WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Location
Welcoming over 40 million visitors annually, Toronto is the leading tourism destination in Canada. This bold, dynamic city offers superb attractions, music and events backed by the best convention and sports facilities in Canada.
Commonly referred to as “The Centre of the Hockey Universe”, Toronto is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Marlies (AHL) and GTHL (Greater Toronto Hockey League), in addition to a host of junior and university hockey programs.
During your trip to Toronto be sure to check out a Toronto Blue Jays game (considered one of the best atmospheres in MLB), the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Canadian National Exhibition and a host of other world-class attractions.
Venues
Ryerson University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario. Its urban campus surrounds the Yonge-Dundas Square, located at one the busiest intersections in Canada.
Built in 2004, the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre is a 4-story building situated in the heart of campus. The state of the art building cost 45 million to complete and features a 380 seat lecture hall, which will host the conferences keynote presentations, interviews, and panel discussions.
(formally Maple Leaf Gardens)
Considered one of the “cathedrals” of hockey, Maple Leaf Gardens was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1931 until 1999. The Leafs won the Stanley Cup 11 times from 1932 to 1967. The facility underwent an overhaul in 2009, becoming the home to Ryerson University’s athletic program and would later be named the Mattamy Centre. The Mattamy Centre features a fitness facility, basketball court and 2,800 seat hockey arena located on the third level of the building, which hosts the on-ice portion of the conference.
Accommodations
A room block is available at the Ryerson International Living/Learning Centre (ILC) until June 18th for the dates July 17-21, 2019.
Guests must make their reservations directly online with the promo code provided on or before June 18th,2019. If you would like to stay for dates outside of your group booking please make their reservation online for your group dates and then contact reservations@ryerson.ca to have their dates extended. Use the Group Code TEAMSNAP19 to make your room reservations and please identify yourself as part of The Coaches Site group staying at the Ryerson International Living/Learning Centre (ILC), located at 240 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M5B 2L1.
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