Travel Information
Did you know that Toronto is one of the most accessible cities? Chances are, you're not more than two hours from Toronto!
Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada's principal airport, and ranks among the top 30 world airports in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements. There are over 76 scheduled and charter airlines currently serving Toronto Pearson International Airport. Air carriers provide non-stop service to 26 Canadian and 42 United States (transborder) destinations and same-plane service to 56 other International cities.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is located 16 miles (less than 30 minutes) away from the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. Taxi service is available for approximately $30.00 (CAD). The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto can also provide airport transfers for a minimal fee. Please contact the hotel directly to make those arrangements.
On site vehicle parking is available in the Convention Centre's 1,700 indoor parking facilities. The cost is $15.00 per day (7:00 am - 7:00 pm). South Building Parking (222 Bremner Boulevard). The entrance to the South Building parking garage is on Lower Simcoe St. just north of Lakeshore Blvd. and just south of Bremner Blvd. There are nine disabled parking spaces conveniently located near the glass doors leading into the south building.
AAPS encourages all attendees to make their travel reservations through the official AAPS Travel Agent, Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Please contact them directly to make your arrangements.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Phone: (866) 412-7957 in the U.S.
Phone: (304) 876-8635 outside the U.S.
Email: sismith@carlsonwagonlit.com
9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Thursday (EST)
9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Friday (EST)
Passport Requirements
Visitors entering Canada must clear Canada Customs border security upon entry.
Entry into Canada
Effective January 23, 2007, American visitors travelling by air require a valid passport to re-enter the United States.
Visitors may be asked to verify citizenship and should therefore carry at least one of the following documents: birth certificate, naturalization certificate, Green Card or passport. Photo identification is also required, so visitors should carry their driver's license or other valid photo ID with them.
For more information on travel security and border procedures, visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security web site, http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.
Visitors from other countries can visit the Canadian Government web site for more information, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp, or contact the Canadian Embassy, high commission or consulate responsible for their region. Within Canada, call Citizenship and Immigration Canada at 1 (888) 242-2100.
Link for VISA Application Form
Shuttle Bus Service
Shuttle bus service will be provided from the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Monday, June 23 until Wednesday, June 25, 2008. The shuttle bus schedule will be available in the Convention Centre lobby, the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel lobby and the final program.