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Listings culture & recreation Oasis Wellness Centre & Spa 55 Mill St. 866-998-6999, 416-364-2626 www.experienceoasis.ca Canada’s largest day spa. A 23,000 sq. ft. retreat, Oasis offers an array of unparalleled natural-based treatments, products and resources including aesthetics, registered therapies and alternative wellness. Shizen Spa 8 Colbourne St. 800-958-3488, 416-350-2424 www.shizenspa.com The Cosmopolitan Toronto Hotel features Toronto’s only 5-star spa, boasting 6 exclusively private treatment rooms and our sanctuarylike solarium retreat. The Spa, Windsor Arms Hotel 18 St. Thomas St. 877-999-2767, 416-934-6031 www.windsorarmshotel.com A luxury two-storey oasis offering an extensive number of treatment options and packages. Individual treatment rooms, facials, esthetics, massage and water therapy. Open daily. Private luxury suites are available for rent for all Rogers Centre events. The perfect place to entertain for business and pleasure. Rugby Canada 22-40 Vogell Road, Richmond Hill 905-780-8998 www.rugbycanada.ca Events take place at York University Stadium, located at 4700 Keele St. Toronto Argonauts Football Club Rogers Centre; 416-341-ARGO (2746) www.argonauts.ca Live at the Rogers Centre, the Argonauts are North America’s oldest professional football club, having celebrated their 130th anniversary in 2003. Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club Rogers Centre 888-OK-GO-JAY, 416-341-1000 www.bluejays.com A major league baseball team, the Blue Jays play 81 home games at Rogers Centre from Apr-Sep. Call 416-341-1234 for general ticket inquiries or 416-341-1188 for group rates. Toronto FC BMO Field; 416-360-GOAL (4625) www.torontofc.ca Canada’s first Major League Soccer T:5.125 in team plays in beautiful BMO Field at Exhibition Place. MLS is the top professional soccer league in North America. The season runs from Apr- Nov. Toronto Lynx Soccer Club/ Lady Lynx Soccer Club 100 The East Mall; 416-251-4625 www.lynxsoccer.com The Toronto Lynx Soccer Club (PDL) and the Toronto Lady Lynx (W-League) represent the highest level of amateur male and female soccer in North America. Catch both clubs at Centennial Park Stadium. Fun and affordable entertainment. Toronto Maple Leafs Air Canada Centre 416-815-5700, 416-872-5000 www.mapleleafs.com The passion that unites us all. Classic National Hockey League action with your Toronto Maple Leafs live at Air Canada Centre. Visit mapleleafs.com Toronto Marlies Ricoh Coliseum 416-597-7825 (PUCK) www.torontomarlies.com Marlies Hockey—affordable family fun. Catch the American Hockey League affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs live at Ricoh Coliseum. Visit torontomarlies.com Toronto Raptors Basketball Club Air Canada Centre 416-815-5600, 416-872-5000 www.raptors.com Catch NBA action at Air Canada Centre with your 2006-07 Atlantic Division Champion Toronto Raptors. My game is Raptors basketball. Visit raptors.com. Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Blvd. 888-675-RACE, 416-675-RACE www.woodbineentertainment.com You’ll experience a “daily double” of heart-pounding excitement. Win big wagering on live world-class horse racing or in the casino. Elegant dining and meeting facilities offering exciting afternoon or evening programs. Open year-round. Free parking and admission. See ad on page 79. staGe tHeatre The Canadian Stage Company 26 Berkeley St. 877-399-2651, 416-368-3110 www.canstage.com Producers of award winning theatre for over 20 years, Canadian Stage is Canada’s largest not-for-profit contemporary theatre company. Don’t miss our nightly A Midsummer Night’s Dream summer 2008 in High Park. Full season listings available on-line. Canon Theatre 244 Victoria St. 800-461-3333, 416-872-1212 www.mirvish.com This lavishly restored theatre is a historical venue in the newly created Yonge-Dundas Square corridor. Currently showing is the popular musical We Will Rock You, based on the songs of Queen. Dancap Productions 416-590-1755 www.dancapproductions.com A new theatre producer/presenter showcasing Broadway-quality productions that bring glamour and elegance to Toronto from critically acclaimed plays to smash hit megamusicals. 2008 season includes My Fair Lady, Avenue Q, and The Jersey Boys. See ad left. Diesel Playhouse 56 Blue Jays Way 877-971-5656, 416-971-5656 www.dieselplayhouse.com Houses two hot performances spaces known for innovative, exciting and entertaining local, national and international theatre and comedy. T:4.75 in sPeCtator sPorts Rogers Centre, Luxury Suite Rentals 888-677-2677, 416-341-1635 www.rogerscentre.com TORONTO’S PERFECT NIGHT OUT! TORONTO CENTRE FOR THE ARTS MAY 8 – 31, 2008 (Beside the North York Centre TTC stop) 416-872-1111 ELGIN THEATRE JULY 29 – AUG. 31, 2008 416-872-5555 TORONTO CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Minglie Chen, Rod, Nicky, Rob McClure Photo: Carol Rosegg 2007 (Beside the North York Centre TTC stop) STARTS AUG. 21, 2008 416-872-1111 Photo: Chris Callis Packages and groups available (416) 644-3665 Avenue Q has not been authorized or approved by The Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! dancaptickets.com toronto | 2008 The Factory Theatre 125 Bathurst St.; 416-504-9971 www.factorytheatre.ca The 2008 season includes provocative works by veteran playwright George F. Walker, new voice Hannah Moscovitch, Theatre Smith-Gilmour, Vancouver’s Theatre Replacement as well as 2 festivals: CrossCurrents and Performance Spring. Rewarding Broadway Experience™ 80

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Contents
Contributors
David Miller
David Whitaker
Pier Giorgio Di Cicco
Around Town
Impulse Purchase
On Location
City Gastronomie
Discovery District
Tower of Strength
Crowd Surfers
The Haunting
Starchitects
Super Fans
The Creative City
Fashionable People
The Streets
After Dark
Listings
Culture & Recreation
Accomodations
Restaurants
Shopping
Tour Operators
Transportation
Neighbourhoods of Greater Toronto
Adventures Beyond Downtown
Visitor Resources
Index
2008 Event Calendar
The Lightbox
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