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GS2018 Speaker Resources

2018-04-13T05:52:31Z

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==Paper & Stationery Supplies==
Sharpies, post its at Info Desk on 2nd floor (you will need to return unused items after your session).

Flip charts and markers will be in each room.

Kensington (both sections) and Parkdale (both sections) will have white boards and markers. Sessions in SoCo (all sections) will have only flip charts.

==Printing==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] (this location is a 5 minute indoor walk from the venue) but only open Monday to Friday. There is also [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

==Google Docs Notes==
We will shortly be adding a link to a Google Docs meeting notes template to your session description on the [https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/ Sched.com website].

We ask that all speakers take responsibility for identifying one volunteer in your session to take notes for the benefit of those who cannot attend. The templates are set up to be editable by anyone with the link. After your session ends, your meeting notes will be changed to read-only.

The template is very simple and is designed for ease of use. You may wish to go to your notes doc ahead of time to fill in the date, time, title, and presenter name details, to save time for your note taker at the beginning of your session.

==In Session==
No introducer will be provided; please introduce yourselves at the beginning of your session.

No moderator will be provided, unless you have specifically notified Terry of one to be listed in your session.

==Storage==
We are not able to provide secure storage for any materials for you before or after your session; or before, between, or after the Open Bazaar. If you are staying at the Delta Hotel we strongly recommend that you keep all materials in your room. If you need porters to move items back and forth, you may contact the hotel front desk to arrange those services if needed, however you will be responsible for the cost of any hotel staff assistance if this is required.

==Schedule==
We have recently had some minor schedule shifts, in order to accommodate the logistics of certain room changeovers. '''Please reconfirm the time, location, and duration of your session on Sched.''' Some sessions came out a little longer, a small number have been shortened by a few minutes.

There will be a large printed version of the schedule posted on the third floor near the registration desk. This is based on the state of the schedule as of two days ago. Because the times and rooms are subject to change, the online schedule will always be the most correct version.

There is no Sched mobile app, use [https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/ https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/] even on mobile. The design works well on phones and tablets.

Add social media and websites to your speaker profiles to make it easier for people to reach you!

You have permissions on Sched to edit your own descriptions and add media and attachments (but any title changes and speaker addition/removal still need to come through [mailto:terry@creativecommons.org Terry Williams].)

If you have NOT received your Sched invitation to create your profile, or if you need a password reset, please contact Sched support at [mailto:support@sched.com support@sched.com]. Include the event Sched URL (https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/) in your request to them. They are very responsive.

==Meeting rooms==
Room dimensions are on the [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/business-meeting/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Hotel website].

Bring your own laptop with any presentation materials. No computers are provided in the rooms.

Power and HDMI connections provided only. Internet will be by wi-fi; details provided upon check in at the Summit registration desk.

We will have AV tech support available to help you get connected at the start of your session, if needed, '''but you will need to bring any adapters required to let your device connect to the projectors via HDMI.'''

Meeting rooms have the same shared wi-fi as the rest of the space. There are no hardwired network ports available. If your presentation relies on content available online, we recommend you confirm that this will work over wifi before your scheduled session. Also, it would be a good idea to have a backup copy available locally on your device, in case of connectivity problems during your session.

Each room will have a volunteer room assistant to help you with minor tasks and to assist those attending your session. There will also be two “floating” helpers around, who the room assistant can hand issues off to of they become more complicated, or to find one of our AV professionals to come help with your setup.

==Open Bazaar==

The format is not like a normal Summit presentation. Plan to adapt your materials and information to “poster session” or “trade show” format.

We cannot guarantee that you will have access to power at the Open Bazaar. If you will be relying on your laptop please charge the battery ahead of time.

You will each have one large, round banquet-style table with chairs. Tables will be numbered according to the listing details in Sched.

No screens or projectors will be provided for the Open Bazaar.

All materials will need to be brought into room prior and removed after by presenter.

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-04-12T21:14:08Z

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=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 10°C (40’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket because it won't be warm. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==Bike Share==
Toronto has a really great [https://bikesharetoronto.com/ bike share program], which you can use to get almost anywhere you want to go.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

[https://roammobility.ca/ Roam] might also be worth looking into if you're doing your research ahead of time!

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] (this location is a 5 minute indoor walk from the venue) but only open Monday to Friday. There is also [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Some are located downtown, while others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice, and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Meeting at Coffee Shops==
No, really, Toronto has several great coffee shops downtown that have nice, large tables that would be perfect for meetings for small groups of 4 - 6 people. And the coffee isn't bad either. Most of them offer free wifi, and the cost is as low (or as high) as your favourite caffeinated beverage. In particular we recommend these options:

[http://www.darkhorseespresso.com/ Dark Horse Espresso Bar] (specifically their location at [https://www.google.ca/maps/place/215+Spadina+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2C7/@43.6507067,-79.3967212,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34c4ac0adb83:0xfbcc2408507b78cb 215 Spadina Avenue])

[http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/ Boxcar Social] (which is right down the street from the Delta Hotel)

==Meeting at Bars==

There are a few bars that are nearby that can accommodate larger groups (8+!) but aren't likely to have wifi. Here are a few suggestions:

[http://www.cestwhat.com/ C'est What]

[http://www.amsterdambeer.com/brewhouse/food Amsterdam Brewhouse]

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

[https://thisopenspace.com/ This is Open Space]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 5 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 
[https://patois-toronto.squarespace.com/ Patois] 
[http://lakeinezto.com/food.html Lake Inez] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the bottom floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ Halo Brewery] even uses CC licenses! 
Try out [http://www.bellwoodsbrewery.com/ Bellwoods Brewery] for some really unique brews. 
Or [http://www.bloodbrothersbrewing.com/ Blood Brothers Brewery] for a true Toronto tap room experience.

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly culture and entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit [https://www.fortyork.ca/ Fort York National Historic Site]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

GS2018 Speaker Resources

2018-04-12T02:01:06Z

CCID-radiofreeterry:

==Paper & Stationery Supplies==
Sharpies, post its at Info Desk on 2nd floor (you will need to return unused items after your session).

Flip charts and markers will be in each room.

Kensington (both sections) and Parkdale (both sections) will have white boards and markers. Sessions in SoCo (all sections) will have only flip charts.

==Printing==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] (this location is a 5 minute indoor walk from the venue) but only open Monday to Friday. There is also [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

==Google Docs Notes==
We will shortly be adding a link to a Google Docs meeting notes template to your session description on the [https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/ Sched.com website].

We ask that all speakers take responsibility for identifying one volunteer in your session to take notes for the benefit of those who cannot attend. The templates are set up to be editable by anyone with the link. After your session ends, your meeting notes will be changed to read-only.

The template is very simple and is designed for ease of use. You may wish to go to your notes doc ahead of time to fill in the date, time, title, and presenter name details, to save time for your note taker at the beginning of your session.

==In Session==
No introducer will be provided; please introduce yourselves at the beginning of your session.

No moderator will be provided, unless you have specifically notified Terry of one to be listed in your session.

==Schedule==
We have recently had some minor schedule shifts, in order to accommodate the logistics of certain room changeovers. '''Please reconfirm the time, location, and duration of your session on Sched.''' Some sessions came out a little longer, a small number have been shortened by a few minutes.

There will be a large printed version of the schedule posted on the third floor near the registration desk. This is based on the state of the schedule as of two days ago. Because the times and rooms are subject to change, the online schedule will always be the most correct version.

There is no Sched mobile app, use [https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/ https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/] even on mobile. The design works well on phones and tablets.

Add social media and websites to your speaker profiles to make it easier for people to reach you!

You have permissions on Sched to edit your own descriptions and add media and attachments (but any title changes and speaker addition/removal still need to come through [mailto:terry@creativecommons.org Terry Williams].)

If you have NOT received your Sched invitation to create your profile, or if you need a password reset, please contact Sched support at [mailto:support@sched.com support@sched.com]. Include the event Sched URL (https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/) in your request to them. They are very responsive.

==Meeting rooms==
Room dimensions are on the [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/business-meeting/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Hotel website].

Bring your own laptop with any presentation materials. No computers are provided in the rooms.

Power and HDMI connections provided only. Internet will be by wi-fi; details provided upon check in at the Summit registration desk.

We will have AV tech support available to help you get connected at the start of your session, if needed, '''but you will need to bring any adapters required to let your device connect to the projectors via HDMI.'''

Meeting rooms have the same shared wi-fi as the rest of the space. There are no hardwired network ports available. If your presentation relies on content available online, we recommend you confirm that this will work over wifi before your scheduled session. Also, it would be a good idea to have a backup copy available locally on your device, in case of connectivity problems during your session.

Each room will have a volunteer room assistant to help you with minor tasks and to assist those attending your session. There will also be two “floating” helpers around, who the room assistant can hand issues off to of they become more complicated, or to find one of our AV professionals to come help with your setup.

==Open Bazaar==

The format is not like a normal Summit presentation. Plan to adapt your materials and information to “poster session” or “trade show” format.

We cannot guarantee that you will have access to power at the Open Bazaar. If you will be relying on your laptop please charge the battery ahead of time.

You will each have one large, round banquet-style table with chairs. Tables will be numbered according to the listing details in Sched.

No screens or projectors will be provided for the Open Bazaar.

All materials will need to be brought into room prior and removed after by presenter.

GS2018 Speaker Resources

2018-04-12T01:56:56Z

CCID-radiofreeterry:

==Paper & Stationery Supplies==
Sharpies, post its at Info Desk on 2nd floor (you will need to return unused items after your session).

Flip charts and markers will be in each room.

Kensington (both sections) and Parkdale (both sections) will have white boards and markers. Sessions in SoCo (all sections) will have only flip charts.

==Printing==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] (this location is a 5 minute indoor walk from the venue) but only open Monday to Friday. There is also [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

==Google Docs Notes==
We will shortly be adding a link to a Google Docs meeting notes template to your session description on the Sched.com website.

We ask that all speakers take responsibility for identifying one volunteer in your session to take notes for the benefit of those who cannot attend. The templates are set up to be editable by anyone with the link. After your session ends, your meeting notes will be changed to read-only.

The template is very simple and is designed for ease of use. You may wish to go to your notes doc ahead of time to fill in the date, time, title, and presenter name details, to save time for your note taker at the beginning of your session.

==In Session==
No introducer will be provided; please introduce yourselves at the beginning of your session.

No moderator will be provided, unless you have specifically notified Terry of one to be listed in your session.

==Schedule==
We have recently had some minor schedule shifts, in order to accommodate the logistics of certain room changeovers. '''Please reconfirm the time, location, and duration of your session on Sched.''' Some sessions came out a little longer, a small number have been shortened by a few minutes.

There will be a large printed version of the schedule posted on the third floor near the registration desk. This is based on the state of the schedule as of two days ago. Because the times and rooms are subject to change, the online schedule will always be the most correct version.

There is no Sched mobile app, use https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/ even on mobile. The design works well on phones and tablets.

Add social media and websites to your speaker profiles to make it easier for people to reach you!

You have permissions on Sched to edit your own descriptions and add media and attachments!

Title changes and speaker addition/removal still need to come through me. Session descriptions and your speaker profiles are in your hands.

If you have NOT received your Sched invitation to create your profile, or if you need a password reset, please contact Sched support at support@sched.com. Include the event Sched URL (https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/) in your request to them. They are very responsive.

==Meeting rooms==
Room dimensions are on the [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/business-meeting/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Hotel website].

Bring your own laptop with any presentation materials. No computers are provided in the rooms.

Power and HDMI connections provided only. Internet will be by wi-fi; details provided upon check in at the Summit registration desk.

We will have AV tech support available to help you get connected at the start of your session, if needed, but you will need to bring any adapters required to let your device connect to the projectors via HDMI

Meeting rooms have the same shared wi-fi as the rest of the space. There are no hardwired network ports available. If your presentation relies on content available online, we recommend you confirm that this will work over wifi. Also, it would be a good idea to have a backup copy available locally on your device, in case of connectivity problems during your session.

Each room will have a volunteer room assistant to help you with minor tasks and to assist those attending your session. There will also be two “floating” helpers around, who the room assistant can hand issues off to of they become more complicated.

==Open Bazaar==

The format is not like a normal Summit presentation. Plan to adapt your materials and information to “poster session” or “trade show” format.

We cannot guarantee that you will have access to power at the Open Bazaar. If you will be relying on your laptop please charge the battery ahead of time.

You will each have one large, round banquet-style table with chairs. Tables will be numbered according to the listing details in Sched.

No screens or projectors will be provided for the Open Bazaar.

All materials will need to be brought into room prior and removed after by presenter.

GS2018 Speaker Resources

2018-04-12T01:56:13Z

CCID-radiofreeterry:

==Paper & Stationery Supplies==
Sharpies, post its at Info Desk on 2nd floor (you will need to return unused items after your session).

Flip charts and markers will be in each room.

Kensington (both sections) and Parkdale (both sections) will have white boards and markers. Sessions in SoCo (all sections) will have only flip charts.

==Printing==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] (this location is a 5 minute indoor walk from the venue) but only open Monday to Friday. There is also [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

==Google Docs Notes==
We will shortly be adding a link to a Google Docs meeting notes template to your session description on the Sched.com website.

We ask that all speakers take responsibility for identifying one volunteer in your session to take notes for the benefit of those who cannot attend. The templates are set up to be editable by anyone with the link. After your session ends, your meeting notes will be changed to read-only.

The template is very simple and is designed for ease of use. You may wish to go to your notes doc ahead of time to fill in the date, time, title, and presenter name details, to save time for your note taker at the beginning of your session.

==In Session==
No introducer will be provided; please introduce yourselves at the beginning of your session.

No moderator will be provided, unless you have specifically notified Terry of one to be listed in your session.

==Schedule==
We have recently had some minor schedule shifts, in order to accommodate the logistics of certain room changeovers. '''Please reconfirm the time, location, and duration of your session on Sched.''' Some sessions came out a little longer, a small number have been shortened by a few minutes.

There will be a large printed version of the schedule posted on the third floor near the registration desk. This is based on the state of the schedule as of two days ago. Because the times and rooms are subject to change, the online schedule will always be the most correct version.

There is no Sched mobile app, use https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/ even on mobile. The design works well on phones and tablets.

Add social media and websites to your speaker profiles to make it easier for people to reach you!

You have permissions on Sched to edit your own descriptions and add media and attachments!

Title changes and speaker addition/removal still need to come through me. Session descriptions and your speaker profiles are in your hands.

If you have NOT received your Sched invitation to create your profile, or if you need a password reset, please contact Sched support at support@sched.com. Include the event Sched URL (https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/) in your request to them. They are very responsive.

==Meeting rooms==
Room dimensions are on Delta website at [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/business-meeting/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/].

Bring your own laptop with any presentation materials. No computers are provided in the rooms.

Power and HDMI connections provided only. Internet will be by wi-fi; details provided upon check in at the Summit registration desk.

We will have AV tech support available to help you get connected at the start of your session, if needed, but you will need to bring any adapters required to let your device connect to the projectors via HDMI

Meeting rooms have the same shared wi-fi as the rest of the space. There are no hardwired network ports available. If your presentation relies on content available online, we recommend you confirm that this will work over wifi. Also, it would be a good idea to have a backup copy available locally on your device, in case of connectivity problems during your session.

Each room will have a volunteer room assistant to help you with minor tasks and to assist those attending your session. There will also be two “floating” helpers around, who the room assistant can hand issues off to of they become more complicated.

==Open Bazaar==

The format is not like a normal Summit presentation. Plan to adapt your materials and information to “poster session” or “trade show” format.

We cannot guarantee that you will have access to power at the Open Bazaar. If you will be relying on your laptop please charge the battery ahead of time.

You will each have one large, round banquet-style table with chairs. Tables will be numbered according to the listing details in Sched.

No screens or projectors will be provided for the Open Bazaar.

All materials will need to be brought into room prior and removed after by presenter.

GS2018 Speaker Resources

2018-04-12T01:49:52Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Paper & Stationery Supplies */

==Paper & Stationery Supplies==
Sharpies, post its at Info Desk on 2nd floor (you will need to return unused items after your session).

Flip charts and markers will be in each room.

Kensington (both sections) and Parkdale (both sections) will have white boards and markers. Sessions in SoCo (all sections) will have only flip charts.

==Printing==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] (this location is a 5 minute indoor walk from the venue) but only open Monday to Friday. There is also [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

==Google Docs Notes==
To be added to your session description on Sched shortly

You will be responsible for finding an attendee to take notes

The docs are set up to be open to edit by anyone with the link. After your session ends, they will be changed to read-only

==In Session==
No introducer will be provided; please introduce yourselves at the beginning of your session

No moderator will be provided, unless you have specifically notified Terry of one to be listed in your session.

==Schedule==
We have recently had some minor schedule shifts, in order to accommodate the logistics of certain room changeovers. '''Please reconfirm the time, location, and duration of your session on Sched.''' Some sessions came out a little longer, a small number have been shortened by a few minutes.

There is no Sched mobile app, use https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/ even on mobile

Add social media and websites to your speaker profiles to make it easier for people to reach you!

You have permissions on Sched to edit your own descriptions and add media and attachments!

Title changes and speaker addition/removal still need to come through me. Session descriptions and your speaker profiles are in your hands.

If you have NOT received your Sched invitation to create your profile, or if you need a password reset, please contact Sched support at support@sched.com. Include the event Sched URL (https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/) in your request to them. They are very responsive.

==Google Docs Notes==
Will be added to your session description on Sched today or tomorrow
You will be responsible for finding an attendee to take notes
The docs are set up to be open to edit by anyone with the link. After your session ends, they will be changed to read-only

==Meeting rooms==
Dimensions are on Delta website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/business-meeting/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/

Bring your own laptop with any presentation materials. No computers are provided in the rooms.

Power and HDMI connections provided only. Internet will be by wi-fi; details provided upon check in at the Summit registration desk.

We will have AV tech support available to help you get connected at the start of your session, if needed, but you will need to bring any adapters required to let your device connect to the projectors via HDMI

Meeting rooms have the same shared wi-fi as the rest of the space. There are no hardwired network ports available. If your presentation relies on content available online, we recommend you confirm that this will work over wifi. Also, it would be a good idea to have a backup copy available locally on your device, in case of connectivity problems during your session.

Each room will have a volunteer room assistant to help you with minor tasks and to assist those attending your session. There will also be two “floating” helpers around, who the room assistant can hand issues off to of they become more complicated.

==Open Bazaar==

The format is not like a normal Summit presentation. Plan to adapt your materials and information to “poster session” or “trade show” format.

We cannot guarantee that you will have access to power at the Open Bazaar. If you will be relying on your laptop please charge the battery ahead of time.

You will each have one large, round banquet-style table with chairs. Tables will be numbered according to the listing details in Sched.

No screens or projectors will be provided for the Open Bazaar.

All materials will need to be brought into room prior and removed after by presenter.

GS2018 Speaker Resources

2018-04-12T01:48:35Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Open Bazaar */

==Paper & Stationery Supplies==
Sharpies, post its at Info Desk on 2nd floor (you will need to return unused items after your session)

Flip charts and markers will be in each room

Some rooms have white boards

==Printing==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] (this location is a 5 minute indoor walk from the venue) but only open Monday to Friday. There is also [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

==Google Docs Notes==
To be added to your session description on Sched shortly

You will be responsible for finding an attendee to take notes

The docs are set up to be open to edit by anyone with the link. After your session ends, they will be changed to read-only

==In Session==
No introducer will be provided; please introduce yourselves at the beginning of your session

No moderator will be provided, unless you have specifically notified Terry of one to be listed in your session.

==Schedule==
We have recently had some minor schedule shifts, in order to accommodate the logistics of certain room changeovers. '''Please reconfirm the time, location, and duration of your session on Sched.''' Some sessions came out a little longer, a small number have been shortened by a few minutes.

There is no Sched mobile app, use https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/ even on mobile

Add social media and websites to your speaker profiles to make it easier for people to reach you!

You have permissions on Sched to edit your own descriptions and add media and attachments!

Title changes and speaker addition/removal still need to come through me. Session descriptions and your speaker profiles are in your hands.

If you have NOT received your Sched invitation to create your profile, or if you need a password reset, please contact Sched support at support@sched.com. Include the event Sched URL (https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/) in your request to them. They are very responsive.

==Google Docs Notes==
Will be added to your session description on Sched today or tomorrow
You will be responsible for finding an attendee to take notes
The docs are set up to be open to edit by anyone with the link. After your session ends, they will be changed to read-only

==Meeting rooms==
Dimensions are on Delta website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/business-meeting/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/

Bring your own laptop with any presentation materials. No computers are provided in the rooms.

Power and HDMI connections provided only. Internet will be by wi-fi; details provided upon check in at the Summit registration desk.

We will have AV tech support available to help you get connected at the start of your session, if needed, but you will need to bring any adapters required to let your device connect to the projectors via HDMI

Meeting rooms have the same shared wi-fi as the rest of the space. There are no hardwired network ports available. If your presentation relies on content available online, we recommend you confirm that this will work over wifi. Also, it would be a good idea to have a backup copy available locally on your device, in case of connectivity problems during your session.

Each room will have a volunteer room assistant to help you with minor tasks and to assist those attending your session. There will also be two “floating” helpers around, who the room assistant can hand issues off to of they become more complicated.

==Open Bazaar==

The format is not like a normal Summit presentation. Plan to adapt your materials and information to “poster session” or “trade show” format.

We cannot guarantee that you will have access to power at the Open Bazaar. If you will be relying on your laptop please charge the battery ahead of time.

You will each have one large, round banquet-style table with chairs. Tables will be numbered according to the listing details in Sched.

No screens or projectors will be provided for the Open Bazaar.

All materials will need to be brought into room prior and removed after by presenter.

GS2018 Speaker Resources

2018-04-12T01:47:01Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Schedule */

==Paper & Stationery Supplies==
Sharpies, post its at Info Desk on 2nd floor (you will need to return unused items after your session)

Flip charts and markers will be in each room

Some rooms have white boards

==Printing==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] (this location is a 5 minute indoor walk from the venue) but only open Monday to Friday. There is also [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

==Google Docs Notes==
To be added to your session description on Sched shortly

You will be responsible for finding an attendee to take notes

The docs are set up to be open to edit by anyone with the link. After your session ends, they will be changed to read-only

==In Session==
No introducer will be provided; please introduce yourselves at the beginning of your session

No moderator will be provided, unless you have specifically notified Terry of one to be listed in your session.

==Schedule==
We have recently had some minor schedule shifts, in order to accommodate the logistics of certain room changeovers. '''Please reconfirm the time, location, and duration of your session on Sched.''' Some sessions came out a little longer, a small number have been shortened by a few minutes.

There is no Sched mobile app, use https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/ even on mobile

Add social media and websites to your speaker profiles to make it easier for people to reach you!

You have permissions on Sched to edit your own descriptions and add media and attachments!

Title changes and speaker addition/removal still need to come through me. Session descriptions and your speaker profiles are in your hands.

If you have NOT received your Sched invitation to create your profile, or if you need a password reset, please contact Sched support at support@sched.com. Include the event Sched URL (https://ccglobalsummit2018.sched.com/) in your request to them. They are very responsive.

==Google Docs Notes==
Will be added to your session description on Sched today or tomorrow
You will be responsible for finding an attendee to take notes
The docs are set up to be open to edit by anyone with the link. After your session ends, they will be changed to read-only

==Meeting rooms==
Dimensions are on Delta website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/business-meeting/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/

Bring your own laptop with any presentation materials. No computers are provided in the rooms.

Power and HDMI connections provided only. Internet will be by wi-fi; details provided upon check in at the Summit registration desk.

We will have AV tech support available to help you get connected at the start of your session, if needed, but you will need to bring any adapters required to let your device connect to the projectors via HDMI

Meeting rooms have the same shared wi-fi as the rest of the space. There are no hardwired network ports available. If your presentation relies on content available online, we recommend you confirm that this will work over wifi. Also, it would be a good idea to have a backup copy available locally on your device, in case of connectivity problems during your session.

Each room will have a volunteer room assistant to help you with minor tasks and to assist those attending your session. There will also be two “floating” helpers around, who the room assistant can hand issues off to of they become more complicated.

==Open Bazaar==

Not like normal presentation. Plan to adapt your materials and information to “poster session” or “trade show” format

We cannot guarantee that you will have access to power. If you will be relying on your laptop please charge the battery ahead of time.

You will each have one large, round banquet-style table with chairs. Tables will be numbered according to the listing details in Sched.

No screens or projectors will be provided

All materials will need to be brought into room prior and removed after by presenter

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:49:07Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Music & Culture */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==Bike Share==
Toronto has a really great [https://bikesharetoronto.com/ bike share program], which you can use to get almost anywhere you want to go.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Some are located downtown, while others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice, and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Meeting at Coffee Shops==
No, really, Toronto has several great coffee shops downtown that have nice, large tables that would be perfect for meetings for small groups of 4 - 6 people. And the coffee isn't bad either. Most of them offer free wifi, and the cost is as low (or as high) as your favourite caffeinated beverage. In particular we recommend these options:

[http://www.darkhorseespresso.com/ Dark Horse Espresso Bar] (specifically their location at [https://www.google.ca/maps/place/215+Spadina+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2C7/@43.6507067,-79.3967212,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34c4ac0adb83:0xfbcc2408507b78cb 215 Spadina Avenue])

[http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/ Boxcar Social] (which is right down the street from the Delta Hotel)

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

[https://thisopenspace.com/ This is Open Space]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly culture and entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit [https://www.fortyork.ca/ Fort York National Historic Site]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:44:47Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Coffee Shops */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==Bike Share==
Toronto has a really great [https://bikesharetoronto.com/ bike share program], which you can use to get almost anywhere you want to go.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Some are located downtown, while others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice, and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Meeting at Coffee Shops==
No, really, Toronto has several great coffee shops downtown that have nice, large tables that would be perfect for meetings for small groups of 4 - 6 people. And the coffee isn't bad either. Most of them offer free wifi, and the cost is as low (or as high) as your favourite caffeinated beverage. In particular we recommend these options:

[http://www.darkhorseespresso.com/ Dark Horse Espresso Bar] (specifically their location at [https://www.google.ca/maps/place/215+Spadina+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2C7/@43.6507067,-79.3967212,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34c4ac0adb83:0xfbcc2408507b78cb 215 Spadina Avenue])

[http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/ Boxcar Social] (which is right down the street from the Delta Hotel)

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

[https://thisopenspace.com/ This is Open Space]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit [https://www.fortyork.ca/ Fort York National Historic Site]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:44:05Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* After you arrive */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==Bike Share==
Toronto has a really great [https://bikesharetoronto.com/ bike share program], which you can use to get almost anywhere you want to go.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Some are located downtown, while others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice, and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Coffee Shops==
No, really, Toronto has several great coffee shops downtown that have nice, large tables that would be perfect for meetings for small groups of 4 - 6 people. And the coffee isn't bad either. Most of them offer free wifi, and the cost is as low (or as high) as your favourite caffeinated beverage. In particular we recommend these options:

[http://www.darkhorseespresso.com/ Dark Horse Espresso Bar] (specifically their location at [https://www.google.ca/maps/place/215+Spadina+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2C7/@43.6507067,-79.3967212,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34c4ac0adb83:0xfbcc2408507b78cb 215 Spadina Avenue])

[http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/ Boxcar Social] (which is right down the street from the Delta Hotel)

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

[https://thisopenspace.com/ This is Open Space]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit [https://www.fortyork.ca/ Fort York National Historic Site]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:36:56Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Music & Culture */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Some are located downtown, while others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice, and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Coffee Shops==
No, really, Toronto has several great coffee shops downtown that have nice, large tables that would be perfect for meetings for small groups of 4 - 6 people. And the coffee isn't bad either. Most of them offer free wifi, and the cost is as low (or as high) as your favourite caffeinated beverage. In particular we recommend these options:

[http://www.darkhorseespresso.com/ Dark Horse Espresso Bar] (specifically their location at [https://www.google.ca/maps/place/215+Spadina+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2C7/@43.6507067,-79.3967212,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34c4ac0adb83:0xfbcc2408507b78cb 215 Spadina Avenue])

[http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/ Boxcar Social] (which is right down the street from the Delta Hotel)

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

[https://thisopenspace.com/ This is Open Space]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit [https://www.fortyork.ca/ Fort York National Historic Site]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:33:11Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Non-Civic Community Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Some are located downtown, while others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice, and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Coffee Shops==
No, really, Toronto has several great coffee shops downtown that have nice, large tables that would be perfect for meetings for small groups of 4 - 6 people. And the coffee isn't bad either. Most of them offer free wifi, and the cost is as low (or as high) as your favourite caffeinated beverage. In particular we recommend these options:

[http://www.darkhorseespresso.com/ Dark Horse Espresso Bar] (specifically their location at [https://www.google.ca/maps/place/215+Spadina+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2C7/@43.6507067,-79.3967212,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34c4ac0adb83:0xfbcc2408507b78cb 215 Spadina Avenue])

[http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/ Boxcar Social] (which is right down the street from the Delta Hotel)

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

[https://thisopenspace.com/ This is Open Space]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:32:07Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Coffee Shops */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Some are located downtown, while others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Coffee Shops==
No, really, Toronto has several great coffee shops downtown that have nice, large tables that would be perfect for meetings for small groups of 4 - 6 people. And the coffee isn't bad either. Most of them offer free wifi, and the cost is as low (or as high) as your favourite caffeinated beverage. In particular we recommend these options:

[http://www.darkhorseespresso.com/ Dark Horse Espresso Bar] (specifically their location at [https://www.google.ca/maps/place/215+Spadina+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2C7/@43.6507067,-79.3967212,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34c4ac0adb83:0xfbcc2408507b78cb 215 Spadina Avenue])

[http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/ Boxcar Social] (which is right down the street from the Delta Hotel)

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

[https://thisopenspace.com/ This is Open Space]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:31:28Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Coffee Shops */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Some are located downtown, while others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Coffee Shops==
No, really, Toronto has several great coffee shops downtown that have nice, large tables that would be perfect for meetings for small groups of 4 - 6 people. And the coffee isn't bad either. Most of them offer free wifi, and the cost is as low (or as high) as your favourite caffeinated beverage. In particular we recommend these options:

[http://www.darkhorseespresso.com/ Dark Horse Espresso Bar] (specifically their location at [https://www.google.ca/maps/place/215+Spadina+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2C7/@43.6507067,-79.3967212,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34c4ac0adb83:0xfbcc2408507b78cb 215 Spadina Avenue])

[http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/ Boxcar Social]

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

[https://thisopenspace.com/ This is Open Space]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:30:40Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Meeting Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Some are located downtown, while others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Coffee Shops==
No, really, Toronto has several great coffee shops downtown that have nice, large tables that would be perfect for small group (4 - 6 people) meetings. Most of them offer free wifi, and the cost is as low (or as high) as your favourite caffeinated beverage. In particular we recommend these options:

[http://www.darkhorseespresso.com/ Dark Horse Espresso Bar] (specifically their location at [https://www.google.ca/maps/place/215+Spadina+Ave,+Toronto,+ON+M5T+2C7/@43.6507067,-79.3967212,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34c4ac0adb83:0xfbcc2408507b78cb 215 Spadina Avenue])

[http://www.boxcarsocial.ca/ Boxcar Social]

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

[https://thisopenspace.com/ This is Open Space]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:24:26Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Meeting Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Some are located downtown, while others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:23:26Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Meeting Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Some are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In all cases demand is high, so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:23:00Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Meeting Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Some are free of charge, others are available for a nominal cost. In call cases, demand is high so you should make your arrangements as soon as you know your needs. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:19:07Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* The Toronto Public Library */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library System==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the reading tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:18:14Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Printing Services */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday. You can also refer to our section below on the [https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/2018_Global_Summit_Toronto#The_Toronto_Public_Library Toronto Public Library System]; many of the branches offer printing services.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:16:46Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* The Toronto Public Library */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups or for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

Toronto's public libraries offer free wireless internet, desktop computers for your use, printing and photocopying services, spaces that are safe and clean, and knowledgable reference staff with whom you can consult on many topics and services. Some branches also offer scanners, 3D printers, and other specialty hardware that you can sign up to use for free, and they have support staff who can show you how to use them if you have questions. Refer to the detailed listings for the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp individual branches] for more information.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:11:53Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Civic Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public. These are located throughout the Toronto area, and most are easily accessible by subway, bus, or streetcar.

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ The City of Toronto Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:10:14Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Non-Civic Community Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. Those listed below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ Toronto City Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:09:48Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Non-Civic Community Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. The options below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings and meetings.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ Toronto City Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:09:21Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Non-Civic Community Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer spaces for community groups. The options below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings by all manner of groups.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ Toronto City Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:08:46Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Meeting Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Our [http://www.ttc.ca public transit system] works really well - consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer space for rent for gatherings. The options below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings by all manner of groups.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ Toronto City Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:07:35Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Meeting Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups. Many of the options listed below are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto that you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer space for rent for gatherings. The options below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings by all manner of groups.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ Toronto City Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:06:52Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Meeting Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings, before, during, and after the Summit. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta to offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive, in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups - please review the many options below. Many of these are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto that you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer space for rent for gatherings. The options below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings by all manner of groups.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ Toronto City Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:06:02Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Meeting Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables and chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta which we can offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive: in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups - please review the many options below. Many of these are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto that you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer space for rent for gatherings. The options below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings by all manner of groups.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ Toronto City Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:05:19Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Meeting Spaces */

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more spaces for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables with chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta which we can offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive: in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups - please review the many options below. Many of these are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto that you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer space for rent for gatherings. The options below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings by all manner of groups.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ Toronto City Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-10T17:04:46Z

CCID-radiofreeterry:

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the requirements for everyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop. [https://www.tph.ca/print-locations/ontario/toronto/downtown/pwc-tower-printing The Printing House] is nearby too but only open Monday to Friday.

=Meeting Spaces=
We realize that with such a talented, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic group of Commoners descending on Toronto, many of you will likely want to hold meetings separate from the ones schedule during the Summit.

Last year we received a lot of feedback from Summiteers that they would have liked more space at the Summit for small informal/ad-hoc gatherings for two to four people. We heard you! For Global Summit 2018 we are working with the hotel to set up numerous small tables with chairs in the various large open spaces in the hotel hallways. We will be squeezing in as many of these as possible, which will be available on a first-come basis. These will be there for your use from Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15.

Additionally, some of you have expressed an interest in holding more formal meetings. CC does not have any additional meeting room space available at the Delta which we can offer you. Meeting rooms at the Delta are quite expensive: in the order of $600+ CAD for the day. Even the guest rooms at the hotel start at $420 per night!

You are in luck, however, because Toronto is a city rich in meeting spaces that are available for community groups - please review the many options below. Many of these are downtown, but others are in unexpected corners of the city. Consider using this as an opportunity to explore a part of Toronto that you might not otherwise have visited!

==Non-Civic Community Spaces==
There are several organizations (both religious and secular) located downtown that offer space for rent for gatherings. The options below are all well-known in Toronto as safe, accommodating, non-judgemental, and supportive environments for community-minded gatherings by all manner of groups.

[http://www.holytrinitytoronto.org/rental-space/ Holy Trinity Church]

[http://mnjcc.org/welcome/room-rentals Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre]

[http://www.the519.org/space The 519 Community Centre]

[http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/rent/ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts]

[http://www.bloorstreetunited.org/bookings2.html# Bloor Street United Church]

==Civic Spaces==
The City of Toronto operates numerous facilities where meeting space is available to the public

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/civic-centres/ Seven Civic Centres]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/rentals-parties-2/ Eleven City-Operated Public Museums]

[https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/about-the-archives/rent-space-at-the-archives/ Toronto City Archives]

[https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/venues-facilities-bookings/booking-city-facilities/memorial-hall/ North York Memorial Community Hall]

==The Toronto Public Library==
Although the libraries are technically civic spaces, we felt they deserved their own separate mention. Toronto has a remarkable public library system, with [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/hours-locations/index.jsp 100 branches] throughout the city. The crown jewel is the [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB018&R=LIB018 Metro Toronto Reference Library], which features abundant open space for small meetings, as well as bookable spaces for larger groups for more privacy. The closest public library to the Delta Toronto Hotel is [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMLIB032&R=LIB032 City Hall Branch]; it is a smaller branch that doesn't have meeting rooms, but you can always find a space to work or meet at one of the tables. You can find a [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/smallbusiness/spaces-to-meet-and-work.jsp complete list of spaces to meet and work at the Toronto Public Library] on their website.

==Privately Operated Spaces and Space Booking Services==

[http://www.hackeryou.com/bookourspace/ HackerYou]

[https://thisspaceworks.com/ This Space Works]

[https://breather.com/locations/toronto?sorting=relevance&searchMode=hourly Breather]

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-02T15:57:12Z

CCID-radiofreeterry:

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-02T15:10:10Z

CCID-radiofreeterry:

=Before you leave home=
==Visa and Entry Requirements for Canada==
The Government of Canada has recently updated the entry requirements for anyone entering the country. Creative Commons has set up a webpage dedicated to this topic, and all travellers are strongly encouraged to refer to the information on this page: https://summit.creativecommons.org/traveling-to-canada/

==Accommodations==
Toronto is a remarkable venue for an international gathering of minds, however it can be an expensive city to visit. Guest rooms are available at the Delta Hotel Toronto, where the Summit will be held, starting at $420 CAD per night. Creative Commons has arranged for special discounted group rates at a number of alternate hotels in downtown Toronto. Discounted rooms are based on availability, so don't delay in booking your hotel or you might miss out! You can find more information about this at https://summit.creativecommons.org/accommodation/

==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2018 Global Summit Toronto

2018-01-02T14:59:42Z

CCID-radiofreeterry:

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: sched.com link will be posted here in late March 2018...stay tuned!

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:53:06Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Web Information */

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:51:06Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Music & Culture */

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: https://creativecommonsglobalsummit2017t.sched.com/

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

[https://nowtoronto.com/ Now Toronto] is the city's free, weekly Culture and Entertainment magazine; you can usually get a printed copy at just about every cafe, bar, bookstore, music venue, museum, and gallery in Toronto

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:46:36Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Tourism */

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: https://creativecommonsglobalsummit2017t.sched.com/

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=

==Wikitravel==

Toronto is one of Canada's leading tourism destinations, and a major international city visited by over 40 million people every year for every reason imaginable...and many of these visitors are Commoners like you! Benefit from their insights by checking out the free, CC-licensed, crowdsourced [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto Toronto travel guide on Wikitravel.org]!

==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

It's a bit of a journey out of Toronto, but if time permits you can take the [http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/trains/ontario-and-quebec/toronto-niagara-falls train or bus] to see [https://www.niagaraparks.com/ Niagara Falls]

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:34:05Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Music & Culture */

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: https://creativecommonsglobalsummit2017t.sched.com/

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=
==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca/ The Royal Ontario Museum]

Visit the [http://www.ago.net/ Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [https://www.dx.org/ Design Exchange]

Visit the [http://www.textilemuseum.ca/home Textile Museum of Canada]

Visit the [https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/ Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art]

Visit the [http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ Bata Shoe Museum]

Visit [http://casaloma.ca/ Casa Loma]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:28:54Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Sport */

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: https://creativecommonsglobalsummit2017t.sched.com/

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=
==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fame] in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca The Royal Ontario Museum]

Vist the [http://www.ago.net/Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:28:30Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Music & Culture */

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: https://creativecommonsglobalsummit2017t.sched.com/

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=
==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fam]e in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca The Royal Ontario Museum]

Vist the [http://www.ago.net/Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:27:44Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Other */

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: https://creativecommonsglobalsummit2017t.sched.com/

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=
==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fam]e in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==
Thanks to Allana Mayer for putting together [https://docs.google.com/document/d/16iKI9Fk10jNH2aTuU9OU5oUdY0MDbqkpABr7YxTZg0s/edit this list] of live music over the weekend of the summit!

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca The Royal Ontario Museum]

Vist the [http://www.ago.net/Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/top-business-stories/vogue-names-torontos-queen-street-west-worlds-second-hippest-district/article20488696/ hip bars and shops] along [https://wikitravel.org/en/Toronto/Fashion_District Queen Street West]

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:24:20Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Music & Culture */

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: https://creativecommonsglobalsummit2017t.sched.com/

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=
==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fam]e in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==
Thanks to Allana Mayer for putting together [https://docs.google.com/document/d/16iKI9Fk10jNH2aTuU9OU5oUdY0MDbqkpABr7YxTZg0s/edit this list] of live music over the weekend of the summit!

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca The Royal Ontario Museum]

Vist the [http://www.ago.net/Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the [http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/ Distillery District]

Hear a performance by the [http://www.tso.ca Toronto Symphony Orchestra], the [https://www.tafelmusik.org Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra], or the [https://www.coc.ca/ the Canadian Opera Company]

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some hip bars and shops along Queen West

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:18:44Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Sport */

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: https://creativecommonsglobalsummit2017t.sched.com/

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=
==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a [http://marlies.ca/ Toronto Marlies] (AHL) hockey game

See a [http://www.nba.com/raptors/ Toronto Raptors] (NBA) basketball game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Toronto Maple Leafs] (NHL) hockey game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) baseball game

See a [https://www.torontofc.ca/ Toronto FC] game

Visit the [http://www.hhof.com/ Hockey Hall of Fam]e in downtown Toronto

==Music & Culture==
Thanks to Allana Mayer for putting together [https://docs.google.com/document/d/16iKI9Fk10jNH2aTuU9OU5oUdY0MDbqkpABr7YxTZg0s/edit this list] of live music over the weekend of the summit!

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

The [http://hotdocs.ca/ Hot Docs] Film Festival overlaps with the summit.

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca The Royal Ontario Museum]

Vist the [http://www.ago.net/Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the Distillery District

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some hip bars and shops along Queen West

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:13:20Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Sport */

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: https://creativecommonsglobalsummit2017t.sched.com/

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=
==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a Toronto Marlies (AHL) game

See a Toronto Raptors (NBA) game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a [https://www.mlb.com/bluejays Toronto Blue Jays] (MLB) game

See a TFC game

==Music & Culture==
Thanks to Allana Mayer for putting together [https://docs.google.com/document/d/16iKI9Fk10jNH2aTuU9OU5oUdY0MDbqkpABr7YxTZg0s/edit this list] of live music over the weekend of the summit!

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

The [http://hotdocs.ca/ Hot Docs] Film Festival overlaps with the summit.

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca The Royal Ontario Museum]

Vist the [http://www.ago.net/Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the Distillery District

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some hip bars and shops along Queen West

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!

2017 Global Summit Toronto

2017-12-29T16:11:56Z

CCID-radiofreeterry: /* Sport */

=Before you leave home=
==Canadian Currency==
The Canadian dollar is used in Canada. Most places take credit cards but it's a good idea to have some on hand for small purchases. If you can't get any exchanged at home, you can get it at the airport.

==Toronto Weather==
The days will see the temperature about 15°C (50’s in F) and evenings will drop to the low single digits (30’s in F). Be sure to bring a jacket for evenings. A bit of rain is likely.

==Electricity==
Canada's electrical supply is 120 Volts and 60 Hertz (cycles per second). You may need an adapter or a voltage converter depending on where you're coming from. See here for more info: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/canada/

=After you arrive=
==Travel between the airport and the hotel==

'''Best option for YYZ''' [https://www.upexpress.com/ Union Pearson Express] The hotel is a 5 minute indoor walk from where the UP train drops you off at Union Station. You can buy a ticket beforehand online or at the station before you board. This is the fastest and most cost efficient route (just $12 CAD). You can board at Pearson in Terminal 1. When you step off the train at Union station, depending on when you arrive, you might see a volunteer to will welcome you and point you to the hotel. If not, simply exit the station, take a left and go up the escalators, walk 2 minutes down the skywalk and you'll see a door on your left to enter the hotel. There will be lots of hotel signage.

'''Other option for YYZ:''' Taxi or limo service Like most international airports, there will be plenty of taxi and limos that can take you into the city. The cost is about $50 CAD each way and most cars are equipped with credit card machines but it’s a good idea to double check when you get in if you don’t have Canadian currency.

'''One more option for YYZ''' You could also take public transit [http://ttc.ca/ (TTC)]. Outside of the airport, you can hop on the 192 Airport Rocket bus, it will take you to Kipling subway station, you would ride the train east to St. George Station, then head southbound on another subway train to Union station. One way fare is $3.25 CAD.

'''One option for YTZ:''' A taxi ride should be between 5 and 10 minutes and cost you about $10-12 CAD.

'''Other option for YTZ:''' the free shuttle will drop you off at the Royal York hotel, which is just a 5 minute walk (outdoors) to the hotel.

'''One more option for YTZ''' You could hop on the [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] streetcar (509, Harbourfront, eastbound) for about 10 minutes.

==Transit==

The [http://ttc.ca/ TTC] is the local transit system, and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city through a combination of buses, streetcars and subways. Drivers are helpful, and be sure to get a transfer when you board if you're paying with cash or tokens. You may also choose to purchase a [http://ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/PRESTO/index.jsp presto card] at Union station if you think you'll be taking multiple rides.

If you're out and about and you feel lost, if you can see the CN Tower, keep walking towards it and you'll lead yourself back to the venue.

==SIM Cards & Cellphones==

If you haven't added any international roaming to your phone, you might want to pick up a temporary sim card.

7-11 has a good program: http://www.speakout7eleven.ca/ Most of the other service providers will be able to issue you one but it will be more expensive and you may need to jump through a hoop or two to get it. More info here: http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Canada and here: http://www.blogto.com/tech/2015/07/prepaid_mobile_phone_plans_in_toronto/

==Summit Venue==
[http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzdl-delta-hotels-toronto/ Delta Toronto ] 
75 Lower Simcoe Street, 
Toronto ON M5J 3A6

CC Staff, scholarship recipients, and some others are also staying overnight at the same hotel.

==Registration==
Simply show a piece of identification to a person at the registration desk to get in. '''Do not lose your badge,''' it is your access pass for the whole weekend.

==Web Information==
Program: https://creativecommonsglobalsummit2017t.sched.com/

Twitter: @ccglobalsummit

Hashtag: #ccsummit

Slack channel: #cc-summit and #toronto-tips

==Printing Services==
There will be no printing available at the event. If you require any printed materials, you might try [http://local.fedex.com/ca_english/on/toronto/office-5652/?cmp=LOC-1001545-3-1-971-1110000-US-US-EN-GPLCANCOPYPRINT The FedEx Print Shop] at Queen and York St. nearby or another print shop.

=Tourism=
==Food & Drink==
Toronto is an amazing food city, imagine a cuisine you'd like to try and you'll find multiple options, but you don't have to take my word for it: https://www.foodism.to/guest-column-david-mcmillan-love-letter-toronto/

Some higher end restaurants require reservations, most of which you can make online.

Here are some food guides:

http://toronto.eater.com/ 
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/

'''Mari's top 3 restaurants:'''

[http://www.lacubana.ca/ La Cubana] 
[http://www.thisisbarraval.com/ Bar Raval] 
[http://www.playacabana.ca/barrio/ Barrio Coreano] 

'''COFFEE'''

Toronto has some great coffee. If you take the skywalk back towards Union Station, there is a [https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ Pilot Coffee] kiosk on the main floor of (Via rail) train station. It's worth the 5 minute walk if you'd like a really nice coffee (espresso based or otherwise) - you might even buy some beans to take home there.

'''Beer'''

Toronto has a huge craft beer scene, [http://halobrewery.com/ one brewery] even uses CC licenses!

==Sport==
See a Toronto Marlies (AHL) game

See a Toronto Raptors (NBA) game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

Stand outside a Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) game (if they're still in the playoffs!)

See a Toronto Blue Jays (MLB) game

See a TFC game

==Music & Culture==
Thanks to Allana Mayer for putting together [https://docs.google.com/document/d/16iKI9Fk10jNH2aTuU9OU5oUdY0MDbqkpABr7YxTZg0s/edit this list] of live music over the weekend of the summit!

A great resource for more live music: http://justshows.com/toronto/

The [http://hotdocs.ca/ Hot Docs] Film Festival overlaps with the summit.

Visit [http://www.rom.on.ca The Royal Ontario Museum]

Vist the [http://www.ago.net/Art Gallery of Ontario]

Visit the [https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/ Ontario Science Centre]

Visit the Distillery District

==Nature==
Walk though [http://www.highparktoronto.com/ High Park] then see the [http://www.blogto.com/city/2017/04/high-park-cherry-blossoms-start-blooming-weekend/ cherry blossoms]

Hike on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Street_Spit Leslie Spit]

Head out to the [http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=0519dada600f0410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD Scarborough Bluffs]

Take a boat tour of [http://www.torontoisland.com/ Toronto Island] from the harbor at Queen Quay

==Other==
Visit the [http://www.cntower.ca CN Tower]

Go to [https://www.ripleyaquariums.com Ripley's Aquarium]

Hit some hip bars and shops along Queen West

=Credits=
Parts of this guide were borrowed from our friends [https://mfbt.ca/ the Nightingales] and Mozilla (Toronto). Many many thanks to them!