CONFERENCE HOTEL

The 2023 NFA conference will be hosted at The Westin Harbour Castle in downtown Toronto close to the waterfront.

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5J 1A6
Tel: +1 416-869-1600
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Other Accommodations
Toronto is home to a large range of upscale and budget options if you would like to book your own accommodation. If you choose to book the hotel farther away from Westin, please note that Toronto is now the fourth largest municipality in North America, so getting around can take time. Prior to booking, we encourage you to check the distance, transportation options, and transit times to the conference venue, especially during weekends when public transit service lines and hours are reduced.

 

GETTING HERE  

(Please also see the Visiting Canada information page)

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Distance From Property: 28 KM
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Distance From Property: 2.2 KM
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Other Airports

Pearson and Billy Bishop airports are preferred but for your reference there are other international airports in neighbouring cities that you may wish to investigate. Please note these locations will add 1-3 hours of travel time via a rental car or shuttle and traffic can be heavy (random Canada fact: the “401” is the busiest highway in the world, averaging 500,000+ vehicles per day and is an 18-lane wide near the Pearson Airport).
In the USA: Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF), please ensure you have proper documents to enter Canada.

 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Pearson Airport Specific

UP Express –  The Union-Pearson Express is a rail service connecting Pearson Airport to downtown Toronto’s Union Station. The service runs every 15 minutes from Terminal 1 and the trip to Union Station takes approximately 25 minutes.

Weekdays:  First train 05:27; Last train 23:27

Weekends and Holidays:  First train 06:27; Last train 23:27

Taxi and Limo Service from Pearson International AirportUse this link to get an estimate

 

Billy Bishop Airport Specific

Billy Bishop Airport is located on a small island in downtown Toronto, connected to the mainland by the ferry/pedestrian tunnel. The hotel is located within a 10 min drive from the Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal (taxis are available at the entrance to the Terminal). Note that the airport also provides a complimentary bus shuttle to Union Station. In addition, tram number 509 stops close to the hotel.

 

Union Station Specific

Union Station is the main rail and transportation hub for Toronto. It connects to the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) subway and street cars, Go Transit’s commuter lines, and Via Rail’s intercity Canadian passenger rail service.

It is between 7 and 13 minutes from Union Station to the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel depending on your mode of transportation (e.g. taxi, street car or walking). Please see this link for walking routes and public transit options including street car numbers. If you use the public transit, please check TTC website for updates, especially on the weekend when service lines and hours are reduced.

 

Uber/Lyft:

Uber and Lyft are two popular ride-sharing services available anywhere in Toronto and are usually 20%-50% cheaper than a regular taxi. For those arriving at Pearson Airport, note that there are designated pick-up areas for shared rides. We suggest you follow the signs within the airport to the designated ride-sharing pick-up area, and only then request a ride. The apps will provide information on the specific location within the pick-up area where your driver will meet you.

 

Walking Map from the Westin to Dinner at the CN Tower
Google Maps Walking Directions (entrance is on the south side, near the aquarium): https://goo.gl/maps/TM6D4pxccF3PgAg17

 

Map of Westin to CN Tower

 

Westin Harbour Castle Exterior
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