Downtown Toronto Residence

In the heart of the bustling city.

Our residence is located in Downtown Toronto, a buzzing area filled with skyscrapers, restaurants, shopping, and an eclectic mix of neighborhoods. It is also home to iconic attractions like the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market and the Royal Ontario Museum.

About The Residence

Our residence is situated in Downtown Toronto, minutes away from the Toronto City Hall, Queens Park and the University of Toronto. Additionally, it is conveniently located close to several subway stops giving easy access to iconic locations such as the CN Tower, St Lawrence Market and the Hockey Hall of Fame. It is the ideal location to enjoy the best of Toronto!

  • Students stay in ensuite twin bedrooms:

    • Two double sized beds in each room

    • Ensuite bathroom

    • Teens and Young Adults placed in separate areas

    Each room includes:

    • Bed linen and towels

    • Two desks and chairs

    • Two dressers and two wardrobes

    • One closet

    • Air conditioning

    • Wireless internet

    • Weekly cleaning and change of sheets

    • 24-hour on-site gym

    • Laundry room & ironing facilities (at extra cost)

    • Community fridge & microwave on each floor

    • Snack vending machines & drinking water stations

    • On-site cafeteria & dining hall

    • Communal spaces & top floor lounges with 360 city views

    • 7am-11pm front desk

    • 24/7 security

    • Wheelchair accessible

    • English Outdoors Residence Managers on-site throughout the program to provide extra safety

  • The Teen summer camp includes 3 meals per day, while the Young Adults summer camp is half-board :

    • Breakfast: self-service buffet at the residence

    • Lunch (for teens): on class location. Pizza on Mondays & Fridays, light packed lunches on other days

    • Dinner: self-service buffet at the residence

    • Special diets: halal, vegetarian and vegan diets can be catered to (dairy-free & gluten-free diets available upon request)

    Sample Menus:

    • Breakfast: scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, cereal, yogurt, juices

    • Light Packed Lunches: sandwich, fruit or cookie, juice or water

    • Dinner: salad, meat or vegetarian dish, pasta dish, sides (starch or vegetables), fruits, juices

  • Our Toronto summer camps include a program of evening activities, giving our students the opportunity to socialize with their new friends and discover Toronto by night too.

    These activities are supervised by the residence managers and include:

    • Outdoor activities such as the CN Tower at night and scavenger hunt

    • Indoor activities in the residence such as games night, karaoke, or movie night

    Download TEENS Toronto Activities Sample Schedule

    Download YOUNG ADULTS Toronto Activities Sample Schedule

  • Essential items to bring for the summer camp include:

    • Sun cream

    • Comfortable walking shoes

    • Light clothing suitable for summer

    • Jumpers for air-conditioned areas

    • Adaptors for electrical items

    • Pocket money

    • A photocopy of the passport

    • A notebook and pen

    • Headphones for lessons

    • Pre-subscribed data plan for mobile phones

Download Residence Fact Sheet
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Address & Map

Chestnut Residence

89 Chestnut Street, Toronto ON, M5G 2J1

 
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Arrival and Departure

Your program starts on Sunday and ends on Saturday.

  • Arrival: Sunday, July 27th

  • Departure: Saturday, August 9th

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Residence Rules & Guidelines

Students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines during their stay:

  • Students should feel free to communicate any questions or needs to the EO Residence Managers.

  • Embrace cultural and personal differences among peers and practice tolerance.

  • Maintain cleanliness in shared spaces, including keeping rooms tidy and bathrooms clean.

  • Smoking and the use of alcohol are prohibited within the residence.

  • Students are not permitted to invite guests to the residence.

  • Each student is responsible for their personal belongings and any damage caused to the residence.