Welcome to Lokaal - Day Pass
We look forward to hosting you at our little creative community here at Lokaal and hope that you will enjoy your experience! If you have not already, be sure to let us know the day and time you plan to come to try us out so that we can ensure we have a desk for you on your desired date. Since only regular members have a door access app to get into the space, please check in on the 3rd floor reception (Dubbeldam) to get access. We’ll need to see your photo ID at this time.
Note: Acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of the Lokaal Day Pass Policy is a prerequisite to using the space. Please read all the way to the bottom of this page.
To get you productive as quickly as possible, please take a moment to review the following instructions for terms and general housekeeping. There are just a few things you need to know to get the most from your experience at Lokaal:
Access Times
As a day pass holder, your access will be limited to weekdays between 9am-6pm. Please let us know in advance when you plan to come so we can coordinate access. Please email Kevin McIntosh at work@lokaal.space
WiFi
These days to get any work done we need to be connected! Our wifi SSID is “Lokaalspace”, the password is “worklokaaL” (case sensitive). Please don’t share widely with others not in our space. Please note the password may change from time to time for security purposes so if the password is being rejected, please check back to this page to see if it has changed. You can also typically find the current password on a yellow sticky note stuck to the printer.
Printing/Scanning
As a day pass user we don’t set up printing privileges. Each of our monthly plans includes a generous amount of printing for the digital age we work in!
Parking
There is no on-site parking available. Most of our members walk or cycle to work…that’s why we’re called “Lokaal” which is Dutch for “local”. If you do have to drive, street parking on Westmount or Northcliffe Ave is free after 10am or side streets further east are free after 7am. While there is a 3 hour limit, we’ve not heard of that being enforced in our area. There is also a GreenP lot south of St. Clair off Northcliffe, or north of St. Clair off Westmount, which also has an Enterprise Car Share vehicle. Our regular members get a discount so check out our Partners Page for details.
Lokaal Library
We have started a small collection of great business books for members to read. These books are an INTERNAL resource only and not to be removed from Lokaal. Relax on the couch and take a mental break from work to learn something new.
Cancellations
Refunds are provided if canceled before 6pm the day before your booked date. A 5% admin charge applies to all refunds. Alternatively, you may request a credit towards a future date (providing you give the required notice as mentioned above). No refunds or credits are provided if canceled after 6pm the day before your booking. If, in the unlikely event that there is not a desk available when you arrive for your booked day, or if Lokaal cancels your booking for any reason, a full 100% refund will be provided and we’ll provide you with a voucher for a free day.
Hungry?
Check out our post on great independent local food options.
Working Lokaal
Enjoy like home… Lokaal does not have dedicated staff so, to keep our shared space somewhere we’re proud to work, we have a few simple rules:
Wet Shoes/Boots: Lokaal has beautiful hardwood floors that truly add warmth and character to our space. To keep them looking beautiful we ask that all members please treat our space like home and remove wet shoes and boots at the entry. Water and salt are enemies of both the finish and the wood itself. We encourage you to keep a pair of indoor shoes in the space (we won’t judge you if you want to wear your comfy slippers either ;-). Boot trays for wet footwear will be located at the Lokaal entrance and in the kitchen space near the back door.
Scents make no sense here. Lokaal is a scent-free workspace so we ask that all members please refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes or body spray.
Feel like some coffee? Please do put on a pot or make just a cup or two based on how many people are in the space. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot and fresh for at least 3-4 hours after brewing. Instructions are posted in the cupboard above the machine but a good general rule is 1 heaping scoop of coffee for every 2 cups of water (brews med-strong). When you finish the pot, please rinse it and place filter grounds in the organic bin on the counter. Alternatively, you can make a single cup using the Keurig machine. Please use the refillable coffee pod baskets located on the counter to the left of the machine and the coffee from the adjacent jar. When done brewing, please empty your basket in the organics bin and rinse it so that it is ready for the next member to use.
Please clean up after yourself. While we do have weekly cleaners, we try to keep our space tidy on a day-to-day basis and expect everyone to look after tidying up after themselves and their guests. This includes day pass holders who may not be welcomed back if they leave a mess behind! Cleaning supplies including cloths, sponges, broom and dustpan are available for light cleaning. If there is a bigger mess please don’t hesitate to let us know and we’ll call in reinforcements!
Dry garbage should be placed in the kitchen drawer bin or any of the black trash bins located throughout the space. Any wet or smelly garbage should ALWAYS be placed in the kitchen bin. Organic food waste should be placed in the organics bin in the kitchen. Dry recycling can be placed in the blue bin near the printer or in the kitchen drawer recycling bin (dry or wet). Food waste should be scraped off into the organics bin. Disposable black plastic food containers are NOT recyclable so please discard in the garbage or better yet, take them home to reuse them!
Dirty dishes, mugs, and glasses should be placed in the dishwasher and NEVER left in the sink. No need to hand wash dishes unless you would like to reuse them immediately.
TP… same rule as at home… Notice the toilet paper is almost done? Don’t see an extra roll in the stall? Be a sport and restock from the central supply under the washroom sink. If the supply under the sink is also getting low, be sure to let us know at work@lokaal.space.
Phone calls… they’re part of everyone’s day and business. Please be mindful of your volume and duration when making and taking calls in the main space. If on a call for an extended period, please move to the phone booth when possible. The phone booth is not for camping out… please limit your use specifically for phone / video calls. If you will be more than 30 minutes, post a yellow sticky on the door a courtesy to others or better yet, it’s a small open workspace so just let others know before you head in how long you will be so they can plan around it for their calls. If you find someone is not respecting this etiquette, please let us know and we can speak to that member. We all benefit from a respectful space.
Meeting Room: Your day pass does not include use of the meeting room but can be booked with our Community Manager during your visit. Our rate is $25/hr.
Visitors & Guests… are always welcome but may not occupy a hot desk or dedicated desk chair. Feel free to book the meeting room or you may also purchase a day pass for your guest to join you at any open hot desk seat. Please email our Community Manager at work@lokaal.space to purchase a pass.
No Pets: While we love our dogs, cats and ferrets, not everyone does so Lokaal is a pet-free space. If you have a service dog (or service ferret), we respectfully request that you present a letter from your medical practitioner as confirmation.
COVID19 - what member agreement would be complete without some mention of everyone’s favourite topic? By signing off below you acknowledge that you’ve reviewed our COVID policy and agree to the terms set out within it.
PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST VISIT TO LOKAAL you must complete the section below:
I understand the above terms and conditions of using the workspace at Lokaal and that my Trial Guest Pass may be revoked at the discretion of the Community Manager at any time if I am not respectful of Lokaal members or the space in general. You will be required to show a valid photo ID that confirms your identity upon arrival.