Travel Information

Most individuals who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents will require a Visitor Visa (also known as a Temporary Resident Visa) to enter Canada for the conference. Please visit Immigration Canada's website to determine if you need a visa:

Check Visa Requirements

Visa processing times typically range from 30 to 60 days. You can find more precise estimates at the following website:

Check Visa Processing Times

If you require a visa letter, please fill out the following form to request one. We aim to send letters within 48 hours of submission:

Request Visa Invitation Letter

Note: only presenters or co-authors of accepted talks are eligible for Visa invitation letters.

Hart House is situated on the University of Toronto’s St. George Campus, in downtown Toronto. It is a 10-minute walk (west) from Museum Station.

Getting to Hart House from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

UP Express Train

The UP Express train from Terminal 1 is the quickest and most convenient option to reach downtown Toronto and nearby hotels; please see schedule and details at UP Express website. The train departs every 30 minutes and takes you to Union Station. From there, take the subway (Line 1) north to Museum Station.

Ride-sharing

Ride-sharing options like Uber and Lyft are also available at YYZ and throughout Toronto. Check your app for the pick-up location when reaching YYZ.

Driving

Alternatively, Hart House is approximately a 30-minute drive from Pearson Airport. You can follow ON-427 S and Gardiner Expressway E to York St in Old Toronto, exiting at Bay St. Continue along Bay St and Queen's Park Crescent W to Hart House Circle.

Buses

If arriving at the Toronto Coach Terminal, you can reach Hart House with a 20-minute walk north and slightly west. Alternatively, take Line 1 from Dundas Station to Museum Station, followed by a short walk to Hart House.