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Toronto Festivals
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Festivals in Toronto, Ontario.
Toronto WinterCity Festival More Info
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TBA 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 Tel: 1 416 395-0490
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CTV Olympic Celebration More Info
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Feb 20 The Toronto CTV Olympic Celebration is a free outdoor event which will feature live performances from Justin Hines, Fefe Dobson and Barenaked Ladies. The event will also include interactive Olympic- and Paralympic-themed sport zones, cultural pavilions, hospitality zones, and large video screens showcasing CTV’s and RDS’s live coverage of the 2010 Winter Games. Address: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West Toronto ON Tel: 1 416 792-5450
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Kensington Market Festival of Lights More Info
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TBA Beginning at 6pm, this free community event is a magical lantern-lit stroll through the streets of Kensington where theatrical surprises wait in the shadows and on the rooftops. A carnival parade, stilt-walkers and fire-breathers add to the festivities. Address: Kensington Market, south of College St & west of Spadina Ave. Toronto ON Tel: 1 416 598-3729
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Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival More Info
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TBA 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. Tel: 1 416 203-2155
Salute Wine and Food Festival More Info
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TBA A celebration of wine, food, life and style.
International wines from 50 wineries, inspired cuisine by celebrity chefs and fashionable venues.
Salute will provide the opportunity to taste a wide range of wines, from ultra premium labels to value brands.
Attendees of the festival will enjoy an impressive line-up of tasting events, wine and shopping experiences, educational seminars led by leading wine experts and exclusive menus at Toronto’s top restaurants.
Santé - The Bloor Yorkville Wine Festival More Info
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TBA 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
New Wave Composers Festival More Info
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TBA 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. Tel: 1 416 815-7887
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Toronto Jewish Film Festival More Info
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TBA 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.
Toronto International Circus Festival More Info
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TBA Featuring extraordinary circus artists from around the world, the Toronto International Circus Festival features outdoor stages, rain or shine.
Visitors to the festival will experience side-splitting comedy, eye-popping acrobatics and mind-bending daredevil stunts! The show features world-class acrobats, unicyclists, fire-eaters, stilt walkers, live musicians, face painters, balloon sculptors and more.
Woodbine Park Address: Along Lakeshore Blvd & Coxwell Ave Toronto ON CAN M4L 1A1
CONTACT Toronto Photography Festival More Info
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TBA 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. Tel: 1 416 539-9595
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Brass in the Grass Music Festival More Info
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TBA 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 Tel: 1 416 201-7093
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Woofstock Toronto More Info
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Jun 12 to Jun 13 Occurring over two days in the St. Lawrence Market neighborhood, this outdoor festival celebrates dogs through a variety of festivities, including contests, walk-a-thons, vendor exhibits and much more. Launched in 2003, the popular event has boasted an attendance of over 300,000 visitors to past shows, making it a must-do for pet lovers.
Village Day Festival More Info
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TBA 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
The Worldwide Short Film Festival More Info
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TBA 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 Tel: 1 416 445-1446
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Luminato Festival of the Arts and Creativity More Info
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TBA 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.
Tel: 1 416 368-3100
North By Northeast Music and Film Festival More Info
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TBA 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 Tel: 1 416 863-6963
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Toronto Dragon Boat Festival More Info
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TBA The Dragon Boat Festival is an annual event held in over 40 countries. In addition to the actual boat race, the event brings a number of multi-cultural events, international cuisine and large crowds. Over 200 teams on average compete in this two-day festival. Address: Toronto Centre Island Toronto ON Tel: 1 416 364-0046
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Toronto International Dragon Boat Race More Info
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TBA Combining both sport and ancient Chinese culture, the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race includes races for adults, youth and families. Over 125,000 spectators and participants attend each year to see dance companies, attend workshops, watch an onsite parade, visit the multicultural village, cheer on race teams and more.
Toronto Islands Address: Bay Street and Queens Quay, west of the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel Toronto, ON
Toronto Pride Festival More Info
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TBA 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 Tel: 1 416 927-7433
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Toronto Downtown Jazz and Blues Festival More Info
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TBA For ten days in June a number of jazz types take over Toronto's downtown venues to enjoy the music of Toronto's Downtown Jazz Festival. Internationally acclaimed musicians delight the large crowds that flock to one of Canada's largest jazz music events Address: Venues throughout downtown Toronto Tel: 1 416 928-2033
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Festival of Fire More Info
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TBA This annual fireworks festival takes place on and around Canada Day at Ontario Place. Brilliant fireworks displays are choreographed to music and attract international attention.
Ontario Place Address: 955 Lakeshore Blvd. West Toronto ON M6K 3B9
Fourth Annual Renaissance Festival More Info
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TBA Step back in time and experience the excitement and adventure of the Renaissance at Casa Loma. Casa Loma's estate gardens will be transformed into a Renaissance-style village populated by vendors, village characters and the court of King Henry VIII.
Casa Loma Address: 1 Austin Terrace Toronto ON M5R 1X8
Taste of Lawrence Festival More Info
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TBA Take in the sights of this unique festival. Enjoy three exciting days of great food, entertainment and guaranteed fun for the whole family. The event will feature live-stage performances with a multi-cultural twist, local vendors and artisans. Kid’s activities include face-painting, craft tables, inflatables, amusement rides and much more. Tempt your palate with the many mouth-watering tastes offered up by local food vendors or simply relax in the beer garden. Come out and have fun.
Location: Lawrence Avenue East in between Warden and Underwriters Road.
Hours: Friday 8pm to 11pm, Saturday 11am to 11pm, and Sunday 11am to 6pm.
Address: Lawrence Ave East Toronto ON
Toronto Fiesta More Info
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TBA The Corso Italia is proud to present the Annual Corso Italia Toronto Fiesta. The Toronto Fiesta is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to experience the food and culture of Toronto’s own Corso Italia. Over 20 bands will be performing live on street corners, patios and balconies. They feature a variety of music from Classical to Salsa. In addition, food and beverage retailers will offer a mouth-watering selection of tastes and flavours, with promotions and samples of cuisine.
St. Clair West Address: St. Clair Ave & Bathurst St Toronto ON
Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival More Info
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TBA In a country that hosts the most Fringe festivals in the world, the Toronto Fringe shines. First run in 1989 with 4 venues and 40 productions, the Toronto Fringe now has over ten venues, including KidsVenue, and more than 120 theatre companies participating from the province and around the world. Held annually in July. Address: Various Locations Toronto, ON Tel: 1 416 966-1062
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Epiphany Day Summer Sweetness More Info
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TBA Epiphany Day Summer Sweetness is an annual event of celebration. Enjoy international performances by local and international artists. Take part in the "Get Your Dance On" competition and have your chance to win $2,000 in cash and prizes. You won't want to the miss the most anticipated event before Caribana. See you there!
Address: 7855 Finch Ave West Br Tel: 1 416 201-0850
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Beaches International Jazz Festival More Info
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TBA The rhythm of world beat, reggae, calypso and big band jazz music fill the air every year in July at the Beaches International Jazz Festival. New to the scene as well as old favourites perform on the crowded yet energetic streets of the Beaches area and KEW Gardens main stage. Admission is free to most events. Address: 1976 A Queen Street East Toronto Tel: 1 416 698-2152
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The Toronto International Carnival More Info
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TBA 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 Tel: 1 416 285-1609
Toronto International Carnival - Caribana More Info
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TBA 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
Irie Music Festival More Info
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TBA The Irie Music Festival is a celebration of music, dance, art and culture. Created as a unifying symbol of Toronto's diversity, the Irie Music Festival is an opportunity to promote a greater understanding between the diverse cultures and traditions of our world class city. The Irie Music Festival is a free event. Address: Nathan Phillips Square Toronto Tel: 1 905 799-1630
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The Pirate Festival More Info
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TBA Avast me hearties, the First Annual Pirate Festival at Historic Fort York be dropping anchor. Grab parrots, hooks, and eye patches and get ready to walk the plank ye scurvy dogs. For seven days Cap’n Hernando Jidewej and his band of playful scallywags be taking over Fort York for high sea adventure, cuisine and fun.
Thar she blows! Landlubbers, sea cap’ns and all who share the heart of a pirate be welcome. The village stages will be filled from morning 'til evening with family friendly shows. There be buxom beauties and wenches on hand, music and comedy, feats of skill and bravery, sword fighting, and buried treasure to hunt.
Krinos Taste of the Danforth Festival More Info
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TBA This festival is a must for food-lovers as samples of a variety of the ethnic dishes available at Greek Town restaurants are available for tasting. The event also includes two stages for bands, a Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle Village, a midway, a sports area, a Beer Garden, a Martini Lounge and the Greek Wines Garden. Address: Danforth Ave Between Broadview and Jones Aves Toronto ON Tel: 1 416 469-5634
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Toronto’s Festival of Beer More Info
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TBA Beer is the acclaimed beverage at this gathering, which features over 200 products. Lagers, stouts, wheat beers and pale ales can all be sampled. Live entertainment can be heard on all of the three days, and tempting food is available. So come out and toast the brewers of Canada.
York-Eglinton International Street Festival More Info
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TBA The York-Eglinton International Street Festival offers everyone a day of hot music and fun activities. Featuring live musical performances by R&B and Reggae artists Ray Robinson, Comfort and S. Davis. Local groups will also perform including the talented multicultural youth choir the Self-Esteem Academy Singers. There’ll be exciting giveaways, kids’ activities, a sidewalk sale and more. Free. Saturday, August 16th from noon to 6:30 pm. Presented by the York-Eglinton BIA. At 1607 Eglinton Ave. W., Green P Parking Lot, and along Eglinton Ave. W. from Marlee Ave. to Dufferin St. For information: www.yorkbia.com.
Address: 1607 Eglinton Ave. W. Toronto ON Tel: 1 416 789-1835
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York-Eglinton International Street Festival More Info
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TBA The second annual York-Eglinton International Street Festival offers everyone a weekend of hot music and fun activities. On Friday, the street gets hopping with DJs and a sidewalk sale from 3 pm to 9 pm. On Saturday, see live musical performances by R&B, Reggae, Soul and Ska artists including Steele, Comfort, Mountainedge Crew, Jay Davis, and Frankie Foo & the YoYo Smugglers. Street magician Ray Chance will also perform, along with a number of multicultural dance troupes. There’ll be exciting giveaways, kids’ activities, and more. Free. Friday, August 14th from 3 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, August 15th from noon to 9 pm. Presented by the York-Eglinton BIA. At 1607 Eglinton Ave. W., Green P Parking Lot, and along Eglinton Ave. W. from Marlee Ave. to Dufferin St.
Toronto Summer Music Festival More Info
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TBA The Toronto Summer Music Festival features over sixty Canadian and international artists in a series of 11 chamber music concerts including an opening night concert at the Carlu with violinist James Ehnes and pianist Jon Kimura Parker and an Opera Xtravaganza featuring top international singers.
The theme of the 2009 Festival is ETERNAL STARS, a celebratory commemoration marking the anniversaries of star composers such as Purcell, Händel, Haydn, Mendelssohn and Martinu. Tel: 1 416 597-7840
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SummerWorks Theatre Festival More Info
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TBA This theatre festival offers a delightful mix of live productions and special events. Held in August, the productions are from various local companies.
Toronto Chinatown Festival More Info
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TBA Filled with cuisine and traditional costumes from the 8 provinces of China, visitors can also enjoy multicultural music and dance performances, kung-fu shows, product demonstrations and food sampling, street market filled with unique Asian merchandise and crafts, and fun-filled interactive games on site.
Chinatown Address: Corner of Spadina and Dundas Street Toronto ON
Scotiabank BuskerFest More Info
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TBA Every summer, for 4 days and nights, the streets of the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood come to life with laughter, cheering, aplause and flames when some of the best street performers from around the world gather for the Toronto International BuskerFest. Contortionists, comedians, clowns, magicians, musicians, acrobats, aerialist artists, daredevils and so many more, all strut their stuff to the delight of crowds of all ages.
Admission is by donation to Epilepsy Toronto.
Playing in the street has never been so much fun! Address: On Front St., between Jarvis and Yonge St. Toronto Tel: 1 416 964-9095
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Ashkenaz Festival-A Festival of New Yiddish Culture More Info
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TBA Ashkenaz builds and unites the diverse and dynamic Jewish communities from across Canada and around the world. Dance to Klezmer and Middle-Eastern music, kvetch with the best at special workshops, indulge in Kaballah Yoga, and binge on Bubbe's blintzes and bagels. Admission is free (some events are ticketed).
Junction Arts Festival More Info
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TBA The Junction Arts Festival proudly promotes the arts while offering something for everyone. One of the largest art meets street festivals in North America, the Junction Arts Festival provides the opportunity to stroll through lively street venues featuring engaging art exhibits, live musical performers at the open-air stages, strolling performers, and children's activities. Address: 3042 Dundas Street West Toronto ON Tel: 1 416 767-5036
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Cabbagetown Festival More Info
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Sep 10 to Sep 12 Celebrating the community of Cabbagetown, this three-day festival offers festivities for all ages, including a short film and video festival, a mini-marathon, a street parade, live entertainment, craft vendors, cultural performances and food vendors.
Cabbagetown Address: East of Parliament St., between Wellesley and Dundas Toronto ON
The Toronto International Film Festival More Info
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TBA One of North America's premier film events. The Toronto International Film Festival attracts world wide attention and many of the 'movers and shakers' in the movie industry. The festival is held at a variety of venues throughout the city. Address: 2 Carlton St. Suite 1600 Toronto Tel: 1 416 968-3456
Toronto International Film Festival More Info
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TBA Internationally renowned, this film festival shows between 300 and 400 films at approximately 23 screens in downtown Toronto each year. First formed in 1976, the TIFF features blockbuster Hollywood hits, as well as independent works from Canada and around the world.
The Terry Fox Run More Info
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TBA Walk, run, bike, wheel, or roll all, or part of, the 10km route. Make a donation or collect pledges. Almost 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to fund cancer research. This is a really fun community event, with lots of food, bouncy castles, massage therapy, live music, post-run gift bags, and so much more. Address: West Deane Park, Martin Grove Rd., north of Rathburn Etobicoke On Tel: 1 416 620-1682
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Starlight Dreamwalk More Info
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TBA 4th Annual Starlight Dream Walk Fun Raiser
This 5km walk a thon is designed to provide a fun filled day of activities for the entire family.This years Dream Walk will take place on Saturday September 26, 2009 at Woodbine Park in Toronto. Located at 1681 Lake Shore Blvd.
10:00am - 2:00pm
Proposed Event Details:
10:00- 10:45am Registration
10:45- 11:00am Opening ceremonies –Welcome from Emcee
11:00- 12:00pm 5 Km Walk begins
12:00- 12:15pm Emcee welcomes everyone back and introduces entertainment
12:15-12:30pm Light Entertainment and lunch
12:30-1:00pm Headliner performs
12:45- 1:00pm Emcee to announce prizes, thank everyone
1:00-2:00pm Activities continue
2:00pm Event Finishes
Performances include Rex Goudie of Canadian Idol and Lisa Mantis
Activites include jumping castles, obstacle courses, face painting, airbrush tattoos and much much more!!
Woodbine Park Address: Along Lakeshore Blvd & Coxwell Ave Toronto ON CAN M4L 1A1
The Word On The Street More Info
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TBA Celebrate reading, writing, and literacy at Canada’s largest book and magazine festival: The Word on the Street. Visit any of the 250 book, magazine, and literacy exhibitor booths to discover new writers, new publications, and new talent. Take in readings, ask questions, and get your books signed by almost 200 authors, performers, and storytellers. Enjoy great programming all day at any one of 18 performance venues, which include a Bestsellers Stage, Children’s Activity Tent, and the Wordshop: The Place for Writers. Last year more than 200,000 people enjoyed The Word on the Street; come see what all the type is about!
Queens Park Address: University Avenue & College St Toronto ON
The Word On The Street Toronto More Info
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TBA Queen's Park will transform into a literary theme park for the 18th annual The Word On The Street. From avid readers to beginners, there is something for everyone to enjoy at The Word On The Street.
Visitors can browse more than 250 book, magazine and literacy exhibitor booths in the festival marketplace, or check out the more than 100 featured authors, poets, storytellers, performers and industry experts at any of the 14 on-site performance venues.
Queens Park Address: University Avenue & College St Toronto ON
Indie Week Toronto More Info
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TBA Indie Week Toronto is a musically saturated week of workshops, showcases and performances by artists and bands chosen from hundreds of applicants from around the globe.
50+ acts from all over the world will be performing at various venues in downtown Toronto.
The Drake Hotel Address: 1150 Queen Street West Toronto ON Canada M6J 1J3
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Horseshoe Tavern Address: 370 Queen Street West Toronto ON Canada M5V 2A2
El Mocambo Address: 494 Spadina Ave. Toronto ON M5R 3G1
Bovine Sex Club Address: 542 Queen Street West Toronto ON Canada M5V 2B5
Toronto Chinese Lantern Festival More Info
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TBA The largest of its kind outside Asia, the Toronto Chinese Lantern Festival takes place on the waterfront at Ontario Place over 65 nights. The display includes 30 large-scale lanterns that can be as large as 15 m (50 ft) by 91 m (300 ft), as well as over 3000 art lanterns. Traditional dragon dances take place each night as does other musical and dance entertainment. Onsite vendors serve traditional Chinese fare.
Ontario Place Address: 955 Lakeshore Blvd. West Toronto ON M6K 3B9
Planet in Focus Film Festival More Info
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TBA Canada's most acclaimed environmental film festival addresses themes from urban alleyways to natural wilderness in genres that include documentary, animation, dramatic features and shorts.
Address: Royal Cinema, 608 College St. Toronto ON Tel: 1 416 531-1769
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