Toronto Tourism Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 28) Culture & recreation festivals & events Beaches International Jazz Festival 416-698-2152 www.beachesjazz.com A festival that includes over 100 bands. Free admission. Jul 18-27. BrazilFest Toronto Centre Island; 416-299-5932 www.itabrasentertainment.com Itabras Entertainment Productions hosts the 5th annual Brazilian Summer Festival (BRAZILFEST – Festival de Verao: Toronto) at Toronto Centre Island from 12 p.m.-9 p.m. $5 admission. Jul 20. Canada Blooms: The Toronto Flower and Garden Show Metro Toronto Convention Centre 800-730-1020, 416-447-8655 www.canadablooms.com Canada’s largest annual flower and garden festival features over six acres of spectacular gardens, floral displays, educational programs and a marketplace brimming with exciting garden related products. Mar 12-16. Canada’s Wedding Expo 888-411-3976, 905-567-3976 www.canadasweddingexpo.ca 28 www.torontotourism.com Canada’s largest bridal show at Rogers Centre in January. Get ideas from vendors on invitations, cakes, flowers, gowns, photographers, caterers, DJs and much more. Canadian Aboriginal Festival Rogers Centre; 416-872-1111 www.canab.com Canada’s largest Aboriginal event featuring up to 1,000 dancers and singers, the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, large market area, visual arts and more. Nov 28-30. Canadian Film Centre’s Worldwide Short Film Festival 416-445-1446 www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com Now in its 14th year, the Canadian Film Centre’s Worldwide Short Film Festival is the premier venue for the exhibition of short film in North America. Screenings: 90 mins. Program: varied genres. Jun 10-15. Canadian National Exhibition Exhibition Place; 416-393-6300 www.TheEx.com One of the largest annual fairs in North America, offering a unique variety of entertainment including three-day air show, Kids’ World, http://www.beachesjazz.com http://www.canab.com http://www.itabrasentertainment.com http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com http://www.canadablooms.com http://www.TheEx.com http://www.canadasweddingexpo.ca http://www.torontotourism.com
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