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Event Info - the schedule
Dexcon officially starts on Friday, August 3rd, and runs until Tuesday, August 7th.
Aug. 3rd
This is the first day of the con. We will be meeting at the Fiddler's Green across the street from Wellsley Subway Station. The private section will be opened in the afternoon. Those of you arriving that day should complete your check in at whichever hotel or hostel you intend to stay at and make your way over. Those arriving prior to that date, the day is yours, but please be at the Fiddler's Green no later than 6pm.
Aug. 4th
The Saturday is booked for the workshop, which will run from 1pm to 5pm. We have the Fiddler's Green booked until close that night.
Aug. 5th
Sunday is the formal dinner. Dinner MAY take place at Big Daddy's at 5pm. If so, we will be meeting for everyone's favourite picture fury in the municipal park across the street from the restuarant. That is just west of Roy Thompson Hall, at King St and Simcoe St.
This is subject to change. We may choose a new venue for the formal this year.
Aug. 7th
Monday is the final day of the con. We will be meeting at 7pm in the upstairs private room of the Yellow Griffin pub at Bloor St and Runnymede St (across from Dex' apartment). The upstairs will actually be open a few hours earlier for those of us who are really dedicated drinkers. The band, Johnny Devil and the Screamin' Demons will be performing from 9pm until 1am.
Aug. 8th
People return home.
We'd like to remind people that John plays until late on MONDAY NIGHT, so plan to leave Tuesday, not Monday.
Other than the times listed, your time here is your own. Below are events and locations of interest in Toronto. If you want to try some of these attractions, Friday and Sunday morning is an excellent time to get groups of people together. There are several of us willing to help arrange your travel and information for groups going to a different location. However, the times listed above are actual booking in establishments that have not hosted us for eight years or more, so we must request that you are (relatively) on time and at the locations at the times listed, to ensure their goodwill.
Event Info - the options
So what do I do with all this free time in Toronto, you ask yourselves? Here are some options - we're always open for more. (Even if it's not listed, most of these places will probably have discounts for groups.)
Royal Ontario Museum - always popular, admission is $15 for adults and $12 with a student card. Located at Museum Station on the subway.
Art Gallery of Ontario - admission is $8 for adults, $5 with a student card. Located three blocks west from St. Patrick Station.
Toronto Zoo - admission is $19 for all, with a discount rate for 20 or more. To get there: 85A or 85B Sheppard East bus from Sheppard-Yonge Station.
Casa Loma - Castle and gardens. Admission is $12 for all. Group rates for 10 or more. Located two blocks north on Spadina from DuPont Station.
CN Tower - admission is $19-32, depending on package. Easy to find, as you can see the thing from anywhere downtown.
Ontario Science Centre - admission is $14-20, depending on package. To get there: 25 Don Mills bus south from Pape Station.
Bata Shoe Museum - admission is $8 for adults, $6 for students. Located at St. George Station.
University of Toronto Art Center - admission is by donation. Located at St. George Station.
Toronto Island - ferry tickets are $6 for adults, $3.50 for students. To get there: Harborfront streetcar from Union Station to Ferry Docks.
Ontario Place - admission is $20 for general admission/Play All Day pass. To get there: Harborfront streetcar from Union Station.
Canada's Wonderland - amusement park. Prices for general admission not yet available on website. To get there: Wonderland Express GO Bus from York Mills Station.
Created on 2005-04-09 13:38:36 by lise
Updated on 2007-03-10 10:26:35 by lise
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