2005 Conference
Toronto, Ontario
May 30 - June 3 / 30 mai - 3 juin, 2005
Delta Chelsea Hotel
Hospitality
Banquet at 
- June 2, 2005
Dinner and show at the internationally renowned Famous PEOPLE Players "Dine and Dream" Theatre located in the heart of Toronto. Enjoy an elegantly served three-course meal in an enchanting dining room followed by a magical hour-long live performance in the black light theatre, combining music, dance, and dazzling special effects with an ending that will surprise and inspire. The show, “Jumpin and Jivin,” features the music of Big Band Swing. Finish off with luscious desserts, coffee, and time to chat.
The Famous PEOPLE Players have impressed audiences around the world with great singing, great theatre, and great food in a touring show that Tom Cruise described as "nothing like it on earth."
Seating for the banquet is limited, and will be available on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to attend, you must indicate your participation on the conference registration form. Pre-purchased tickets will be available for pick-up at the conference check-in desk, where you will also have the chance to indicate your seating preference.
Activities
You'll have no problem finding something to do with what little spare time you'll have while you're here. In fact the real problem may be finding enough time to do everything you'd like!
If you're new to Toronto, here are few sites to give you a flavour of what the city has to offer. The City of Toronto's visitors' page has many practical links, including all aspects of the city which gives a listing of all of the city's unique neighbourhoods as well as events and attractions. Speaking of neighbourhoods, our friends at SLA Toronto have put together a personalized tour of some of the highlights.
Guides to events and the city can also be found on the official Toronto Tourism site. For a slightly more alternative view check out the listings pages of the weekly free "scene" tabloids Now Magazine and Eye Weekly, or peruse one of the city blogs like Torontoist or BlogTO.
No Ballet, No Baseball
Overwhelmed? Then let us help. There's no ballet nor baseball scheduled during CHLA in Toronto but the organizing committee has selected a few well-timed gems that we'll hope you'll consider:
Architecture -- Doors Open Toronto - If you arrive weekend of May 28,29.
Art - - The Shape of Colour: Excursions in Colour Field Art, 1950-2005. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West. June 1 – August 7, 2005.
Jazz - - Top O’ The Senator, 253 Victoria Street. Tuesday – Sunday evenings.
Live Drama - - Hedda Gabler. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street. May 20 – June 5, 2005.
Museum - - Feathered Dinosaurs and the Origin of Flight. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. March 12 – September 5, 2005.
Musical Theatre - - Ain’t Misbehaving. The Tony Award- winning Fats Waller Musical Show. Bluma Appel Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East. March 31 to June 25, 2005.
Symphony Orchestra - - Czech Voices. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Jiri Belohlavek, conductor. Measha Bruggergosman, soprano. Russell Braun, baritone. The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Roy Thomson Hall. 60 Simcoe Street. June 1 – 2, 2005. Tickets are currently (as of April 25) available in all price ranges from $32 to $110. This is certain to be sold out by the time you arrive for the conference!
Region Around Toronto
If you're going to be staying a while, then there's lots to do outside the city as well. Here's a sampling:
McMichael Gallery of Canadian Art
Cycling - list of maps of routes in Toronto and surrounding area
Niagara Region Tourism Links (Niagara Falls, Wine Region)
Page Updated May 1, 2005
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