LANDING IN CANADA ??? -All You Need To Know.

[trinatocanada]

stayrcc.com or Seneca Suites have a branch in Toronto. The address is 1760 Finch Ave. East – Toronto, ON - M2J 5G3 - (416) 491-8811.
LOCATION:
• We are located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Toronto and within close proximity to many
Toronto area attractions.
• Major intersection: Finch Ave. and Don Mills Rd.
• Easy access to Hwy # 401 and the Don Valley Parkway
• 1 short bus ride (approximately 12 minutes) to Finch Subway Station on the TTC.
FACILITIES:
• Front desk service with common areas 24 hrs/day
• Camera-monitored building at all times
• Onsite movie lounge, patio, convenience store with ATM
• Computer with internet access available in the lobby 24 hrs/day
• Common kitchen with four full-size ovens; accessible 24 hrs/day (to long-term guests and
students only)
• On-campus health club is available to residence guests at an additional charge

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ACCOMMODATIONS:
All suites are individually air conditioned and include:
• 2 separate bedrooms; each bedroom has 1 double bed (2 per suite – see sample floor plan below)
• Kitchenette with full-size fridge, microwave oven, sink and counters
• Television with cable or satellite service
• High speed access at no charge with internet portals in each bedroom
• Telephone with complimentary local service
• Dresser, closet, desk and chair
• Soap, shampoo, Kleenex and toilet paper are all included and replenished weekly (if required) in
each suite
• Linens and bedding are included: sheets, blanket, comforter, pillows and towels
LONG-TERM ACCOMMODATION SUITES:
(Applies only to suites booked for 30 consecutive nights or more)
• Choose from a 1-bedroom + Den or 2-bedroom suite set-up
• Kitchenette equipped with cutlery, glassware, utensils, coffee maker, toaster oven, electric fry pan,
and rice cooker included (Kitchen equipment pictured above, left)
• Lamps, clock radios, iron and ironing board supplied in bedrooms
• Den (available in 1-bedroom suite only) includes a leather couch, coffee table, end table, television
stand (Den pictured above, right)

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HOUSEKEEPING:
Short-term stays (1-6 nights) receive daily housekeeping service.
Long-term stays (7+ nights) receive twice-weekly room cleaning service: 1 full-service and 1 light-service as
described below:
• Full-service cleaning includes mopping kitchen floor, vacuuming carpets, cleaning kitchen and
washroom areas and changing towels and bedding
• Light-service cleaning includes surface cleaning of the kitchen and washroom areas, changing of
towels, making beds in both bedrooms
PARKING:
Parking for accommodation and conference guests is in Lot 10. Day parking is available for purchase at Front
Desk for a daily rate of $5.00 per vehicle. Our monthly parking rate is $60.00 per vehicle.
ACCOMMODATION RATES:
Individual Suite:
$79.95/day (plus taxes)
$395.00/week (plus taxes)
$1,395.00/month (no tax)
Group Bookings (10 or more suites):
$69.95/day
$395.00/week
$1,295.00/month
Please note the above rates are based on single or double occupancy. Please add $5.00 per additional guest in
each suite per night. Children under the age of 12 stay free with an adult. There is a maximum of 4 guests per
suite. Rates are subject to availability and change.

[trinatocanada]

All information above is based on a pdf brochure they have sent me. If you want a copy of the brochure, you can pm me and I will send it to you by email.
I did not choose to stay at the Seneca because it is quite far from downtown and I do not have a vehicle; but if I had a car it would be okay to stay here I guess.

[Honolulu]

Thanks Quorax anf trina,
I actually found the rcc link through kijiji toronto.
There they list it at $42 per night for a two bedroom suite!

Your information is helpful esepcially since I did not see parking rates and housekeeping information.

Yes, I suppose one has to book it in advance, though site does not mention it.
That is something to think about when one plans for a month 
Hoping it is realible to go via their website.

[trinatocanada]

Honolulu, go to the website and send them an email. They will reply with current rates and availability.

[Arkhan]

Dear Qorax,
Thanks for your help. I've a query and i feel i should discuss it with you to eliminate my fear. Did u stay in safehomestay??? and how u feel is it safe for stay of ladies.

The Original Post of this thread has the Short Stay Accom options. Have a look there first. Mississauga & Brampton have Super8, Studio6, Best Western & Motel8. All the above r good options for a cheap & comfortable short stay.

[trinatocanada]

The full Seneca brochure can be viewed here http://www.scribd.com/doc/34207436/Accommodation-Information-Package.

I am simply sharing information and not endorsing this place in exchange for any kind of gain.

[sanjn]

Sr. Leon advised u just below my aforesaid reply. Read that...

Thanks Leon/qorax.
I guess I'll pay them a visit when I land.
Cheers
Sanjn

[qorax]

Dear Qorax,
Thanks for your help. I've a query and i feel i should discuss it with you to eliminate my fear. Did u stay in safehomestay??? and how u feel is it safe for stay of ladies.

Here's some previous feedback...
Ref: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/short-stay-accomodation-at-toronto-t34741.0.html

Good Short Stay Option

Hi all,

In the last couple of days I visited the following Short Stay options to check out for my friend's forthcoming landing:

-Motel6
-Studio6
-Derry Guest House
-SafeHomeStay
-Best Western Hotel
-Holiday Inn Express

All r similarly priced (little here-n-there), except the last 2 hotels.

A. I'd suggest everyone to go for Motel6. It's way better organized, value for money than the others.
B. In the Hotels, Holiday Inn Express is better than Best Western.
C. Do not go to Derry Guest House, unless u must want to be in Downtown Toronto.
D. SafeHomeStay is well managed by the Twin Elderly Couples. Its the Cheapest among all. -Not bad too.
E. I've booked my friend for Motel6.

Qorax

I have landed with family on June 16th. Staying in safehomestay at Lockmere Terrace, North york. i have liked the place and have no hesitation to recommend to others.

I didn't stay at SafeHomeStay, but I've visited them & found the managing couples (Senior Ppl) very nice. The place was neat & clean. There were families residing as well. BabuTV above certified the accommodation.

Lately I happened to visit the Super8 Motel as well, 'coz I had to meet someone. Found it Ok too, but in similar properties I'd suggest Motel6.
http://www.motel6.com/accormaps/m6ProximityResults.aspx?searchtype=C

Qorax

[Cappuccino]

Quick question on landing wonder if anyone knows. My wife and I are currently in the process of applying under the Federal Skilled Workers class, with her as the principal applicant.

I know when landing to validate the VISA the principal applicant has to land first, and I may accompany her. However after validating the visas we'd probably return to the UK to sort out the sale of our house etc, and the plan would be one of us would go over to Canada, secure a job, and then the other one would follow after the house sale had gone through.

After initially landing in Canada to validate the PR visa, does it matter which one of you physically takes us residence first? May the spouse (not the PA) go over first? I know after validating the visa you have in theory up to 3 years to take up residence (since you have to be resident in Canada 2 years out of every 5 to keep up the visa).

We're probably not looking to get to this stage until at least early next year, but would be nice to get an idea up front.

Thanks for any advice,
Wayne.

[qorax]

Hi Wayne,

Actually a good question. The answer is, it doesn't matter who returns here, post landing. 'Coz, once u land, the Record of Landing formality stands completed. Hereon, both r Landed PRs. Have their individual battles to win, irrespective of the fact that it's a family unit.

Post landing, each has to maintain his/her residency requirements (the 2/5 rule) individually. So, anyone of u can return & take-up a house, job & other amenities for the family's settlement. In fact it's a wise option too, one that u have enumerated. One does the settlement here, while the other closes up the issues in homeland.

Good luck!
Qorax 

[Cappuccino]

Hi, yeah the general plan post-landing is that we both return to the UK to sort some affairs out, and the idea with one of us coming over first is that at least one of us is employed at any one point in time!

Since I am a software developer/engineer, and my wife's occupation as an industrial pharmacist is somewhat more specialised, it will probably be easier for me to find employment than my wife, hence the idea that I travel over first, get a job and sort accomodation, and then she will follow a month or two later after the house is sold etc.

Anyway this is very useful advice, thanks
Wayne.

[somcoorg]

Hi Qorax

 Do you have any information on the tax that will get charged on the amount bought into canada during the subsequest visit to

[qorax]

Hi Qorax

 Do you have any information on the tax that will get charged on the amount bought into canada during the subsequest visit to

No taxes. It's only that the interest accrued over the principal that rests in a Bank A/c will attract TDS. Everytime u wire-in funds, the bank shall inform Fintrac.

Qorax