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a world within a city
one of the most
diverse in the world!
Official Website for Tourism Toronto
This webiste features information about where to stay, where to eat, what to see and do, where to shop and calendar
of events.
Source: www.torontotourism.com/
City of Toronto Website
The site has informative detail about getting to Toronto, the city's history, attractions, special event, arts
and culture, getting around Toronto using public transit, city facts, demographics portal and interactive maps.
Source:www.city.toronto.on.ca/visitors/
Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum collects and exhibits the cultural and natural history of Canada and the world. The
collections and research are the basis of the ROM's international reputation; the collections are diverse in
their subject matter and number more than five million objects. The ROM's research, exhibitions and educational
activities increase understanding of cultural and natural diversity, their relationships, significance,
preservation, and conservation.
Source: www.rom.on.ca/
The Art Gallery of Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario is one of Canada's oldest and largest art museums with a collection of over 24,000
works of art, spanning the 11th century to the present, including Canadian, Inuit, European, British, and American
art. It holds core collections of works by senior contemporary artists including Paterson Ewen, Greg Curnoe, Betty
Goodwin, and Robert Motherwell. Largest collection of works by British sculptor Henry Moore. It also includes the
Edward P. Taylor Research Library and Archives, the Marvin Gelber Print and Drawing Centre, and "The
Grange" historic house.
Source: www.ago.net/
The Mcmichael Collection
The McMichael has an impressive collection of contemporary First Nations art as well as prints, drawings and
sculpture by Inuit artists. The gallery is also custodian of the complete Cape Dorset archive which is on long-term
loan while documentation and conservation work is completed on the over 100,000 works.
Source: www.mcmichael.com/
CN Tower
At 553.3 metres, the CN Tower is the world's tallest free standing building. Located in downtown Toronto and
open daily to serve the 1,600,000 people who visit it annually. Most come for the view from the SkyPod, two-thirds
of the way up the tower, accessible via exterior high speed elevators that travel upwards at the rate of 360 metres
per minute. From the SkyPod, you can enjoy the view from either enclosed or outdoor observation decks. One of the
most dramatic ways of seeing the world from the tower, if you're bold enough, is from the exterior,
glass-floored observation deck, located 342 metres above ground. Naturally enough, the glass floor is strongly
over-built. The glass floor will hold the weight of 14 hippopotamuses.
Source: www.4torontoinfo.com/cn_tower.asp
Niagara
Falls
In all its majesty, Niagara cannot be fully enjoyed in a day. Winding miles of beautifully kept parkland culminate
in the world famous waterfalls at the heart of Niagara. Whether you choose to experience the awe-inspiring view of
our cascading water attraction by day or night, winter or summer, you will appreciate the reason that millions of
people from all over the world visit Niagara.
Please visit any of the sites below for more information regarding Tourism in Niagara Falls.
Source: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca/
Niagara on the Lake
Niagara Wineries
Niagara is Canada's most celebrated grape and wine producing region. The blending of soils and temperate
climate that stretches summers into one of the longest growing seasons in Canada, nourishes and matures grapes for
the finest wines. Old and New World expertise combined with some of North America's finest quality grapes
produce award winning wines worthy of their international acclaim.
All of the Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries offer tours and tastings of VQA and blended wines--come out and discover
why we are so proud of the vintages of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Source: www.niagaraonthelake.com/
Fort George-Parks Canada
A British fort which played a key role in the struggle for the Niagara Frontier during the War of 1812. Fort George
has been restored to its state on the eve of the war. Costumed staff recreate lifestyles and activities of the
period. The on-site Gift Shop offers something for everyone.For more information, peruse Parks Canada website for
Niagara National Historic Sites.
Source: www.niagaraonthelake.com
Niagara Grand Dinner Theatre
Relax, sit back and enjoy live theatre performances as you are served regional cuisine and fabulous desserts at The
Queenston Heights Restaurant located in a lovely park setting. Artistic Director, Marty Umanetz.
Source: www.niagaraonthelake.com
Niagara Historical Society Museum
Established in 1895, visit our permanent exhibitions of Niagara's history and the War of 1812 gallery. Check
our website for more information and special exhibitions.
Source: www.niagaraonthelake.com
Niagara International Chamber Music Festival
Internationally renowned musicians perform solo and chamber music at St. Mark's Church, Strewn, Henry of
Pelham, Stonechurch and Chateau des Charmes wineries. Daily Concerts July 29 to August 20.
Source: www.niagaraonthelake.com
Romance Collection Gallery
A fine collection of original works of art, limited-edition reproductions and collectibles in a completely restored
Victorian treasure. Featuring important works by Canadian artist Trisha Romance. Gallery hours are noted on our
website.
Source: www.niagaraonthelake.com
Arts, Theatre & Culture
Shaw Festival
One of Canada's most brilliant cultural icons and one of the worlds finest theatre companies, The Shaw Festival
is an annual eight-month celebration of plays by Bernard Shaw and his contemporaries - from Oscar Wilde and Noel
Coward to Chekhov, Isben and Brecht. Unique in terms of its focus, geographical reach and artistic development, The
Shaw is like no other theatre in North America. The Shaw Festival runs from April to December in
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario in three theatres.
Source: www.niagaraonthelake.com
Stratford Festival of Canada
North America's largest classical repertory theatre and Drawing audiences of more than 600,000 each year, the
Stratford Festival of Canada has set benchmarks for the production not only of Shakespeare, Molière, the
ancient Greeks and other great dramatists of the past but also of such 20th-century masters as Samuel Beckett,
Bertolt Brecht, Anton Chekhov, Henrik Ibsen, Eugene O'Neill and Tennessee Williams. In addition to acclaimed
productions of the best in operetta and musical theatre, it has also showcased and in many cases premiered works by
outstanding Canadian and other contemporary playwrights.
Source: www.stratford-festival.on.ca/
Mirvish Productions
Toronto, Canada, is the third-largest theatre centre in the English-speaking world. Few cities in North America can
offer anything approaching the variety and quality of its stage productions; none can equal the number and splendour
of its theatres. And in Toronto, the finest and best-loved of those theatres are the Royal Alexandra, the Princess
of Wales, which will soon present the worl premier "Lord of the Rings", and the Canon. Located only a
block apart, on downtown King St. West, the Royal Alexandra and Princess of Wales form the heart of Toronto's
"Entertainment District", an area including the city's finest hotels and restaurants and such major
attractions as Roy Thomson Hall, the CN Tower, SkyDome and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
The newest addition to the Mirvish family of theatres is the Canon (formerly known as the Pantages). The elegant
Canon Theatre - a beautifully restored 1920s vaudeville and motion picture palace - is on Yonge Street, just below
Dundas, right across the street from the Eaton Centre, with box office entrance at the rear of the building, at 244
Victoria Street.
Source: www.mirvish.com/
Hummingbird Centre For The Performing
Arts
Formerly known as the O'Keefe Centre, the municipally-owned Hummingbird Centre has 3,155 seats, the largest
multi-use facility in the country. It is home to the Canadian Opera Company and the National Ballet of Canada, and
hosts a large number of prestigious international touring acts, such as the Irish hoofing extravaganza Riverdance.
Everybody who's anybody has played this modernist architectural triumph in its 37-year history: Bill Cosby has
played it six times; Harry Belafonte, a whopping 13. The centre boasts a huge 60-foot proscenium, and a sizable
lobby mural by York Wilson, entitled the Seven Lively Arts. As part of the Hummingbird Centre reno, an elevator was
installed to provide easier access for the disabled.
Source: www.toronto.com/profile/146467/
Sports and Entertainment
Air Canada Centre
Remember your first hockey game or rock concert? These experiences last a lifetime and at Air Canada Centre, it is
our goal to create that first-time magic for everyone who comes into the building, over and over again.
When fans come to our venue to see all-star athletes and international concert performers, our service standards
complete the whole exciting in-arena experience. Positive experiences are what we remember fondly in our life since
so often they are shared with good friends and family, and become the topic of conversation that keep us connected
with others.
When we fall short of our ambitious goal, we address it. And then we fix it. So far so good - we've received
tremendous feedback from fans and valued recognition from both our community and industry. As an organization,
we're still considered young and were perhaps "born just yesterday", but as our conversions crew will
tell you, "we stayed up all night."
Air Canada Centre has earned its place of distinction along Toronto's skyline, and in the hearts of sports and
entertainment fans from all over the world. From our creature comforts to a full food and beverage program that
serves everything from traditional fan favourite 9-inch hot dogs to a new favourite among many, sushi.
First-class amenities complemented by a dedicated fan service program make Air Canada Centre a sought-after
destination. Plan to pay us a visit soon.
Source: www.theaircanadacentre.com/
Rogers Centre
Situated close to Lake Ontario and the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre was the world's first multi-purpose
retractable domed stadium, and now a defining part of the Toronto skyline. It was originally called the SkyDome.
Home to the Toronto Blue Jays and the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, Rogers Centre has already had its share of
sports milestones -- especially the baseball memories of '92 and '93, when Joltin' Joe Carter smacked
the "Shot Heard Round the World II" to give the Blue Jays their second-consecutive World Series
championship. The dome also hosts various sporting events, concerts, and trade shows. It is also home to Roundhouse
Park which is located just outside gate five. The park is a perfect venue for a variety of pre-game events including
concerts, picnics, and barbecues. Source: www.toronto.com/profile/148245/
Rogers Centre cost $500 million to build, financed by government and private industry. The Ontario provincial and
Toronto city governments contributed $30 million each and 30 Canadian corporations payed $5 million each.
Canada’s three major breweries also contributed $5 million each. The contributing corporations each received
one of the stadium’s 161 skyboxes, which normally cost between $150,000 and $225,000 a year. They occupy the
third and fourth levels of the five-level stadium,as do some of the Rogers Centre’s other famous features. A
650-seat restaurant rises above the center-field fence, and a 300-foot-long bar, sits atop that. The Hard Rock Cafe
features some tables with a view of the field, as well.
The ownership of the Rogers Centre, then known as SkyDome, filed for bankruptcy protection in November 1998, the
same month in which the Blue Jays signed a new ten-year lease to play in the stadium. Sportsco International LP
bought the stadium out of bankruptcy for $85 million (Canadian). In February 2005, Rogers Communications, the owner
of the Blue Jays, bought the stadium for $25 million (Canadian). 
Rogers Centre Trivia:
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Site of the 1991 All-Star game.
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Jumbotron scoreboard is 33-feet by 115-feet and has 420,000 light bulbs, the largest in the world.
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Apex of the retracted dome is 310 feet making it the tallest in Major League baseball.
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The bullpens are located just behind the ten-foot-high outfield wall, so portions of the wall are made of
chain link fence, allowing the managers to see who’s warming up on each side.
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A 348 room hotel is located in center field. 70 of those rooms have views of the field. On at least three
occasions, spectators have been provided auxiliary entertainment by patrons inside the hotel during a game.
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The roof panels are made out of a single polyvinylchloride membrane over an insultated acoustic steel sheet
metal.
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When the roof is open, the closed end of the stadium serves as a wind scoop which causes a downdraft in the
outfield that tends to prevent home runs.
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There are no bleachers.
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The first postponement of a game in Rogers Centre history occured on April 12, 2001. A malfunction during a
routine test of the roof caused two of the three panels to collide, sending debris falling onto the outfield.
Several of the visiting Kansas City Royals players were taking extra batting practice at the time, but no one
was injured.
Source: www.ballparks.com/baseball/american/skydom.htm
Other Links:
Toronto Life Magazine
Toronto Airport
Toronto Transit Commission
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