CEREMONIES IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read carefully for important information regarding the Shoppers Drug mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers.
The venue for tomorrow morning check-in, breakfast and Opening ceremonies is moving indoors to Halls D and C at the Direct Energy Centre. If you are driving, we recommend parking in the underground structure at this venue.
The current weather forecast is for very wet weather, so please be prepared. Ensure your belongings stay as dry as possible by double bagging them in a thick plastic garbage bag before placing into your suitcase. And ensure YOU stay as dry as possible by wearing protective rain gear.
Rain or shine it will be a great 10 years strong celebration in our quest to end all women’s cancers. Thank You and See you tomorrow !
Opening Ceremonies begin promptly at 8 am on Saturday, September 8th.
Opening Ceremonies are located at: Direct Energy Centre
Halls D and C at the Direct Energy Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Closing ceremonies begin at 4:00 pm, on Sunday, September 9th.
Closing Ceremonies are located at: The Ricoh Coliseum
100 Princes' Boulevard Toronto
ON M6K 3C3
Please remember to pace yourself so that you finish in time. Tell your friends and family to arrive between 11:15am and 4:00pm on Sunday so they don't miss the excitement.
PARKING
Parking is available at Direct Energy Centre Parking lots. The single day rate without an overnight stay will be $14.
Overnight parking will be in the garage only, and will be cash payment at an attendant booth. Overnight rates will be a Flat Rate of $20. We recognize that the majority of overnight parkers will arrive on Saturday morning and leave on Sunday afternoon. However the single Flat rate of $20 will allow overnight parking on either Friday night, Saturday night, or both nights. Select here for more information and a map of Direct Energy Centre parking options.
BREAKFAST AND GEAR DROP-OFF - 6:30am-8:00am Gear drop-off and continental breakfast served. - 6:30am-7:30am Onsite check-in begins for those who have not checked in online. If you have not received your packet in the mail, please make sure to pick it up on Saturday morning. If planning to check in onsite, please arrive early to avoid missing Opening Ceremonies. Opening Ceremonies will begin promptly at 8:00am. - 7:20am All participants should be onsite. - 7:50am Group stretching led by Ann Rohmer from CP24. - 8:00am Opening Ceremonies begin.
CAMPING GEAR
Drop off your gear as soon as you arrive on Saturday morning. Gear Drop-Off will be located at Direct Energy Centre. You will not be able to access any of the gear you after you drop it off during the day, so it is important to carry with you the necessities that you will need, such as an extra pair of socks, sunscreen and your cell phone.
1-Day Walker Finish Line
The 1-Day Walker’s Finish Line is at Downsview Park. Encourage your friends and family to come join you as you take the final steps of your amazing journey between 2:00pm-7:00pm on Saturday. 1-Day Walkers are welcomed to celebrate their journey at Camp with their fellow Walkers. Food and Drink will be available for purchase for Walkers, as well as their friends and family. Gourmet food trucks on-site include: Blue Donkey Streatery, Caplanskys, and Cupcake Diner!
CAMP ENTERTAINMENT
Get excited for camp entertainment after dinner on Saturday! Don’t forget to bring your ID. This year we in celebration of 10 Years Strong we are pumping up the volume on our traditional camp entertainment with an All Star line-up, and special event catering! Just visit our Special 2012 Event page to learn more.
ONLINE CHECK-IN AND EVENT PACKETS
Online Check-in is now closed.
- If you have not raised the minimum by September 7, you will have to complete the check-in process onsite on Day One, September 8.
Please continue to fundraise as the money will continue to be credited to your account. Please remember: the more money we raise, the more lives we are able to save!
DELAYED SELF-PLEDGE SERVICE
When you sign up for Delayed Self-Pledge service, we’ll extend the date to complete your fundraising until November 9, 2012. When you sign up for this service, we’ll immediately charge your credit card $2.00 which will be credited towards your own fundraising account. After November 9, we’ll check your fundraising total and if you’re still short of the minimum (we know you won’t be!) we’ll charge the balance to your card. You can do it! We know all you need is a little extra time.
TENTING
Once you complete the process through Online Check-In, your tent assignment will be emailed to you on Thursday, September 6. Please watch for this email and be sure to write your tent assignment on your luggage tag and attach it to your gear bag.
If you have not received your tent assignment, you can still drop your gear on Saturday morning, and then stop by the tent assignment table. If you are signing up with a friend, you both will need to present to sign up for tent assignment line on Saturday morning. If you don’t have someone to share a tent with, you will be assigned a tent partner of the same gender that morning.
Gear assignment is designated by colour this year; so when you pick up your luggage at Camp all you have to do is look for that same colour! Please don’t forget to use your luggage tag and clearly identify your bags. You will not be able to access any of the gear you dropped off. It is important to carry with you the necessities that you will need throughout the day, such as an extra pair of socks, sunscreen and your cell phone.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Official Host Hotel Sheraton Centre Hotel 123 Queen Street West. Toronto, ON M5H 2M9 Reservations: 1-888-625-5144 Please specify that you are booking with Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation or Weekend to End Women's Cancers. Rate: $189 (single/double/triple/quadruple) Click here for further information.
The following hotels are Weekend recommended hotels. They are good hotel options for the night of Saturday, September 8th, 2012 as they are located close to camp at Downsview Park.
Hotel Option #1 Holiday Inn Express Toronto North 30 Norfinch Drive, North York, ON, M3N1X1 Reservations:416-665-3500 or 1-800-563-9981 Rates: Starting from $94.99 If you are calling the hotel directly, please ask for the Downsview Park Rate. The Holiday Inn Express Toronto North York is conveniently located only 10 minutes from Downsview Park. For every room booked The Weekend the hotel will donate 5% toward Princess Margaret Hospital! PLEASE NOTE: There will be no shuttles coming from the Holiday Inn Express to The Weekend on Saturday morning. If you plan on staying at the Holiday Inn Express, you will have to provide your own transportation to the event.Click here to book a room online.
Hotel Option #2 Comfort Inn Toronto North 66 Norfinch Drive, North York, ON, M3N1X1 Reservations:416-736-4700 or 1-877-436-9457 Rates: Starting from $94.99 f you are calling the hotel directly, please ask for the Downsview Park Rate. The Comfort Inn Toronto North York is conveniently located only 10 minutes from Downsview Park. For every room booked The Weekend the hotel will donate 5% toward Princess Margaret Hospital! PLEASE NOTE: There will be no shuttles coming from the Comfort Inn Toronto North York to The Weekend on Saturday morning. If you plan on staying at the Comfort Inn Toronto North York, you will have to provide your own transportation to the event.Click here to book a room online.
SHUTTLES
A free shuttle service will run from the Sheraton Centre Hotel to Opening Ceremonies on Saturday morning. Shuttles depart Saturday morning, September 8, at 6:30 am and 6:45 am.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no shuttles coming from the Holiday Inn Express or Comfort Inn Toronto North to The Weekend on Saturday morning. If you plan on staying at the Holiday Inn Express or Comfort Inn Toronto North you will have to provide your own transportation to the event.
Shuttle schedule from the Sheraton Centre Hotel to the Start Line Where: Sheraton Centre Hotel When: Saturday, September 8th, 6:30 am and 6:45 am.
1 Day Walker Finish Shuttle
A free shuttle service will run from the 1-Day Walker finish line at Downsview Park back to the Direct Energy Centre Saturday evening. Make sure to sign up if you are 1-Day Walker that wants transportation back to the Direct Energy Centre Saturday after you finish!
Shuttle schedule from the 1-Day Walker finish line at Downsview Park to Direct Energy Centre Parking lot Where: 1-Day Walker finish line at Downsview Park When: Saturday, September 8th at 8:00 pm
ARRIVING ON SITE
SHUTTLES
A free shuttle service will run from the Official Host Hotel to Opening Ceremonies on Saturday morning. Shuttles depart Saturday morning, September 8, at 6:30 am and 6:45 am. Visit our Travel & Accommodations page for more shuttle and bus information, and to reserve your spot.
PARKING
Parking is available at Direct Energy Centre Parking lots. The single day rate without an overnight stay will be $14.
Overnight parking will be in the garage only, and will be cash payment at an attendant booth. Overnight rates will be a Flat Rate of $20. We recognize that the majority of overnight parkers will arrive on Saturday morning and leave on Sunday afternoon. However the single Flat rate of $20 will allow overnight parking on either Friday night, Saturday night, or both nights. Select here for more information and a map of Direct Energy Centre parking options.
Important update: Due to the weather conditions, the venue for tomorrow morning check-in, breakfast and Opening ceremonies is moving indoors to Halls D and C at the Direct Energy Centre. If you are driving, we recommend parking in the underground structure at this venue.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
August 17, 2012 - Mailed donation forms sent to P.O. Box must be postmarked by this date.
August 17, 2012 - Company matching gifts sent to the P.O. Box must be postmarked by this date. (Any matching gifts not received can be “guaranteed” by a delayed self-pledge with the participant’s credit card number.)
August 19, 2012 - In order to complete Online Check-in and receive your Weekend Packet in the mail, you must raise the fundraising minimum, $1250 for 1 Day Walkers or $2000 for 2 Day Walkers, and complete Online Check-in by August 19, 2012.
September 7, 2012- Online donations received on this date or before will be reflected in your fundraising account on Day One.
November 9, 2012 - Delayed self pledge will be processed on this date if you have not reached your fundraising minimum.
WHAT TO PACK
Don't know what to pack for The Weekend? Download our What to Bring List, for all the details on what clothing, first-aid, and toiletry items you may want to bring.
DON'T FORGET
Bring Your Photo ID: You’ll need it if you’ll be drinking alcohol at Camp on Saturday. Last-Minute Donations: Bring any last-minute donations on Saturday. Each donation must have a completed donation form. Speed up the check-in process by bringing them properly filled in.
Shower Supplies
2-Day Walkers, please remember to bring any shampoo, toiletries, blow dryers, or amenities you might need for your shower. While our vendor has provided these items in the past, we will not be having them this year. There will STILL be showers, but you will have to provide your own toiletries if you require them.
