Accommodations
GWN in partnership with our travel partners are pleased to provide the best deals in the market. The official host hotels for the 2013 GWN Sport Regatta are:
Super 8 Downtown Toronto
222 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
| Consider Super 8 Downtown Toronto hotel your home base for exploring this world-class city. Our Chinatown location and quick access to Gardiner Expressway means you can easily reach must-see attractions, including Kensington Market, CN Tower and Rogers Centre. From guest laundry facilities to the Bar Zone lounge, our hotel in Toronto, ON, offers everything to make your stay enjoyable, including free SuperStart continental breakfast, gym and shiatsu massage room. Each non-smoking guest room includes a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer and high-speed Internet. For extra relaxation book a Jacuzzi suite. Underground parking is available, and pets are welcome. Kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. | ||
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Group Name: Dragon Boat Race
Group Rate: $119.00 per night for single/double occupancy
Cut Off Date: June 13, 2013
Reservations: Please call 647-426-8118
The Westin Harbour Castle
One Harbour Square
Toronto, ON M5J 1A6
| The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto is a CAA/AAA Four Diamond hotel located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Guests can easily access the city’s most thrilling destinations, from the bustling financial district to the lively Lake Ontario waterfront. The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto offers guests an incredibly modern and sophisticated waterfront retreat in the heart of downtown Toronto. We’re committed to bringing you back to your best self during your stay with us. To that end, we offer countless amenities that inspire productivity, relaxation, and overall health. Start your day in our WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio as you take in the serene beauty of the Toronto Islands through expansive windows. Or, explore the city with the RunWESTIN™ experience which takes you along scenic routes, led by our in-house Running Concierge. Slip into our refreshing indoor pool for your morning laps, or practice your backhand on the squash and tennis courts. Our whirlpool is the perfect place to soothe your muscles after an invigorating workout. Families will find plenty of fun at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. When you arrive, we’ll greet your kids with a welcome bag full of treats to help them make the most of their stay. The Westin Activity Center is a hub of entertainment, offering ping-pong, Xbox and more for kids ages 4-16. At the end of a long day, gather with fellow guests in the lobby for unwind … A Westin Evening Ritual(SM) and celebrate the destination with food and drinks. |
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Group Name: GWN Sport Regatta
Group Rate: $139.00 per night for double occupancy
Cut Off Date: June 19, 2013
Reservations: Please call 1-888-627-8559
Directions
By Car: Marilyn Bell Park is located south west of Exhibition Place and west of Ontario Place.
From the West - Exit the Gardiner Expressway at Jameson Avenue and follow Lakeshore Blvd Eastbound to Marilyn Bell Park
From the East - Exit the Gardiner Expressway at Spadina Avenue, drive west along Lakeshore Blvd to Marilyn Bell Park
Access Via Toronto Transit (TTC):
- Take 509 Harbourfront West streetcar from Union Station, or take 511 Bathurst streetcar from Bathurst subway station to the TTC Eastern Entrance Streetcar Loop at CNE and proceed to walk south-west to Marilyn Bell Park (towards British Columbia Rd & Lakeshore Blvd W)
- Take the 504 King West streetcar from St. Andrew or King subway stations or south from Dundas West subway station to Jameson Avenue and walk south to Marilyn Bell Park (towards British Columbia Rd & Lakeshore Blvd W)
For more TTC information call (416) 393-INFO or visit the TTC website, http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/, and TTC Route Map, http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/schedules/index.htm
Access Via GO Transit:
By GO Transit Take the Lakeshore GO Train to the Exhibition station (one stop west of Union Station on the East-West Lakeshore line) and walk to Marilyn Bell Park along Lakeshore Boulevard, west to Ontario Place. For more information, contact Go Transit at 416-869-3200 or visit the GO Transit website, http://www.gotransit.ca/
Parking
There is absolutely no parking at Marilyn Bell Park. All violators will be towed at their own expense. We highly recommend to try to park at the Net Drive Parking Lot first, and if the lot is full, please proceed to the Exhibition Place Parking Lot 6/J.
Net Drive Parking Lot:
From the East:
• Gardiner westbound
• Exit at Dunn and stay in the left lane (it turns into Lakeshore Blvd.)
• Immediately past the tennis courts (NOT the Boulevard Club tennis courts), turn left at Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club (Net Drive)
• Proceed east through the parking lot (toward Argonaut Rowing Club) and park
• Walk up and around Argonaut Club using the Martin Goodman Trail and walk east until Marilyn Bell Park (4-5 minutes)
From the West:
• Gardiner eastbound
• Exit onto Lakeshore Blvd. and continue past Sunnyside, past Boulevard Club, turn right at Toronto Sailing and Canoe Club (Net Drive)
• Proceed east through the parking lot (toward Argonaut Rowing Club) and park
• Walk up and around Argonaut Club using the Martin Goodman Trail and walk east until Marilyn Bell Park (4-5 minutes)
* Parking should be free but limited and will probably fill up quickly.
Exhibition Place:
Parking Fee: $20 for the day
From the East:
• Gardiner westbound
• Exit at Spadina Ave, go north on Spadina
• Turn left on King St. W.
• Follow street until Jameson Ave (past Dufferin Ave)
• Turn left (go south) on Jameson Ave
• Turn left (go east) onto Lakeshore Blvd
• Stay in farthest left lane, turn slight left onto British Columbia Ave
• Turn left into Parking Lot 6/J at the Ex
From the West:
• Gardiner eastbound
• Exit at Lakeshore Blvd.
• Stay in farthest left lane, turn slight left onto British Columbia Ave
• Turn left into Parking Lot 6/J at the Ex
For a bigger map, click here.
Great White North
49 Bathurst St., Suite 101, Toronto, Ontario. M5V 2P2
Tel: (416) 962-8899 Fax: (416) 962-9300 Email: info@gwndragonboat.com
