Accessibility at TCAF
TCAF is committed to creating a barrier-free event for all festival goers.
Physical Accessibility:
Getting Here:
Streetcar: All streetcars are equipped with extendable ramps and designated wheelchair spots. The Mattamy Athletic Centre is just north of the Church Street stop on the 506 Carlton streetcar line and can be boarded from either Yonge or Queen’s Park stations (both of which are accessible).
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Subway: Although the Mattamy is located at College Station, please be aware that this station does not have elevators. The closest accessible stations are Wellesley and Dundas which are each a 10 minute walk from the venue.
Click here for more information regarding the accessibility of Toronto's public transit.​​​​​
The Venue:
The Mattamy Athletic Centre is equipped with two (2) elevators, both at the main entrance on Carlton Street, that provide access to all four (4) levels of the building. There are also escalators on all levels of the building, located at the south end of each level. All washroom facilities are wheelchair accessible. In addition, accessible all-gender washrooms are located on all levels. Baby change tables are conveniently located in the all-gender washrooms. Drinking fountains are located throughout Mattamy Athletic Centre and are all wheelchair accessible. Read the Mattamy Athletic Centre's Statement of Commitment to Accessibility.​​​​​
Neuro-inclusivity:
TCAF is delighted to once again host Retreat Neurodivergent Breakroom at the 2025 festival. Retreat is a popup space where neurodivergent* attendees, participants, and staff at busy events can get away from crowds and sensory overwhelm. More than simply a quiet room, we provide comfortable seating and a variety of items to aid in self-regulation such as stim toys, weighted cushions and drawing/colouring materials.
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*neurodivergent includes anyone with neurological differences that may make busy events overwhelming. We will not ask you to disclose or prove any diagnosis.
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COVID Policy:
TCAF follows all local, provincial, federal, and on-site regulations and policies for all our events and programming. We are committed to the health and safety of our community, and as such volunteers will be on hand to sanitize equipment at event spaces between panels (for example, sanitizing microphones and presenter tables).
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While masking is not currently mandated in the province of Ontario, we support and encourage elective masking, particularly if you are experiencing any symptoms of a respiratory virus. These measures help protect our immunocompromised community members and keep our festival as safe, as welcoming and as accessible to everyone as we can make it.