Travel Requirements & Qualifications
The current economy has made it necessary to scale back where we can in order to enjoy our continued growth and success in the marketplace. Despite these difficult times, we are pleased to be able to proceed with our 2009 conference, but we ask that associates help cut costs wherever possible, considering STAPLES U.S. has had to cancel their conference.
This year, we encourage participants to consider alternate transportation, such as carpooling, TTC, or GO Transit. For those living four or more hours away, VIA Rail is a cost-effective substitute for air travel.
A maximum of up to $20.00 a day will be reimbursed for parking, or GO/TTC fares (please keep all receipts). The City of Toronto municipal parking lot located across from the Sheraton, under Nathan Phillips Square, can be accessed from Queen or Bay Streets and charges $14.00 per day. Visit greenp.com for more information. The Sheraton Centre offers parking at a cost of $40.00 per day.
Flight or rail tickets may be reserved only for those living more than a four-hour drive away from the conference location (based on Google maps—270 km or more from the Sheraton Centre in Toronto).
ALL Montreal travellers must take the train.
Attendees from Ottawa stores have the option to drive or take the train. Check the train option for details.
Option #1: Covers pre-selected flights from departure cities agreed upon with the airlines and listed in accordance with conference start and finish dates and times. Once selected flights have been approved, a confirmation will be sent to you within five days of submitting your registration. Important documents and information will be included in the conference package sent to you approximately two weeks prior to the conference.
Option #2: For those associates requiring air arrangements alternative to the set dates and times of Option #1,
you will receive a proposed itinerary and an electronic ticket once our air planner has received your
request. Any other important travel documents will be sent by email to your 'busdep.com' mailbox. Please be advised that your initial preferences confirmation is not a ticket and is not valid for travel.
Your itinerary for Option #2 must be approved.
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| All travel documents will be sent by email to your ‘busdep.com’ mailbox |
| Please note that flights are booked in accordance with the conference start and finish times. If you select Option #2, please provide a brief explanation in the comments box. |
| Shuttle buses to the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel will be provided during the day. Details will follow with your travel itinerary. |
| For your convenience, taxis are located outside Union Station on Front Street. The ride to the hotel is approximately 5 minutes. |
From East
- Take Highway 401 to Don Valley Parkway.
- Go south to Richmond Street. Exit and go west on Richmond Street
to York Street.
- Turn right on York Street and then right on Queen Street.
From North
- Take Highway 400 to Highway 401.
- Go east to Don Valley Parkway and then south and exit at Richmond
Street.
- Head west on Richmond Street to York Street.
- Turn right on York Street and then right onto Queen Street.
Alternate Departure Routes
- Hotel Departure:
- Exit hotel via Richmond Street (one way).
- Proceed south on University Avenue to the Gardiner Expressway.
- City Hall Parking:
- Exit City Hall parking via Dundas Street/Chestnut Street exit.
- Proceed east on Dundas Street.
From Lester B. Pearson International Airport
- Take Highway 401 East to Highway 427 South.
- Proceed to Queen Elizabeth Way and then head east to Gardner Expressway.
- Exit at York Street and proceed north to Queen Street.
From South
- Take Queen Elizabeth Way to Gardner Expressway, and exit onto York
Street.
- Then go north to Queen Street.
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Please refer to Staples@work, Travel Expenses, Company Policy AR-14 for details.
Car Rental
If several associates are travelling together, please rent an appropriate size car (refer to Staples@work Travel Expenses for guidelines and a list of approved rental car providers). Stores will not incur this travel expense.
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GO Transit
Take GO train to Union Station.
Exit Union Station and go north to Queen Street and University Avenue.
TTC
Exit subway at the Queen Street stop and head west.
Also, please view the PDF of Toronto’s underground PATH system.
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