Document #: WG123N0697
Date:
2017-02-13
Reply to: Rajan Bhakta,
rbhakta@us.ibm.com
Rajan Bhakta
8200 Warden Ave.
Markham, ON, L6G 1C7,
Canada.
Phone: +1 361 462 4484
E-mail: rbhakta@us.ibm.com
If you plan on attending this event please notify email: rbhakta@us.ibm.com and stephen.michell@maurya.on.ca with your name at least 1 week before the meeting.
We will be meeting at the IBM Canada Software Lab - Toronto, located at 8200 Warden Ave., Markham, ON, Canada, L6G 1C7, in the Maple room of the training center.
To get to the meeting location from the closest hotel (Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa) takes about 10 minutes walking or 1-2 minutes driving.
You will have to sign in at the front desk and provide a valid form of government identification (such as a driver’s license or passport). You then will be provided a badge and then can proceed to the Elm/Willow room in the training center found on your left after you turn right from the main lobby. The room will be open each day, Monday through Friday, from 08:30 to 17:30.
Information regarding Markham weather in April: Usually the weather is chilly and there has been snow in the past, though normally it has melted by this time.
(Rates are subject to change)
IBM Canada Software Lab – Toronto
Free
Hilton
$10 per day (in/out privileges), $16
per day for valet (CAD)
If you are a guest, give your license
plate value at the desk (don’t use the machine)
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
8500
Warden Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L6G 1A5, Canada
1-905-470-8500
Monte Carlo Inn & Suites
7255 Warden Ave, Markham, ON L3R
1B4
Bridgestreet Bamburgh Gate
1881 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON,
M1V 5M2 Canada
NOTE: If you prefer to stay in downtown Toronto, Stephen will be staying in midtown and can readily take 3 people to the meeting from a convenient meeting spot (such as the Yonge-Eglington subway (metro) stop)
King Edward's Arms (wings, bar)
8505 Warden Ave, Unionville, ON
L3R 0N2
Cora (Breakfast and Brunch)
3760 Highway 7 East Markham Town
Square, Markham, ON L3R 0N2
GREEK STOP
8601 Warden Ave #22, Markham, ON L3R 0B5
Gal's Sushi
3621 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3R
A La Kitchen (Asian fusion)
Unit 18, 11 Fairburn Dr, Markham,
ON L6G 0A5
By Air
Pearson International Airport – IATA code YYZ is about 40 kilometers away from the meeting site (approximately 30 minutes drive with no traffic).
There is also the Island Airport, however flights there are usually much more limited and expensive.
Ground Transportation
Once you arrive at the Airport there are several transportation options to bring you to the lab or to your hotel:
Taxi service: The average taxi fare from the airport to the lab is about $85 (CAD), plus gratuity. There are typically taxi cabs outside of the airport. For more information please see the taxi/limo section of the airport website.
Rental Car: You can rent a car on-site at the Airport. For more information, including a list of car rental agencies and phone numbers, please refer to the car rental section of the airport website.
CN
Tower
Approximately 30-50 minutes drive from the lab.
Niagara
Falls
Approximately 1.5-2 hours drive from the
lab.
One of the best sites to visit, and a must see.
Please send any suggestions and/or corrections to stephen.michell@maurya.on.ca.