DESTINATION TORONTO
The World in a City: Toronto’s Global Passport

Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”)

 

1. Key Dates

DESTINATION TORONTO The World in a City: Toronto’s Global Passport Contest’ ("The Contest") starts on Monday, March 9, at 7:00 AM ET and ends Thursday, July 19, at 11:59 PM ET ("Contest Period"). The Contest Period consists of nineteen (19) weekly periods (each, a “Weekly Period”) as follows: 

Weekly Period Start	Weekly Period End	Weekly Draw Date
March 9, 2026 7:00 AM ET	March 15, 2026 11:59 PM ET	March 16, 2026 12:00 PM ET
March 16, 2026 12:00 AM ET	March 22, 2026 11:59 PM ET	March 23, 2026 12:00 PM  ET
March 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET	March 29, 2026 11:59 PM ET	March 30, 2026 12:00 PM ET
March 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET	April 5, 2026 11:59 PM ET	April 6, 2026 12:00 PM ET
April 6, 2026 12:00 AM ET	April 12, 2026 11:59 PM ET	April 13, 2026 12:00 PM ET
April 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET	April 19, 2026 11:59 PM  ET	April 20, 2026 12:00 PM ET
April 20, 2026 12:00 AM ET	April 26, 2026 11:59 PM ET	April 27, 2026 12:00 PM ET
April 27, 2026 12:00 AM ET	May 3, 2026 11:59 PM ET	May 4, 2026 12:00 PM ET
May 4, 2026 12:00 AM ET	May 10, 2026 11:59 PM ET	May 11, 2026 12:00 PM ET
May 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET	May 17, 2026 11:59 PM ET	May 18, 2026 12:00 PM ET
May 18, 2026 12:00 AM ET	May 24, 2026 11:59 PM ET	May 25, 2026 12:00 PM ET
May 25, 2026 12:00 AM ET	May 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET	June 1, 2026 12:00 PM ET
June 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET	June 7, 2026 11:59 PM ET	June 8, 2026 12:00 PM  ET
June 8, 2026 12:00 AM ET	June 14, 2026 11:59 PM ET	June 15, 2026 12:00 PM ET
June 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET	June 21, 2026 11:59 PM ET	June 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET
June 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET	June 28, 2026 11:59 PM ET	June 29, 2026 12:00 PM ET
June 29, 2026 12:00 AM  ET	July 5, 2026 11:59 PM ET	July 6, 2026 12:00 PM ET
July 6, 2026 12:00 AM ET	July 12, 2026 11:59 PM ET	July 13, 2026 12:00 PM ET
July 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET	July 19, 2026 11:59 PM ET	July 20, 2026 12:00 PM ET

In addition to each Weekly Draw, a Final Draw will be held on July 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET in Toronto, Ontario. All eligible Entries (defined below) received during the Contest Period, will be entered into the Final Draw.

 

2. Sponsor

The Contest is being conducted by DESTINATION TORONTO, which is located at 207 Queen’s Quay West, Suite 405 – Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1A7 Canada (the “Sponsor”).

 

3. Eligibility

The Contest is open to only residents of Canada (excluding residents of Quebec) who have reached the legal age of majority in their province or territory of residence. The directors, employees, contractors, agents and representatives of the Sponsor, its affiliates and/or subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agents and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

 

4. How to Participate

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

In order to participate in The Contest, you must visit https://www.destinationtoronto.com/global-passport
(the “Website”) to register for the The World in a City: Toronto’s Global Passport digital pass (the “Digital Pass”) on your mobile device (the Digital Pass is housed on the Bandwango platform (the “Platform”) and register on the Digital Pass by following the on-screen instructions including providing your name and email address (collectively, “Registration”).

Once you have completed the steps above (as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion), there are two (2) ways to earn entries into the Contest:

1. Passport Entries: to earn one (1) passport entry into The Contest (a “Passport Entry”), first you must visit the Website during the Contest Period and access the Digital Pass, next, click the country/location to reveal a clue (a “Clue”), each Clue will describe a location in Toronto (for example, a cultural landmark, neighbourhood, community space, etc.) (each a “Location”). During the Contest Period there will be a total of twenty-six Clues available in the Digital Pass. Once you have solved the Clue, you must visit the Location, open your Digital Pass to check-in and enable location services on your mobile device. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must check-in within a check-in within a 0.4 kilometre (0.25 mile) radius of the Location. Upon completing the foregoing steps, you will earn one (1) Passport Entry into The Contest.
2. Referral Entries: to earn three (3) referral entries into The Contest (collectively “Referral Entries”), first you must open the Digital Pass, locate the referral link (the “Link”) and share the Link with one (1) personal friend or family member who is eligible to participate in The Contest (each, a “Friend”). Next, your Friend must follow the Link and register to complete the Registration Process set out above. Once you and your Friend have completed the foregoing steps, you will be eligible to earn three (3) Referral Entries.

Referral Entries and Passport Entries are collectively referred to as “Entries”.

Each Entry that you earn will be entered into the weekly draw (each, a “Weekly Draw”) corresponding to the Weekly Period in which the Entry was earned (see chart above for Weekly Period start and end times). All Entries will carry over into the Final Draw.

The Sponsor, Platform, FIFA, and each of their respective agents, employees, directors, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for, and accept no liability whatsoever in relation to, any late, lost, misdirected, delayed, incomplete or incompatible Entries, Registrations, or Links (all of which are void).   

There is a limit of twenty-six (26) Passport Entries per person and valid email address during The Contest Period. There is no limit to the number of Referral Entries that may be earned during The Contest Period. If it is discovered by the Sponsor (using any evidence or other information made available to or otherwise discovered by the Sponsor) that any person has attempted to use multiple names, multiple identities, multiple Digital Pass accounts, any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s), and/or any other means not in keeping with the Sponsor’s interpretation of the letter and spirit of these Rules to enter or otherwise participate in or to disrupt this Contest; then they may be disqualified from The Contest in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. The Released Parties are not responsible for, and accept no liability whatsoever in relation to, any late, lost, misdirected, delayed, incomplete or incompatible information (all of which is void).

 

5. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AND RELEASE:

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION OF THE RULES CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY.

BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST, YOU HEREBY DECLARE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY, UNDERSTAND THAT THIS SECTION AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, AND ARE WAIVING AND RELEASING RIGHTS THAT YOU MAY NOW HAVE OR HAVE IN THE FUTURE, AS DESCRIBED BELOW. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST, YOU HEREBY DECLARE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE GIVING UP THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR ANY INJURY OR DAMAGES, HOWSOEVER CAUSED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEST.

BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS CONTEST, YOU AGREE TO RELEASE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEST AND YOUR PARTICIPATION THEREIN AND TO INDEMNIFY THE RELEASED PARTIES AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST. BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS CONTEST, YOU ALSO AGREE THAT YOUR ENTRY AND PARTICIPATION COMPLIES WITH ALL CONDITIONS STATED IN THESE RULES. THE RELEASED PARTIES WILL BEAR NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER REGARDING: (I) THE USE OF YOUR ENTRY (OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF – INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE ENTRY MATERIALS); (II) PARTICIPATION IN ANY CONTEST-RELATED ACTIVITIES; (III) ANY USE, COLLECTION, STORAGE AND DISCLOSURE OF ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION; AND/OR (IV) IF DECLARED A WINNER, THE PRIZE (INCLUDING ANY USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE). THE RELEASED PARTIES SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS BY YOU IN THE EVENT IT IS DISCOVERED THAT YOU HAVE DEPARTED FROM OR NOT OTHERWISE FULLY COMPLIED WITH ANY OF THESE RULES. THIS RELEASE AND INDEMNITY SHALL CONTINUE IN FORCE FOLLOWING THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTEST AND/OR AWARDING OF ANY PRIZE. 

 

Without limiting any of the foregoing, by participating in The Contest, each participant hereby:

1. to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and on behalf of themselves, and their personal representatives, relatives, heirs, assignees, successors, executors and administrators, permanently, irrevocably and forever release the Released Parties from any and all liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense whatsoever including, without limitation, property damage, personal injury and/or death that may occur in connection with The Contest and/or their participation therein;
2. understands, acknowledges and accepts that their participation in The Contest may involve danger and/or exposure to risks and hazards (including, without limitation, as may be due to the inherent risks of accidents due to the nature of The Contest entry activities and/or participation by other individuals in The Contest), whether arising from foreseeable or unforeseeable human error and negligence, and that, as a result, they may suffer damage to personal property, serious personal injury, illness or even death;
3. accepts that their participation in The Contest is subject to all of the instructions, terms, conditions and/or policies as may be stipulated by Sponsor (including, without limitation, any policies Sponsor may impose in order to help promote the safety of individual(s) involved in The Contest), and acknowledge and agree that each participant is solely responsible and assume all liability for complying with any instructions, terms, conditions and/or policies applicable to them, and that Sponsor and all other Released Parties will not have any liability towards any participant, nor any other person or entity, for their failure to comply with any such instructions, terms, conditions and/or policies; 
4. acknowledges and agrees that Sponsor has not made any warranties, guarantees or representations about the state or condition of any Location, The Contest, the safety of participants while participating in the Contest, or the results resulting therefrom;
5. warrants and represents that they have fully evaluated the nature, scope, and extent of the risks involved in participating in The Contest, and expressly, freely and voluntarily agree and assume responsibility for any and all risks of personal injury, illness, death, damages of any kind physical or personal and/or loss of any nature whatsoever that they may sustain arising out of, or connected with, their participation in The Contest, even if such personal injury, illness, death, damages of any kind physical or personal, or loss is caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence or gross negligence of any of the Released Parties;
6. represents and warrants that they will participate in The Contest and any Contest-related activity only with the maximum attention to safety and enjoyment of the Contest, will act in a manner that protects the health and safety of themselves and others, and will not act recklessly or cause any damage while participating in The Contest and any Contest-related activity;
7. acknowledges and agrees that I am in good health and have no physical condition that would prevent me from participating in the Contest or present risk to me in doing so;
8. grants to the Contest Parties: (i) the irrevocable rights and permissions to tape, film, photograph, audio record and otherwise capture (in whole or in part), throughout the participant’s participation in the Contest, their name, nickname, image, voice, social media handle(s) and any other aspect of their likeness, any comments made by or attributable to the participant, and any performance given by or attributable to them (collectively, the “Assets”), and (ii) the irrevocable, fully paid up, royalty free, worldwide rights and license, in perpetuity, to reproduce, copy, publish, perform in public, disseminate, synchronize with other content and materials and otherwise exploit the Assets (in whole or in part, as is or as may be edited) and any materials based upon or derived therefrom (collectively, the “Sponsor Materials”, which for greater certainty include the Assets) in any manner, method and media now or hereafter known (including without limitation by incorporating the Assets into Contest-related print, broadcast or internet materials) in any publicity or advertisement carried out by or on behalf of Sponsor;
9. agrees that: (i) the decision to use the Sponsor Materials as set out herein is at the Contest Parties’ sole discretion, (ii) the participants in the Contest shall have no right of approval, no claim to any compensation or benefit arising out of the use of the Sponsor Materials, and (iii) the Sponsor Materials will be the sole and exclusive property of Sponsor and participant hereby transfers, assigns and conveys to Sponsor, in perpetuity and throughout the universe, all right, title and interest of every kind whether now known or hereafter known (including without limitation copyright) in and to the Sponsor Materials (and agrees to execute any further agreement(s) and/or other document(s), upon request from the Sponsor, to perfect or otherwise give effect to the foregoing assignment), and waives all moral rights (and all other rights of a like nature) in and to the Materials in favour of the Contest Parties;
10. releases the Contest Parties from all claims of any kind that the participant or their personal representatives, relatives, heirs, assignees, successors, executors and administrators ever had, now have, or may in the future have, arising from, connected with, or in any way related to the use of the Sponsor Materials as set out herein; and,
11. agrees the participant will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against all claims, liabilities, losses or damages of any kind physical or personal (including, but not limited to, court costs and lawyer’s fees) arising out of, connected with, or as a result of (i) the participant’s breach or alleged breach of these Rules, and/or (ii) the participant’s participation in The Contest.

 

6. Prize(s) & Selection Process

There are nineteen (19) weekly prizes (each, a “Weekly Prize”) that will be awarded to each confirmed winner of a Weekly Draw. Each Weekly Prize consists of a weekly prize pack that includes a summer scarf, a poster, a beanie, a water bottle, a mini soccer ball, and stickers and temporary tattoos. The total ARV of each Weekly prize is $117.96 CAD. There is a limit of one (1) Weekly Prize per participant per Weekly Period.

There is one (1) grand prize (the “Grand Prize”) that will be awarded to the confirmed winner of the Grand Prize Draw (defined below). The Grand Prize consists of a Weekly Prize, a two-night stay at a Toronto hotel (valued at $700 CAD), a Team Canada jersey, $500 CAD Gift Card to a major sports apparel retailer, $500 CAD prepaid credit card, a professional-sized soccer ball, $210 Museum Pass and a City Pass. The total ARV of the Grand Prize is $2,315 CAD.

All prizes are awarded “as-is”. No substitutions will be allowed. All prizes are not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash. All decisions are final. All federal, provincial and local tax liabilities are the responsibility of the winners. If the prize cannot be awarded as described in these Rules, the Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize or prize component with another of comparable value, as determined in its sole discretion. None of the Released Parties makes any representation or offers any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality or fitness of any Prize awarded in connection with The Contest. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the confirmed winner of a Prize understands and acknowledges that they may not seek reimbursement or pursue any legal or equitable remedy from either the Sponsor or any of the other Released Parties should the Prize fail to be fit for its purpose or is in any way unsatisfactory. All gift card cards and passes included in the Grand Prize are subject to the terms and conditions of the issuer.

 

7. Prize Selection Process:

On each Weekly Draw Date, as set out above, one (1) potential winner will be selected by random draw from among all Entries received during the Weekly Period prior to the Weekly Period End date. The odds of winning a Weekly Prize depend on the number of Eligible Entries received during the Weekly Period.    

As set out above, on July 27, 2026 (the “Final Draw Day”), the Sponsor will conduct the Final Draw to select one (1) potential winner from among all eligible Entries received during the Contest Period. The odds of winning the Grand Prize depend on the number of eligible Entries received during the Contest Period.

NO ONE IS A WINNER UNLESS AND UNTIL THE SPONSOR OFFICIALLY CONFIRMS THEM AS THE WINNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE RULES. 

The announcement of a prize winner will be made via email provided by the Sponsor to the winner (the "winning prize notification"). If the winner does not respond to collect their prize within two days (48 hours) of the winning prize notification being made, is found to be ineligible, does not comply with these Rules or declines to accept the prize, the winner may be disqualified in the Sponsor's sole discretion, and in such case the Sponsor will select an alternate winner by random draw from the remaining set of eligible entries.

To be declared a winner, the selected contestant must first (a) correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question that will be arranged at the time of the winning prize notification and administered over the phone or via email at a mutually arranged time and date; (b) be in compliance with these Official Rules; (c) sign and return the Sponsor’s declaration and release which (i) confirms compliance with these Rules; (ii) acknowledges acceptance of the applicable Prize (as awarded); (iii) releases the Sponsor and all of the other Released Parties from any and all liability in connection with this Contest, their participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the applicable Prize or any portion thereof; and (iv) agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of their name, city of residence, voice, statements about the Contest and/or photograph or other likeness without further notice or compensation, in any publicity or advertisement carried out by or on behalf of the Sponsor in any manner whatsoever, including print, broadcast or the internet. Failure to meet any of the foregoing conditions will result in the potential winner automatically forfeiting their prize and nothing will be offered in its place.

 

8. General

All participants are subject to verification at any time and for any reason.  The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor – including, without limitation, government issued photo identification): (i) for the purposes of verifying an individual’s eligibility to participate in this Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of any information entered (or purportedly entered) for the purposes of this Contest; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary, in its sole and absolute discretion, for the purposes of administering this Contest in accordance with the Sponsor’s interpretation of the letter and spirit of these Rules.  Failure to provide such proof to the complete satisfaction of the Sponsor within the timeline specified by the Sponsor may result in disqualification in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor.  The sole determinant of the time for the purposes of this Contest will be the official time-keeping device(s) of the Sponsor.

This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws.  The decisions of the Sponsor with respect to all aspects of this Contest are final and binding on all participants without right of appeal. 

ANYONE DEEMED BY THE SPONSOR TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE SPONSOR’S INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER AND/OR SPIRIT OF THESE RULES FOR ANY REASON IS SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION IN THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION OF THE SPONSOR AT ANY TIME. 

The Sponsor and the other Released Parties will not be liable for: (i) any failure of any website or any platform during The Contest; (ii) any technical malfunction or other problems of any nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, those relating to the telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment or software; (iii) the failure of any information to be received, captured or recorded for any reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to, technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website; (iv) any injury or damage to a participant’s or any other person’s computer or other device related to or resulting from participating in The Contest; (v) anyone being incorrectly and/or mistakenly identified as a winner or eligible winner; and/or (vi) any combination of the above.

The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to withdraw, amend or suspend this Contest (or to amend these Rules) in any way, in the event of any cause beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor that interferes with the proper conduct of this Contest as contemplated by these Rules, including, without limitation, any error, problem, computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or failure of any kind whatsoever.  Any attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest in any way (as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion) may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. 

The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel, amend or suspend this Contest, or to amend these Rules, in any way without prior notice or obligation, in the event of any accident, printing, administrative, or other error of any kind, or for any other reason whatsoever.  The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to administer an alternate test of skill as it deems appropriate based on the circumstances and/or to comply with applicable law.

The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to adjust any of the dates, timeframes and/or other Contest mechanics stipulated in these Rules, to the extent deemed necessary by Sponsor, for purposes of verifying compliance by any participant and/or other information with these Rules, or as a result of any technical or other problems, or in light of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion, affect the proper administration of The Contest as contemplated in these Rules, or for any other reason.

In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these English Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, including, but not limited to, any French version of these Rules, online advertising and/or any instructions or interpretations of these Rules given by any representative of the Sponsors, the terms and conditions of these English Rules shall prevail, govern and control to the fullest extent permitted by law. 

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.  In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with the terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.  To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Rules or the rights and obligations of participants, Sponsor or any of the other the Released Parties in connection with The Contest will be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

The Toronto Host City logo is a trademark owned by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (“FIFA”). This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with FIFA.

9. Privacy

The Sponsor respects your right to privacy. All personal information, such as name and contact information, is collected by the Sponsor solely for the purposes of administering this Contest and shall not be used for any other purpose without your express consent. By providing this information, you consent to it being used for the stated purposes. The Sponsor will not sell, share or otherwise disclose personal information of entrants with third parties, other than to third parties engaged by the Sponsor to fulfill the above purposes or as permitted or required by law. By entering The Contest, entrants consent to the manner of collection, use and disclosure of their personal information in accordance with the Sponsor's privacy policy available at: https://www.destinationtoronto.com/privacy-policy/. By entering The Contest, entrants agree to allow the Sponsor to contact them regarding The Contest.