Itinerary — a clear plan, kept flexible.

Current draft route: Toronto City Hall → Sculpture: Tembo, Mother of Elephants → Consulate General of Portugal area → Kensington Market. Open the Google Maps walking route. From Kensington, the current idea is bus pickup, a welcome dinner, and transfer to the hotel.

• 1. Congress Welcome Office — 130 King Street West — Monday morning sign-in, welcome-bag pickup and tentative luggage coordination.
• 2. Tembo, Mother of Elephants — short landmark stop using the linked map pin.
• 3. Consulate General of Portugal area — included as part of the downtown route.
• 4. Kensington Market — casual destination and bus pickup point.
• 5. Members-only welcome dinner, Guest of Honour & DJ — reception items, dinner and music are planned for Congress members. Guest of Honour: Laurentino Esteves, Counselor for the Portuguese Communities elected by the constituency. Monday is not open to the general public.
• 6. Hotel transfer — bus continues to the hotel after dinner.
• 7. Luggage coordination — organizers will try to arrange a secure location, such as the bus or an office, to hold luggage during dinner and may coordinate delivery to the hotel.

Copy Google Maps route link Click the map to open the route.

Tuesday is currently planned as the main movement day toward Niagara Falls. The group can stop at LiUNA Station / old rail station, cross to Immigration Square, then walk via James Street N to the set pickup point at Tim Hortons, 35 King St E. After pickup, the group proceeds to Days Inn & Suites Niagara Falls Centre Street for check-in and orientation.

• 1. Set departure time — group departs the station area at the confirmed time.
• 2. Hamilton walk — 17 min / 1.2 km route from the former rail station area to Tim Hortons, via Immigration Square and James Street N.
  3. Set pickup point — Tim Hortons, 35 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A1.
• 4. Proceed to Niagara Falls — after pickup, the group continues to the Niagara Falls overnight area for check-in and orientation.

Hamilton stop visual

Reference photo for the former rail station area used in the Tuesday stop planning.

Short walk & timed pickup

Walking route: LiUNA Station / Hamilton Canadian National Railway Station → Immigration Square → via James Street N → Tim Hortons, 35 King St E. Approx. 17 minutes / 1.2 km.

• Start near LiUNA Station / Hamilton Canadian National Railway Station at the set departure time.
• Cross to Immigration Square, 360 James St N.
• Continue via James Street N toward King Street E.
• Set pickup point: Tim Hortons, 35 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A1; then proceed to the Niagara Falls hotel.

Open station Open Immigration Square Open 17 min route Open Tim Hortons pickup

Route shown is the current working route: approx. 17 minutes / 1.2 km via James Street N. Departure and pickup times can be inserted once confirmed.

Thursday is the transition from Niagara back toward the Toronto West / Mississauga base area. After checkout and departure, the group will have an included lunch at AlMac’s Buffet in Niagara Falls, then continue to the Outlet Collection at Niagara for a coordinated shopping / free-time stop before travelling west to Mississauga. A casual group dinner or pizza evening is also being explored after hotel arrival; details and cost remain to be confirmed.

• 1. Niagara Falls hotel departure — checkout, luggage loading and coordinated departure time to be confirmed.
• 2. AlMac’s Buffet lunch — included group buffet lunch in Niagara Falls before the shopping stop.
• 3. Outlet Collection at Niagara & return to hotel — planned shopping / free-time stop at 300 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Group / coach arrangements and any available group offers will be explored, then the coach continues to the Congress hotel area in Mississauga / Toronto West.
• 4. Possible group dinner / pizza — a casual group meal is being explored after hotel arrival. Details, location and cost are still to be confirmed; until confirmed, dinner remains at the participant’s own expense.

Friday is the main congress day for all attendees, with the morning Congress / General Assembly meeting, light breakfast-style refreshments, a flexible lunch window on your own, and the evening Main Gala Dinner included in the Congress program.

• 1. Morning congress / General Assembly — all attendees gather at Renaissance by the Creek; agenda page linked above.
  Community Supporter Sponsor

  Santander is supporting the morning Congress / General Assembly event at Renaissance by the Creek.

• 2. Afternoon break — time for rest, hotel movements, or preparation before the evening.
• 3. Main Gala Dinner — included in the Congress program (published value: $120 CAD per person); reception at 17:00, dinner service at 19:00, six-hour open bar, cultural program, international delegations, and black tie / formal attire.

Main Gala Dinner

Official Gala on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Renaissance by the Creek, 3045 Southcreek Road, Mississauga. Included in the Congress program; published dinner value: $120 CAD per person.

Reception: 17:00 / 5:00 PM

Dinner service: 19:00 / 7:00 PM

Included in the Congress program · Published value: $120 CAD per person

Six-hour open bar

Black tie / formal attire

Live music: Karma Banda Toronto

Open venue map

Saturday is intended as a flexible Toronto day. To make planning easier, the suggested activities below are grouped by time of day, with rough pricing where useful. If many people choose the same activity, the organizers may try to coordinate it as a grouped option.

Morning / daytime suggestions

Afternoon suggestions

Evening suggestions

Medieval Times — optional Saturday evening experience

Venue: Exhibition Place area, Toronto
Experience: Dinner and live tournament-style show
Selected show: 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 3

Group package (15+) · Adult: $73.96 Child: $53.62

This is an optional Saturday activity and is not included in Congress fees. The 4:00 PM show is available. For groups of 15 or more, the published group package is $73.96 per adult and $53.62 per child, including the group discount, tax and gratuity. If at least 15 participants are interested, the organizers can provide the participant names for the group arrangement.

• Family-friendly dinner show with knightly tournament entertainment
• Group seating is guaranteed for 15+ guests, with a complimentary group announcement
• General seating is furthest back; Preferred seating is closer, but not the closest section
• Google Maps link provided in the option above

Santoinho — optional Saturday evening cultural event

Date: Saturday, October 3
Doors open: 4:30 PM
Venue: Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre, 40 Titan Road, Etobicoke

Own expense · Pre-sale: $55 At the door: $60 Children: $30

A lively Portuguese arraial minhoto with sardinhas, caldo verde, bifanas, broa, and the famous champarrião, plus bombos, desfolhada na eira, marches, and folkloric performances.

• Food, music, and traditional Minho atmosphere
• Possible alternative to Medieval Times for groups that prefer a Portuguese cultural evening
• Google Maps link provided in the option above

Santoinho Facebook event