Life in Toronto
Ted Rogers MBA is committed to ensuring that our students have a great experience both inside and outside the classroom. There are a number of resources below to help you get acquainted with living in Toronto.
Ted Rogers School of Management Location
Dining & Bars
is a great source for restaurants and bars. you can search by type, cost and distance.
Transportation
Student Perks and Discounts
Attractions Near Campus
Personal Services
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Pharmacies
- Rexall Pharma Plus: 飦
- Shoppers Drug Mart: 飦
Gyms
- Mattamy Athletics Centre (MAC): Part of 91福利; no fees required
- Recreation & Athletic Centre (RAC): Part of 91福利; no fees required
- GoodLife Fitness: 飦 (paid membership required)
Shopping
Grocery stores
(primarily sell food)
- The Market by Longo鈥檚: 飦
- Metro: 飦
- Rabba Fine Foods: 飦
Clothing stores
(sell everything from t-shirts to winter jackets)
- : Wide range of choices in terms of style and budget
- : Shopping options mixed with cafes
- : Accessible by public transit or car; different budget options
- : Designer clothes at a fraction of the cost 鈥
Department stores
(sell a range of consumer products, such clothing, furniture, food)
- 奥补濒尘补谤迟:&苍产蝉辫;飦&苍产蝉辫;
- Canadian Tire: 飦
Employment
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
In order to earn an income in Canada, an individual requires a Social Insurance Card (SIN). A SIN card is a 9-digit number that allows you to find employment opportunities as well as file your taxes. You can apply for your SIN card in person or by mail. It is highly recommended that you apply in person as the turnaround time is much quicker and you will be notified right away If you are missing any critical documents.
- In person 鈥 Gather your and visit your nearest
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- By mail 鈥 A completed and the and mailed to the appropriate .
Weather
Ontario has four seasons and the clothing required for each of them is very different:
Spring
(March 鈥 June)
Rainy season; umbrella and raincoat recommended. Temperatures range between 5鈩 and 24鈩.
Summer
(June 鈥 September)
Can be hot and humid, ranging from 20鈩 to 35鈩+; hydration and sunscreen is a must
Fall
(September - December)
Temperature begins to fall, ranging between 5鈩 and 20鈩; light sweaters are recommended
Winter
(December - March)
Temperature can dip below -30鈩; appropriate clothing such a down jacket is a must to combat the harsh weather