C
Terminal 3, Arrivals Level Taxicabs: Doors D, E & F Limousines: Door F
Choose the right ride – take a licensed Toronto Pearson taxi or limo.
Airport licensed taxis and limos offer fair, flat rates to your destination and meet specific safety requirements. These are the only vehicles authorized to pick up fares from Toronto Pearson.
A licensed taxi or limo:
● Will pick up from the designated pick up area on the terminal curbs, arrivals level ● Will have a GTAA number plate on the bumper and decal on the window ● Will have flat rate fare information in the vehicle
● Will not pick up in the terminal or parking garages
Looking for information on Pre-Arranged Services?
Fares
Within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), flat rates for travel from the airport are determined based on the time and distance to your destination.
Fares for taxis to destinations outside of the GTA are listed on the Out-of-Town Tariff map. Any area that is not listed on this tariff map will be $1.55/km for taxis, or $1.65/km for limousines.
Click on one of the maps below for taxi fare information. Always confirm the fare with the driver before leaving the terminal.
● Taxi and Limo Tariffs – Local ● Taxi and Limo Tariffs – Out of Town
Travelling with Animals
Passengers with Service Animals will be provided with the first vehicle in line up.
Service and Assistance Animals & Mobility Aids
Service animals or assistance animals providing disability-related assistance to accompany passengers will be provided with the next available vehicle at no additional charge. In addition, passengers travelling with small mobility aids shall not be refused, hindered or charged additional fees to transport such equipment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, small mobility aids include, for example, prostheses, canes, crutches, walkers and some foldable wheelchairs.
For additional accessibility information, please visit torontopearson.com/whileyourehere/accessibility/. 3. UP Union Pearson Express Train Service –ACCESSIBLE Offering service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Union Station in 25 minutes. With only two brief stops at Bloor and Weston GO Stations, UP Express is the fastest and most reliable way to get in and out of the city. https://www.upexpress.com/SchedulesStations/PearsonT1Station Senior $6.20 One Way Adult $12.35 One Way The UP Express pulls directly into Toronto Pearson International Airport. Located in Terminal 1, directly adjacent to the Link Train service linking Terminals 1 and 3, the UP Express Pearson Station extends a warm welcome and fond farewell to millions of passengers each year. Our station has been thoughtfully designed to match high standards of
an easy journey in a beautiful environment. We looked to the majestic landscapes of Ontario to inspire the architectural details of the station. The Pearson Station service counter is in the International Arrivals hall of Terminal 1. Tickets can be bought in advance online, at GO stations and also purchased using PRESTO.
DIRECTIONS FROM BILLY BISHOP AIRPORT TO THE CONFERENCE
Find your way to and from Billy Bishop Airport with Google Maps.
1. WALK THROUGH THE PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL
On July 30, 2015, Billy Bishop Airport opened a pedestrian tunnel that connects Toronto’s mainland to the airport. From the mainland pavilion to the island atrium, the tunnel spans 853-feet and takes under six minutes to complete the journey to the airport check-in area. Featuring four moving walkways and one of the longest escalator systems in Canada, the tunnel provides quick, reliable and easy access to the airport.
Access to the pedestrian tunnel is free. The mainland entrance is located next to the airport ferry terminal. For more information, view the Take the Pedestrian Tunnel page.
2. TAKE THE FERRY
Take one of the world’s shortest ferry rides (121 metres) to and from the foot of Bathurst. There’s a ferry every 15 minutes.
The ferry is free for pedestrians and $11 for vehicles (round trip).
Want to get on the next ferry? See the schedule here.
3. THE SHUTTLE – THIS SHUTTLE IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
There's a complimentary express shuttle bus to and from Billy Bishop approximately every 15 minutes . The shuttle is open to anyone going to the airport, whether or not they are travelling.
This complimentary shuttle service runs between Toronto Union station to Toronto Billy Bishop airport on Toronto Island. The shuttle is open to anyone going to the airport, whether or not they are travelling. Passengers can hop on across the street from Union Station (on the south side of Front and south west corner of York Streets) and outside the airport's mainland ferry terminal building. Shuttle Schedule
Regular shuttle service (approximately every 15 minutes) to and from the airport is available on weekdays, weekends and holidays. The trip to and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport takes
approximately 15 minutes depending on traffic. Weekdays The first shuttle departs from Front Street at approximately 0500 EST. The last shuttle departs the mainland ferry terminal at 0007 EST. Saturdays The first shuttle departs from Front Street at 0630 EST. The last shuttle departs the mainland ferry terminal at 2040 EST. Sundays The first shuttle departs from Front Street at 0630 EST. The last shuttle departs the mainland ferry terminal at 0007 EST.
Seniors with difficulty walking, passengers with young children, pregnant women and all passengers with reduced mobility may also board the train before other passengers at stations where this is possible.
If you qualify for any one of these categories, please mention this when you book your ticket. Then come to the station early and let station staff know what help you have requested.
Support Person needed
Passengers who cannot travel alone without a Support Person may travel with a companion capable of providing the required assistance. The Support Person must be at least 12 years old and travels free in the same class of service.
If a passenger ONLY requires luggage and/or boarding assistance, a free ticket for a Support Person is not offered since these services are already provided by VIA Rail.
Where necessary, the companion is expected to assist VIA personnel in boarding and disembarking the passenger and in helping the passenger move about while on board.
To take advantage of this privilege, there are two options;
Option 1:
In order to travel with the assistance of a Support Person, the passenger must:
a) provide a signed Medical Certificate from a licensed medical doctor or licensed mental health professional (ex. psychiatrist or psychologist), and
b) the Medical Certificate must state that the passenger cannot travel alone without a Support Person, and
c) the Medical Certificate must be dated and signed one year or less prior to the date of train travel, unless the Medical Certificate indicates that the functional limitation is permanent.
Template for the medical certificate:
Please download the Confidential Medical Certificate for Passengers Requiring a Support Person and have it completed by your physician. Once completed, the form must be forwarded to ([email protected]/ fax 506 859-3943) for approval. You will be contacted within 48 hours to receive confirmation of approval and instructions on how to reserve the free Support Person ticket.
Option 2:
Present, for each trip, a valid card from a recognized association or institution for persons with disabilities.
Visually-, hearing- or speech-impaired travellers
We recommend that our visually-impaired clients find out about the services available to them by contacting one of our sales agents by telephone at 1-888 842-7245 or from one of our ticket counters at the station nearest you.
If you are hearing- or speech-impaired, contact us via a teletypewriter (TTY) at 1 800 268-9503 (toll-free).
In most locations where we have personnel, our staff can escort you to the platform, assist you in boarding and disembarking from the train, and help with loading and unloading your baggage. You can even benefit from priority boarding five minutes before regular boarding commences.
Once on board, we will be pleased to give you information on our menus and services. If you like, we can notify you of any schedule changes as well as your arrival at the destination.
To benefit from these services, we suggest that you identify yourself to VIA personnel once you arrive at the station and as soon as you get on board. If you are speech-impaired, please bring written instructions to inform station and on-board personnel of your itineraries, connections and needs.
How does VIA accommodate travellers with special needs?
Of all modes of transportation, VIA Rail is one of the most responsive to travellers with special needs. Whether you are travelling in a wheelchair or have any other special needs, we will do everything we can to meet your requirements and make your trip as pleasant as possible.
The range of special services we can offer varies across Canada, depending on stations and train facilities. Please check the availability of the type of service you need when you purchase your tickets, and give the booking agent all the relevant details. A minimum of 48 hours' notice is usually required.
Greyhound BUS
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE:
If you have a disability, we'll do everything we can to help you have a comfortable journey when you ride with Greyhound. While some disabilities and needs may be obvious, others are not and you may be served by several different representatives of Greyhound along the way. It is essential that you ask for assistance at each location where you need help, including each driver if you have different drivers for multiple legs of your trip.
Priority seating
The first row of the bus is reserved for the elderly, customers with disabilities and unaccompanied children (but you’re welcome to sit wherever you feel most comfortable).
Help with getting on and off the bus
We can help you get on and off the bus, and give you a hand with your baggage, wheelchair or mobility scooter. Just let your driver or customer service agent know at the station, and don't be shy to ask them again if you need something during your trip, especially if you want to get off the bus during a stop.
Traveling in a wheelchair or mobility scooter
When you book your trip, make sure you tell us if you’re traveling with a wheelchair or mobility scooter, and if you plan to sit in it during your journey. If you're booking online, you can select this when you enter the number of passengers.
All of our buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift to help you get on board. Each Greyhound bus can fit two passengers sitting in a wheelchair or mobility scooter (we actually remove seats to give you plenty of space). So we suggest you book your ticket as far in advance as possible to get one of the two spots on your preferred journey.
If you want to travel sitting in your wheelchair or mobility scooter, that’s OK with us. If you want to board the bus in your wheelchair and then sit in a regular seat, please let us know and we will stow the device.
The maximum weight and size of a wheelchair or mobility scooter that we can accept are:
Weight including the passenger can range from 600lbs (272kg) to 1000lbs (453kg)
Wheelchair dimensions of 30 x 48 inches (76cm x 121cm)
Mobility scooter with dimensions of 30 x 30 x 48 inches (76 x 76 x 122cm)
This is due to the maximum limits of the wheelchair lift. If your wheelchair or mobility scooter doesn't fit within the dimensions above, it will need to be stored in the baggage compartment underneath the bus. While most of our buses are equipped with a power outlet for charging personal devices such as your laptop or tablet, our power outlets do not support charging mobility scooters.
Storing a wheelchair or mobility aid
If you don’t want to travel seated in your wheelchair or mobility scooter, we can store it for you in the baggage compartment. Mobility aids such as canes and walkers can travel inside the bus with you but only if they can be safely stowed in the overhead compartment because. Mobility Ads that cannot be safely stowed inside the bus will be placed in the baggage compartment, if possible.
The maximum dimensions for a mobility aid to go in the baggage compartment is 33” x 33” x 48”. The maximum weight for mobility aids is 200 pounds. Mobility aids that exceed either or both of these dimensions will not be accepted.
Ask a customer service agent for a claim check if your mobility aid is stowed in the baggage compartment. Assistive devices are not considered extra baggage and are transported free of charge unless you have more than one, in which case the second device would be considered additional baggage and subject to a charge.
Under the federal baggage tariff, if an item placed in the baggage compartment is damaged or lost, the maximum reimbursement of $250.00 is allowed per adult ticket purchased. To purchase excess valuation, ask a customer service agent at any of the terminals at the beginning of your trip. This applies to any mobility aids stored in the baggage bin.
Please arrive at the station or bus stop in plenty of time for us to store your wheelchair or mobility aid, which will help us get away on time.
Traveling alone
You can travel alone on Greyhound buses as long as you can travel independently and don’t need assistance of a personal nature such as help using the restroom, dispensing medication or constant care during travel. We can’t provide this level of assistance so if you need it, you may prefer to bring a personal care assistant with you.
Assistance during stops
We’re happy to help you with any reasonable request during a stop, such as getting on or off the bus, and retrieving your wheelchair or other assistive device for you. Just ask your driver or
customer service agent. It’s also a good idea to let your driver know before your trip if you’re going to need help during stops as it helps us serve you better.
Service animals
We welcome service animals on board Greyhound buses (they always seem to enjoy the ride too). Service animal means any guide dog, signal dog, seizure response dog, psychiatric service dog, sensory signal dog or other animal individually trained to assist, work or perform specific tasks for an individual with a disability. The service provided by a Service animal, includes, but is not limited to, guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, standing guard over the individual during a seizure, detecting the onset of a psychiatric episode, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, fetching dropped items or disrupting repetitive movements that are common to individuals who are autistic.
Oxygen, respirators & medication
You should keep your medicine with you on the bus at all times – please don’t put it in your checked baggage as we can’t take any responsibility if it gets lost or if it is not accessible to you.
It’s fine to bring portable oxygen and respirators onto Greyhound buses. You can bring up to 4 canisters in total (2 on the bus and 2 in the baggage compartment), as long as they’re no bigger than 26 inches long and 4.5 inches high (66cm x 11.5cm). Oxygen canisters stored in the baggage compartment must be in protective cases with safety caps on the valves. You’ll need to make sure you have enough oxygen for your journey, and it’s up to you to arrange refills in route if you need them.
Contact
Here are some useful numbers should you need to speak to someone about your travel needs:
Monday to Saturday: approximately 6:00 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. Sunday: approximately 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Subways and buses every few minutes during rush hour Monday – Friday. (7:00 am to 10:00 am and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm) Less frequent service during weekends and late at night.
How to Get to the Accessible Yoga Conference – Toronto June 22-24, 2018 TTC trip planner - http://www.ttc.ca/Trip_planner/index.jsp This online planner by the Toronto Transit Commission will help you find the most direct route to Victoria College including a map and the distance you must walk. It is a great resource with written details of the route and a map. Make sure to note which subway stations are accessible. ON the day of your trip, check the online TTC site for updates and alerts that could affect travel. Take the subway from any station to the closest station – Museum. THIS STOP IS THE CLOSEST STATION TO THE CONFERENCE. THIS STATION IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.
Then walk about 5 minutes to Victoria College. Exit at MUSEUM STATION - NORTHBOUND PLATFORM stop TORONTO Walk 227 metres Details
● Start [South-West] 3m, < 1 min ● Turn slight left [South] 12m, < 1 min ● Turn slight left [East] 15m, < 1 min ● Turn slight right [South] onto Queen's Park 71m, 1 min ● Continue [East] onto Queen's Park Crescent East 4m, < 1 min ● Turn hard left [North-West] 44m, < 1 min ● Turn right [East] 37m, < 1 min ● Turn left [North] 6m, < 1 min ● Turn right [East] 25m, < 1 min ● Turn left [North] 10m, < 1 min
THERE IS NO ELEVATOR AT THE MUSEUM SUBWAY STOP. This is NOT an ACCESSIBLE subway
stop!!
The nearest wheelchair accessible station with an elevator is ST. GEORGE.
You may need to take a taxi from the ST. GEORGE SUBWAY STOP IF YOU ARE USING A MAJOR
MOBILITY DEVICE
Includes wheelchair accessible subway trains, buses, and streetcars.
Elevator/Escalator operating status
The Elevator Service Status Line is 416 539-5438 (LIFT). Updates on the operating status of TTC elevators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To get an update on the operating status of escalators, as well as elevators, you can also call the 24-hour TTC Information Line at 416 393-4636 (INFO) and press 5 (or TTY 416 481-2523). The line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To speak to a Customer Information Representative, call between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily (except statutory holidays) and press 0 at any time.
You can also register and subscribe to automated elevator outage notifications via My TTC e-Services.
Elevators are available at the following stations:
● Line 1 (Yonge-University): Sheppard West, Lawrence West, Eglinton West, St George, Queen’s Park, Osgoode, St Andrew, Union, Queen, Dundas, Bloor-Yonge, St Clair, Davisville, Eglinton, York Mills, Sheppard-Yonge, North York Centre, Finch.
● Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth): Kipling, Jane, Dundas West, Dufferin, Ossington, Bathurst, Spadina, St George, Bloor-Yonge, Broadview, Pape, Main Street, Victoria Park, Kennedy.
● Line 3 (Scarborough): Kennedy, Scarborough Centre. ● Line 4 (Sheppard): Sheppard-Yonge, Bayview, Bessarion, Leslie, Don Mills.
To date, 35 stations are accessible.
Riding the escalators
The TTC operates and maintains escalators throughout the subway system. Escalators are located at all stations except for Rosedale, Summerhill and Ellesmere Stations.
According to Ontario’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority, people who use canes can use escalators on the system, but remember to hold the handrail. People who use major mobility devices (i.e. wheelchairs, scooters or walkers) must use elevators, not escalators.
People with pets, or those accompanied by a service dog, should use an elevator or stairs for the safety of their animal.
Taking advantage of centre platforms
If there is a time on your subway trip that you need to return to your original accessible station, exit your train at the next station that has a centre platform or elevator, cross over to the opposite platform and board the next available train in the return direction. All terminal stations allow customers to return in the opposite direction without changing platforms.
Subway stations with centre platforms are:
● Line 1 Yonge-University-Spadina: Sheppard West, Wilson, Yorkdale, Lawrence West, Glencairn, St George, Museum, Queen’s Park, St Patrick, Osgoode, St Andrew, Eglinton, Lawrence, York Mills, Sheppard-Yonge, Finch.
● Line 2 Bloor-Danforth: Kipling, Islington, St George, Bay, Bloor-Yonge, Warden, Kennedy.
● Line 3 Scarborough: none. ● Line 4 Sheppard: Bayview, Bessarion, Leslie, Don Mills
Riding the STREETCAR
Learn to ride the TTC’s low-floor accessible streetcars
Low-floor accessible streetcars are starting to operate on Toronto’s streets. More information is available at: Accessible Streetcar Service Updates. How to recognize an accessible streetcar
Accessible streetcars can be identified by the blue international wheelchair symbol on the side of the vehicle at the second door, and by the blue lights on the front of the streetcar.
How to recognize an accessible streetcar stop
On streetcar routes served by accessible streetcars, most stops are accessible, however, stops may not yet be designated with the blue international symbol. At stops without streetcar platforms, accessible curb ramps are being installed for easier access to the second door of the streetcar. Where stops are not yet accessible, customers who need the ramp must use the stops before or after.
Route and Destination Announcements
All streetcars verbally announce the route and destination of the vehicle to customers waiting at each stop. This information is also displayed visually on vehicle’s front, side, and rear destination signs.
Who can use the ramp?
TTC accessible streetcars are designed to provide barrier free access. The accessibility entrance and ramp are located at the second door of the vehicle. Anyone who feels they can benefit from the use of the ramp may request that it be activated. Simply press the flashing blue button at the second door of the vehicle when boarding. At on-street stops, the Operator will exit the vehicle and deploy the ramp for you. Note that the second door of the streetcar will remain closed while the ramp deploys. If you are using a manual wheelchair, Operator assistance up the ramp and into the vehicle is available.
When getting off the streetcar, press the blue button on the second door, or one of the blue buttons at the mobility device seating areas, to request the ramp at the next streetcar stop. When the streetcar stops, the other three doors will open first, and the second door will remain closed while the ramp deploys. Operator assistance is also available for manual wheelchair users when getting off the streetcar.
Note that in the event that your chosen stop is not accessible, the Operator will advise you to exit the vehicle at the next stop.
Wheelchair and scooter positions
Accessible streetcars have two onboard positions for wheelchairs and scooters. These are located at the second door of the streetcar. Look for the blue international wheelchair symbol at the door. Please note that accessible streetcar mobility device seating areas are designed to accommodate mobility devices 1,220 mm long (48 inches) by 760 mm wide (30 inches).
Paying Fares
Accessible streetcars operate on the Proof-of-Payment fare system.
All streetcars are equipped with automated next stop announcements to verbally and visually display the upcoming vehicle stop.
Priority seating for seniors and persons with disabilities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA), TTC now provides Priority Seating on all of its vehicles, designated for use by persons with disabilities. You must give up these seats for a person who is disabled or has a physical limitation requiring priority seating. A customer with a disability occupying a priority seat is not required to move for another customer with a disability. In this situation, use of these seats is on a first-come, first-served basis. You are not required to give up your seat that is not designated priority seating. TTC encourages customer cooperation particularly as it relates to giving up seating for people with disabilities, elderly customers, and pregnant women.
Seats with blue fabric are designated priority seats. TTC By-law No 1 requires that you obey signs posted by the TTC, including Priority eating signs on TTC vehicles. Persons who do not comply with Priority Seating signs may be subject to penalties under this By-law and liable to a fine of $235.00 plus applicable charges.
Decals also indicate where priority seating is located. It is generally located near the entrance of vehicles.
Riding the BUS
Accessible low-floor buses equipped with ramps serve all TTC bus routes.
How to recognize an accessible stop
You can recognize an accessible bus stop by the blue international wheelchair symbol located on the red and white stop pole. Not all bus stops on an accessible route are accessible.
Route and Destination Announcements
All buses verbally announce the route and destination of the vehicle to customers waiting at each stop when the front door opens. This information is also displayed visually on the vehicle’s front, side, and rear destination signs. If you do not hear, or see, the automated announcements, please tell your Operator and ask for the route and destination of the vehicle.
Using the ramp
All TTC buses are equipped with a ramp at the front door and have the ability to kneel, or lower the bus, at the front door. Anyone who feels they can benefit from the use of the kneeling feature or ramp may request they be activated. These features can assist people who:
● Use wheelchairs or scooters. ● Use other mobility aids, such as walkers, crutches or canes. ● Do not use a visible mobility aid, but who would benefit from using a ramp, such as
seniors or people with strollers.
You can request access to a ramp by directly asking the Operator to activate the feature, or as the bus is slowing down, show your blue Accessible Flashcard. The card lets Operators know that you need to use the ramp. Accessible Flashcards are available by calling TTC Customer Service at 416-393-3030.
Suggested TAXI Services:
GTA Accessible - http://gtaaccessible.com
Easily and quickly accommodates same day, priority service in well maintained and appropriately equipped vehicles.
There is very limited parking on the University of Toronto Campus and the neighbourhood in general. Where there is street parking, it will usually only allow for 1 or 2 hours maximum and the cost is approx $4.00 per half hour. There are some parking lots at Bloor Street and St. George and these will cost you about $20.00 for the day at least. You are best to leave your car at the hotel/home and take public transit whenever possible
Food
BURWASH DINING HALL - at Victoria College
This Hall offers a very affordable pass for both breakfast and Lunch. Our Conference will offer
breaks enabling you to have access to this hall for an opportunity to dine with other Conference
participants and staff. Our desire is to ensure you have convenient and affordable options in a
communal environment… one of the reasons why eve secured an ADVANCED BOOKING
opportunity in order to purchase breakfast and lunch for Saturday and Sunday while at the
Conference.
To order your passes, please contact CHANTEL EHLER: