I. Hotel Information
The AJS is pleased to announce that the Sheraton Centre Toronto, located at 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, has extended the AJS a rate of $139.00 CAD per room, single and double occupancy, with a limited number of rooms for students at $129.00 CAD. The USD price will depend upon the exchange rate at the time of the conference. You may still secure this rate, based on hotel availability. Reservations can be made by calling the Sheraton reservations line (888-627-7175), or online. Please ask for the Association for Jewish Studies rate. Click here to make an online reservation.
There are a limited number of rooms available to full-time students only at an additional discount. Click here to reserve a room at the student rate.
If you are interested in sharing a room at the Sheraton Centre with another conference attendee, please click here
The hotel is situated in the heart of the financial and entertainment district of Toronto. The CAA/AAA Four Diamond Sheraton Centre Toronto is connected to PATH, a 16-mile underground network of shops and services. Shopping, theatre, world-class dining and Toronto's best attractions are steps away.
• To learn about hotel accommodations and facilities, please click here.
• To learn about attractions in the downtown area, click here.
II. Flying to Toronto
Discounted Airfare on Air Canada
The AJS has designated Air Canada as the official airline of the Association for Jewish Studies 39th Annual Conference. As the official airline, Air Canada will provide AJS members a 10% discount off all round-trip fares to Toronto. To be eligible, travel must take place between December 13 and December 21, 2007; passengers must be purchasing fares at the Tango Plus, Latitude, or Executive Class levels; tickets must be purchased on aircanada.com, either by yourself or your travel agent; and you must enter the promotion code 2HYGGFM1 at the time of purchase.
Travel Agencies
Travel agencies that specialize in the New York/Newark-Toronto market:
Travel Plaza
1700 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone 732-367-8500
Fax 732-901-7555
Email: gitel@travelplaza.webmail.com
Travelrite
111 Clifton Avenue, Suite 6
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone 732-905-0644
Email: lazerwe@juno.com
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III. Transportation
Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport is located about 20 miles from the conference site.
There are GO Transit and VIA Rail stations in close proximity to the hotel. Please contact either the hotel or these companies directly for detailed travel information.
Getting to and from the airport
(Note: All prices are in Canadian dollars. For a currency converter, click here.)
Shuttle Service: Pacific Western's Airport Express provides ground transportation service from the airport to downtown hotels, including the Sheraton Centre. The one-way fare is $14.80 CAD per person; the round trip fare is $25.50 CAD per person if you make reservations online. Click here for more information about Toronto Airport Express.
Taxicabs: The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has a taxi service that serves the Sheraton Centre. The one-way fare to the hotel is $46 CAD. Click here for more information about cab service.
Car Rental: There are various car rental agencies located at Pearson Airport. Click here for more information about available car rentals. Click here for directions from the airport to the hotel.
Parking is available at the hotel at the rate of $33 CAD per day.
Public Transit: Please contact the Toronto Transit Commission by phone at 416-393-4636 for information on travel from the airport to the Sheraton Centre Toronto.
Getting around Toronto
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is a quick and convenient way to get around Toronto. The subway system is linked with buses and streetcars to get you around Toronto on one fare, provided it's a one-way trip with no stopovers. You can travel on the TTC every day. Click here for route and schedule information. There are TTC stops located across the street from the hotel.
IV. Restaurants
There are several restaurants in and around Toronto that offer a variety of kosher dining options. We suggest you call ahead to restaurants to confirm location and supervision.
Kosher services in Toronto:
• "Eating Jewish" in Toronto
• Toronto Jewish Community Directory
Kosher restaurants include:
• Oasis Cafe and Health Bar
Dairy kosher restaurant downtown; walking distance from the
Sheraton
• Bistro Grande
• Gladstone's
• Umami Sushi
Accessible by subway
For a listing of other restaurants near the hotel click here. To view general restaurant information, click here.
For information on vegetarian and vegan cuisine in the Toronto area:
• Toronto Vegetarian Association
• Vegan Restaurants in Toronto
V. Shabbat Hospitality and Synagogues
The following congregations have expressed interest in providing Shabbat hospitality to AJS conference attendees. Please contact them regarding your specific needs.
Within walking distance of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel:
Congregation Anshei Minsk (Orthodox)
10 St Andrew St. (approximately 1 mile from the hotel)
416-595-5723
reachus@theminsk.com
The Congregation Anshei Minsk welcomes AJS conference attendees for Friday night meal and Saturday lunch. Please email reachus@theminsk.com if you plan to attend.
First Narayever Congregation (Traditional-Egalitarian)
187 Brunswick Ave. (approximately 2 miles from the hotel)
416-927-0546
admin@narayever.ca
Accessible via subway on the University-Spadina line, near the Eglinton West Station:
Beth Tzedec Congregation (Conservative)
177 Bathurst St.
416-781-3511
info@beth-tzedec.org
Beth Sholom Synagogue (Traditional Conservative)
1445 Eglinton Avenue West
416-783-6103
rabbi@bethsholom.net
Holy Blossom Temple
1950 Bathurst St.
416-789-3291
Tania Blumenthal: tblumenthal@holyblossom.org
For a comprehensive list of local congregations, click here.
For general information about the Toronto Jewish community, click here.
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VI. General Tourist Information
Another helpful resource for general visitor information is the official Toronto Convention and Visitors Association . Their web site offers up-to-date details and information about local events and attractions. More information can be obtained at 1-800-499-2514 or Toronto@torcvb.com.
• For a more general overview of Toronto, click here.
• For a currency converter, click here.
• For information about various tours of the city, click here.
• For information about family-related activities, click here.
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VII. Maps/Guides to Toronto Neighborhoods
• Greater Toronto Area and Downtown Toronto
• Guide to Toronto Neighborhoods
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VIII. Cultural Sites and Activities
Sites of Jewish Interest:
Museums:
Historic Homes:
Miscellaneous:
City Pass ($60.00)
The City Pass gives access to:
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