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Going to a Convention
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  • grandmaR
  • Updated By grandmaR on May 24, 2005
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  • Me at convention ctr with goodie bag - Toronto
    Me at convention ctr with
    goodie bag
    by grandmaR
    I happen to have my actual packing list for this trip. Much of it is my normal packing list for travel to anywhere. Not much is specific to Toronto.

    Leaving Sunday and returning Friday (5 nights-6 days), I took:

    Computer in computer bag with spare discs.
    Hardside carry-on-sized Bag with wheels (checked)
    Large Waist Pack with cameras and spare set of underwear.

    Camelbak (water)

    In addition to what I wore on the plane, I had three pairs long pants, 5 tops, one denium jumper (double as pool cover-up), nightgown, underwear, and two pair of shoes. I wore a jacket (which I left on the plane and had to go back for), and had a sweater and a thermal vest for layering in case it was cold.

    Toothbrush, hairbrush, and tweezers.

    Two point and shoot 35 mm film cameras (didn't have a digital at that time), film and mailers. One of the cameras had panoramic capability and the other was my work camera.

    Small flashlight, thermal hood (lives in my coat pocket with my gloves), folding umbrella.

    Since hotel had a pool, bathing suit, goggles, and Aurodri (for my ears), small absorbant towel which had a plastic carrying envelope in which I could carry a wet swimsuit.

    Earplugs (for the plane noise), inflatable pillow (for plane), scotch tape, small notebook with stapler (where I staple my receipts), AAA book, maps and travel info, hotel and registration information, snacks, calculator, and sunglasses.

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    Map of Toronto
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  • HORSCHECK
  • By HORSCHECK on August 10, 2003
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  • Free Toronto map - Toronto
    Free Toronto map
    by HORSCHECK
    Take a free map of Toronto at the Tourist Information Office. The map includes the locations of the main sights, hotels, restaurants, pubs and cafes.
    There are various Tourist Information Offices within Toronto. One can be found in the Eaton Centre on Level 2, another one is at 255 Front Street West.

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    When You Should Bring Winter Clothing
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  • Paul2001
  • By Paul2001 on October 18, 2005
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  • Toronto Harbour on a cold winter's day - Toronto
    Toronto Harbour on a cold
    winter's day
    by Paul2001
    As there is always lots of questions in the Toronto Forum about our weather and what to wear, I recommend the following for travelers coming to Toronto at certain times of the year. During the winter, the coldest time is from mid December to the end of February, you should bring warm clothes like sweaters, winter coats, boots, scarfs and thick socks. The warmest time of the year is from the beginning of June to late September. It is frequently over 30C at this time of the year so bring summer clothing like t-shirts, shorts and maybe sandals. Do not bring heavy winter coats unless you want to be snickered at by custom officers.

    I call this picture "Artic Toronto" because it leaves the impression that alot of people in other lands think of when I mention that I come from Toronto, Canada. They ask me if it is cold there. Well it was -12C when I took this photo in January 2005. Unfortunately alot of folks seem to think that it is like this 12 months of the year. In fact Toronto Harbour only freezes over like this for about 8 weeks in winter if at all with global warming and all.
    This past summer I actually saw an American couple at the airport with winter coats. When questioned by laughing security guards, they said they thought that it would be colder. It was 26C(81F) that day.

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    Bring warm clothing !
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  • coolpanda87
  • Updated By coolpanda87 on May 24, 2004
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  • I LUV PATCHES! - Toronto
    I LUV PATCHES!
    by coolpanda87
    Security would not be the number one priority I would worry about, & just be travel smart when choosing your bags. There is no need to wear your bag in front, tuck your purse really tight to you....

    Toronto, like the rest of Canada, is famous for those cold, windy winters, so make sure you bring enough clothes, jackets, scarfs & hats to bear the burden. Treat it like you were heading to a ski resort in the Alps or the Rockies.

    Spring and Autumn are not warm all the time, so make sure you bring enough sweaters and shirts in case the warm weather is still hibernating with the bears.

    Summer in Toronto is very comfortable, though in some years it has dropped to 10-15 degrees. Bring loose clothing, t-shirts, shorts, etc...

    The humidity is somewhat low in Canada & Toronto in general, so bring lotion if you have sensitive skin.

    If you are like me, you would also need lip balm, or the blisters will hurt.

    Toronto is not photogenic like Vancouver or Banff, but there is plenty of sunshine to keep your pictures bright & happy = )

    Like every other place on earth, sunscreen is important for healthy looking skin!

    You must bring mosquito repellant, for there is a fear that the West Nile Virus might spread again. Though it is not as contagious here as it has been in the US, situations could change.

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    Extreme Summer/Winter
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  • Martman
  • Updated By Martman on November 11, 2004
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  • There is a saying “We were warned about the Canadian Winters, but not the summers.”

    Summer in Toronto can be extremely humid. Frequently there are days so humid, people are warned not to go out.

    If visiting during winter, obviously, bring clothing for the snow and extreme cold.
    If visiting during summer, make sure you have clothing for really hot days.
    If you not bringing sunscreen and hat, make sure you purchase it in the city.

    The phone number, Website and email given below, is for the "Toronto Convention & Visitors Association" with helpful tips for tourists.

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  • Phone: toll-free 1-800-499-2514
  • Website: http://www.torontotourism.com/visitor
  • Other Contact: email: toronto@torcvb.com
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    Tripmag - Toronto and Ontario
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  • HORSCHECK
  • Updated By HORSCHECK on August 23, 2003
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  • Tripmag Toronto and Ontario - Toronto
    Tripmag Toronto and
    Ontario
    by HORSCHECK
    Pick up a free copy of Tripmag "Toronto and Ontario". It is a useful travel guide for independent travellers about the best that Toronto, Ottawa and Ontario has to offer. It provides information from the city essentials to the best public transportation tipps.
    Tripmag is available for free at the airport, train and bus stations, universities, tourist informations and many more places.

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    Pack lightly or bring lots of gifts!
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  • nighthawk
  • Updated By nighthawk on December 26, 2002
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    by nighthawk
    BIG suitcase! As less clothes as possible!

    One favourite pair of (walking)shoes and some slippers.

    Tootbrush and paste, hairbrush, one in all soap.

    All you have! and lots of film....especially the 100 ASA thing!

    I came with 21 kiloos, overthere it weighed less and when I left the suitcase weighed 35.1 kiloos....good thinking eh? ;-)

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    Toronto--Town With An Underground
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  • VeronicaG
  • Updated By VeronicaG on June 30, 2006
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  • Toronto--City to the North - Toronto
    Toronto--City to the North
    by VeronicaG
    Toronto sits on the Northwest shore of Lake Ontario and covers 641 square miles. Its name means "fishing weir". As of 2001, the population reached 2,481,494 and is considered to be one of the most multicultural city in the world. There are over 100 dialects and languages spoken here.

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    Packing List
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  • Todd64
  • By Todd64 on September 8, 2002
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    by Todd64
    Yes, do bring shoes for there is quite a bit of discarded gum on our sidewalks (not nice in the summer, especially with bare feet) and if you own a Barbour jacket and you plan to come here in either the Spring or late Fall, then be sure to bring it. Don't even THINK of buying one here in emergency; they are so outrageously overpriced in this city, that you'll have nothing left for one of those snowy-shaky thingy's for your dad. I kid you not; in Dusseldorf I saw the waxed cotton Barbour 'Border Jacket' for roughly around $550.00 CDN, the same jacket here would cost you around $795.00 PLUS tax. Not a good deal. :o(

    You can buy anything here,(except Nivea underarm deodorant) so if you run out; no problem. Do buy insect repellent if you're here for the summer though: 'OFF' is the Canadian favorite. It tastes terrible, and makes a nasty cologne so you won't have much luck in single's clubs, but at least the mosquito's will keep their distance as well. :o)

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    Bring warm clothes!
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  • Pypes55
  • By Pypes55 on February 19, 2005
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  • During the moths of November to March pack very warm clothes like winter coats, hats and mittens. It can be VERY cold here.

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