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Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.

General information

Toronto is the fifth largest city in North America, after Mexico City, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. The city is home to more than 80 cultures and boasts wonderful theatre and shopping, major sporting venues and many attractions including the CN Tower.

Time zone

GMT -5 hours
Eastern Standard Time

Language(s) spoken

English

Electrical system

Local voltage is 110 to 120 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.

Shopping hours

Boutiques in Yorkville and surrounding Bloor Street area:

Monday to Wednesday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Most stores in downtown Toronto:

Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm

Working hours

Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Time and distance to city centre

The Hotel is conveniently located in downtown Toronto.

Time and distance to shopping

The boutiques of Bloor Street and Yorkville are located just steps away from the Hotel.

Time and distance to financial district

5 minutes/3 kilometres/2 miles

View in–depth travel advice from Frommers.com

Public holidays
Remembrance Day	November 11, 2008
Christmas Day	December 25, 2008
*Boxing Day	December 26, 2008
New Year's Day	January 1, 2009
Family Day	February 16, 2009
Good Friday	April 10, 2009
Victoria Day	May 18, 2009
Canada Day	July 1, 2009
Civic Holiday	August 3, 2009
Labour Day	September 7, 2009
Thanksgiving Day	October 12, 2009
Remembrance Day	November 11, 2009
Christmas Day	December 25, 2009
*Boxing Day	December 26, 2009

*Holidays falling on Saturday or Sunday are taken on the following Monday.

Seasonal highlights

April

Images, Toronto Spring Classic Car and Auction, the Travel and Leisure Show.

May

Contact Photography Festival, Victoria Day, Doors Open Toronto (featuring Toronto's historical and architectural buildings), Milk International Children's Festival.

June

Downtown Jazz Festival, North American Cup, North by Northeast Music Festival, Queen's Plate, Toronto International Festival Caravan, Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival.

July

Canada Day Celebrations, fireworks and festivities at the Harbourfront. Also in July: Celebrate Toronto Street Festival, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Molson Indy, Beaches International Jazz Festival, Canadian International Tennis Championships, the Fringe (Toronto's Theatre Festival), Fringe Festival of Independent Dance Artists, Great Canadian Blues Festival and BBQ Festival.

August

Krinos Taste of the Danforth, offering fantastic Greek cuisine, Toronto's Festival of Beer and the Canadian National Exhibition. Caribana Parade (North America's largest cultural festival, featuring Caribbean culture).

September

Toronto International Film Festival.

November

Annual Santa Claus Parade, Hockey and Basketball Season begins, National Ballet of Canada.

December

First Night Toronto Celebration of the Arts.