Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2009 - (Page 50) Attractions Nordic Fair 905-881-6327 www.nordicfair.com Celebrates and promotes the cultures, traditions and current life in the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. This historic event offers pavilions, table displays and cultural activities. North by Northeast Music & Film Festival 189 Church St., Lower Level 416-863-6963 www.nxne.com Jun. 18-21, 2009. The best new international music and music-related films: 60 venues, 500 artists, 25 films. Club showcases till 4 a.m. plus free daytime and evening performances outdoors across town. Old Tyme Christmas/ Candlelight Parade Main Street, Historic Unionville 905-477-0117 www.unionvilleinfo.com Join the merchants for an oldfashioned Christmas experience along beautifully decorated Main Street. Highlights include Friday evening candlelight parade, horse-drawn carriages and the Santa Train. Dec. 4-6 One of a Kind Show and Sale Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place 416-960-3680 www.oneofakindshow.com Apr. 1-5 and Nov. 26 to Dec. 6 featuring hundreds of Canadian artists, designers and artisans selling their works – jewellery, pottery, woodwork, glass, iron-work, clothing, visual art and more. Planet In Focus: International Environmental Film & Video Festival 416-531-1769 www.planetinfocus.org Promoting and showcasing outstanding and compelling films and videos in all forms focusing on environmental themes and subjects by Canadian and international filmmakers. Pride Toronto 416-927-7433 www.pridetoronto.com Jun. 19-28. The largest Pride Festival in Canada and the third largest in the world. Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, The Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place 50 www.SeeTorontoNow.com 416-263-3400 www.royalfair.org Nov. 6-15. The largest of its kind in the world. Includes family entertainment, specialty gifts, dog shows, equestrian demonstrations, interactive learning centres, livestock and agricultural product competitions plus the worldrenowned Royal Horse Show. Santé the Bloor-Yorkville Wine Festival 55 Bloor St. W., Ste. 220 416-928-3553 www.santewinefestival.com For five magnificent days in May, experience one of the world’s truly outstanding wine festivals featuring amazing vintages, world-famous winemakers, celebrity chefs and spectacular cuisine. Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 260 The Esplanade; 416-944-2765 www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com Sept. 27. Marathon, half-marathon and 5k. Canada’s fastest and one of North America’s best marathons. Come join 15,000 runners from across the world. Perfect for first timers and Boston qualifiers alike. Sensation Mode 514-876-1499 www.sensationmode.com The Fashion and Design Festival. This Aug. Yonge-Dundas Square becomes a catwalk, featuring local and international designers, personalities and DJs. Free event, open to all. Steven & Chris 205 Wellington St. W. 416-205-8598, 1-866-306-4636 www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris Be a part of a live television audience. All tickets are free of charge; the only cost is your applause and energy. To be part of the studio audience visit their website. Stratford Shakespeare Festival 55 Queen St., Stratford 519-271-4040, 1-800-567-1600 www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com Stratford, located an hour and a half’s drive west of Toronto, is home to North America’s largest repertory theatre. Offering musicals, dramas and comedies every season, there’s a play for everyone. http://www.royalfair.org http://www.nordicfair.com http://www.nxne.com http://www.santewinefestival.com http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com http://www.unionvilleinfo.com http://www.sensationmode.com http://www.oneofakindshow.com http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris http://www.planetinfocus.org http://www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com http://www.pridetoronto.com http://www.SeeTorontoNow.com
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