Find a Hotel

The City Has Everything

When visiting any large city there are always lots of activities to see and do. If you have chosen a downtown hotel then you are close to the action, and if you are staying at an airport hotel then the action is a short drive from your hotel.

One of the nice things about staying in a hotel is that every hotel, regardless of if it is a downtown hotel, a boutique hotel, an airport hotel, chain hotel or independent hotel, is that there is usually a hotel concierge who can assist you in planning your stay. Additionally, pretty much every hotel has a hotel information kiosk which has information about events and attractions near the hotel you are staying in. Many hotels also provide an attractions map upon check in and show the distance from the hotel to the hot spots.

For those who want to get an overview of the city, it is best to check with the hotel staff as many of the hotels are on a city tour bus route which will pick up passengers right in front of their hotel. If you are visiting on business, many hotels will offer shuttle service to convention centres, and if a hotel hosts a large convention, often there will be a dedicated conference representative in the hotel lobby.

With museums, theatres, shopping, dining and attractions, the best person to get your information from is the hotel concierge or any hotel staff member. As they are from the area, they know the city best. When it comes to dining, a hotel staff member would be able to guide you to some lesser known restaurants near the hotel which may not necessarily be well known, but offer great experiences. Hotel staff can also tell you where all the best shopping deals are close to the hotel. Never be afraid to ask a hotel staff member for their recommendations as they are the ones who know the area around the hotel the best.

Exploring new cities and destinations are what makes a trip more memorable. Venture outside the hotel’s doors and find a world waiting for you. Why dine in the hotel restaurant, when you can explore the local flavors of the city which can be just around the corner from the hotel. And remember, Guide books can only tell you so much, but a hotel employee who has worked and lived near the hotel can offer more information and reveal hidden secrets to the area the hotel is in, so when you arrive, make sure you introduce yourself to the hotel staff and enjoy your stay.

Toronto FC

Website: www.torontofc.ca

Location: BMO Field

Toronto FC became a reality on October 2005, when Major League Soccer granted Toronto a franchise for a new team, in conjunction with the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) plans to build a new National soccer stadium in Toronto under a unique public/private partnership between MLSE, City of Toronto, Province of Ontario and the Federal Government.

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) and Major League Soccer (MLS) officials unveiled Toronto FC as the city's newest professional sports team on May 11, 2006. Toronto FC became Major League Soccer's 13th team and began playing in April 2007.

The name "Toronto FC" was selected for its simplicity. The acronym FC is synonymous with soccer and great soccer clubs around the world who chose to emphasize their cities' names. The logo integrates a traditional shield with contemporary imagery. The red and white kits the players wear display our Canadian connection. The Toronto FC name allows our fans to adopt a nickname that truly reflects the team character that develops this inaugural season.

BMO Field is the first soccer-specific stadium in Canada and is home to Toronto FC and the Canadian National teams. BMO Field is located at the Exhibition Place in Downtown Toronto. The facility is owned by the City of Toronto and has a winter bubble which supports year round usage by community, youth and adult soccer groups and leagues.

Toronto FC offers the city the highest level of professional soccer in North America and a team they can all call their own. Toronto provides the perfect backdrop for the world's number one sport, given our city's diversity and affinity for soccer. The support we have received from the city and our 16,000 passionate season seat holders ensures a promising future. We are committed to making Toronto FC and Major League Soccer a success. Our goal is to build a brand that thinks globally and appeals to the diversity of our community, but acts locally to deliver outstanding entertainment to Toronto FC fans.

Our Goal for Toronto FC is to become Canada's soccer team, a team that young Canadian players can aspire to play for; representing the diversity of Toronto and the tradition of the beautiful game at the highest level in North America. Toronto FC will unleash authentic passion and emotion from our fans, creating a unique connection that will stand out from the rest of the league. Our fans can look forward to developing a special relationship with our players, watching intense, competitive soccer and celebrating the sport with our team and our staff.