INTERNATIONAL MARKETING & COMMUNICATION, S. A.SEPTEMBER 2014

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Toronto, Ontario

HOTEL OPTIONS

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IN THE CENTRE OF IT ALLIn the centre of the business and entertainment districts, the fully wireless Sheraton Centre Toronto is connected to PATH, a 16-mile underground network of shops and services. Steps from the Eaton Centre shopping mall and convention centre.

A NEW KIND OF CLASSICExperience a fresh kind of classic. A 2.5-acre garden atrium highlights the new lobby. A new ballroom and hall means more than 100,000 square feet of function space. Relax in the internet café, the Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft, fitness centre or Senses, the hotel’s full-service spa.

REFRESHED COMFORT AND STYLEEach of the hotel’s 1,377 redesigned guest rooms and suites offer the plush comfort of the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed. Sheraton Club Rooms offer another level of service with an array of upgraded amenities and access to the stylish 43rd floor Sheraton Club Lounge.

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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TORONTO HOTELThe Omni King Edward Hotel has hosted visitors for over a century, and to this day remains a hallmark of luxury and comfort. With its rich history and old world’s charm sprinkled with modern amenities and elegant décor, this hotel pays homage to a proud history as the city’s first luxury hotel. The 301 spacious guestrooms and suites offer regal elegance and comfort. The luxuriously newly appointed premier guest rooms feature the finest in, furnishings, custom bedding and detailed crown moldings all with beautifully appointed marble bathrooms. Experience modern day comforts in this legendary hotel.

The hotel is conveniently located in the financial, entertainment and shopping districts, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Sony Centre, The Distillery District, Eaton Centre and the St. Lawrence Farmers Market.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA DOWNTOWN HOTEL Experience Hyatt Regency Toronto’s convenient location in the center of the city’s vibrant downtown. After a recent multi-million dollar renovation, the sparkling Toronto, Ontario, Canada hotel near University of Toronto showcases 394 guestrooms, including 32 suites. Enjoy being within walking distance of the business and financial districts, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and over 150 restaurants and bars. Stage your next event in 25,000 square feet of meeting space. Explore attractions like the Royal Ontario Museum, the Opera House, -Theatre District, and CN Tower. Take a shopping trip to Eaton Centre, trendy Queen Street, or exclusive Yorkville. Whether you are visiting the Hyatt Regency Toronto for business or pleasure, their associates are ready to provide you with exceptional service and personal attention.

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OVERVIEWThompson Toronto, Thompson’s first international addition, opened in 2010 in the diverse and artistically driven King West Village, a neighborhood adjacent to the city’s financial and entertainment districts. Designed by Studio Gaia, 102 ultra-sleek guestrooms feature dark hardwood flooring, contrasting accents in lush orange and cool white, and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Toronto’s cityscape. The three dining facilities at this King West Village hotel cater to all tastes: offering comfort food at Thompson Diner, a modern incarnation of the quintessential 24-hour American diner, upscale Italian cuisine at Scarpetta, by renowned chef Scott Conant, and Japanese fusion at Wabora Sushi. Other amenities at this sleek boutique hotel in Toronto include a state of the art screening room, 1812 Lounge, a yoga studio, and Toronto’s first and only rooftop pool bar and lounge.

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LUNCH SUGGESTIONS

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Welcome to Amsterdam BrewHouse – where great food meets great beer. The dedication and creativity of the brewers in creating great craft beer is mirrored in the menu. The restaurants 14,000 sq foot Restaurant and Brewery features a 350 seat outdoor lake side PATIO (voted the BEST PATIO in Toronto). Fresh products are used for their food, NEVER frozen... mostly local and always changing.

Brew Masters have gone to great lengths to create some very unique flavours in Amsterdam Beer and have WON many awards including many National GOLD medals for their Brews. These specific traits & characteristics will be expanded upon in every dish to marry the textures, smells & flavours creating a real dining experience for the guest that appreciates an artisanal focus on food & drink.

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The Hot House Café is certainly one of the busiest restaurants in Toronto…the reason…Great Food. This place has become a Toronto Landmark. Winner of numerous culinary awards, as well, voted Toronto’s best Sunday Brunch five years in a row. Spacious rooms colorfully decorated and upbeat, with a menu to suite all tastes. From thin-crust gourmet pizzas to steaks, rack of lamb, Cajun shrimp, numerous pasta dishes, seasonal salads, and decadent desserts, this menu has it all, including an extensive vegetarian selection.

The sun-drenched 150 seat patio at the Hot House is an excellent setting to sample some fine Italian wines, Canadian craft beers, or the one of the best mojitos and margaritas in the city.

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Housed in a landmark historic building, Bangkok Garden introduced Thai cuisine and culture to Toronto over 30 years ago and is one of only four Thai restaurants in Toronto to be awarded the Thai Select Premium designation from the Thai Consulate recognizing the authenticity of the food and outstanding service. Acclaimed as one of North America's premier Thai restaurants, Bangkok Garden serves authentic Thai food, based on the Thai principle of balancing the five tastes: sweet, hot, sour, salty and bitter. From fiery stir- fries, to exotic soups and curries, there are several gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options to suit every taste.

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DINNER OPTIONS

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360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, one of Toronto's finest, features unforgettable food combined with a magnificent revolving view of Toronto more than 351 metres (1,151 ft) below. 360 offers market-fresh cuisine, featuring regional ingredients to ensure an incomparable culinary experience. Restaurant rotates a full 360 degrees over the course of 72 minutes offering breathtaking views of all of Toronto. Elevation to 360 Restaurant and access to the LookOut and Glass Floor levels of the CN Tower, following your meal, are complimentary with the purchase of a main course/prix fixe by each guest. A prix fixe lunch menu is supplemented by vegetarian and seafood options. Our dinner menu offers both prix fixe and à la carte offerings, including vegetarian and seafood.

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Archeo is a contemporary-styled restaurant with a unique historic setting. With their seasonally changing menu the restaurant can offer easy going and hearty food with a modern twist. Prices are exceptionally reasonable and the service is casual and friendly. Archeo’s cozy patio is one of the best getaway spots in the city and the bar crafted out of 150 year old timber is memorable. With exposed ceilings, brick walls, and a beautiful patio in the summer, Archeo is great for a private event or a fun evening out.

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Buonanotte Toronto carries on a Montreal legacy born of the simple notion that food and entertainment can go hand in hand. Buonanotte continues to fulfill its duty as a “beacon of nightlife”, while still maintaining its devotion to culinary excellence in Italian cuisine. Buonanotte is the place for… those wishing to experience the charm, style, flair and grace of Toronto with unique cultural influences from Montreal. Located in close proximity to the TIFF Festival Tower, Rogers Centre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, CBC, Princess of Wales Theatre, Roy Thomson Hall as well as numerous premier boutiques and hotels, Buonanotte satisfies every visitor”s senses and cravings.

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GROUP ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS

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Downtown Skyscrapers, Art & Sculptures Walking

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Experience Toronto by touring a wide variety of architectural styled buildings ranging from Neo-Classic, Renaissance Revival, Commercial to Art Deco on Bay Street, otherwise known as Canada’s Financial District. These buildings reflect historical periods, geography, building methods and cultural determinants all waiting to be experienced. Toronto is also home to many magnificent stone carvings on buildings as well as over 300 public sculptures. This Toronto Walking Tour last two hours and begins at either 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

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Chocolate Tour of Toronto

This tour will introduce you to the premiere chocolate shops, food suppliers and eateries in Toronto’s exclusive Yorkville district. The tour cost includes an introduction to over half a dozen locations, as well as one or two sample truffles as well. Bring spending money if you like, in case you see something else you want to pick up on the way. There will be time for attendees to do some quick shopping at various stops. As the tour proceeds through Yorkville, you’ll hear the story of this fascinating neighbourhood and all the changes it’s gone through in the last 170 years, from public cemetery to hippie hang out to posh celebrity district!

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Toronto’s

Haunted Walk

Haunted Walks Inc. was founded in 1995 by of Canada’s most respected Ghost Historians. From the old military town of York to the metropolitan city of today, discover Toronto’s ghost stories and darker history. Hear of the city’s haunted theatres, public hangings and the terrifying encounters at Mackenzie House. You will never look at the city the same again. The Haunted Walk offers guided walking tours year-round, focusing on the city’s ghost stories and off-beat history. Ghost tours take place in the evening by lantern-light: the perfect atmosphere for a good ghost story. Tour guides at the Haunted Walk are hand picked from the best of local storytellers, dramatists and amateur historians.

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Niagara Falls Day Tour

Tour starts with the picturesque countryside of the Niagara region with a scenic drive through the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Upon arrival, attendees will visit a local winery to sample selections of some of Ontario’s finest wines. The tour will continue along the Niagara Parkway to the Falls with photo opportunities at the famed Floral Clock. Once arriving, attendees will enjoy a buffet lunch while taking in the breathtaking views and excitement. Following lunch, will be a boat ride to the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls on the Hornblower.

Free time around the Falls is allotted in the afternoon for sightseeing and shopping. From there will be the return trip via Niagara-on-the-Lake for a visit to the cities landmarks and a stop along the way for photo opportunities at the observation deck of the mighty whirlpool rapids. After visiting this charming city, attendees will rejoin the coach for the return trip to Toronto.

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