The most authentic way to experience a city is through the festivals and events inspired by the cultures within. In Toronto, the 2008 roster shines a spotlight on every neighbourhood in the region. For a complete calendar, please visit www.torontotourism.com. Event Calendar January Toronto WinterCity Festival late Jan–early Feb 2009 www.toronto.ca/special_events Winterlicious late Jan–early Feb 2009 www.toronto.ca/special_events Santé: Toronto International Wine Festival / May 5–10 www.santewinefestival.net Caribana Festival / Jul 8–Aug 11 www.caribanafestival.com Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Jul 11–13 www.torontooutdoorart.org Beaches International Jazz Festival / Jul 18–27 www.beachesjazz.com Tennis Canada—Roger’s Cup Jul 19–27 / www.tenniscanada.com Just for Laughs Toronto Jul / www.hahaha.com Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival Jul 31–Oct 12 www.chineselanternfestival.com Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon / Sep 28 www.torontowaterfront marathon.com June LuminaTO Jun 6–15 / www.luminato.com Worldwide Short Film Festival Jun 10–15 www.shorterisbetter.com North by Northeast Music Festival Jun 12–15 / www.nxne.com Pride Toronto Jun 20–29 / www.pridetoronto.com Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival / Jun 20–29 www.torontojazz.com International Dragon Boat Race / Jun 21–22 www.torontodragonboat.com North American Cup Horse Race / Jun 21 www.woodbineentertainment.com October Scotiabank Nuit Blanche / Oct 4 www.scotiabanknuitblanche.com Creative Sewing & Needlework Fest Oct 17–19 / www.csnf.com The Toronto Marathon Oct 19 / www.runtoronto.com Halloweek / www.halloweek.ca February Canadian International Auto Show Feb 2009 / www.autoshow.ca Interior Design Show Feb 2009 www.interiordesignshow.com November Royal Winter Agricultural Winter Fair / Nov 7–16 www.royalfair.org Santa Claus Parade / Nov 16 www.thesantaclausparade.org Canadian Aboriginal Festival late Nov–early Dec / www.canab. com One of a Kind Craft Show and Sale Nov–Dec / www.oneofakindshow. com March One of a Kind Craft Show & Sale Mar 2009 www.oneofakindshow.com Canada Blooms Flower Show Mar 12–16 www.canadablooms.com St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Mar 16 / www.topatrick.com August Caribana Parade Aug 2 / www.caribanafestival.com Krinos Taste of the Danforth Aug 8–10 www.toronto.com/tasteofthedanforth Canadian National Exhibition Aug 15–Sep 1 / www.theex.com July Canada Day / Jul 1 www.toronto.ca/special_events Toronto Fringe Festival Jul 2–13 / www.fringetoronto.com Summerlicious / Jul 4–20 www.toronto.ca/special_events April Hot Docs Film Festival Apr 17–27 / www/hotdocs.ca September Toronto International Film Festival Sep 4–13 / www.tiff08.ca Southside Shuffle Sep 5–7 www.southsideshuffle.com December Cavalcade of Lights Nov 2008–Jan 2009 www.toronto.ca/special_events New Year’s Eve / Dec 31 www.toronto.ca/special_events TORONTO | 2008 123 May Contact Photography Festival May 1–31 / www.contactphoto.com Photo: FirstLight