Updated information (Oct 7): due to an ongoing infrastructure project, the road in front of the Institute is closed to traffic, and buses are rerouted. See https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/construction-notices/College-Street-infrastructure-improvements for more information from the transportation authority.

There are many hotel and airbnb options in downtown Toronto. Some example hotels that are in walking distance:

• Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre (there is a special rate available through the Fields institute website)

• Chelsea Hotel

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown

• Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown

• Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

There are also some nice boutique hotels closeby. Everything is somewhat expensive though.

Bike Share Toronto is a great option to commute as well as to see around

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) provides the local transit services. There is a street car that has a stop only in couple mins walking distance to the Fields. The institute website also has some info here.

There are two airports, that are both in very easy access to downtown

• YTZ: Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

  • Most of the flights are from North America, via Porter Airlines (which usually does not allow carry-on for free!)

  • There is a shuttle between the airport and downtown center

• YYZ: Toronto Pearson Airport

  • Flights from all around the world. It has been a bit hectic in the past few months but things seem to be getting better.

  • UP Express is the most convenient way to travel between the airport and downtown

  • Important to be familiar with the US customs at Pearson: Travellers to the US are able to clear US customs and immigration before boarding their flight. (It makes the travel more convenient but you won’t be able to find a large selection of restaurants etc. after you cross the customs.)

Some visitors might need to get an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to visit Canada by air.

Toronto attractions and other information can be found in the followings:

• Destination Toronto

• City of Toronto

• Toronto City Pass provides savings for major attractions

• BlogTO provides reviews and best place lists

Restaurant options near the Fields Institute:

• Baldwin Village

• Kensington Market

• University of Toronto campus

• Bloor Street

BlogTO has a search engine and provides reviews

There are many coffee shops in a walking distance to the Fields Institute, e.g.:

• Second Cup (214 College St) and the Cube (40 St George St) which can be accessed very easily through the Bahen Centre entrance right across the back entrance of the Fields Institute

• Starbucks (205 College St)

• Tim Hortons (455 Spadina Ave)

• Second Cup (179 College St)

• Found Coffee (324 College St)