Travel & Hotels

Exclusive Partnership with Sandman Signature Hotel for IEEE International Symposium Attendees 

We are delighted to announce our exclusive partnership with Sandman Signature Hotel for accommodations during the IEEE International Symposium. Take advantage of our special group rates and reserve your stay today! Reservations must be made prior to May 18, 2024 in order to receive the group rate.

Please find the booking link here: https://reservations.sandmanhotels.com/113121?groupID=4265148     

Group Name = IEEE International Symposium 

Block ID = 360191 

Booking Dates = June 18-June 22 

Room Types Blocked= Corporate King Suite & Signature Two Queens 

Rates = $189 plus applicable taxes and fees per night  

Parking = $15.00 per night per car  

Cut-off Date = Reservations must be made prior to May 18, 2024 in order to receive the group rate.  

Please make note of the reservation deadline as those rates will be unavailable after May 18th 2024. 

From Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sandman Hotel: 

• Taxi/Uber/Lyft: Taxis, Uber, and Lyft services are readily available outside each terminal at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The approximate travel time to Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel varies between 5 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic. 
• Hotel Shuttle: Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. Please visit the website for more information: Free Airport Shuttle | Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel (sandmanhotels.com) 
  

From Sandman Hotel to Humber College North Campus: 

• Taxi/Uber/Lyft: Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available from Sandman Hotel to Humber College North Campus. The journey typically takes around 10-20 minutes, depending on traffic. 
• Public Transport: Walk for about 10 mins from the Sandman Hotel towards Dixon Road at Attwell Drive. Bus number 52B will take you to Westwood Mall Terminal at Morning Star Drive. Then ride bus number 107 Northbound which will take you to Humber College Bus Terminal.  See: Getting Around Toronto tab below.
  

Due to Humber College’s North Campus proximity to Toronto Pearson International Airport, there are many options for accommodations nearby.

Hotels listed below are close to both the conference location and airport.

Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
5875 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, L4V1N1

Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport
3311 Caroga Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4V1A3

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mississauga-Arpt Corp Ctr
5050 Orbitor Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4W4X2

Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport
262 Carlingview Dr, Toronto, ON, M9W5G1

Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
1133 Queens Plate Dr, Toronto, ON, M9W 7E6

Visa Invitation Letters are issued by Andrew Ness, Dean, International, Humber College.

If you require a visa letter, kindly respond to the following questions and send them to: [email protected]

1. Will the author(s) plan to attend the conference in Toronto in person or by virtual platform?
2. If the author(s) will attend the conference in person, do you require a visa invitation letter?
3. How many co-authors will attend in person, their names, email addresses, BMSB paper number and paper title?

As you prepare for your upcoming visit to Toronto for the IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting 2024, we want to ensure your travel experience is seamless and enjoyable. Here are some transportation tips to help you navigate the city.

Public Transportation

You can plan your transit trip, anywhere in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), using the Triplinx website or app.

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC): 

• The TTC operates buses, streetcars, and subways throughout the city. 
  
• Guests can purchase single fares or day passes depending on their needs. To learn more about fares and passes, visit: https://www.ttc.ca/Fares-and-passes 
• For TTC travel, you can use cash as a payment method. Please ensure you have exact change, as cashback is not provided
• The TTC allows you to tap to pay for fare with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Interac Debit, Visa Debit, Debit Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
• Tap your pre-loaded PRESTO card or debit or credit card, or use the card loaded in your mobile wallet on your phone or smartwatch, every time you board a vehicle on the street or enter a subway station. A PRESTO reader can detect PRESTO cards as well as debit and credit cards (with a chip). Please take the card you want to pay with out of your wallet when you tap, to avoid unwanted charges on other cards. 
• For more information, visit: https://www.ttc.ca/riding-the-ttc/Updates/Pay-your-fare-with-your-debit-or-credit-card
  

GO Transit: 

• If you are coming from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), GO Transit offers regional train and bus services. It’s a great option for those staying in suburbs or nearby cities.
  
• GO Transit allows payment with PRESTO, Credit or Debit tap (with chip), Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Taxis and Ride-sharing

• Beck Taxi app
• Uber
• Lyft

  
  These services operate throughout Toronto and are often a convenient option, especially late at night or in areas not well-served by public transit. For getting to Humber, you can use the following Google Map pins: 

• https://maps.app.goo.gl/63Gr6dYg827MzNi18 
• https://maps.app.goo.gl/3wQ8yX944xj9wHPCA
  
  

  Click here to view Humber’s North Campus Parking Map

  Click here to view Humber’s North Campus Map