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2024 AMSN Annual Convention: Create Connections While Exploring Toronto

Medical-surgical nurses will converge upon Toronto later this year for the 2024 AMSN Annual Convention, which will take place Sept. 12–14. Not only should attendees prepare for three days of educational and networking opportunities, but they also should set aside some time to explore the city, from its cultural offerings and architecture to its culinary delights and vibrant nightlife.

Popular Attractions

Toronto has countless opportunities for sightseeing, including:

  • Aga Khan Museum, the first North American museum devoted to Islamic art
  • Art Gallery of Ontario, which is renowned for its collection of Canadian and Indigenous art
  • Casa Loma, a castle often used as a filming location, with a museum, secret passageways, an underground pool, and more
  • CN Tower, once the tallest building in the world
  • Distillery District, home to breweries, restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries
  • Fort York, a national historic site
  • Graffiti Alley
  • Harbourfront Centre, featuring cultural, educational, and recreational activities on 100 acres of redeveloped waterfront
  • High Park, which spans 400 acres
  • Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Ripley’s Aquarium of Toronto
  • Toronto Music Garden, an urban garden inspired by different classical pieces, designed in collaboration with cellist Yo-Yo Ma

There also are numerous opportunities for cultural, walking, biking, and water tours.

Cuisine

Toronto’s restaurant scene is perfect for a global palate, with unique offerings that include:

  • Canoe Restaurant and Bar, with views of CN Tower and City Airport
  • Cheese Boutique, a gourmet grocery store and fromagerie
  • The Heartbreak Chef, known for its fried chicken sandwich, arcade machines, and graffiti art
  • Kensington Market, a neighborhood full of diverse cuisines
  • Lazy Daisy’s Cafe, with a menu inspired by the owner’s childhood on a farm
  • Planta, which features plant-based cuisine with a global flair
  • St. Lawrence Market, the city’s oldest and largest food market featuring cuisines from around the world
  • Wonton Hut, known for serving Hong Kong-style street food

Nightlife

Toronto has a vibrant nightlife, including these hotspots:

  • Church Wellesley Village, a popular LGBTQ+ community hotspot
  • Drake Underground in Queen Street West, a lounge that features dancing, stand-up comedy, and live performances
  • The Entertainment District in downtown Toronto, which includes restaurants, nightclubs, sporting events, and theaters
  • King Street West, which is known for its nightclubs, cocktail bars, and jazz clubs

Conference attendees should take advantage of all the 2024 AMSN Annual Convention has to offer while also taking time to immerse themselves in Toronto culture to ensure their experience is rewarding and memorable, both professionally and personally. They will broaden their medical-surgical nursing knowledge, but they can — and should — enjoy some extracurricular activities as well.

Start planning your trip to Toronto now by ensuring your passport is up to date. Visit the AMSN website for passport and visa information, and stay tuned for details about registration rates, travel, and housing blocks, coming soon.

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