Accommodation in Canada

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1 Language Studies International 2011 Accommodation in Canada 1

2 Accommodation in Vancouver The city of Vancouver is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. Located between the Pacific Ocean and the snow-capped Coastal Mountains, Vancouver offers year-round outdoor activities from sailing to snow-boarding. Walk along the city beaches and through the forested parks or shop and go to a café along the famous Robson Street. The people in Vancouver are very friendly and love to meet people from all over the world! Homestay/Private Homes: Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about Canadian culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Vancouver. Welcoming and friendly family atmosphere. Carefully selected by our Student Services Coordinator and visited on a regular basis. Choice of bed and breakfast, half board or full board. Single or double rooms. All bed linen and towels provided. Good and reliable transport links; average traveling distance 35 to 55 minutes by public transportation. Executive Supplement available (includes private bathroom and wireless internet access) Prices are listed in table below. Weekly Rates (per person, per week) Single room, Bed and Breakfast $185 Double room, Bed and Breakfast $170 Single room, Half-Board $225 Double room, Half-Board $200 Single room, Full-Board $255 Double room, Full-Board $230 Extra Night Rates (per person, per night) Single room, Bed and Breakfast $35 Double room, Bed and Breakfast $35 Single room, Half-Board $45 Double room, Half-Board $40 Single room, Full-Board $55 Double room, Full-Board $45 Supplemental Rates (per person, per week) Summer Supplement (For all homestay June 26-August 28) $20 Executive Supplement (Optional) $60 2

3 Accommodation in Vancouver Campus UBC Gage Residence The Gage Residence is located in the heart of the beautiful University of British Columbia campus, close to parks and beaches, and is just 30 minutes to LSI Vancouver by public transportation. Features private rooms in an apartment-style residence. Living area, kitchen and washroom is shared with other guests. Continental breakfast provided at nearby Pacific Spirit Place. Students are given breakfast tickets at check in. Facilities available include a television lounge, internet café, lounge areas, and fitness facilities. Coin laundry is available. Prices per person per week are $465 for a single room, breakfast included. Extra nights are charged at $65 per night. Students are required to pay a $50 key/damage deposit at the beginning of their stay. Available in summer only (May 15 August 21, 2011). Minimum guest age of 18. YWCA Residence Residence Hotels The YWCA Residence offers simple and economical accommodation in a central location in downtown Vancouver, a 15-minute walk from LSI. Single and double rooms available; shared, private or semi-private bathroom. Facilities include a television lounge, internet café, lounge areas, and fitness facilities. There is a kitchen for self-catering but not all utensils are provided. Coin laundry is available. Prices per night vary with room type and length of stay. Single rooms available from $75 (off season) to $85 (peak season). Double room from $92 (off season) to $112 (peak season). Discounted weekly and monthly rates available. Available year-round. Please note that room type is subject to availability. Hostels Hostelling International - Downtown Vancouver This Hostel is a good place for independent students looking to meet other travellers. It is close to many shops and restaurants, and only a 10-minute walk from LSI. Features dorm-style shared accommodation with shared bathroom or private rooms with shared or private bathroom. Facilities include a games room, library, TV room with cable and free movies, tours and activities, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, internet access. All linen, bedding towels and breakfast provided free of charge. Prices for dorm rooms range from $33 (off season) to $38 (peak season) per person, per night. Private rooms with shared bathroom range from $83 (off season) to $98 (peak season) per room, per night. Private rooms with en-suite bathroom from $85 (off season) to $117 (peak season), per room, per night. Please note that room type is subject to availability. Maximum 28 night stay. 3

4 Accommodation in Vancouver Hotels The Quality Inn at False Creek Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, the Quality Inn is approximately 5-10 minutes walking distance from LSI and close to Stanley Park, Granville Island and other major Vancouver attractions Facilities include: parking, gift shop, lounge area, room service, outdoor heated pool, fitness centre, restaurant, hair/beauty salon, internet access. Standard hotel rooms or one bedroom suites available featuring full kitchens and bathrooms, enclosed balconies and either one king bed or two double beds. Room only rates from $100 to $125 per night (off season) and from $185 to $200 per night (peak season) based on single or double occupancy. Discounted monthly rates are also available. Please contact LSI Vancouver for further information and availability. Lord Stanley Suites on the Park Located in downtown Vancouver, next to the world-famous Stanley Park, the Lord Stanley is a 10 minute bus ride or 25 minute walk to LSI. Fully furnished one and two bedroom deluxe suites with panoramic harbour, park and mountain views - ideal for daily, weekly and extended stays. Facilities include: fully furnished kitchens and in-suite washer and dryers, complimentary continental breakfast, secured underground parking, exercise room/sauna and 24 hour concierge. Prices range from $870 per week (off season) to $1485 per week (peak season). Discounted monthly rates are also available. Please contact LSI Vancouver for more information. Room type subject to availability. *** Other hotel options available upon request 4

5 Accommodation in Toronto Canada s major business and cultural centre, Toronto is the country s largest and most diverse city. From music and film festivals to professional sporting events, Toronto s vibrant downtown offers endless entertainment to the international visitor. LSI Toronto is located close to museums, galleries and great shopping areas. LSI Toronto s modern campus features and open-air courtyard and excellent facilities including: a student lounge, kitchen and computer room. It truly is a friendly, comfortable atmosphere that will help to make your Canadian experience the best it can be! Homestay/Private Homes: Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about Canadian culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Toronto. Welcoming and friendly family atmosphere. Carefully selected by our Student Services Coordinator and visited on a regular basis. Choice of bed and breakfast, half board or full board. Single or double rooms. All bed linen and towels provided. Good and reliable transport links; average traveling distance 35 to 55 minutes by public transportation. Executive Supplement available (includes private bathroom and wireless internet access) Prices are listed in table below. Weekly Rates (per person, per week) Single room, Bed and Breakfast $185 Double room, Bed and Breakfast $170 Single room, Half-Board $225 Double room, Half-Board $200 Single room, Full-Board $255 Double room, Full-Board $230 Extra Night Rates (per person, per night) Single room, Bed and Breakfast $35 Double room, Bed and Breakfast $35 Single room, Half-Board $45 Double room, Half-Board $40 Single room, Full-Board $55 Double room, Full-Board $45 Supplemental Rates (per person, per week) Summer Supplement (For all homestay June 26-August 28) $20 Executive Supplement (Optional) $60 5

6 Accommodation in Toronto Campus Ryerson University Residences There are two residences available to students during the summer months: The International Living & Learning Centre and Pitman Hall. Both buildings are on the university s downtown campus, two blocks from the Eaton Centre on Dundas Street East and only 4 short subway stops from LSI. The International Living & Learning Centre: Rooms: All guest rooms are equipped with a queen or double size bed. Some rooms are equipped with a pullout sofa bed. Each guest room is equipped with an en-suite (private) bathroom, color television, alarm clock, telephone, air conditioning, and amenities. Meals: Includes hot breakfast. Facilities: 24-hr. front desk and security, multilingual staff, non-smoking building, TV lounge, kitchenettes, weekly housekeeping services, laundry facilities, underground parking. Price: CD$540 per week. Availability: Summer only- May 5 to Aug. 26, ***Internet is available at CD$50 per month. ***An initial key/damage deposit of CD$200 is payable at the beginning of the stay. This is refundable when students return the key on departure. Pitman Hall: Rooms: Single room furnished with a captain-style bed, desk, chair, lamp, dresser, phone, garbage pail, full-length mirror, and closet. Meals: Includes hot breakfast. Facilities: 24-hr. front desk and security, multilingual staff, non-smoking building, TV lounge, kitchenettes, weekly housekeeping services, laundry facilities, underground parking. Price: CD$450 per week. Availability: Summer only- May 30 to Aug. 21, ***Internet is available at CD$50 per month. ***An initial key/damage deposit of CD$200 is payable at the beginning of the stay. This is refundable when students return the key on departure. Neill-Wycik Residence (Student Summer Hotel) This residence is located on Gerrard Street east, near Yonge Street. Rooms: Single rooms with shared bathrooms. Neill-Wycik's floors are sub-divided into units. Each unit contains 4, 5, or 6 individual bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen/lounge common area. Most of the units are recently renovated and the rooms are spacious and bright (due to the large windows). Guests in each unit are responsible for ensuring their rooms and the unit itself stays clean. Meals: Continental breakfast included. Facilities: Shared kitchen, common room w/tv, Internet access, weight room, rooftop patio, laundry facilities, snack bar, 24-hour security, and daily housekeeping. Price (per person): CD$250/week, CD$900/month. Availability: Summer only (mid-may to mid-august, 2011) ***A damage deposit of CD$350 is payable at the beginning of the stay. This is refundable when students return the key on departure. 6

7 Accommodation in Toronto Canadiana Inn Residence Hotels The Canadiana Inn is located a few minutes walk to attractions, including: CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, and Queen Street West. Rooms: Single, Double, and Quad (4 people per room). Shower rooms and toilets are shared. Meals: Pancake breakfast, coffee + tea Facilities: Common room with TV, 18-seat movie theatre, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, 24-hour security, and locker rentals. Price (per person): SUMMER: Single CD$370/week, Double CD$240/week, Quad CD$185/week. WINTER: Single CD$335/week, Double CD$205/week, Quad CD$185/week. Availability: Year round. **Key deposit is CD$15. ***All prices listed are per person, per week and subject to availability. Hostels Hostelling International - Downtown Toronto A good place for independent students looking to meet other travelers, located on the corner of King and Church. Rooms: Single, Quad (4 people per room), Dorm (10 people per room). Single rooms have private washrooms and dorms have shared shower rooms and toilets; linen and towels provided and washed on a weekly basis. Facilities include: Shared kitchen, TV lounge, pool table, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, 24- hour security, lockers, and roof-top patio. Meals: Single and Quad rooms include breakfast. Price: May 1-Sept. 30: Single: CD$135/night, Quad CD$45/night, Dorm CD$33/night. Oct. 1- Apr 30: Single CD$102/night, Quad: CD$40/night, Dorm CD$28/night. Availability: Year round. **Key deposit is CD$15. ***All prices listed are per person and subject to availability. Hotels Howard Johnson Hotel Location: Located in Yorkville-Bloor area, within easy walking distance of LSI. Rooms: Private single and double rooms are available. Meals: Complementary continental breakfast. Facilities: 24-hr. complementary coffee/tea service, free local calls free Wi-Fi Internet, free daily newspaper, on-site parking, fitness room, high speed internet kiosk, safety deposit boxes, fax & copy services. Price: Low season: From CD$109/person/night. High season: From CD$159/person/night. 7

8 Accommodation in Toronto The Town Inn Suites Location: Located in the heart of the city, one block away from Yonge Street and the Bloor and Yorkville shopping districts. The TTC subway station for the Yonge line is only one stop from LSI. Room: Fully furnished junior, king or two-bedroom suites, with full bathroom, kitchen and dining area. Linen and towels provided and washed on a daily basis. Meals: Complementary continental breakfast. Facilities: Dining, fitness centre, pool/sauna, tennis court, Wi-Fi, laundry, 24-hour front desk. Prices: Junior Queen Suite: Low season: CD$120/night, CD$2400/month; High Season: CD$145/ night, CD$2900/month. Executive King Suite: Low season: CD$145/night, CD$2800/month; High Season: CD$165/night, CD$3300/month *Prices are per suite Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel (4 stars) Location: In the heart of downtown Toronto, across the street from the opera house and only a few steps from the lights and excitement of Queen Street West. It provides its guests with a range of first class services Room: A selection of hotel rooms is available. Meals: Not included. Facilities: Indoor/outdoor heated pools, 24-hr. fitness facility; 3 restaurants; 24-hr. room service, business centre Prices: Please contact school for rates. Low season: From CD$199/person/night. High season: From CD$240/person/night. All prices listed are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice. All accommodation options are subject to availability. Please note that a $150 accommodation placement fee is applicable to all accommodation bookings. For further information please contact LSI Vancouver or Toronto directl y. LSI Vancouver Suite Nelson Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2 Canada Tel.: Fax: van@lsi.edu LSI Toronto Suite Yonge Street Toronto, ON M4W 2LW Canada Tel.: Fax: van@lsi.edu We look forward to seeing you soon! 8