Travel

Congress Venue

The 2013 ISAKOS Congress will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Canada’s #1 convention and trade show facility. The Centre is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, within walking distance of many hotels, shopping, restaurants and Toronto sites and only a 20 minute drive from Lester B. Pearson International Airport.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA
www.mtccc.com

About Toronto

Toronto is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world; a place where international ideas intersect with Canadian culture. A centre of rare openness, warmth, energy and style, Toronto is enriched by the fusion of traditions, passions and perspectives on life of the more than 100 cultures found here.

A city of contrasts, Toronto’s skyline includes the CN Tower, one of the Modern Wonders of the World and glass skyscrapers juxtaposed with historic limestone facades. Miles of waterfront, boardwalks, parks and trails nestle together with urban delights like cafés, artisans’ exhibits and one-of-a-kind shops. 

Beyond the city limits are breathtaking attractions within bucolic countryside. Experience the wonder of Niagara Falls, a renowned wine region, outstanding theatres and outdoor adventures—all within a short drive.

Multiculturalism is reflected in the food most of all—from street food to white linen dining—innovation and fusion are the watch words in Toronto tastes. With over 7,000 restaurants dishing out anything one’s stomach desires, it’s hard to go hungry here.

Shoppers delight in trendy Queen Street West, Yorkville’s designer boutiques, fabulous malls like the Toronto Eaton Centre and Vaughan Mills and the PATH, which features more than 1,200 shops in over 16 miles of underground concourses.


The following gives a brief overview of several options you may want to consider when planning your stay in Toronto.

To customize your experience in Toronto and maximize your time, please go to: www.mytorontomeeting.com/isakos and click the 'Explore Toronto' tab in the upper left hand corner.

Museums

Ten historic museums work collectively to inspire passion for the city. They work collaboratively to present the history of Toronto in ways that engage visitors. Please visit the website at: www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/locations.htm for a complete list of historic museums and dwellings.

If you have a limited amount of time, you may find the following of particular interest:

Medical Museum
Toronto has an impressive presence in the fields of science and medicine; most notably the demonstration of the antidiabetic properties of insulin 1921. However, the city offers several medical and science-focused libraries, institutes and museums that ISAKOS members may find of particular interest. Please visit www.historyofbiologyandmedicine.com/canada.htm for details.

Royal Ontario Museum
Located in the heart of downtown, no trip to Toronto is complete without a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum; Canada’s largest museum of world cultures and natural history. Explore special exhibitions, permanent galleries of dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, Canada's First Peoples, gems and mineral and more, alongside world-class dining, shopping and breathtaking architecture.