Language Studies International 2010 Accommodation in Canada www.lsi-canada.com
Accommodation in Vancouver The city of Vancouver is located between the snow-capped coastal mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Clean, safe and friendly, this modern metropolis is one of the world s most popular destinations for the international visitor. Located in the heart of downtown, LSI Vancouver is within easy walking distance of the city s main attractions, shops, restaurants, and public transport routes. LSI Vancouver s friendly, comfortable atmosphere will to make your experience the best it can be! *All accommodation options are subject to a CAD$150 placement fee. Homestay: Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about Canadian culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Vancouver. Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Carefully selected by our Accommodation officers and visited on a regular basis. Choice of bed and breakfast, half board or full board. Single or double rooms available. All bed linen and towels provided. Laundry facilities available in the home. Good and reliable transport links; average traveling distance 35 to 55 minutes by Public Transportation. Executive Supplement Available (includes private bathroom and superior homestay). 2010 Homestay Rates (CD$): Single room, B&B: $185.00/per week Single room, Half-board: $215.00/per week Single room, Full-board: $245.00/per week Executive Supplement: $60.00/per week Summer Supplement (June 27 to Aug. 29 2010) $20.00/per week *B&B= breakfast only *Half-board= breakfast & dinner *Full-board= breakfast, lunch and dinner 2
Accommodation in Vancouver Campus Residence: Name: UBC Gage Residence Location: Located on the campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC), and only 30 minutes to LSI Vancouver and downtown by bus. Rooms: Single, private room with a shared living area, kitchen and washroom. Private Bathroom: No Meals: Continental breakfast provided across the street at Pacific Spirit Place. Students are given breakfast tickets at check in. Facilities: There is a television lounge, internet café, lounge areas, and fitness facilities. Coin laundry is also available. Prices (per person per week): CD$465.00 Single room. Students are required to pay a CD$50.00 key/damage deposit when checking-in. Availability: Only from May to August. Other: Non-smoking house. ***Must be at least 18 years old or older. Residence/Hotel: Name: YWCA Residence Location: In the heart of downtown, and only a 15 minute walk to LSI Vancouver. Rooms: Single and double rooms available; shared bathroom. Private Bathroom: No, either hall-bath or semi-private bathroom. Meals: Not included. Facilities: Full kitchen with limited cooking facilities available, Television and meeting lounges, a coffee shop. It also has a state Of the art fitness facility and health and wellness centre that offers Pool, aerobics classes, weight room, and other workout facilities. Prices (per person per week): Single room from CD$ 65.00 (off season) and CD$ 75.00 per night (peak season). Double room from CD$ 75.00 (peak season) and CD$ 90.00 (peak season) Availability: All year. ***Must be 18 years old or over. Hostel: Name: Hostelling International- Vancouver Downtown. Location: Located downtown and only a 10 minute walk to LSI Vancouver. Rooms: Private and shared rooms available. Private Bathroom: No, only shared bathrooms are available. Meals: A continental breakfast is included. Facilities: Pool table and foosball in the games room, library, TV room with cable and free movies, award winning tours and activities, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, internet access (kiosks as well as WI-FI), free onward booking of other HI-Canada hostels, comfortable mattresses, and all linen, bedding towels and breakfast provided free of charge. Prices Shared Rooms: CD$ 30.00 to CD$ 35.00 per person, per night (off season) or CD$35.00 to CD$ 40.00 (peak season). Prices Private Rooms: CD$ 75.00 to $80.00 per room, per night (off season) or CD$ 90.00 to CD$ 95.00 (peak season). 3
Accommodation in Vancouver Hotels: Name: The Inn at False Creek-The Quality Inn Location: Located downtown and only a 10 minute walk to LSI Vancouver. Rooms: 1 bedroom suites/apartments with full kitchens and private bathrooms- ideal for daily, weekly and extended stays. Meals: No, but a restaurant/pub is located on the main level. Facilities: hair/beauty salon, parking, gift shop, lounge area, room service, outdoor heated pool, fitness centre, and restaurant. Prices: CD$90.00 to CD$115.00 per person, per night (off-season) and from CD$165.00 to CD$190.00 per person, per night (peak season). ***Monthly rates are also available upon request. Name: Lord Stanley Suites on the Park Location: Located downtown, close to Stanley Park, and approximately a 25 minute walk to LSI. Rooms: It offers fully furnished one and two bedroom deluxe suites with panoramic harbour, park and mountain views - ideal for daily, weekly and extended stays. Facilities: Full kitchens and in-suite washer and dryers, secured underground parking, exercise room/sauna and 24 hour concierge. Meals: A complimentary continental breakfast in included. Prices: CD$930.00 per week (off-season) and CD$1550.00 per week (peak season). Other: Students are required to pay a CD$ 600.00 security deposit at the time of booking. ***Monthly rates are also available upon request. 4
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 experience the best it can be! *All accommodation options are subject to a CAD$150 placement fee. Homestay: Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about Canadian culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Toronto. Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Carefully selected by our accommodation officers and visited on a regular basis. Choice of bed and breakfast, half board or full board. Single or double rooms available. All bed linen and towels provided. Laundry facilities available in the home. Good and reliable transport links; average travelling distance 35 to 55 minutes by public transportation. Executive Supplement available (includes private bathroom and superior homestay). 2010 Homestay Rates (CD$): Single room, B&B: $185.00/per week Single room, Half-board: $215.00/per week Single room, Full-board: $245.00/per week Executive Supplement: $60.00/per week Summer Supplement (June 27 to Aug. 29 2010) $20.00/per week *B&B= breakfast only *Half-board= breakfast & dinner *Full-board= breakfast, lunch and dinner 5
Campus Residences: Name: Ryerson University Residences Location: 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, only 4 short subway stops from LSI. Name: 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 ensuite (private) bathroom, color television, alarm clock, telephone, air conditioning, and amenities. For Short Term Summer accommodations (minimum 1 month stay) guests are responsible for providing their own bedding and amenities. Meals: See below Facilities: 24-hr. front desk and security, multilingual staff, non-smoking building, TV lounge, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, underground parking. Price: CD$540 per week; includes hot breakfast Availability: Summer only- mid-may to mid-august 2010 ***Internet is available at CD$50 per month. ***An initial key/damage deposit of CD$200 is payable at the beginning of the stay. This is refundable when students return the key on departure. Name: Pitman Hall: Rooms: Single room furnished with a captain-style bed, desk, chair, lamp, dresser, phone, garbage pail, full-length mirror, and closet. Bathrooms are located adjacent to the rooms and are shared by up to 3 or 4 other guests. Kitchen facilities are available in a common area on each floor and contain a full size fridge, oven, kitchen table, and 4 to 5 chairs. The common area is also furnished with coffee tables and sofa chairs. ***Deposit of CD$ 25.00 for bed linens. Students are responsible for their own laundry. Facilities: 24-hr. front desk and security, multilingual staff, non-smoking building, TV lounge, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, underground parking. Meals: See below Price: CD$450 per week; includes continental breakfast Availability: Summer only- mid May to mid-august 2010 ***Internet is available at CD$ 50.00 per month. ***An initial key/damage deposit of CD$ 200.00 is payable at the beginning of the stay. This is refundable when students return the key on departure. 6
Campus Residences cont d: Name: Neill Wycik Residence (Student Co-op & Hotel) Location: Gerrard Street East 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). The members of 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$ 250.00 per week, CD$ 900.00 per month Availability: Summer only (mid-may to mid-august 2010)> ***A damage deposit of CD$ 350.00 is payable at the beginning of the stay. This is refundable when students return the key on departure. Residence Accommodation: Name: La Canadiana Location: A few minutes walk to attractions including: CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, and Queen Street West Room: Quad (4 people per room), single, and double rooms. Shower rooms and toilets are shared. Meals: Pancake breakfast, coffee + tea. Facilities: Common room with TV, 18-seat movie theatre, frees Wi- Fi, laundry facilities, 24-hour security, and locker rentals. Price: Summer season: Quad CD$ 180.00 per week, Single CD$ 360.00 per week, Double CD$ 468.00. Winter season: Quad CD$ 180.00, Single CD$ 324.00, Double CD$ 396.00. Availability: Year round. **Key deposit is CD$ 15.00. ***All prices listed are per person, per week and subject to availability. Name: The Residence College Hotel Location: The Residence College Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Toronto on the corners of Bay and Gerrard Streets. Room: Single (private) and double rooms available Shower rooms and toilets are shared; two large washrooms on each floor. Linen and towels are provided and washed on a weekly basis Facilities include: Swimming pool, gym, tennis & squash courts. There are kitchens and TV lounges on each floor. Meals: Not included Availability: Year round Price: Single: CD$ 63.00 per night, CD$ 341.00 per week (6 or 7 nights), CD$ 1045.00 per month (3 or 4 weeks) Double: CD$ 117.00 per night, CD$ 641.00 per week (6 or 7 nights), CD$ 1575.00 per month (3 or 4 weeks). ***Deposit is CD$ 25.00 for reservations under 3 weeks, and CD$ 200.00 for reservations over 3 weeks. ***Rooms are available by the day, week, or month. ***All prices listed are per person and subject to availability. 7
Name: Hostelling International Toronto Location: Hostelling International Toronto is located in beautiful downtown Toronto on the corner of King and Church. Rooms: Single (private) and Dormitory-style rooms (3-6 people). 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: One meal voucher per day (breakfast or dinner). Availability: Year round Price: (Oct/09 April 30/10): Single: CD$ 66.00 per night, CD$1200.00 per month. Shared Dorm: CD$ 30.00 per night, CD$720 per month. **Key deposit is CD$ 15.00 ***All prices listed are per person and subject to availability. Hotels: Name: Howard Johnson Hotel Location: Located in Yorkville-Bloor area, within easy walking distance from 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$ 89.00 to CD$ 109.00 per person, per night. High season: From CD$ 119.00 to CD$ 129.00 per person, per night. Name: 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, Wifi, laundry, 24-hour front desk. Prices: Junior Suite: Low Season: CD$ 112.00 per night, CD$ 2100.00 per month; High Season: CD$ 140.00 per night, CD$ 2000.00 per month. King Suite: Low Season: CD$ 135.00 per night, CD$ 2400.00 per month; High Season: CD$ 165.00 per night, CD$ 2900.00 per month. 8
Hotels cont d: Name: 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: Low season: From CD$ 159.00 per person, per night. High season: From CD$ 199.00 per person, per night. *All prices may be subject to change. *Please contact LSI Vancouver or LSI Toronto for more information: Language Studies International LSI Vancouver Suite 101-808 Nelson Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2 Canada Tel.: +1-604-683-7654/ Fax: + 1-604-683-7554 Email: van@lsl.edu Language Studies International LSI Toronto 1055 Yonge Street, Suite 210 Toronto, ON M4W 2L2 Canada Tel.: +1-416-928-6888/ Fax: + 1-416-928-3388 Email: tor@lsi.edu We look forward to seeing you soon! 9