ECTRIMS 2026

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

Frequently asked

Glossary

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MTCC (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)

The downtown Toronto venue for MS Toronto 2026, on Front Street West in the Financial District. The complex has a North Building and a South Building; check your badge or session listing for which building your hall or session is in, because the walk between them is a few minutes outdoors or via the indoor PATH link.

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YYZ (Toronto Pearson International Airport)

Toronto's main international gateway, roughly 25-30 km northwest of downtown. Most long-haul and transborder arrivals land here. The UP Express train and taxis or rideshares connect it to Union Station and the convention centre district.

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YTZ (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport)

A small downtown island airport a few kilometres from the convention centre, used by a limited set of regional and short-haul routes. Handy if your origin is served, but check route availability before booking, since most international travellers will use YYZ.

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UP Express

The dedicated rail shuttle between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Union Station downtown, taking roughly 25 minutes. The simplest fixed-price way to reach the Front Street hotel cluster on arrival day; buy a ticket at the station or tap a PRESTO card.

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Union Station

Toronto's central rail hub, served by UP Express, GO Transit commuter trains and TTC subway Line 1. It is within a short walk of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and many Front Street and King Street West hotels.

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TTC (Toronto Transit Commission)

The city's subway, streetcar and bus network. Line 1 stops at Union Station, from which the convention centre is a roughly 10-minute walk; streetcars also run along Queens Quay on the lakefront side.

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PRESTO

Toronto's reloadable transit card and tap-to-pay system, accepted on TTC, GO Transit and UP Express. Tapping PRESTO is typically cheaper than paying a cash fare, and contactless bank cards are accepted at many readers.

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GO Transit

The regional commuter rail and bus network linking Toronto with suburbs and surrounding cities. Useful if you are staying outside the downtown core; trains arrive at Union Station, a short walk from the venue.

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PATH

Toronto's underground pedestrian walkway network connecting office towers, Union Station and the convention centre area. Useful in cold or wet late-October weather, but signage is dense, so allow extra time on a first walk.

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CAD (Canadian dollar)

The local currency for the event. Card and contactless payment are standard across downtown Toronto, including transit readers and venue outlets; keep a small cash float for tips and incidental purchases.

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eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)

The online pre-travel authorization required for visa-exempt visitors arriving in Canada by air. Apply through the official Government of Canada immigration site before booking flights, and confirm your own nationality's requirements rather than relying on a colleague's experience.

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Financial District

The downtown Toronto business district around King Street West, Bay Street and Union Station where the convention centre sits. Weekday mornings and late afternoons are the busiest windows for subway, streetcar and commuter rail traffic.

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Badge pickup

Collection of your attendee or exhibitor badge at the venue registration desk. Exact desk locations and opening hours for the October 2026 edition are published by the organiser close to the show; bring photo ID and your registration confirmation.