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Take the blahs out of winter with this 14-day festival. Body shaking concerts, exceptional skating shows and other performances are held in Nathan Phillips Square and Mel Lastman Square. A high spot of the festival is the sparkling cool beauty of the ice sculptures. Toronto Winterfest is held in late January/early February of each year.
Address: Downtown Toronto ON
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Celebrating their first Family Day in 2008, Ontario joins Alberta and Saskatchewan to honour the importance of family on the third Monday in February. The long weekend gives families the chance to spend some quality time together, perhaps enjoying a community Family Day event, or the wonderful activities and attractions Toronto has to offer. Take advantage of an extra day to enjoy a winter festival, catch a hockey game or play on a nearby mountain.
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Screening over 100 selections each year, Hot Docs is North America's biggest documentary film festival. Established in 1993, the event aims to promote and celebrate excellence in documentary film making.
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Toronto's CONTACT Photography Festival began in 1997 and currently draws over 1,000,000 people to over 175 venues across the Greater Toronto Area. 500 photographers from Toronto, across Canada and the rest of the world exhibit a variety of work at the festival which is the largest of its kind in North America.
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1 416 539-9595
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The largest of its kind in North America, Toronto's Jewish Film Festival attracts an audience of over 30,000 people and showcases feature films, documentaries and shorts on Jewish culture, heritage and identity. The festival aims to breaks through racial barriers and stereotypes while educating audiences on the diversity of the Jewish experience across the world.
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1 416 324-9121
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This festival promotes young, new composers and their works through a series of events.
Events will include free live performances, workshops feedback sessions and more. International artists will also be featured.
Events occur at various locations. Please call or email for more information.
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1 416 815-7887
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This five-day festival involves over 50 Internationally acclaimed wineries from Canada and abroad and a line-up Toronto's top chefs. The festival combines wine tasting with education seminars and discussions. The festival takes place in early May.
Address: Venue throughout Bloor and Yorkville Street Toronto
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Held at the Distillery historic district, this festival highlights Rhythm & Blues music.
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1 416 698-2152
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For 10 extraordinary days in June, the vibrant city of Toronto’s stages, streets and public spaces are illuminated with arts and creativity. Luminato is an annual multidisciplinary celebration of theatre, dance, classical and contemporary music, film, literature, visual arts, design and more.
For more information on both free and ticketed Luminato events, including dates, locations and schedules, visit www.luminato.com.
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1 416 368-3100
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Established in 2005, the Brass in the Grass Festival features entertainment for both kids and adults. Free jazz, salsa, Latin, classical, blues and a capella performances begin both days at noon. In addition to music, there is a marketplace onsite as well as a midway and petting zoo.
Address: The Lakeshore Grounds & Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive Toronto ON
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Some of the most outstanding short films from Canada and around the world hit the screen at this festival. Competitions (both Canadian and International), special programs and gala screenings are just part of the event. Promotion and launching of films, as well as networking for filmmakers, is the goal at the Festival Symposium and Marketplace.
Address: Various Locations Toronto ON
Send an Email 1 416 445-1446
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Known as The NXNE, this festival showcases emerging artists from Canada, the United States and other countries. Musical genres performed have included folk, punk and funk. The event, usually held in June, takes place in clubs, outdoor stages and special venues in the downtown area. A conference unites the movers and shakers of the industry with many budding performers. The relatively new film portion of the festival offers special screenings of new films.
Address: Various Venues Toronto, ON
Send an Email 1 416 863-6963
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The Village Day Festival is a day full of music, kids activities, tasty treats and more. There will be bands, magic shows, mini golf, free popcorn and cotton candy, and a Charity BBQ. The village-long sidewalk sale will delight shoppers with bargains galore. Admission is free. Don’t forget to enter to win one of six shopping spree giveaways. Proceeds raised go to Sunnybrook Foundation. On Yonge Street between Donwoods Drive and Lawrence Avenue.
Address: Yonge Street between Donwoods Drive and Lawrence Avenue Toronto ON
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The Toronto International Carnival takes place annually in the summer. Characteristic events include Caribbean music, children's carnival, food, dance and much more. Be sure to check out the array of live music shows offered.
Address: Various Locations Toronto ON
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This two week street festival is over 35 years old and is the largest Caribbean festival in North America. The festival runs for two weeks in summer and features a parade, outdoor concerts, king and queen of the bands competition and much more.
Address: . Mississauga ON
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Toronto Pride Week is an annual event that takes place in downtown Toronto during the last week of June. The event is one of the largest of its kind in the world and celebrates diverse sexual and gender identities, histories, cultures, creativities, families, friends and lives. The week long festival included a three-day arts fest, a weekend street fair (including a community fair and market place), a Dyke March and a Pride Parade.
Address: Various Locations Toronto ON
Send an Email 1 416 927-7433
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City Chase is a unique urban adventure that requires teams of two to exhibit teamwork, resourcefulness, determination and the ability to make decisions on the fly as they search for ChasePoint challenges scattered in unknown locations throughout the city. Enjoy a full day of Laughter, Adventure and Discovery! Entry fee per team.
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1 905 282-0770 Extn: 249
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