Toronto, Canada 2025August 14 - 16, 2025
Original price was: $995.00.$895.00Current price is: $895.00.
Hotel: The Omni King Edward Hotel
Topics:
Neurology – Dr. Kari Foss
Internal Medicine – Dr. Daniel Langlois
Earn 15 hours of RACE approved quality and practical veterinary CE while enjoying beautiful Toronto Canada in the summer at amazing hotel rates and The Omni Kind Edward Hotel. No better way to earn your CE while on vacation!
Here’s the list of the things we think you shouldn’t miss when you visit the city during the summer months of June, July, August or September.
1. Distillery District
Established in the 1830s, the Distillery District once served as home for the Gooderham & Worts Distillery, one of the world’s largest distilleries during the late 19th century. In the early 2000s, its grounds were converted into pedestrian-only streets.
2. Toronto Islands
Hop on the 15-minute ferry from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (mainland Toronto) to the Toronto Islands. It’s a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Toronto Islands consist of 15 interconnected small islands just off Downtown Toronto. In 1858, a fierce storm turned Toronto Islands from part of the mainland into separate islands. For an exciting excursion through the Toronto Islands with breathtaking views of the city’s skyline, book this sightseeing cruise. We loved the guide’s commentary and learned a lot about the history of the islands!
4. Casa Loma
Though Canada may not be known for castles, Toronto does offer one spectacular castle-esque structure. The 98-room mansion, Casa Loma, was constructed by businessman Sir Henry Mill Pellatt in 1914.
Travels through Europe inspired him to create this majestic mansion that towers over the Toronto cityscape. The mansion boasts stately towers, secret tunnels, an underground pool, and exquisitely landscaped gardens. It’s one of North America’s largest private residences.
Our Top Tips for Visiting Casa Loma
- Purchase your tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line. Casa Loma is a popular tourist attraction in Toronto!
- Plan to arrive early to avoid crowds (especially in the summer months).
- Kick your tour off in the basement with a 15-minute movie about Casa Loma, then work your way upward – most people start from the bottom!
- Don’t miss Casa Loma’s tower for the stunning Toronto skyline and the underground tunnel leading to the garage!
- Make use of the included audio tour device. This will provide all the information needed for a self-guided tour.
Admission and opening hours: General admission tickets for Casa Loma are CA$40 (approximately £23 or 27€ or US$30). The mansion is open daily from 9:30am-5pm.
You can buy your Casa Loma ticket here.
5. CN Tower
Toronto’s most iconic landmark is the 553-metre (1,815-foot) CN Tower. It was named after the Canadian National Railway (CNR), the railway company that initially funded its construction.
Constructed in 1976, this communications and observation tower was the world’s tallest free-standing structure until 2007, when Burj Khalifa in Dubai overtook it. However, it remains the tallest freestanding structure on land in the Western Hemisphere.
The CN Tower is one of the best places to take in the panoramic views of Toronto. The view from their observation decks (one observation deck even has a glass floor) and the revolving 360 Restaurant are stunning! It’s a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Toronto for the first time! If you reserve a table at 360 Restaurant and spend at least CA$75 (approximately £44 or 51€ or US$55) on food per person, you get free access to their observation levels after dining.
Make sure that the day’s forecast predicts clear skies! Otherwise, we wouldn’t recommend visiting, as all you’ll see from the summit are cloudy or grey skies. On clearer days, however, you might even spot Niagra Falls far in the distance!
Admission and opening hours: Tickets start from CA$43 (approximately £25 or 29€ or US$32) when bought online in advance. Same-day tickets online or onsite are slightly higher. The tower is open from 10am-9pm daily.
You can buy your CN Tower ticket here.
7. Picnic at High Park
One of the best things to do in Toronto in summer? Pack up a picnic basket and head out to Toronto’s largest public park, High Park! It’s the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon surrounded by nature.
The park has many picnic areas, beautiful walking trails, sports fields, and gardens. Make sure to stop by Toronto Music Garden, where you’ll find sculptures designed to create musical tones when touched.
Admission and opening hours: High Park is free to explore and open 24/7.
8. St Lawrence Market
Established in 1803, St Lawrence Market is Toronto’s most famous marketplace. It has transformed from a modest farmers’ market to a bustling marketplace with over 120 vendors.
More to Do in Toronto
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Your Destination
The Omni King Edward Hotel
Referring Code/Group Name: VetVacationCE
Room Rate: Deluxe King or Deluxe Queen room C$359+19% tax.
Accommodations are limited at this special rate and this block will sell out. Please book and register early! The last day to reserve a room is August 21, 2023 at 5 pm local time. This block will sell out so book early!
Arrangements have been made so you can extend your vacation 3 days before and/or after your destination seminar at the same rate if rooms are available at the property. Call early to secure your choice of rooms.
Valet Parking: $37 plus taxes
Self Parking: $15.43 plus taxes
Check-In 3pm and Check Out 12 noon
Hotel Guest Service Staff can check bags for hotel guests arriving early or departing later.
A major credit card is required to guarantee the reservation with a first night's non-refundable deposit. Cancellations can be made with at least 72 hours notice.
Consider enrolling in the Omni Select Guest Rewards program www.omniselectguest.com for additional perks.
Valet Parking $60
Self -Parking $35 weekend and $45 weekday rates at 65 King Street East with in and out privileges.
Getting There
Omni King Edward Hotel is located near the following airports:
Toronto International Pearson Airport (YYZ)
Union Pearson Express (UP Express) connects Toronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station in the heart of downtown in just 25 minutes. UP Express trains depart every 15 minutes, 19 ½ hours a day between 5:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. Union Station is located 4 blocks from the hotel and tickets are $12.35 one way and $24.70 return.
Toronto International Pearson Airport (YYZ) is located 22 km/15 miles West of downtown Toronto. Transfer services by limousine or taxi is approximately 30-45 minutes. Currently estimated at $55.00 one-way by taxi.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is located 2.5 km/1.5 miles from downtown servicing Porter Airlines. Currently estimated at $15.00 one-way by taxi (10 mins).
Neurology
Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) is an associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Foss earned her veterinary degree from the University of Illinois and completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Blue Pearl Irvine in Irvine, California. She then moved on to a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio while simultaneously earing her master’s degree in veterinary clinical sciences. Dr. Foss is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in the specialty of Neurology.
Dr. Foss has an interest in neuroimaging and how advances in magnetic resonance imaging may improve diagnostic capabilities for diseases such as cancer and epilepsy. She also has an interest in anticonvulsant therapy and has published several pharmacokinetic studies investigating newer anticonvulsants and alternate delivery methods.
Dr. Foss cohabitates with her husband along with a dog with scoliosis (of course!) and a cat named Betty White. She enjoys traveling, going to concerts, hiking, and brewery-hopping wherever she travels.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Nuggets of the Neurologic Examination
2. Neurolocalization 75 min
3. Seizure Management – What’s in My Toolbox
4. Approach to the Vestibular Patient
5. Approach to the Down Dog
6. When You Can't Refer the Neurologic Pet
7. Collapsing Patients – Seizure Versus syncope?
8. Neurologic Emergencies
Internal Medicine
Daniel Langlois DVM, DACVIM-SAIM
Dr. Daniel Langlois is a tenured associate professor at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is originally from Baton Rouge, LA, and he received his DVM from Louisiana State University in 2009. He then completed a 1-year internship at The Ohio State University which was followed by an internal medicine residency at Michigan State University. He obtained board certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) in 2013, and he has been an MSU faculty member since that time. Daniel has strong clinical and research interests in companion animal endocrinology and canine hepatology. He has authored peer-reviewed manuscripts in these fields, frequently lectures on these subjects, and routinely serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for various veterinary journals.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Hyperadrenocorticism: Recognition and Diagnostic Testing (50 minutes)
2. Hyperadrenocorticism: Medical Management and Monitoring (50 minutes)
3. Approach to the Complicated Diabetic (50 minutes)
4. Case-Based Approach to Calcium Disorders (50 minutes)
5. Copper-Associated Liver Diseases (50 minutes)
6. Updates on Hypoadrenocorticism (75 minutes)
7. Feline Adrenal Disease (50 minutes)
8. Mystery Endocrinology Cases (50 minutes)
9. The Yellow Cat
10. Chronic Hepatitis and Copper-Associated Hepatitis
11. Evidence Based Treatment For Acute Diarrhea: Quick, Do Nothing!
12. IBD: Classification, Terminology, and Management
13. Blastomycosis