Chapters stay in large downtown hotels near the Entertainment District. Formals are held in private event spaces downtown and on the waterfront, and many chapters book two venues across the weekend.
Fraternity Formals in Toronto
All Roads Travel plans fraternity formals in Toronto: the downtown hotel block, a private venue for the formal, & charter buses across the border. Since fall 2023 we’ve run more than 75 Toronto formals for chapters from the Big Ten and the Northeast.
Quick Facts
Formals since Fall 2023:
More than 75
Typical Group:
70 to 145 travelers
Largest Group We've Hosted:
More than 210 travelers
Busiest Months:
April and March, then October and November
Trip Length:
Two nights, usually Friday to Sunday
Getting There:
About 4 hours by bus from Michigan and Michigan State, 5 to 6 hours from Penn State and West Virginia, and 6 to 7 hours from Ohio State, plus the border crossing
Hotels & Venues
A Sample Weekend In Toronto
Friday
Buses leave campus in the morning, cross the border and reach downtown by late afternoon.
Saturday
A free day for the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium or St. Lawrence Market. The formal is Saturday night at your private venue.
Sunday
Check out, cross back into the U.S. and ride home.
Frequently asked questions
Do members need a passport for Toronto?
Yes. Every traveler needs a valid passport, passport card or another border-crossing document such as an enhanced driver’s license or NEXUS card. International students should check their own entry requirements early.
How far is Toronto from campus?
About 4 hours by charter bus from Ann Arbor and East Lansing, 5 to 6 hours from State College and Morgantown, and 6 to 7 hours from Columbus, plus time at the border.
How big a group can ART take to Toronto?
Most of our Toronto groups have 70 to 145 travelers, and we’ve hosted groups of more than 210.
