2023/Attendance/Travel/es
If you are interested in the upcoming WikiConference North America, please ensure you are looking at the current conference site.
Toronto — 9-12 November 2023
| Home | Program | Attendance | More |
|---|---|---|---|
Toronto es la capital de la provincia canadiense de Ontario. El área metropolitana de Toronto, comúnmente conocida como GTA, tenía en 2021 una población de 6.712.341 habitantes. La ciudad es un centro internacional de negocios, finanzas, artes, deportes y cultura, y está reconocida como una de las ciudades más multiculturales y cosmopolitas del mundo.
Entrar
Los ciudadanos de EE.UU., México y algunos países del Caribe no necesitan visado para entrar en Canadá. Consulte el Sitio web del Gobierno de Canadá si necesita solicitar un visado de visitante. Aquellos que no necesiten visado para visitar Canadá deberán solicitar Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) con antelación si vuelan a un aeropuerto canadiense. Aunque los ciudadanos estadounidenses no necesitan la eTA, deben llevar un pasaporte estadounidense válido al entrar en Canadá.
Aeropuerto
El principal aeropuerto es el Aeropuerto Internacional Toronto Pearson (YYZ), en Mississauga, al que llegan la mayoría de las principales compañías aéreas internacionales de Norteamérica. Puede llegar al centro de Toronto en UP Express train, en una combinación de autobús local más metro o en taxi.
El aeropuerto secundario es el Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ). Está situado en el centro de Toronto, junto al paseo marítimo, pero sus destinos se limitan a destinos de corta distancia en Canadá (Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Thunder Bay y otros) y EE.UU. (Boston, Chicago, Nueva York y Washington, D.C.).
Hay otros aeropuertos periféricos, como el Aeropuerto Internacional de Hamilton (YHM) y el Aeropuerto de Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF), a los que llegan principalmente compañías de bajo coste. Sin embargo, están mucho más lejos de Toronto y requieren múltiples transbordos en transporte público.
En tren
VIA Rail realiza varios viajes diarios en tren por el corredor Windsor-Quebec City.
Amtrak runs the Maple Leaf Train between New York City and Toronto, with stops at Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Albany.
The NYC→Toronto Wiki-Train is a special discounted group trip that arrives on Wednesday November 8, in time for the GLAM Culture Crawl. There will also be a return group trip on Monday November 13.
All trains stop at Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto.
By bus
Bus companies such as Rider Express, FlixBus and Megabus operate bus routes from Niagara Falls, Windsor and Ottawa (and towns/cities in between) to Toronto. In addition, FlixBus and Megabus have routes from New York City to Toronto.
By car
You can drive to Toronto. It is about a 2-hour drive from Buffalo and about 5-hour drive from Detroit (not including time spent at the border).
Weather in Toronto
Average daytime temperatures in November are about 4 °C (40 °F). Temperatures between 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and -0.2 °C (31.6 °F) are relatively common. There is a good chance of sun, though fall in Ontario also feature rain (on about an average of 11 days) and snow (3 days). Toronto's temperature is generally more temperate and humid than GTA due to its proximity to Lake Ontario. Proper clothing and footwear will keep you warm and from slipping on ice.
Though the summer solstice will have passed almost two months earlier, the sun usually rises at about 7:00 a.m. and sets at 5:00 p.m.
Canadian dollar
All Canadian banks provide currency exchange at the daily market value.[1] In some areas, private exchange bureaus will give better exchange rates and lower fees than banks. So if you have time during your travels to look one up, it might save you some money on the exchange both when you arrive and before you leave, because Canadian dollars may not be worth as much in your home country. Some hotels, souvenir shops and tourist offices exchange money, but their rates won't put a smile on your dial. Many places in Toronto accept US dollars for small transactions – with a rough 1:1 exchange rate – and it is advised to obtain some Canadian dollars if you will use cash. US coins are often mixed in with Canadian coins at stores since they are similar in appearance.
The USD-CAD exchange rate as of May 2023 has an average of 1.35 USD=1 CAD in 2023.[1]
Electricity plugs
Electrical plugs are the same throughout North America, usually 100–127 volts / 60 Hz, type A-B (NEMA connectors). If you are from a region outside of North or Central America, you may need an adapter. You can easily find these devices at any electronics store in Toronto.
Most airports, train stations, bus stations and hotels offer free access to electricity, either through normal electrical outlets or USB outlets. It is also common to have access to outlets in cafes and restaurants.
Since most of the electricity generated in Ontario is from hydro renewable sources, many public places offer free access to electricity.
Internet access
If you have a mobile phone, tablet or computer that uses the cellular network, make sure your carrier's plan is appropriate for roaming in Canada. Fees may apply depending on your mobile plan.
Wi-Fi access in downtown Toronto is widespread and generally free; most public places have Wi-Fi hotspots, but you may need the password. You can visit towifi.ca and find a list of the places where hotpots are available (not necessarily up to date).
- Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The exchange rate is an approximation as of May 2023. For an updated rate, visit Google finance website.