Frequently Asked Questions 

The event takes place on Thursday, November 20 & Friday, November 21, in Toronto.

CIBC SQUARE, 81 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 0E7.
Please note that you will receive a digital QR code via email from guest@cibcsquare.com approximately 24 hours prior to the event. The QR code can be used at the security turnstiles on the ground level of CIBC SQUARE to access the elevator bank that will take you to the conference center on level 6. For a seamless experience, please flag the email to ensure your QR code is at your fingertips upon arrival

No, there will not be a virtual broadcast or recording of the conference. 

​​​​​​You can access directions using the map image under Direction/Access from this page: https://cibcsquare.com/getting-here/

​​​​​​CIBC SQUARE has on-site underground parking which can be accessed through Bay Street and Yonge Street. Each level of the on-site parking facilities offers accessible, barrier-free parking spots that provide easy ramp access to elevators. More information can be found on this page: https://cibcsquare.com/getting-here/.

Note that as public parking, CIBC SQUARE can’t guarantee how many spaces are available on a given day. There are also various municipal lots (Green P) dotted across the financial district core.

An agenda will be provided closer to the event.

No, there will not be a virtual broadcast or recording of the conference. 

During the conference, the attire is casual. The Evening Social, taking place on November 20, from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, will be held on the CIBC SQUARE property, and will also be casual attire.

​​​​​​Yes, there are three available options:

1. One King West Hotel – $295/night

Book your reservation using one of the following methods:

Online here

Calling the hotel directly at 1-866-470 KING (5464) or 416-548-8100 and request the In-house reservations department or email: reservations@onekingwest.com. Please use the group affiliation name: Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Parking at One King West Hotel - There is limited valet only parking is available on a first come first serve basis at a charge of $60.00 plus taxes for overnight parking, overnight parking is valid to 12:00PM noon on day of departure, thereafter an additional charge will apply.

2. Union Hotel Toronto – $265/night

Book your reservation here:

Online here

Individuals may call 416-363-3321 or email chung@unionhoteltoronto.com. To ensure receiving the special Group rate, attendees must identify the group name "First Nations Energy Symposium" when making the reservations. Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.

Parking at Union Hotel Toronto - Guests can pull their vehicle in front of the Hotel in the loading zone (unavailable from 8:00 am - 10:00 am and 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm) and Union Hotel staff will direct to a public parking lot within walking distance to the hotel.

3.Novotel Toronto Centre - $265/night

Book your reservation here:

There is no online booking for this hotel.

Individuals may call 416-367-8900 or email H0931@accor.com. To ensure receiving the special Group rate, attendees must identify the Group name "First Nations Energy Symposium" when making the reservations. All individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.

Parking at Novotel Toronto Hotel - Underground parking with access to the lobby by elevator is available for the charge of $40 plus HST per day.

Hotel check in times are 3:00 PM and check out times are 11:00 AM 

 For any additional questions, please send an email to events@proofexperiences.com.