Girl Guides of Canada.



LEAP 2019 Ontario Travel Resource GuideThank you for planning a visit to Ontario for LEAP 2019! Ontario Council is so excited to welcome you.?Recognizing that some patrols may wish to extend their stay in our province before or after camp, our team has compiled local options for tourist attractions, accommodations, and transportation. Please note that these ideas are provided as a courtesy only. Their services are not endorsed nor organized by Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council, and it is the responsibility of Patrol Guiders to do their due diligence (while considering Safe Guide policies, your group's needs, etc.) and place any desired bookings. Any additional travel plans will need to be included in your Safe Guide trip assessment; please contact your provincial office or assessors with any questions.?We hope you can take advantage of some of these great opportunities to sight-see and experience everything that Ontario has to offer!Popular Attractions (pricing as of January 14th 2019, taxes not included):CN Tower – Union Station - Admission includes LookOut observation level at 346 m (1136 ft), glass floor at 342 (1122 ft.) and outdoor SkyTerrace. Can purchase the SkyPod observation level for viewing Toronto at 447m (1465 ft.)Adults 13-64 - $38 ($53 with SkyPod)Children 12 and under - $28 ($43 with SkyPod)Group rates available for groups of 20+Royal Ontario Museum – Museum Station - Includes entry to over 30 galleries showcasing a world-class collection of art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the age. Certain exhibits may be additional costs.Adults 20+ - $20Youth 15-19 - $16.50Children 14 and under - $14 Group rates available for groups of 20+Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada – Union Station – Explore the Waters of the World with 16,000 animals, 100 interactive displays and three touch exhibits featuring sharks, stingrays and horseshoe crabs. Three types of tickets available: Anytime (AT), Timed (T), and After Dark (AD, after 7pm)Adults 14+: $37 AT, $32 T, $30 AD Youth 13 and under: $25 AT, $22 T, $20 ADGroup rates available for groups of 10+Casa Loma – Dupont Station - Experience the elegance and splendor of the Edwardian era at Casa Loma, the only landmark castle in North America .Explore secret passages and tunnels, visit the stables and enjoy magnificent gardens May through October. Be sure to visit the Girl Guides Exhibit on the Second Floor! You can also book an escape room experience in the castle separately. Adults 18-64 - $30Youth 14-17 - $25Children 13 and under - $20Group rates available, contact info@casaloma.caToronto Zoo – Meadowvale and Sheppard Ave. E – The award-winning and Canada’s largest zoo features over 450+ species from various regions of the world. Visit animals like the Amur Tigers, the Polar Bears, and the Canadian Lynx.Adults 13-64 - $29Children 12 and under - $19Group rates available for groups of 20+Ontario Science Centre – Eglington and Don Mills - Spark your sense of wonder! Here you will find over 600 experiences and live demonstrations for every age. Touch a tornado, explore a coral reef, and crawl through a cave. Travel through the universe in Toronto's only planetarium—a space that's out of this world. IMAX Dome films available for additional costs.Adults 18-64 -$22Youth 13-17 - $16Children 12 and under - $13Group rates available for groups of 20+All of the above activities are available with the CityPASS admission which includes admission to the CN Tower (without SkyPod), Ripley’s Aquarium, Casa Loma, Royal Ontario Museum, and the Toronto Zoo OR Ontario Science Centre for $88 (ages 13+) or $59 for children 12 and under.Toronto Islands – Union Station – Take a Ferry to the Toronto Islands. Visit the swimming beaches, wading pools and splash pads. It’s also a perfect place for a picnic. The price includes the roundtrip ferry ride.Adults 20+ - $7.87 Youth 15-19 - $5.16Junior 14 and under - $3.80Canada’s Wonderland – Vaughan Metropolitan Centre - Canada’s premier amusement park has over 60+ rides, including the new Yukon Striker, the world’s fastest, tallest and longest dive roller coaster. Park admission also includes admission to Splash Works waterpark!$39.99 onlineGroup rates available for groups of 15+Free/Low Cost Attractions:St. Lawrence Market – Union Station – Named one of the best food markets in the world by National Geographic. Stop by and browse some of the best eats in the city.Art Gallery of Ontario – St. Patrick Station – Featuring a collection of more than 90000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the most distinguished art museums in North America.Free admission Wednesday nights 6pm-9pmHigh Park – High Park Station – Toronto’s largest public park features hiking trails, a zoo, playgrounds and picnic areas.Kensington Market – Spadina Ave. and College St. – One of Toronto’s most diverse and iconic neighbourhoods. Visit the various food shops such as Wanda’s Pie in the Sky and Seven Lives tacos. Blue Banana is also a great place to find unique and fun gift ideas!Girl Guides of Canada National Office – 50 Merton St. (Near Davisville Station) – Visit the National office for the Girl Guides of Canada! Tours are available, contact Deborah Parker.Girl Guides of Canada Ontario Council Office – 180 Duncan Mill Rd. Suite 100 (Near Don Mills Station) – Visit the office staff from the Ontario Council. Be sure to visit the LEAP 2019 staff members! Tours are available, contact Mary Porto.Accommodation:HI Toronto Hostel:Located on Adelaide St. E and Church St. (near King TTC Subway Station) 4, 6, 8, 10 and 14 bed rooms available, group bookings also availableFemale only options availableIndividual lockers/electronic safesFree breakfast included in all room typesPlanet Traveler Hostel:Located near College St. and Spadina Ave. (near Kensington Market)Minors must stay in private rooms, 4 bed private rooms available Free breakfastGreen energy hostelThe Clarence Park Hostel:Located near Spadina Ave. and King St. WestPrivate and Shared rooms available (female only dorms possible)Kitchen facility to cook your own mealsAll Days Hostel:Located near Bloor St E. and Sherbourne St. (near Sherbourne TTC Subway Station)Up to 4 bed private rooms as well as dorm roomsKitchen facility to cook your own mealsSome colleges and universities have empty residences to be booked for the summer. There are currently two college residences that are taking bookings:Seneca College Newnham Campus (Toronto):Located near Don Mills and Finch, accessible to downtown core via TTC (via bus and subway)Private 2 bedroom suitesPrivate kitchenette with microwave and refrigeratorCable, AC, internet and Canada wide calling complimentary George Brown College Waterfront Campus (Toronto Downtown):Located near The Distillery District, can walk to Union or King TTC StationPrivate 2 bedroom suitesPrivate kitchenette with microwave and refrigeratorCable, AC, internet and local calling complimentaryMore residences may become available as early as April.Transit/Transportation:TTC- Toronto’s public transit system.Adults - $3.25 per tripStudents 13-19 - $2.10 per tripChildren 12 and under - FreeUP Union Pearson Express – Express from Pearson Airport to Union StationAdults 20-64 - $12.35 (One Way)Student 13-19 - $12.35 (One Way)Children 12 and under - FreeCitySightseeing Hop on/Hop off tours – Double Decker bus tour that lets you hop on and off to visit Toronto’s many attractions.Adults - $38Students (with valid Student ID) - $34Children 12 and under - $20Group rates available for groups of 10+Niagara Falls:If your patrol is interested in visiting Niagara Falls, there are a few one day bus tours available.CitySightseeingNiagara Toronto ToursBG Tours Canada You can also book seats on various coach buses as well. Megabus offers bus rides as low as $1, depending on the date and time you book, however these can only be booked about a month in advance.Last year, GO transit offered a Niagara Falls Bundle for $30 a person, roundtrip. This included a GO Train to Niagara and two day access to WEGO (hop-on/off bus service). Service started on May 18th and tickets may be available then if they are offering it this year. ................
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