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what are good but not overpriced hotels near the convention? how far are they?
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Over 12,000 first-class rooms within walking distance, and more if you're driving, of course.
Check the PDF file available here:
http://www.mtccc.com/admin/contentEn...rest_20062.pdf
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besides the convention fee/hotel, what other expenses are there for an out of towner?
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Gas.
Parking. Although its not much. On the weekends they have pretty low all-day rates. Just make sure you guys come early in the morning on each day of the convention, so you can park in their indoor + underground parking lot which connects directly to the Convention Centre, otherwise you'll have to park at one of the public parking lots located about a 5 min. walk away.
Shopping. if you'll be doing any - either at the RIS bazaar or the city shopping malls.
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hows the food/bazaar like?
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Quick stuff ... pre-made shwarmas, pizzas, etc. They have a food court and tons of tables, and microwaves available behind the counter so they do warm up the slices and stuff, but some people find it a bit pricey, as is the case with these conferences, so a lotta people just go out and eat, at either fast food restaurants or other.
A lot of us just go to the
Richtree restaurant because they have everything there ... Italian, European, Mediterranean, Oriental, North American, seafood, fruits, all sorts of cheesecakes,... basically, EVERYTHING.
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do I need to bring snow boots?
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We don't actually see much snow in the winter at all during December ... and besides you'll be indoors almost all day long so just wear shoes that are appropriate for winter - like, they keep your feet warm. The sidewalks outside are shoveled and all that anyways.
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is the convention center usually cold?
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No, its pretty comfortable ... a lotta people [read: Canadians] toss their jackets in the car in the underground parking lots and just walk inside wearing lighter clothes.
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what else in Toronto is a must see?
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Check the PDF file above. Loads of places.
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how can I get the full Toronto experience? (within a few days). I want to go to that food place with the auto riksha outside.
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I dunno if they run those rickshaws in the winter, but for most of the other stuff ... you guessed it .... check the PDF file above.
