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Some transit options are not available in Terminal 3 (i.e. GO Transit bus and UP Express). If you are unsure which terminal you are in, ask any staff or look for signs to the ''other'' terminal.
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==Transit options==
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You have several options to get to the conference's designated hotel. The duration and price stated here are only for reference and do not include any delays due to traffic congestion.
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===By Union Pearson Express===
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The Union Pearson Express (UP Express) train station is in Terminal 1. If you are in Terminal 3, take the free Terminal Link shuttle train to Terminal 1. Follow the sign for "Trains to City". You can purchase a ticket ($12.35 for adults one-way) from the Union Pearson Express kiosk located in both Terminal 1, Terminal 3, any machines marked with Union Pearson Express tickets or at the train station. Ride on the train for 25 mins and get off at Union Station. Pay for the TTC fare ($3.25) and ride 4 stops to College Station. Look for the station exit for Carlton St. and walk east for 3 mins to the hotel.

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Below is a series of photographs to guide you through Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to various transit options to the conference's designated hotel (Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre, 30 Carlton St).

Before arrival

You are encouraged to download ArriveCAN app (available in English, French and Spanish) and complete the immigration and customs declaration before the flight to Toronto.

Upon arrival

For international flights, you will clear immigration first, then pick up any checked luggage from the luggage carousel, and finally go through customs.

For domestic flights, just pick up any checked luggage from the luggage carousel and head out.

Leaving secured area

After passing customs, you are officially in Canada. Depending on your airline, you are either in Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. Terminal 1 is served by all Star Alliance airlines, Air North, Canadian North, Emirates and Lynx Air. Terminal 3 is served by all remaining airlines (including airlines in Skyteam and Oneworld alliances).

Some transit options are not available in Terminal 3 (i.e. GO Transit bus and UP Express). If you are unsure which terminal you are in, ask any staff or look for signs to the other terminal.

Transit options

You have several options to get to the conference's designated hotel. The duration and price stated here are only for reference and do not include any delays due to traffic congestion.

By Union Pearson Express

The Union Pearson Express (UP Express) train station is in Terminal 1. If you are in Terminal 3, take the free Terminal Link shuttle train to Terminal 1. Follow the sign for "Trains to City". You can purchase a ticket ($12.35 for adults one-way) from the Union Pearson Express kiosk located in both Terminal 1, Terminal 3, any machines marked with Union Pearson Express tickets or at the train station. Ride on the train for 25 mins and get off at Union Station. Pay for the TTC fare ($3.25) and ride 4 stops to College Station. Look for the station exit for Carlton St. and walk east for 3 mins to the hotel.