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Hospitality Networks

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	'''NOTE:''' ''There are also ad hoc meet-ups organized almost every day. Check the [[:csgroup:437\|Toronto forum]] for more info.''		'''NOTE:''' ''There are also ad hoc meet-ups organized almost every day. Check the [[:csgroup:437\|Toronto forum]] for more info.''
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	~~__TOC__~~
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	~~[[Image:csguide.gif\|left]]~~

	=== Hospitality Club ===		=== Hospitality Club ===
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	* If you're already in town head to the weekly meetings and you may find a welcoming host there.		* If you're already in town head to the weekly meetings and you may find a welcoming host there.
	* List of hostels below		* List of hostels below


	==Travel Tips==		==Travel Tips==

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<Meetings

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bulletin board if the CSTO Group ever goes down. Or you can also find us on [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6098639206 Facebook]
bulletin board if the CSTO Group ever goes down. Or you can also find us on [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6098639206 Facebook]

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[[Image:csguide.gif|left]]
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=== Hospitality Club ===
=== Hospitality Club ===

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			'''Toronto''' is a the capital city of [[Ontario]], and is the largest city in [[Canada]]. Welcome to Toronto and happy surfing!

	~~[[Image:Toronto_group_pic.jpg\|left\|500px]]~~		== Hospitality Networks ==

			=== General tips===

			There is a big hospex community in Toronto. Like elsewhere the most active Hosts/Surfers are usually members of more than one [[List of Hospitality Exchange Networks\|network]]. There are countless meetings and very different activities of the hospex crowd, to take part check the local/regional groups of the networks

			General Advice for finding hosts: Don't hesitate to contact people from the outer parts of the city. Especially in high season (summer, public holidays, weekends ...) people living in the city center get a lot of requests (make sure you've read [[How to write a Request]]). Please fill your profile with much info as you can as well as pictures to give your prospective host a rough idea of who you are as a person. All hosts would greatly appreciate if you will make an effort to use the search facilities and message your prospective host individually. Please be mindful of their hosting status. Be sure to read a prospective host's profile carefully, and personalise your request. If you follow these tips it will exponentially increase your chance of getting a host.

			=== BeWelcome ===

			[[BeWelcome]] is still a small project, but there is already a big group of [https://www.bewelcome.org/places/CA/Toronto group potential hosts] (login to see them all) in Toronto - just give it a try, probably some of them are eager to use this alternative. Also the [[:bw:groups/533\|BW group Toronto and area]] provides advice, company and suggestions for all kinds of activities, started bw meetings and more to come.

			=== Couchsurfing ===
			[[Image:Toronto_group_pic.jpg\|left\|500px]] <br clear=all/>
	'''Ambassadors''':		'''Ambassadors''':
	[[:cs:azarethroy\|Azarethroy]]		[[:cs:azarethroy\|Azarethroy]] - [[:cs:JEANNE THE XPLORER\|Jeanne]] - [[:cs:Burnin Steph\|Steph]]
	[[:cs:JEANNE THE XPLORER\|Jeanne]]
	[[:cs:Burnin Steph\|Steph]]


	~~'''Toronto''' is a the capital city of [[Ontario]], and is the largest city in [[Canada]].~~ There are thousands CouchSurfers in Toronto, many of whom meet up regularly.		There are thousands CouchSurfers in Toronto, many of whom meet up regularly.

	==Find Us!==		====Find Us!====
	Check out the [[:csgroup:437\|CSTO Group]] for latest activity or [http://www.twitter.com/csto CSTO Twitter] for latest meetups. This wiki page can also be used as an emergency		Check out the [[:csgroup:437\|CSTO Group]] for latest activity or [http://www.twitter.com/csto CSTO Twitter] for latest meetups. This wiki page can also be used as an emergency
	bulletin board if the CSTO Group ever goes down. Or you can also find us on [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6098639206 Facebook]		bulletin board if the CSTO Group ever goes down. Or you can also find us on [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6098639206 Facebook]
	~~<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~<br>~~

	==<~~FONT COLOR~~=~~"#660000">Meetings</FONT>~~==		====<Meetings====
	<!-- If there are regular meetings, mention this. If there aren't regular meetings, but ''you'' want to help organizing meetings, add a link to your profile here -->		<!-- If there are regular meetings, mention this. If there aren't regular meetings, but ''you'' want to help organizing meetings, add a link to your profile here -->

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	[[Image:csguide.gif\|left]]		[[Image:csguide.gif\|left]]
			=== Hospitality Club ===

	~~==CouchSurfing Tips==~~		tbd.
	~~<!-- Specific CouchSurfing tips~~. ~~I.e. could it be a good idea to ask people in suburbs instead (because the city is very popular). -->~~

	~~If you're visiting soon and are looking for a host, these guides are helpful:~~

	~~[http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/How_to_write_a_CouchRequest How to write a Couch Request] and [http://www.couchsurfing.com/wiki/Cheat_Sheet CouchSurfing Cheat Sheet]~~


	~~'''Additional suggestions for finding a couch: '''~~

	Please fill your profile with much info as you can as well as pictures to give your prospective host a rough idea of who you are as a person. CSTO would greatly appreciate if you will make an effort to use the Couch Search Facility and message your prospective host individually. Please be mindful of their hosting status. Be sure to read a prospective host's profile carefully, and personalise your request. If you follow these tips it will exponentially increase your chance of getting a host.		=== Hosting Emergencies ===

			Lost? You're host cancelled your stay on short notice? An unexpected change in travel plans? Before searching for a bridge, try the following options:

	You may also like to post on the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=5180 Couch Needed - Toronto] forum - a dedicated forum that is intended to match up couchsurfers to hosts within Toronto. If you're already in town head to the weekly meetings and you may find a welcoming host there. ~~Welcome to Toronto and happy surfing!~~		* You may also like to post on the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=5180 Couch Needed - Toronto] forum - a dedicated forum that is intended to match up couchsurfers to hosts within Toronto.
			* If you're already in town head to the weekly meetings and you may find a welcoming host there.
			* List of hostels below

	~~[[Image:tips.gif\|left]]~~

	==Travel Tips==		==Travel Tips==

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			\|city = Toronto
			\|country = Kanada
			\|areas =
			\|toplinks =
			\|bwgroup = 533
			\|csgroup = 437
			\|wikipedia = Toronto
			\|hitchwiki = Toronto
			\|wikivoyage = Toronto
			\|image = torontoflag.jpg
			\|imagetext = Flag of City of Toronto
			}}
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	[[Image:Toronto_group_pic.jpg\|left\|500px]]		[[Image:Toronto_group_pic.jpg\|left\|500px]]
	~~[[Image:torontoflag.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Flag of City of Toronto]]~~

	~~[[:csgroup:437\|CSTO Group]]~~		'''Ambassadors''':
	~~[[:wikipedia:Toronto]]~~		[[:cs:azarethroy\|Azarethroy]]
	~~[[:wikitravel:Toronto]]~~		[[:cs:JEANNE THE XPLORER\|Jeanne]]
	'''Ambassadors''': [[:cs:azarethroy\|Azarethroy]], [[:cs:JEANNE THE XPLORER\|Jeanne]], [[:cs:Burnin Steph\|Steph]]		[[:cs:Burnin Steph\|Steph]]


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Robyt: adding interfamily links

2013-05-07T13:11:54Z

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Unforgettableid: /* OFFICIAL WEEKLY MEET */ Revising. The meetups are no longer at the Tranzac: see .

2013-02-18T04:41:49Z

OFFICIAL WEEKLY MEET: Revising. The meetups are no longer at the Tranzac: see <https://www.couchsurfing.org/n/threads/toronto-ontario-canada-they-were-pretty-sweet-we-should-get-them-started-again-j>.

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	==<FONT COLOR="#660000">~~'''OFFICIAL WEEKLY MEET'''~~</FONT>==		==<FONT COLOR="#660000">Meetings</FONT>==
	<!-- If there are regular meetings, mention this. If there aren't regular meetings, but ''you'' want to help organizing meetings, add a link to your profile here -->		<!-- If there are regular meetings, mention this. If there aren't regular meetings, but ''you'' want to help organizing meetings, add a link to your profile here -->

	Come meet some local and traveling CS folk at the CSTO weekly ~~Sunday~~ meetups!		Come meet some local and traveling CS folk at the CSTO weekly meetups!

	~~===<FONT COLOR="#990000">'''Next Weekly Meet: Sunday 17th May @ 7pm >> TRANZAC'''</FONT>===~~		As of February 2013, the official meetups happen on Wednesday nights. Visit [https://www.couchsurfing.org/search/activity/in/city/3152161 the Toronto activities list] and click through to the meeting details page.
	~~<googlemap lat="43.684508" lon="-79.39888" type="map">~~
	~~43.665788, -79.407206~~, ~~[[Image:TRANZAC.gmap.jpg\|Weekly meetings @ 7pm >> TRANZAC]]~~
	~~</googlemap>~~
	~~The Tranzac is a non-profit member supported community organization with a focus on promoting arts, music and theatre. Most of the CouchSurfing Meet-ups will be in~~ the ~~smaller Tiki room~~ on ~~the left after you enter~~. There is bar service in the Southern Cross and we can also sit and listen to any music, but if you would like to talk, share ideas and eat, this is best done in our meeting space. Tranzac has some great beers on tap, also pop, juice, coffee and tea, but no food. You are allowed to bring in food to eat or share, as will there's some great [~~http~~://~~wiki~~.couchsurfing.~~com~~/en/~~Toronto_Cheap_Eats cheap eats~~] ~~on Bloor Street. As will for those with a laptop Tranzac has free wireless internet. Remember, the bar is pay-as-you-go~~ and ~~the wait staff works very hard, so please leave a tip. Many times the bands will be playing for free so don't forget~~ to ~~tip them if you are enjoying~~ the ~~music. Tipping in Canadian and North American restaurants and bars is common on food and drinks, even if you are not being waited on~~. ~~For more information on tipping etiquette in Canada: [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g153339-s606/Canada:Tipping.And.Etiquette.html Tipping in Canada]~~

	~~The entrance~~ is on ~~Brunswick Avenue~~, ~~we'll be~~ in ~~the room on the left, all Wheelchair Accessible~~.		Tipping in Canadian and North American restaurants and bars is common on food and drinks, even if you are not being waited on. For more information on tipping etiquette in Canada: [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g153339-s606/Canada:Tipping.And.Etiquette.html Tipping in Canada]

	'''NOTE:''' ''There are also ad hoc meet-ups organized almost every day. Check the [[:csgroup:437\|Toronto forum]] for more info.''		'''NOTE:''' ''There are also ad hoc meet-ups organized almost every day. Check the [[:csgroup:437\|Toronto forum]] for more info.''

75.119.244.200: /* Transportation */

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Transportation

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	- Exact change: $3.00 per adult. The fare covers one continuous, uninterrupted journey (via subway, bus, and streetcar) without backtracking. Be sure to get a transfer slip at the <b>start</b> of your journey, and be prepared to show it to drivers/ticket takers as necessary. With the transfer slip, you can change to connecting routes or modes of transportation to reach your destination, but cannot hop on and off enroute. You cannot walk from your transfer point to a stop further down. You cannot backtrack on surface transportation.		- Exact change: $3.00 per adult. The fare covers one continuous, uninterrupted journey (via subway, bus, and streetcar) without backtracking. Be sure to get a transfer slip at the <b>start</b> of your journey, and be prepared to show it to drivers/ticket takers as necessary. With the transfer slip, you can change to connecting routes or modes of transportation to reach your destination, but cannot hop on and off enroute. You cannot walk from your transfer point to a stop further down. You cannot backtrack on surface transportation.

	- Buying a daypass. $~~8.50~~. A better choice if you are making more than two trips in one day, or if you wish to jump on and off at different stops.		- Buying a daypass. $10. A better choice if you are making more than two trips in one day, or if you wish to jump on and off at different stops.
	On weekends and public holidays, day passes can be shared by up to two adults and not more than four children 19 years and under (You may need proof of age for your teens) who are travelling as a group. Sold at subway stations or sales outlets (e.g. corner stores) displaying the TTC logo.		On weekends and public holidays, day passes can be shared by up to two adults and not more than four children 19 years and under (You may need proof of age for your teens) who are travelling as a group. Sold at subway stations or sales outlets (e.g. corner stores) displaying the TTC logo.

	- Buying a weekly pass. $30. Unlimited travel from Monday to Sunday of a specific week. This can only be used by one individual at a time. However, it can be used by a second person once the first user has entirely completed his/her TTC journey: that is, exited the subway station, bus, or streetcar. Sold at subway stations.		- Buying a weekly pass. $36. Unlimited travel from Monday to Sunday of a specific week. This can only be used by one individual at a time. However, it can be used by a second person once the first user has entirely completed his/her TTC journey: that is, exited the subway station, bus, or streetcar. Sold at subway stations.

	- Buying several ~~tickets/~~tokens at a time: 5 for $10.50; 10 - $21.00. This saves you a little money (65 cents per trip if you buy ten at a time). Use these the same way you would exact change on a single trip. Sold at subway stations.		- Buying several tokens at a time: 5 for $12.50; 10 - $25.00. This saves you a little money (65 cents per trip if you buy ten at a time). Use these the same way you would exact change on a single trip. Sold at subway stations.

	~~If using the subway, it’s better to buy tokens rather than tickets.~~
	~~Tokens can be used at entrances with turnstiles; additionally, collector booths where you hand in your tickets can sometimes have a line up (queue).~~

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	- The subway runs until 1 ~~AM on most nights on Yonge line~~.		- The subway runs until 1:30am.
	- A PDF file showing the Blue Night Network routes is available at [http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/schedules/index.htm www.toronto.ca/ttc/schedules/index.htm] After hours, look for stops with a blue 24 hr label. The Queen St. ~~West~~ streetcar line runs 24 hours.		- A PDF file showing the Blue Night Network routes is available at [http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/schedules/index.htm www.toronto.ca/ttc/schedules/index.htm] After hours, look for stops with a blue 24 hr label. The Queen St. streetcar line runs 24 hours.
	- When getting off the streetcars at stops, make sure to look before exiting: cars are supposed to stop behind the last open door of the streetcar; but sadly, it is not uncommon to find drivers speeding past.		- When getting off the streetcars at stops, make sure to look before exiting: cars are supposed to stop behind the last open door of the streetcar; but sadly, it is not uncommon to find drivers speeding past.

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	[http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/service_to_airport.htm www.toronto.ca/ttc/service_to_airport.htm].		[http://www.toronto.ca/ttc/service_to_airport.htm www.toronto.ca/ttc/service_to_airport.htm].
	$~~2.75~~ one way.<br>		$3 one way.<br>
	If going downtown, the fastest route is using the #192 Airport Rocket to Kipling station, then taking the subway into the city from there.		If going downtown, the fastest route is using the #192 Airport Rocket to Kipling station, then taking the subway into the city from there.

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Cellphones

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 ==Cellphones==
-Here are some cost-saving tips if you would like to use Rogers pre-pay with your existing unlocked GSM phone.
+Telus Mobility has the cheapest start up cost if you already have a phone. Their rate plans are quite reasonable too.
-) Buy your sim card from eBay/Craigslist. You can usually get them for like $10 (as opposed to $45 in-store).
+The SIM card costs $10 and can be bought in any Telus store. On top of that, you need to get a minimum of $10 air time card to activate the SIM Card. The air time card can be bought in any supermarket or drug store, or online. Telus does NOT charge an activation fee if the prepaid account is activated online.
 ) Top up $100 (you can only get the $100 vouchers from Rogers stores). This credit only expires after 365 days as opposed to smaller amounts which expire after 30 days. Obviously, this is only useful if you plan to be in Toronto for a while!
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 ) Send free sms online: [http://www.rogers.com/sms http://www.rogers.com/sms]
 [[Image:media.gif|left]]
 ==Sights to see in Toronto==

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Hostels

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	[http://www.toronto-youth-hostel.com Hostelling International Toronto] - church/king		[http://www.toronto-youth-hostel.com Hostelling International Toronto] - church/king

			[http://www.hostelz.com/hostels/Canada/Ontario/Toronto] - for free listings in the toronto area


	Refer to [http://www.hostelworld.com/ Hostel World] for other options.		Refer to [http://www.hostelworld.com/ Hostel World] for other options.

	[[Image:nzc.gif\|left]]		[[Image:nzc.gif\|left]]

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	The Toronto Star, Toronto's most widely read newspaper, published an article about CouchSurfing in early 2004, and was one of the first major papers to write about CouchSurfing. This publicity led to a huge jump in the membership of CouchSurfing and is the reason why many of the earliest sign-ups on couchsurfing stem from Toronto. ''Torontonians'' love CouchSurfing!		The Toronto Star, Toronto's most widely read newspaper, published an article about CouchSurfing in early 2004, and was one of the first major papers to write about CouchSurfing. This publicity led to a huge jump in the membership of CouchSurfing and is the reason why many of the earliest sign-ups on couchsurfing stem from Toronto. ''Torontonians'' love CouchSurfing!

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	bulletin board if the CSTO Group ever goes down. Or you can also find us on [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6098639206 Facebook]		bulletin board if the CSTO Group ever goes down. Or you can also find us on [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6098639206 Facebook]

	====<Meetings====		====Meetings====
	<!-- If there are regular meetings, mention this. If there aren't regular meetings, but ''you'' want to help organizing meetings, add a link to your profile here -->		<!-- If there are regular meetings, mention this. If there aren't regular meetings, but ''you'' want to help organizing meetings, add a link to your profile here -->

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	=== Hospitality Club ===		=== Hospitality Club ===