Invitation - For Parents
The Toronto Unicyclists are pleased to announce that the 2001 National Unicycle Convention will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from July 15th to July 20th, 2001. With an expected 400 unicyclists to attend, this will be an excellent opportunity to meet the faces that have shaped the world of unicycling. The main events will be held at the world-class facilities of Humber College, with track events being held at York University. Both campuses are located within Metropolitan Toronto. We welcome all unicycle clubs in the U.S., Canada and around the world to join us for a unique celebration of our sport.
Invitation - For Kids
Uni Dude, did you hear that the The Toronto Uni Club is hosting the 2001 NUC (National Unicycle Convention)? A trip to Toronto, Ontario, Canada from July 15th to July 20th, 2001, would be wicked, would it not? While the folks do the tourist thing, we can do our uni-thing. Can you imagine 400 unicyclists partying together in one massive gym? Awesome. Yea, there's the competitions, MUni trails and lots of uni rides around Toronto, but we can all hang together, check out each other's new tricks and meet some of the pro riders. This event will be so cool, I can't wait to go.
Where's the Convention Site?
Toronto is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario in Canada, and is east of Detroit. With a population of 3.5 million multi-cultural residents, the city is the largest in Canada and has international-level convention facilities.
The 2001 National Unicycle Convention will be principally held at Humber College, a local community college, which is north-west of downtown Toronto. Only 3 miles from Toronto International Airport, the college is very convenient for international travellers. All track and field events will be held at the Toronto Track and Field Centre at York University, 7 miles east of Humber College. A separate location for a Mountain Unicycling circuit will be determined later.
While you are in Toronto, do the uni rides the locals do.
Accomodations
Toronto has a very wide variety of accomodations to suit near any budget
- Local hotels within 1 mile of the Humber College
- Humber College dormitory rooms: Available, Info to follow
- RV/Motor Homes/Camping: Indian Line Campground is just 2 miles from Humber College. More Info to follow
"Indian Line is the closest campground to downtown Toronto. It's the perfect place for visitors to pitch their tents or park their RVs. The campground offers 225 sites, water and electrical hook-ups, dumping station, laundry and shower facilities and a swimming pool".
Getting to Toronto
Toronto's Pearson International airport (YYZ) is the busiest in Canada, and has flights from all over the United States and the world.
What to See in Toronto
Toronto Weather
Convention Facilities
The main site will be at Humber College, North Campus. Humber College has a 20,000 sq. ft. gymnasium, separate rooms for workshops, modern air-conditioned dormitory accomodation, and a wide variety of restaurant and eating options.
Three (3) full size playing surfaces of maple cushioned floor that's 200'x l00' large. Is this uni heaven or what? How many unicyclists do you think we can fit into there?
Check out Humber College's very cool Virtual Tour of the gym, weight room, arboretum, residence, food court. I don't believe we've booked the library, though, but I'll check. This campus is a really cool place to ride, so when you're not competing there'll be lots to see. Please note that we are still in negotiations for certain facilities of this campus.
The track events will be held at the Toronto Track and Field Centre at York University, 7 miles east of Humber College. York University has an eight-lane rubberized 400-metre Olympic regulation track, two 125-metre sprint runways and seating for 2500 spectators.
Toronto Links
Before you come please check out these links:
- Toronto Life Restaurant Guide: There are so many resteraunts in Toronto, so why not pick a great one?
- NOW Online: A downtown entertainment journal with attitude.
- TVOntario: Our Public Service Broadcaster. Good for kids
- University of Toronto's Math Department Toronto Links Page: Links Galore. Knock yourself out.