In my preparation for attending the American Society of Association Executive’s conference in Toronto, I’ve discovered a lot of handy web sites.

Main conference site

Toronto Metro Convention Centre – 255 Front Street West (Union subway)

The Hub browser version and The Hub mobile version – ASAE describes The Hub as “designed for any mobile device and can also be accessed by a computer’s web browser. The new platform aggregates our existing social web tools into one convenient place you can access anywhere. The Hub pulls content from Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, SlideShare, the Daily Now, and our Engage Your Career Video Blog. You can use the Hub to microblog your thoughts and take-aways from education sessions. The web version also has a notes wiki for taking notes to share with your fellow attendees and your colleagues back at the office.”

Twitter roll for ASAE09

Blog roll for ASAE09

Education session handouts and conference attendee list (excel and pdf)

Association Jam’s resource list

Toronto weather and Celsius to Fahrenheit converter

Canadian dollar to American dollar currency converter

Kilometers to miles converter

All kinds of Canadian trivia

Restaurants and bars that have great beer lists (my preferences in bold font):

  • The Pub at The Strathcona Hotel (where I’m staying) – 60 York St (off Front, .3 miles from the convention center)
  • The Loose Moose Bar & Grill – 146 Front St West (.2 miles) Not for the beer but the proximity.
  • Smoke’s Poutinerie – 218 Adelaide St (off Simcoe, .4 miles) Must try poutine before leaving Toronto!
  • Smokeless Joe – 125 John St (at Adelaide, .4 miles) closed Sundays
  • The Keg Steakhouse & Bar (chain) – 165 York St (off Adelaide, .6 miles)
  • Beer Bistro – 18 King St East (at Yonge, .8 miles)
  • Esplanade Bier Markt – 58 The Esplanade (near Yonge & Front, 1.1 miles)
  • C’est What – 67 Front St East (at Church, 1.2 miles)
  • Cafe Volo – 587 Yonge St (1.9 miles) closed Sundays
  • Orbit Room – 580 College St (2.1 miles) Not a beer bar, but I was told that on some Saturday nights you might get to see co-owner and Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson sit in with the house band, The Dexters.

Breweries

  • Steamwhistle Brewing – 255 Bremner Blvd (.7 miles) Tours Mon-Sat every 30 minutes beginning at 1pm, last tour at 5pm. Tours Sun every 30 minutes beginning at 1pm, last tour at 4pm.
  • Mill Street Brewery (and restaurant) – 55 Mill St (1.5 miles)
  • Granite Brewery (and restaurant) – 245 Eglinton Avenue East (5.3 miles)

Bar Towel’s pub walks

Chowhound forum on Toronto dining

Hockey Hall of Fame – 30 Yonge St (.6 miles)

Toronto public transit

The Globe & Mail (Toronto newspaper)

What other resources have you found? Please share them in the comments and I’ll add them to the list.