The Gladstone Hotel is an official venue and partner of CONTACT.

The Gladstone was recently rated "one of the top 10 Art Hotels in the world" by Lux Magazine and the only Toronto hotel to make National Geographic Traveler's prestigious 2009 "Stay List".

Stay in one of the artist-designed rooms then step out into the midst of the city's vibrant art and design district!

$165/night* - Classic Artist-Designed Room

*Rate Available April 2 – May 31, 2011
To reserve please call 416-531-4635 ext. 7110 
or book on-line, with mention of promo code: “CONTACT”

GLADSTONE HOTEL→
1214 Queen Street West   

Drake's exculsive art passport package is the ultimate urban escape.

The Drake Hotel's Art Passport Package, will be available for stays on
either Friday or Saturday night(s) throughout the spring, and summer, so art travelers and the culturally curious can take in the best of the Toronto art scene. 

Drake Art Passport
Spring/Summer 2011 Rates:
CPAD: $289
DEN: $319
SALON: $339
SUITE: $419

Art Passport Package Includes:

One night's accommodation with one bottle of Starving Artist red or
white wine in room upon arrival and a $50 dining credit.

Two complimentary passes for the Saturday afternoon Queen West Gallery
Tour with resident Art Aficionado, Betty Ann Jordan. Meet in the lobby
on Saturday at 11:45AM for an hour-and-a-half afternoon walking tour
featuring the Queen West arts meccas including Katharine Mulherin
Contemporary Art Projects, Stephen Bulger Gallery, Museum of
Contemporary Canadian Art, InterAccess, Gallery TPW, X Space, Clint
Roenisch Gallery, Pari Nadimi Gallery, and more.

Take advantage of this offer to enjoy the Art Passport Package during
the CONTACT. Reserve your room today, call 416-531-5042.

DRAKE HOTEL→
1150 Queen Street West 

Thompson Toronto features 102 guestrooms encased in a modern, entirely glass exterior. Located in the vibrant Central King West Village, the hotel, designed in a sleek yet elegant fashion, is at the epicentre of the city’s art, advertising and design communities. Thompson Toronto includes New York City’s Scarpetta Restaurant, a 24 hour upscale Diner, two stunning lounges, and a rooftop pool.

Visit the Thompson Hotels to learn more about how you can stay and play while you explore Toronto and CONTACT throughout the city.

THOMPSON TORONTO→
550 Wellington St. W

Plan your trip to Toronto now. Book your hotel package at Tourism Toronto→

CONTACT celebrates photography throughout the city, with over 200 exhibitions, numerous openings, events and parties.

Use our festival guide to customize your visit or download the new CONTACT NAV APP.

Visit some of Toronto’s most prominent cultural spaces and events
Art Gallery of Ontario
Hot Docs
Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art
Royal Ontario Museum
The Power Plant
University of Toronto Art Centre
TIFF Bell Light Box 

Explore Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods, discover great restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as some of Toronto’s finest boutiques. For a comprehensive list visit our favourite city resources BlogTO, Toronto Life, Now Magazine, and DesignLines and Toronto Standard for the latest on what is going on.

Follow us on Twitter to get updates and news about the festival.
 

Air Travel

PORTER 
Flights to downtown Toronto, New York, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax and Quebec City and Chicago.

AIR CANADA
Air Canada is the countries largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services for flights within Canada, between Canada and the U.S, and to major international destination.

Coming from the Airport? 

Take the TTC.  There are several public transit routes you can take to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Taxis & Limousines  Rates are predetermined based on the time and distance to your destination within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).  Average rate fee to downtown Toronto is $50.  

Land Travel

VIA
Travel between Canada’s largest cities with VIA Rail.

GREYHOUND BUS 
Greyhound offers convenient schedules at affordable prices to Toronto.

The TTC Day Pass  is a great way to get around the city to visit festival exhibitions and events.