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March 16th, 2011 - Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport Turns Out the Lights on March 26th for Earth Hour
On March 26 at 8:30 pm, Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport will celebrate Earth Hour by joining millions of people around the world in turning out the lights to help raise awareness about global warming.

An annual international lights out event, Earth Hour encourages individuals and businesses to stand up, take responsibility, and get involved in leading the global community to a more sustainable future. This year the Sandalwood Suites hotel will participate by educating guests on the Earth Hour initiative and switching off all non essential lights in public areas, vacant rooms, lobby and breakfast lounge.

February 18, 2011 - Friend in Need Raises $3750 For Local Charity
As a part of SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts' 2010 Friends in Need program initiative, Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport donated $10 from every room occupied between December21-28, 2010. A cheque of $3750 was presented on February 05,2011 at Etobicoke Olympium Pool to Martin Mallory- President, Etobicoke Swim Club.

March 27th, 2010 - Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport Participates in Earth Hour 2010.
Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport participated in the 2010 Earth Hour event from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on Saturday, March27, 2010. At the hotel the front desk team informed hotel guests about the event and asked for everyone to take part. All vacant guest rooms were shutdown and the hotel turned off all non essential lights in public areas, including the lobby, meeting rooms and breakfast room. In addition to the hotel's efforts, 24 staff members participated in the worthwhile event at home.

March 15th, 2010 - Friend in Need Raises $2420 For Local Charity
Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport's tenth annual Friends in Need holiday promotion raised $2420 for Etobicoke Swim Club. Running during the December holiday period, the annual Friends in Need promotion offered travellers discounted room rates at the hotel with $10 for each night's stay going to Etobicoke Swim Club. A Cheque of $2420 will be presented to Mr. Robert Earp - President, Etobicoke Swim Club in February,2010.

March 1, 2010 - Peacocks take a vacation for summer 2010
It is with sadness that the Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport announces that our famous courtyard peacocks will not be joining us at the hotel this summer. The peacocks have decided to take a much needed vacation of their own this year but will miss their beautiful courtyard surroundings. We wish them a wonderful trip!

2009 Sandalwood Annual Client BBQ
May 27, 2009 - Our our annual corporate client barbecue lunch was held at the hotel in the Aviary Lounge and Centennial Room. Guests dined on an array of barbecue dishes while enjoying live music by Richard Howe. During their time at the hotel, our lunch guests were able to take a tour of the hotel suites and facilities.

UPDATE - Piper the Peacock
Piper the peacock is still missing. If you have any information on Piper's whereabouts, please Email us.

March 26, 2009 - Piper the Peacock
Piper the peacock has gone MISSING! He hasn't been seen since early this afternoon.
See this breaking news featured on CityNews.

Piper the Peacock Flies to Higher Heights
March 25, 2009 - Piper the peacock has fled the coop! Since Sandalwood Suites Hotel's inception in 1988, peacocks have been in the courtyard garden located at the hotel. Just this week, two-year-old Piper reached new heights when he flew high above the hotel to a new destination. Piper can now be found perched atop a tree just a few blocks away from the hotel.
See Piper the peacock in the news with a video clip from Rogers TV (story at 2:58 on video).
Stay tuned to learn when Piper will come home!
If you have any tips on how to bring Piper home, please Email us!

Passport Requirements When Travelling by Land or Air.

As of January 31, 2008, all Canadian and U.S citizens travelling by land will be required to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license and a birth certificate or a citizenship card; OR for youth under 18, a birth certificate; OR a valid passport. As of January 23, 2007, all Canadian and U.S citizens travelling by air between the United States and Canada are required to present a valid passport. Learn more

2009 Press Releases

Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport Finishes Year with Successful Annual Fundraising Drive

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO (February 10, 2009) - Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport's ninth annual Friends in Need holiday promotion has raised over $2,400 for Etobicoke Swim Club.
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