Transportation

CMHA Ontario Conference delegates will benefit from discounted fares for travel between Toronto (YYZ), and anywhere Air Canada flies. The travel period begins Tuesday, October 20, 2026 and ends Wednesday, November 04, 2026.

• Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
• For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares & higher. 12% discount on Business Class fares (exception: 5% on the lowest Business Class).
• However, all bookings made using the promotion code will count toward the minimum 10 passenger requirement for Meetings and Conventions events.

To take advantage of the discount, delegates will need the following discount code: Q2ZV9GU1. The discount is available through the Air Canada website only: aircanada.com

If you have questions about how to complete a booking with your discount code, please check out Air Canada frequently asked questions.

Ground transportation
Arriving at Pearson Airport – ground transportation solutions available here.

• Valid: October 22^nd 2026 to November 2^nd 2026
• Territory: From all stations throughout the VIA system to Toronto and return.
• Restrictions: Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking.
• Discount: 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. “Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied.”
• Exception: Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.
• Identification: In the Add a discount code field, select Conference Fares and enter the code 16169.

Here’s what you need to know about transportation in Toronto – getting here and around:

If you are flying into the city

• Take the UP Express (Union-Pearson Express), a dedicated express rail service connecting Union Station and Toronto Pearson airport, departing every 15 minutes. UP gets you downtown in 25 minutes. The fare is up to $12.35 depending on destination and type of pass. Go to UP Express for more information. Look for the UP symbol when navigating from your arrivals gate to the platform.

When you are here

• Explore Toronto on one of North America’s finest transportation systems—the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). With easy-to-navigate subways, buses, and streetcars, getting around the city is a snap. Click here to learn about fares and schedules.

If you are driving into or around the city here are a few things to remember

• Toronto’s streets follow a basic grid pattern and are easy to navigate.
• Note that the city’s weekday “rush hour” is more than an hour long—count on heavy traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Plenty of Toronto’s major streets have bicycle lanes nearest the curb. Please respect cyclists in the city—they’re environmentally friendly!

Parking

Parking on most downtown streets is limited to specific times of day and often requires you to purchase and display a ticket from one of the parking machines located along the street. Be sure to check and obey the signs posted along the street to make sure your vehicle doesn’t get ticketed or, worse, towed away.

• Park at the Chelsea Hotel (33 Gerrard Street West)
• Plan using Green P’s parking locator to find the nearest lot.
• Hail a Taxi, Uber of Lyft: There are several different taxi companies in Toronto, including Co-Op Cabs. Ride sharing services Uber and Lyft are available in the city too.

Some “Good to Know” places nearby

Please click on the links for Maps locations.

Pharmacies

The following are two of the closest pharmacies near your hotel.

• Shoppers Drug Mart (700 Bay St): Approx. 0.2 km away, open until 10 PM.
• Shoppers Drug Mart (College Park): Located at 444 Yonge St.

Grocery Stores

• Farm Boy: Located at 777 Bay St, offering fresh produce, meats, and prepared foods.
• Marché Leo’s (Express): Located at 595 Bay St in the Atrium on Bay, offering fresh food, deli, and groceries.
• The Market By Longo’s: Located at 111 Elizabeth St, with a focus on ready-made meals and convenience.
• Metro: Located at 444 Yonge St (College Park), open 24 hours.

Restaurants

• There is a wide range of restaurants in the area ranging from fast food to fine dining. To get a list of the best places to grab a bite in the area click here.