Travel & Accomodation
We are thrilled to welcome you to TESS 2019, located in the heart of Toronto at the Globe and Mail Centre, 351 King St E #1600, Toronto, ON M5A 0N1. Below are directions to the venue as well as some of the closest and best accommodations.
Driving
Driving from the east-end, drive south on DVP, exit Richmond St (downtown), left on Berkeley St., right on King St. Follow until 351 King Street East.
Driving from the west-end, drive west on Gardiner, exit Jarvis St., turn left (northbound), turn right onto King St. Follow until 351 King Street East.
There is no parking available in the building. There are a number of parking lots within a few minutes’ walk. Please see the “Location” tab on the Globe and Mail Centre website for a map outlining the location of Green P parking lots. Northern Valet is our preferred valet company and can provide a quote for a number of parking solutions for your guests. Please contact them directly for a quote.
Public Transport
Guests arriving by TTC from the east-end can take the King streetcar (#504) westbound from Broadview Station and exit at Ontario St.
Guests arriving by TTC from the west-end can take the King streetcar (#504/ #503/ #514) eastbound from King subway station and exit at Ontario St.
Use the following Google Maps link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/MFWXq8AjNRR2
Flying
If you're flying in for TESS the Union Pearson Express runs from Pearson Airport to Union Station in downtown Toronto in just 25 short minutes. To find out more information visit: https://www.torontopearson.com/en/transportation/up-express
Hotels
Spending the night in the city? Here are some of the closest hotels to the Globe and Mail Centre.
The Omni King Edward Hotel
37 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1E9
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward/property-details/gallery
One King West Hotel & Residence
1 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1A1
Hotel Novotel Toronto Centre
45 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1W2
https://www.hotelsone.com/toronto-hotels-ca/novotel-toronto-centre.html
Holiday Inn Express Toronto Downtown
111 Lombard St, Toronto, ON M5C 2T9
https://www.guestreservations.com/holiday-inn-express-toronto-downtown/booking
8 min TTC
10 min walk
Cambridge Suites Toronto
15 Richmond St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1N2
https://www.cambridgesuitestoronto.com/
Restaurants
Toronto hosts a plethora of amazing restaurants that are a stone's throw from the Globe and Mail Centre. Some delicious places to grab an after conference bite and continue connecting with colleagues from TESS are listed below.
Reyna on King (King and just east of Parliament)
Ardo (King and Sherbourne)
http://www.ardorestaurant.com/
Mangia & Bevi (King and Ontario Street)