Anime North 2008 runs over the weekend of May 23-25, 2008. Convention hours are:

On Friday, the Dealers' Room will open early, at 5 PM.

Please note that as of January 31, 2008 visitors to Canada from the United States will be required to show at the border EITHER of:

1) A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, AND proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate.

2) A valid passport.

If you are flying from the US to Canada, you MUST have a valid passport.

Full details available here. http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/whtibasics.shtm

Anime North 2008 will be held on the weekend of May 23-25 (Memorial Day weekend) at the Toronto Congress Center, 650 Dixon Road, and at the Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Rd. (directly across the street). Additional events will be held at the Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel (801 Dixon Road, west of the Doubletree across the highway bridge). Daily parking is free at the Toronto Congress Center.

Guest rooms at convention rates will be available at the Doubletree and Renaissance, as well as at the nearby Park Plaza, Radisson Suites, Holiday Inn, and Marriott hotels. A shuttle bus will be running a circuit between the TCC, Doubletree, and Renaissance Hotel at half-hour intervals during peak convention times.

To find out more about the TCC, please click here: http://www.torontocongresscentre.com.

Please ensure that when you reserve your hotel room, that you mention "Anime North" in order to receive the convention rate. This rate will generally be honored from the Wednesday night (May 21) to the Monday night (May 26) 2008.

Please note that the room rates do not include any local/provincial or national taxes.

Doubletree International Plaza
655 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J3
Phone: 416-244-1711
http://www.internationalplazatoronto.doubletree.com

Rates

Single/Double: $129/night Single/Double room (1 to 2 people)
Triple: $149/night Triple room (3 people)
Quad: $169/night Quad room (4 people)
Check in time: 3 PM, Check-out time: 12 PM

Parking fees are $8 per day.

The Doubletree Hotel now requires photo ID from anyone checking into a room. Student IDs and Health cards are acceptable.

Reservations: (416) 244-1711 or 1-800-222-TREE. Book Online at http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=YYZIPDT

The Doubletree is now fully booked for the Friday and Saturday nights of the convention. Rooms may become available due to cancellations.

Note: You MUST use the group/convention code AME in order to book a room, otherwise you will be told that there are no rooms available. Please read the Doubletree hotel policy regarding visitors/large number of people in your rooms.

The hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an indoor water park with two giant waterslides, a giant hot tub, sauna, pool, and kids splash pad, a games room, and a state of the art fitness facility. Dining facilities include Ginko's Traditional Japanese Restaurant, the Orchid Cafe, and Alfredo's Italian Restaurant. There is a complimentary airport shuttle service.

RenaissanceTorontoAirport
801 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1J5
Reservations: (416) 675-6100

Single/Double: $129/night Single/Double room (1 to 2 people)
Triple: $144/night Triple room (3 people)
Quad: $159/night Quad room (4 people)

You must use the link below to register on-line for the convention discount.
Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre >>

Check in time: 3 PM, Check-out time: 1 PM
Complimentary Shuttle to airport.
Parking fees are $10 a day.

The Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel is now SOLD OUT.

Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport (formally Park Plaza)
33 Carlson Court
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 6H5

Reservations: (416) 675-1234
Book Online at www.cptayyz.com

***Note - You MUST use the promotion code ANIME to book a room at convnetion rates" the following: "The Crowne Plaza is now nearly fully booked. If you experience trouble using the promotion code on-line, please call the hotel directly to ask about room availability.

Rates

Single/Double: $115/night Single/Double room (1 to 2 people)
Triple: $122/night Triple room (3 people)
Quad: $132/night Quad room (4 people)

Check in time: 2 PM, Check-out time: 1 PM
Shuttle to airport (nominal fee, children accompanied by parents free)
Parking fees at the Crowne Plaza is $10 a day, maximum $30 a week

Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East
600 Dixon Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1J1

General Reservations: 1-888-HOLIDAY (888-465-4329)
Hotel Front Desk: 416-240-7511

Rates

Single/Double $121/night Single/double room (1 to 2 people)
Triple $131/night Triple room (3 people)
Quad $141/night Quad room (4 people)

Parking is $8 a day

RadissonSuitesTorontoAirport
640 Dixon Rd.
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1J1

The Radisson Suites is now fully booked.

Reservations: 416-242-7400)

Rates

Single/Double $125/night Single/Double room (1 to 2 people)
Triple $135/night Triple room (3 people)
Quad $145/night Quad room (4 people)
Parking is $8 a day

Marriott Toronto Airport
901 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1J5

Hotel Reservations: 1-800-905-2811
Hotel Front Desk: 416-674-9400

Rates

Single/Double $109/night Single/Double room (1 to 2 people)
Triple $119/night Triple room (3 people)
Quad $129/night Quad room (4 people)

Parking is $8 a day

Carlingview Airport Inn
221 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 5E8

Hotel Reservations: 1-877-675-3303
Hotel Front Desk: 416-675-3303

Rates

Single/Double $99/night Single/Double room (1 to 2 people)
Triple $109/night Triple room (3 people)
Quad $119/night Quad room (4 people)

Parking and High-Speed Internet included.