Places of Interest
Toronto Tourism
The University of Toronto Scarborough is located East of Downtown Toronto. One of the closest visitor attractions to us is the Toronto Zoo located just 10 minutes away from our campus. Other places of interest include Scarborough Bluffs and Bluffer's Park on Lake Ontario and The Guild Inn which features an outstanding collection of architectural artifacts and activities.
Downtown Toronto
Situated a little further from our campus are many famous Tourist attractions located in downtown Toronto. Places of significant interest to visitors include the CN Tower, Casa Loma , Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Science Centre, and much more. For a list of other places you can go or things you can do during your stay in Toronto, click here or visit Tourism Toronto.
If you are interested in visiting most of the places mentioned above, we recommend using a Toronto City Pass.
Athletics & Recreation
During your stay with us, guests may use our Athletics & Recreation facilities. Simply ask for a 'Conference Services Recreation Pass' at the Front Desk to gain access to the gym. (Guests must be 18 years of age or older).
Guests who enjoy less strenuous recreation are invited to take a walk down to the UTSC/ Highland Creek Valley and explore our 300 acres of lush parkland and hiking trails. See the Front Desk staff for directions and more information.
Booking Procedures
Rates and Registration
Rates and registration vary according to the type of accommodation you need. To see rates and registration forms for each type, click here.
Confirmation and Deposit
To confirm your reservation, a non-refundable $100.00 deposit or credit card authorization is required. This deposit should be made payable to the University of Toronto by personal Canadian or U.S. dollar certified cheque or money order. The balance is due 2 weeks prior to arrival. All stays of less than 30 days are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax. Please write or call 416-287-7356 to be certain of availability prior to mailing your deposit. E-mail: bardgett@utsc.utoronto.ca
Refunds
Refunds are allowed less one-night cancellation fee, within two weeks of arrival.
Check-In
Check-in takes place at the Residence Centre between 4pm and 8pm unless other arrangements are made before arrival. Guests must collect their keys at the Conference Services Front Desk, along with a parking pass and proxy card if parking is required. (A $10 deposit is required for signing out a proxy card which will be returned when the proxy card is returned to the Front Desk). Upon checking-in guests may obtain a wireless guest account and password for use in the Residence Centre, or an Ethernet cable for the apartments. Laundry cards can also be obtained at this point.
Check-Out
Check-out takes place before 10am in the Residence Centre. Keys must be left at the Conference Services Front Desk or in the key drop-off box outside the Residence Centre. A $150.00 fee is charged for missing key sets. A credit card imprint will be required for the key deposit at check-in.
Parking
Parking is free for those residing on campus. Parking passes are available at the Conference Services Front Desk in the Residence Centre. Guests who intend to stay for a period of time which includes week days (Monday to Friday) must also receive a proxy card to enter the gates of the Parking Lot, and will be asked to make a deposit of $10.
Parking fees apply for those who do not reside on campus. For parking fees and more information click here.