A Hart House worlds doesn’t only offer you the benefits of the House and the University, but all the pleasures of a world championship taking place in a world-class city. With the university campus and tournament hotel both located in the bustling down-town centre, you will have an excellent opportunity to explore a city that is ranked by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the 10 most global cities in the world. We are sure you will enjoy time in Toronto.

Situated on beautiful Lake Ontario, Toronto is North America’s 4th largest city, with 5.5 million people in the metropolitan area. The city was ranked as having the 4th richest “cultural experience” in the world, and is host to the world’s 3rd largest live theatre district. The arrival of 100,000 immigrants every year has made Toronto the most cosmopolitan city in the world. With over 46% of the population born abroad, Toronto offers a chance to experience all of the cultures of the world using only the safe and efficient Toronto transit system.

The University of Toronto is steps away from the bustling restaurants and markets of Chinatown and the world-class shopping of Yorkville. The Royal York hotel straddles the glitering financial zone, the St. Lawrence Market historical area, and the city’s distillery district. The hotel is also a short street-car ride away from one of North America’s largest area of nightclubs and bars.

Toronto’s cosmopolitan amenities, however, are melded with a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Unlike the centres of some America cities, Toronto’s down-town core is clean, compact, pedestrian friendly, and easily served by public transit. The city has been ranked by Mercer consulting as the safest in the Americas, and by The Economist as the 5th most livable in the world. If you ever did become lost, Torontonians were ranked as the 3rd most polite and helpful people worldwide, and would be happy to assist you.

The city’s Lester B. Pearson Airport offers direct flights to and from over 130 destinations world-wide, and will allow easy access to the city. We are also located in close proximity to Montreal and New York City as well as the world-famous Algonquin National Park and the Niagara Falls; allowing for easy and exciting travelling before or after the tournament.