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2023 Important Travel information

What you need to know before traveling to Toronto

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Arriving to Canada

Required documents you will need when traveling to Toronto:

You must use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel and public health information before and after your entry into Canada. ArriveCAN is not only keeping travelers safe but is part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to modernize cross- border travel.

Travel and Identification Documents for entering Canada. Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children or minors traveling with you. You must be able to confirm your legal right or authorization to enter Canada at the border.

For additional information please click here. 

If you need a Visa– Please email events@counseling.org to request a letter for a Visa application and provide the following information:

  • Complete name
  • Date of birth, if known
  • Company represented and the your position
  • Your address and telephone number (both work and home)
  • The length of time you will be in Canada
  • The date you intend to leave Canada

Foreign travelers including US citizens who are unvaccinated may not enter Canada for the purposes of tourism, business travel and leisure/ entertainment activities even if they have a negative COVID-19 test. However if you can not receive the vaccine due to a medical or special circumstance, they may be exempt, please refer to Canada's COVID-19 Travel: Checklists for requirements and exemptions.

Transportation

Here are a few transportation options to help you get around in Toronto.

Airport and Transit

Toronto Pearson Intl Airport

The Toronto Pearson International Airport (airport code: YYZ) is located approximately 18 miles (30 minutes) from the Metro Toronto Convention Center.

Airlines

Many airlines provide service to the Toronto Pearson International Airport such as Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat and Sunwing Airlines. Feel free to book your travel with the airline(s) that best meet your needs.

Ground Transportation

Taxis: For your safety and security, be sure to choose a licensed taxi. They charge flat rates no surge pricing to Toronto destinations, accept all major credit cards and meet safety requirements. Licensed taxis pick up locations are at Terminal 1 – Arrivals Level, Door D and Terminal 3 Arrivals Level Doors D, E and F. Approximate cost for a taxi is $61-$67 one-way plus tip.

Public Transit Buses

Public Transit Buses at Person Airport go to downtown Toronto and the suburbs. Use the trip planner to map your route. Transportation options are TTC (Toronto) and Go Transit

Train to City

Union Pearson Express runs from Pearson Airport to Union Station in downtown Toronto in just 25 minutes. Adult on-way fare from Pearson to Union is $12.35. The train runs every 30 minutes seven days a week. UP Express locations at Pearson Airport are in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

Ride Share and Car Rental

Taxi or ride share

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft offers transportation services from the Airport. Passengers can meet their rideshare service in Terminal 1, Ground Level, Door Q or Door P. Terminal 3, Arrivals Level, Door D, outer curb. Uber Black and Lyft Lux – Terminal 1 Door A and Terminal 3 Door A.

Rentals

Car rental pick-ups and drop-offs for rental car companies serving Toronto Pearson International Airport are located on Level 1 of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 Parking garages. ACA offers exclusive members-only discounts through Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar Car Rental.

For reservation information and discount codes, ensure you are logged in with your ACA username and password to view this member benefit.

Find additional ground transportation to and from the Toronto Pearson International Airport information.

 

Returning back to the USA - Please have all of your COVID Documents, Passport, and Visa, information.

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