Travel Packages

Book Now and Save! Special Travel Packages to the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival Now Available!

It’s time to book your festival accommodation for the 13th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. From October 17 - 21, 2012 Toronto will become a mecca of Indigenous-made cinematic and new media works, and now is the time to ensure you’re a part of it by booking your stay! imagineNATIVE is the largest international film and media arts festival of its kind in the world celebrating the latest works by Indigenous peoples at the forefront of innovation in film, video, radio and new media. The festival is five days of entertainment with film and video screenings, live music performances, art exhibits, parties, and numerous opportunities to connect with film and media industry representatives and artists.

Retail Value: $1,450 per person for a total savings of at least $570 each!

This package is for film and media art enthusiasts, artists and industry folk – those who want to be here for the whole festival and see as much as possible. This deluxe Festival All Access package provides you with:

• Five nights accommodation at the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown (Oct. 17 - 21) including Hot Breakfast each morning
• 25% discount with festival pass at Kind Exchange Clothing
• Vouchers at local restaurants, including:
  • Dinner at The Ballroom ($25 voucher per person), with free shoe rental for a night of bowling at a discount of 25%!
  • Dinner at Café Crépe ($20 voucher per person) o Lunch at Smoke’s Poutinerie ($10 voucher per person)
• All-Access Festival Pass, including:
  • Opening Night Screening Gala and After-Party
  • Closing Night Screening Gala and Awards Show
  • All regular screenings o Art Exhibits and Installations
  • Artist Talks o Industry Workshops and Panels
  • The Beat concert with George Leach

This package is for those interested in experiencing arts and culture, past and present. You’ll see and experience contemporary film, video, radio, new media, art and music by international Indigenous artists. You’ll also meet the artists and receive a pass to the AGO's latest show exhibiting Frida Kahlo. The Carny Ways and Festival Days package provides you with:

• Two nights accommodation at the Super 8 Hotel (Oct. 19 - 21)
• Lunch at The Ballroom ($15 voucher per person + free shoe rental with game of bowling at 25% off)
• Lunch at Smoke’s Poutinerie ($10 voucher per person)
• Tickets to the Frido Kahlo & Diego Rivera exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario
• Weekend Festival Pass, including:
  • Closing Night Screening Gala and Awards Show
  • All regular screenings from 9:00PM on Oct. 19 until the last show on Oct. 21
  • Art Exhibits and Installations
  • Artists Talks
  • Industry Workshops and Panels
  • The Beat concert with George Leach

This package is for those looking to escape for the weekend and have fun in the city! The Grab N Go Weekend package includes:

• Two nights accommodation at the Global Backpackers Village (Oct. 19 - 21)
• Lunch at Café Crépe ($10 voucher)
• Weekend Festival Pass, including:
  • Closing Night Screening Gala and Awards Show
  • All regular screenings from 9:00PM on Oct. 19 until the last show on Oct. 21
  • Art Exhibits and Installations
  • Artists Talks
  • Industry Workshops and Panels
  • The Beat concert with George Leach

*The double-occupancy rate is honoured when 2 (two) guests book at the same time. Guests will share 1 (one) room, and receive 2 (two) tickets, seats, vouchers and passes for each individual, as per the selected package.

imagineNATIVE’s Festival Hotels

imagineNATIVE has three partner hotels that are centrally located and range in price –the Hilton Garden Inn and Super 8. If you book now you can have your pick.

HILTON GARDEN INN TORONTO DOWNTOWN

www.hiltongardeninn.com

1-416-593-9200

Located in Toronto's Vibrant Entertainment District, the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown hotel is only steps away from the TIFF Bell Lightbox – imagineNATIVE’s central venue – in addition to Business, Financial and Shopping attractions. The Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown proactively makes everything for both the busy executive and the leisure traveler easy by providing an abundance of Services and Amenities, including complimentary hot breakfast and WIFI, ensuring a productive and successful stay.

Booking your own travel? Take advantage of our Hilton discount now!

imagineNATIVE rate/night: $169+tax (regular rate/night: $220)

Discount Booking Code (online and by phone): imagineNATIVE

SUPER 8 DOWNTOWN TORONTO

www.super8toronto.com

1-877-605-7666

Located in Toronto’s Chinatown district, the most vibrant in North America, the Super 8 Downtown Toronto reflects the diversity of Eastern cultures and is only a short walk away from the TIFF Bell Lightbox – imagineNATIVE’s central venue – in addition to the trendy Queen Street West and eclectic Kensington Market. The Super 8 Downtown Toronto ensures optimal comforting during your visit, including fitness and shiatsu rooms and complimentary continental breakfast and WIFI.

Booking your own travel? Take advantage of our Super 8 discount until October 1!

imagineNATIVE rate/night: $93+tax (regular rate/night: $130)

Discount Booking Code (by phone): imagineNATIVE

GLOBAL BACKPACKERS VILLAGE

http://globalbackpackers.com/

1- 416-703-8540

Since opening in 1997 Global Village Backpackers has hosted more than one half million overnights by satisfied guests from around the world. Located in the heart of where Entertainment meets Nightlife, the Global Backpackers Village is only steps from both the Theatre district & TIFF Bell Lightbox, and Toronto’s new Entertainment district at King and Spadina. Fully equipped with everything you could possibly need during your stay – from laundry facilities to the option of cooking your own meals in their recently renovated kitchen, the GBV guarantees your comfort and satisfaction while staying with them!

Booking your own travel? Take advantage of our Global Backpackers Village discount until October 1!

imagineNATIVE rate/night: $22.50+tax (regular rate/night: $26.50)

Discount Booking Code (by phone): imagineNATIVE

ABOUT OUR PARTNERS

The Ballroom

As imagineNATIVE 2012’s Festival Restaurant and hangout, The Ballroom is downtown Toronto's newest interactive entertainment center. Two expansive floors accommodate up to 900 guests and boast inventive décor, outstanding eats from our top-notch chef, and the official Molson Canadian Hockey House. Whether you are stopping by after work to catch a game at the bar or bringing your work with you, The Ballroom is the #1 choice to enjoy Sports & Bowl & Rock N' Roll.

Café Crépe

Importing the tradition of the classic European café to North America, Café Crêpe specializes in Parisian sweet & savoury crêpes, French baguette sandwiches, and grilled Italian panini.  As an international café, Café Crêpe also offers world classics like half-pound certified Angus burgers, pommes frites (french fries), thin crust pizza, and a full traditional breakfast menu that includes Eggs Benedict and an exciting variety of omelettes, among other specialties.  In addition to serving exceptional Italian roasted Lavazza coffee, Café Crêpe is fully licensed, offering a vast selection of alcoholic beverages and cocktails, along with select beers and wines.

Smoke’s Poutinerie

Smoke's Poutinerie has taken the Traditional Poutine of fries, curd and gravy, and has added fresh toppings making unique, custom Poutine meals for everyone. Whether your preference is beef, chicken, veggies, pork or simply just a different type of sauce, Smoke's Poutinerie has the recipe for you. Choose from over 20 core Poutine menu items or create your own.