ONGOING

Mysteriously Yours
www.mysteriouslyyours.com
Come and join the fun!  Enjoy 3 course dinner and then participate in the solving of a hilarious whodunit?! Starting October 7th: Murder at Twilight!
In the Deep South, modern-day vampires, old-school monsters and humans are all trying to get along. But, when the Reverend ends up dead, no-one is above suspicion!

Medieval Times Dinner and Theatre
Shows ongoing
www.medievaltimes.com/toronto
Step back in time with epic battles, jousting tournaments, royal feasts, knights and romance at any of our nine North American castles.

The Second City: Dinner and Theatre Package
www.secondcity.com
Start your night off right with a pre-dinner, cocktails or appetizers in the famous Wayne Gretzky’s Restaurant.  Wayne Gretzky’s provides unique access to The Second City Theatre and has reserved seating for Second City ticket holders.  Special menus and pricing are available when purchased with your tickets.

JANUARY

 

The Blue Dragon (Mirvish)
Jan – Feb, 2012
www.mirvish.com
Robert Lepage, Canada’s internationally acclaimed theatrical genius, brings Toronto a must-see event! The Blue Dragon is the evocative tale of a Canadian in modern day China, told with eloquent dance, electrifying performance and spectacular, cinematic staging.The life of an expat Canadian living in Shanghai is turned upside down by two women — one from his Western past and one from his Asian present. Written by Robert Lepage and Marie Michaud, The Blue Dragon is a sequel to their brilliant collaborative work, The Dragon's Trilogy. The Blue Dragon shimmers with all Lepage’s hallmark hi-tech wizardry and storytelling magic!

Handel Hercules (Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir)
Jan 19-22, 2012 at Koerner Hall
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir Handel’s “Musical Drama” Hercules – an English opera in all but name – seethes with the destructive power of sexual jealousy. With an incredibly dramatic score, Marshall Pynkoski’s concert staging, and featuring one of Handel’s most passionate female roles in Dejanira, Hercules’ wife and murderer, this is a Tafelmusik event not to be missed.
Tickets: 416.408.0208 or online at www.rcmusic.ca

FUNKYLAND (Famous People Players)
January 24th-April 2012
www.fpp.org
This outstanding, energetic and dynamic production is a twist on Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice in Wonderland.  A show for all ages.  Jump with Famous PEOPLE Players through the rockin' rabbit hole and find yourself in a VIBRANT world of rousing and SENSATIONAL encounters.  Famous Canadian Artists lend their talents to this original show.

FEBRUARY

In the Heights (Dancap Productions)
Feb 7 – 19, 2012
www.dancaptickets.com
With an amazing cast, incredible Tony Award-winning dancing and a thrilling Tony Award-winning score, IN THE HEIGHTS is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community - a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.

House of Dreams (Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra)
Feb 8-12, 2012 at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre
Another amazing concert by Alison Mackay, creator of The Galileo Project. A magical journey to the meeting places of baroque art and music – five European homes where exquisite works by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and Marais were played against a backdrop of paintings by Vermeer,
Canaletto and Watteau. Includes stage direction, narration, and stunning projected images.
Tickets: 416.964.6337 or online at www.tafelmusik.org

All Shook Up (Stage West Theatre Restaurant)
Feb 9 – April 20, 2012
www.stagewest.com
All Shook Up, a play inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley runs from Feb 9 to April 20,

Virtuoso Vivaldi (Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra)
Feb 23-26, 2012 at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre
Feb 21 at George Weston Recital Hall
Spring comes early with brilliant music by the world’s favourite Italian baroque composer,
featuring Marion Verbruggen – the highspirited Dutch recorder virtuoso beloved by
audiences around the world.  Viva Vivaldi!
Tickets for Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre: 416.964.6337 or online at www.tafelmusik.org
Tickets for George Weston Recital Hall: 1.855.985.2787 (ARTS) or online at www.ticketmaster.ca

War Horse (Mirvish)
Begins Feb 2012
www.mirvish.com
From Britain’s National Theatre, War Horse is a thrilling and sensational production!
Winner of Olivier, Evening Standard and Critics’ Circle.
England, 1914. As World War I begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in No Man’s Land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, though not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home.  This powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a production of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to life on the stage.

MARCH

Shrek – The Musical (Dancap Productions)
March 20 – April 1, 2012
www.dancaptickets.com
Shrek the Musical tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land.  Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren’t only found in fairy tales.

Choral Spectacular: Celebrating 30 Years (Tafelmusik Chamber Choir and Orchestra)
March 29-April 1, 2012 at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre
March 27 at George Weston Recital Hall
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tafelmusik Chamber Choir with this concert of favourites – baroque and beyond – specially selected by Choir Director Ivars Taurins. Composers include
Bach, Handel, Gesualdo, Purcell, Poulenc and Tavener, as well as Canadian James Rolfe, who is composing a new piece for this special occasion.
Tickets for Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre: 416.964.6337 or online at www.tafelmusik.org
Tickets for George Weston Recital Hall: 1.855.985.2787 (ARTS) or online at www.ticketmaster.ca

Hair (Mirvish)
March – April, 2012
www.mirvish.com
“HAIR is more than just a musical: it is a social and cultural phenomenon, a jubilant assertion of life and freedom.”  So wrote critic Michael Billington in The Guardian, of the London staging of this joyous new production of the mother of all rock musicals!  The 2009 Tony Award® Winner as Best Musical Revival, Hair brought down the house on Broadway, then rocked across the pond to London’s West End, and now is headed for Toronto!  You know the story: It’s the ’60s; war rages in Vietnam, and a group of friends in New York’s East Village turn on, tune in and sing out in celebration of love, life and freedom. The first great rock musical, Hair has some of the most rousing and soulful songs ever written for the stage, including Let the Sun Shine In, Easy to be Hard, Good Morning Starshine, Aquarius and the infectious title song, Hair. It will more than make you want to sing along; It will make you want to go on stage and dance (and maybe you will)! You must not miss this vibrant, joyous piece of living theatre!

APRIL

42nd Street (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
April 12th - October 28th, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
High hopes are riding on director Julian Marsh’s new show, Pretty Lady.
But Julian has doubts about his star, Dorothy Brock, whose wealthy admirer is also the show’s backer. Events take an unexpected turn, however, when newcomer Peggy Sawyer wins a place in the chorus – and in Julian’s heart.

39 Steps (Stage West Theatre Restaurant)
April 26 – July 1, 2012
www.stagewest.com
The 39 Steps, playing from April 26 to July 1, 2012.

Much Ado About Nothing (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
April 26 – October 27, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
As Claudio woos his beloved Hero, his friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice trade insults in their “merry war” of mutual disdain. But as Claudio’s wedding day approaches, a series of deceptions – both friendly and malicious – brings about more than one dramatic change of heart.

MAY


Bring It On:  The Musical (Mirvish Productions)
May 2 – June 3, 2012
www.mirvish.com
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL is the explosive new musical comedy that raises the stakes on over-the-top high school rivalries. Set against the world of competitive cheerleading, this powerhouse new show hilariously proves that winning isn't everything when it means losing something - or someone - you really care about.

Bach & the Violin (Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra)
May 2-6, 2012 at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre
Rachel Podger, Guest Director and Violin Soloist
We welcome the brilliant British violinist Rachel Podger in her Tafelmusik debut as both director and soloist in Bach’s Violin Concerto in E Major, Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Vivaldi’s Concerto for Violin from La Cetra, and Telemann’s Concerto for 3 Violins in F Major.
Tickets: 416.964.6337 or online at www.tafelmusik.org

MacHomer (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
May 2 – May 26, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
One of Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies meets one of TV’s most popular families in this brilliant comic tour-de-force. It’s Macbeth as enacted by more than fifty characters from the animated hit series The Simpsons – each one brought to life in an astonishing solo feat of vocal mimicry.

The Pirates of Penzance (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
May 3 – October 27, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
Frederic, apprenticed as an infant to a crew of notoriously soft-hearted pirates, falls in love with Mabel, one of the many daughters of Major-General Stanley. But the terms of Frederic’s indenture, along with his own keen sense of duty, keep the lovers apart. How can this sorry state of affairs be resolved?

West Side Story (Dancap Productions)
May 8 – June 3, 2012
www.dancaptickets.com
More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it's back, and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. Directed by David Saint, using Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ Broadway direction, West Side Story remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of West Side Story recently won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere."

The Matchmaker (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
May 12 – October 27, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
With his eye ever fixed on the bottom line, wealthy merchant Horace Vandergelder can’t see the value of love – even as he searches for a wife. His matchmaker, Dolly Levi, however, is making her own plans for him, while his clerks pursue their hearts’ desires in the big city.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
May 15 – October 28, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
It’s a typically challenging day in the life of Charlie Brown, from trying to get his kite to fly to trying to find the nerve to talk to that cute little red-headed girl. Meanwhile, Charlie’s friends – and even his dog, Snoopy – face challenges of their own in their pursuit of that fleeting thing called happiness.

Beethoven Eroica (Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra)
May 24-27 at Koerner Hall
Bruno Weil, Guest Director
Tafelmusik’s Toronto premiere of Beethoven’s landmark Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, “Eroica” – a heroic and monumental symphony originally dedicated to Napoleon. We pair the Beethoven with Mendelssohn’s sunny Symphony No. 4 in A Major, “Italian”.
Tickets: 416.408.0208 or online at www.rcmusic.ca

Cymbeline (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
May 10 – September 30, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
Imogen, daughter of King Cymbeline, has married against her father’s wishes – and his anger is only the beginning of her woes. When her husband is tricked into believing her unfaithful, Imogen must embark on a daring adventure to win back the man she loves.

JUMPIN' & JIVIN'
May-September 2012
www.fpp.org
A classic Famous PEOPLE Players Musical Medley Show, Jumpin' & Jivin' is a sheer joy to watch!  This visually stunning blacklight production will have you singing Hi-di, hi-di, hi-di ho, all the way home!  Swing down Route 66 to Tuxedo Junction and catch a ride on the Chattanooga Choo Choo.  Young & Old will be mesmerized and enchanted.

JUNE

Free Concerts in June (Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir)
June 4, 9, 13 and 16, 2012
Free concerts in June with the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute participants!  Seating is first-come, first-serve.  No tickets are required, except for the June 16th concert (patrons must pick up a free ticket a few days in advance of the concert).  See www.tafelmusik.org for details.

Hirsch (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
June 20 – September 14, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
Orphaned in the Holocaust at age thirteen, Hungarian refugee John Hirsch finds sanctuary in Canada, where his fierce talent and stormy temperament  win him acclaim as a brilliant theatre director, a galvanizing cultural force and, for five seasons, Artistic Director of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

Wanderlust (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
June 20 – September 28, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
As he moils away at his ledgers, bank clerk and aspiring poet Robert Service dreams of romance and escape to a new life of adventure in the gold rush of the Great North. But the object of his affection, his pretty co-worker Louise, is already engaged – and her fiancé has the makings of a dangerous man.

Henry V (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
June 24 – September 29, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
To unite in common cause a kingdom torn by civil strife, England’s new monarch decides to enforce his claim to the throne of France. But after his invasion’s initial success, he finds himself facing a vastly superior French force on the fields of Agincourt – and with it, the ultimate test of his leadership.

The War of 1812 (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
June 26 – August 12, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
When America declares war on Britain and her empire, a Native American confederation led by the Shawnee chief Tecumseh helps the British defend Canada. But after three years of  bloodshed, who will emerge the winner – and what exactly will have been won?

The Best Brothers (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
June 26 – September 16, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
Ardith “Bunny” Best has just died in an accident, leaving her sons Hamilton
and Kyle to mourn in their very different ways. As each struggles to understand the other, the brothers begin to see more deeply into themselves and the unconventional woman who gave them birth.

JULY

Beauty and the Beast (Dancap Productions)
July 3 – 22, 2012
www.dancaptickets.com
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince, trapped in a spell places by an enchantress.  If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self.  But time is running out.  If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Million Dollar Quartet (Dancap Productions)
July 10 – 29, 2012
www.dancaptickets.com
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash hit Broadway musical, inspired by the true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

A Word or Two (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
July 25 – August 26, 2011
www.stratfordfestival.ca
One of our greatest classical actors takes us on an autobiographical journey through the literature that has stirred his imagination since youth. From the sacred to the profane, from Stephen Leacock and A.A. Milne to Ben Jonson and the Bible, these selections of poetry and prose reflect a life-long love affair with the written word.

Elektra (Stratford Shakespeare Festival)
July 29 – September 29, 2012
www.stratfordfestival.ca
Through her long years of powerless rage against her mother and stepfather – who murdered her father, King Agamemnon – Elektra has been sustained only by the belief that her brother Orestes will one day return to avenge their father’s death. But further grief awaits her before that hope can be fulfilled.

 
DECEMBER

A Christmas Story – the Musical (Dancap Productions)
Dec 18 – 30, 2012
www.dancaptickets.com
The story from a cherished movie classic that’s enchanted millions is now a musical spectacular. In 1940’s Indiana, a bespectacled boy named Ralphie has a big imagination and one wish for Christmas—a Red Ryder BB Gun. A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a cranky department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream. Produced by the film’s original Ralphie, Peter Billingsley, A Christmas Story, The Musical! is fun, holiday entertainment that captures a simpler time in America with delicious wit and a heart of gold.
 

ONGOING

Evergreen Brick Works
http://ebw.evergreen.ca
Evergreen Brick Works is a community environmental centre that inspires and equips visitors to live, work and play more sustainably. Evergreen, a national charity, has transformed the former Don Valley Brick Works from a collection of deteriorating heritage buildings into an international showcase for urban sustainability and green design that is open year-round. 

The EDGEWALK at the CN tower
http://www.edgewalkcntower.ca/
Toronto’s newest and tallest attraction has adventure lovers taking a walk OUTSIDE – around the circumference of the roof! So, do you dare to test your limits and experience the thrill of a lifetime?

Niagara Parks
www.niagaraparks.com
Celebrating 200 Years of Peace
The Bicentennial of the War of 1812-1814 is fast approaching.  To honour this important milestone, major changes were made at Niagara Parks Heritage sites:

• Old Fort Erie features a new Visitor Centre with interactive and entertaining displays and a theatre.  Located on the grounds of the bloodiest battlefield in Canada, history comes alive!
• Laura Secord Homestead is home to a new interpretive centre and a “village” atmosphere that includes Queenston Chapel.  Laura’s heroic walk to warn of impending battle is just one of the many “Women of War” stories you will learn about here.
• Just south of Niagara-on-the-Lake, an expanded Tea Room has been added to McFarland House. Niagara Parks’ oldest property, this Georgian home reveals gracious living 1800s style.

Royal Ontario Museum
New Scavenger Hunts for Groups!
www.rom.on.ca
Bring your group together with this exhilarating game by solving puzzles and tricky trivia. Guests will go on a whirlwind tour of the Museum from dinosaurs to ancient warriors and even venture through our famous Bat Cave - the perfect quest for the adventurer at heart!

Continuing On…

From Renaissance to Rodin: Celebrating the Tanenbaum Gift (Art Gallery of Ontario)
Until  April 1, 2012
www.ago.net
Joey and Toby Tanenbaum's dedication to the European Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario is palpable in each of the works that they have donated since 1985. Each betrays a love of richness and visual depth, an interest in the tension between pleasure and morality, and a dedication to the needs of their city public.

Leonardo da Vinci – The Exhibition (Ontario Science Centre)
Until March 18, 2012
www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Discover the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, history's most famous scientist and artist. See his concepts and inventions spring to life in this new exhibition, open from October 13, 2011 to March 18, 2012.

 NOVEMBER

Maya: Secrets of their Ancient Civilization (Royal Ontario Museum)
November 19, 2011 to April 9, 2012
www.rom.on.ca
This groundbreaking exhibition features 250 artifacts that take you on a remarkable journey through the ancient world of the Maya.

Jack Chambers: Light, Spirit, Time, Place and Life (Art Gallery of Ontario)
November 26, 2011 – May 13, 2012
www.ago.net
There were many sides to artist Jack Chambers. He was a passionate defender of artists’ rights, an experimental filmmaker with an international reputation, and a painter who continually reinvented his language of expression. Chambers initially created dreamlike surrealist paintings during an eight-year stay in Spain. Back home in London, Ontario, he developed a strikingly realistic style he called Perceptual Realism. He would focus his camera on his family, his home or on favourite places around the city, and then painstakingly recreate the photographs in paint.

DECEMBER

Goya and Gillray: Humour that Bites (Art Gallery of Ontario)
Margaret Eaton Gallery
December 24, 2011 – April 15, 2012
www.ago.net
Humour can be a powerful weapon against evil. During a turbulent time in world history, the Spanish artist Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) and the British artist James Gillray (1756-1815) exposed and ridiculed the social and political ills of their respective countries. The two artists never met but both provided scathing commentaries on the vices and follies of people in high places. In 1799 Goya produced Los Caprichos, a series of eighty small prints that are dark and often terrifying. Around the same time in England, Gillray created caricatures that are large, witty and brightly coloured. This exhibition explores the uncanny similarities and striking differences between two leading satirists and highly innovative printmakers.

2012

MAY

Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok (Art Gallery of Ontario)
Toby and Joey Tannenbaum Sculpture Atrium
May 4, 2011 – April 1, 2012
www.ago.net
This exhibition features over 40 works by Tasseor from the 1960s to the 1990s, all from the AGO’s collection.
 

Major Picasso Exhibition (Art Gallery of Ontario)
May 1 – August 26, 2012
www.ago.net
In 2012, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) will present a major survey of masterworks by the most inventive and influential artist of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris features more than 150 highlights from the Musée’s unparalleled collection, including paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings. The exhibition will be on view at the AGO for just 17 weeks, from May 1 through August 26, 2012.

NEW

Ritz Carlton (Opened February, 2011)
www.ritzcarlton.com/toronto
Among the newest Toronto luxury hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto welcomes guests to the heart of the city’s financial district with a world-class spa, exceptional dining, impeccable service and 267 luxurious guest rooms and suites. Just steps from landmark locations, including the Design Exchange, CN Tower and the Entertainment District, this luxury hotel in Toronto provides convenient access to all this one-of-a-kind city has to offer.

Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre (Opened in 2011)
www.holidayinn.com/torontocentre
Affordable Peace of mind. Central to everything Toronto has to offer,. this hotel an excellent choice for friendly service and excellent accommodations. Their ideal location is just steps from the Yonge Street subway and great Toronto attractions. Hotel facilities include 514 well appointed guestrooms including 25 modern suites, spa, indoor pool, fitness facility, Thirty Bar & Lounge, and The Carlton restaurant. This property is the ideal location for both our corporate and leisure travellers alike.

RECENT RENOVATIONS

Bond Place Hotel
www.bondplace.ca
For over 30 years, the Bond Place Hotel, behind Yonge and Dundas Square at 65 Dundas Street East, has been providing quality accommodations in downtown Toronto.   In the past year, the interior of the hotel has been completely refurbished and the exterior will receive a facelift this spring.  With this multi-million dollar renovation, the Bond Place Hotel is all new for 2011!  

Courtyard by Marriott Mississauga Meadowvale
www.courtyardmississauga.com
We realized our customers wanted and needed change.
So we did.
A signature element of the new lobby is the exclusive GoBoard® technology, a 52-inch LCD touch screen packed with local information, maps, weather, and news, business and sports headlines.  Guests can navigate using the touch screen to find restaurants, local attractions and directions. Guests can connect to free WiFi and there are ample electrical outlets throughout the lobby to power digital devices.  The enlarged business library features several complimentary computer terminals along with a free printer and separate computer stations dedicated to printing airline boarding passes and checking flight status. Media pods feature private seating areas with TV’s and power access for laptops to recharge. Dining has been completely redesigned with The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.; and serving Starbucks offers casual, flexible seating; easier access to food and higher quality, healthier menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks, wine and beer so guests can unwind.  Feature 24-hour access to a renovated, spacious and technologically advanced facility New equipment may include treadmills, elliptical machines and stationary bikes with individual Cardio Theater televisions along with weight benches and yoga mats.

Holiday Inn Toronto Airport-East
www.hitorontoairport.ca
Welcome to the newest renovated hotel in the Toronto International Airport area, the Holiday Inn Toronto Airport-East.  We boast a glimmering lobby with marble floors, and warm woods.  Our newly renovated guest rooms are bright with floor to ceiling windows, and spacious with ergonomic work areas.  We offer 6000 square feet of newly renovated, flexible meeting space that can accommodate up to 300 people for a corporate or social event alike!  We look forward to welcoming you!

Novotel Toronto Mississauga Centre
www.novotel.com
Located in the heart of Mississauga’s City Centre, the newly renovated Novotel Toronto Mississauga Centre has easy access to all Major highways, only 15 minutes from Pearson International Airport, 20 minutes from downtown Toronto, and 45 minutes from Niagara Falls.  Hotel is situated across the street from Canada’s 2nd largest mall - Square One Shopping Centre, the newly opened Mississauga Celebration Square, Living Arts Centre, movie theatres, and variety of restaurants, all within walking distance; Novotel is the best place to relax and re-energize.

Quality Inn Airport West
www.qualityinnairportwest.com
Quality Inn Airport West is located in the heart of the Britannia Business district yet close to enjoy several leisure venues and shopping centres such as Heartland Town Centre, Square One Shopping Centre, Playdium etc.  Offering convenient 24hr shuttle service at a minimal cost, complimentary parking and wireless internet access.  We offer 108 fresh rooms and suites and two meeting rooms.  Hotel also features a business centre, fitness centre and sauna.  New at the hotel are pillowtop mattresses in half of our hotel, also flat screen tv’s in 75% of our hotel and soon to start bathroom renovations in 50% of the hotel.

OPENING IN 2012

Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto (Opening January 31st, 2012)
www.trumptorontohotel.com
Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto will mark the first foray into Canada for Trump Hotel Collection, led by its eponymous senior executives, Donald J. Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump.  Occupying the enviable corner of Bay and Adelaide Streets, it will rise with 65 stories; offering views of Lake Ontario and the financial district.  Access to Toronto’s business center as well as the city’s vibrant restaurants, cultural attractions and nightlife will make it a home-away-from-home for both business and leisure travelers.  Signatures of the Trump Hotel Collection – including The Trump Attaché – will ensure a proactive rather than reactive outlook on service.  Trump Toronto’s 261 spacious hotel rooms will be handsomely furnished in an elegant, cosmopolitan, modern style, outfitted with state-of-the-art room technology.  Dining will be exquisite and intimate in the hotel’s 31st floor signature restaurant, and a separate destination lounge will be an exclusive enclave to gather over drinks.  A complement of 12,000 square feet of meeting/event space will be available, including an additional 4,000-square-foot Presidential Expo Suite, which will offer impressive hosting facilities.  To relax and rejuvenate, an 18,000-square-foot Spa with fitness facilities, juice bar and heated indoor pool will be located on the 31st and 32nd floors, offering fantastic views.

ACCOMODATIONS

The Waterside Inn
www.watersideinn.ca
All-Suite luxurious Boutique Waterfront Hotel & Conference Centre with 93 guestrooms, nestled in beautiful Port Credit, Mississauga’s Village on the Lake.  Located just 20 minutes to both Pearson Airport and Downtown Toronto. An hour’s trip to Niagara on the Lake and Niagara Falls Tourist area with Attractions and Casinos.  Easy access to all major highways and within walking distance of the Go Train System.   The Hotel’s Breakwater Restaurant is the only Four Diamond restaurant in Mississauga-open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

ATTRACTIONS

RINX
www.rinxtoronto.com
The new Event Centre at Rinx is 15,000 square feet of real entertainment and is sure to be Toronto’s next premier venue. Be the first to experience Balladuim, Time Freak and our new 10-pin Bowling. The Event Hall offers a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy the catered meal we have prepared for your group. 
RINX can accommodate groups from 12 to 2,000 people. From a social party, milestone celebration to large corporate event, we have packages to suit every budget. Our “by reservation” system guarantees that your party or corporate event is private and custom tailored to your group

FESTIVALS

Beaches International Jazz Festival
www.beachesjazz.com
Immerse yourself in Jazz!  Make BIJF your group tour destination! July 20-29, September 1-2, 2012. The Beaches International Jazz Festival is a 10-day festival held lakeside in Toronto. BIJF stages free concerts in the park and on the street, showcasing hundreds of bands. The action resumes in September with a blow out concert featuring internationally known bands in Woodbine Park. Services offered include assistance in bringing groups to BIJF and arranging customized events: On-site bus parking; pre-arranged meals at local restaurants; jazz themed club crawls, walking tours, workshops; Festival souvenirs, photo ops and more. Contact Julie Christian programs@beachesjazz.com at 905-471-5404.

TRANSPORTATION

Rosedale Livery Limited
www.rosedalelivery.com
In 2007, Rosedale Livery began taking steps to minimize our environmental impact.  Our latest commitment to environmental leadership is the addition to our fleet of Hybrid powered Sedans. The Hybrid “L” (L= a Six inch stretch of the rear compartment) Executive Sedan produces 50% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than traditional livery vehicles. The Hybrid “L” was designed to help meet the environmental challenges of today while continuing to ensure a comfortable and luxurious transportation experience. Rosedale Livery is the first company in Canada, and one of the first in North America, to put these vehicles into service.

SHOPPING

Toronto Antiques on King and The Cynthia Findlay Collection
www.torontoantiquesonking.com
Toronto Antiques on King and the Cynthia Findlay Collection is excited to announce that our established business has a NEW focus. This year we have been specializing in beautiful vintage engagement rings. This new feature has been generating waves of excitement throughout the city. Every day we are busy fulfilling the dreams of many couples. In addition to this exciting and fulfilling new focus, we continue to supply Toronto collectors, designers and media with beautiful and unique objects from our ever-changing, world class inventory.

TOURS

Air Canada Centre Tours
www.acctours.ca
Air Canada Centre Multimedia and Walking Tours – Gain Intimate Access to the Home of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL and the Toronto Raptors of the NBA.  For one memorable hour you can walk the same halls of Hockey and Basketball heroes as well as the entertainment world’s greatest stars – from Justin Beiber to Madonna.    You’ll get exclusive entry into areas not open to the public during games and events.  See for yourself why the Air Canada Centre stands as one of the modern marvels of the sports world.  Daily departures, all year around. Visit www.acctours.ca or email info@acctours.ca.

Four Seasons Centre Tours
www.coc.ca
TOURS of the FOUR SEASONS CENTRE now include backstage access!
Step behind the curtain of Canada’s first and only purpose-built opera house and walk in the footsteps of its greatest stars. With your backstage pass you’ll see wardrobe and wig rooms, stars’ dressing rooms, orchestra pit, green room, ballet rehearsal studio and more. Duration: 90 minutes.

Segway of Ontario
www.segwayofontario.com
You’ve heard of Toronto’s most popular attractions, the CN Tower, Casa Loma, ROM and more, now let us introduce you ourselves, the experience makers – Segway of Ontario Tours.
We’re not talking about your run-of-the-mill, list off a bunch of dates and names tour either - we’re talking booze, death, child labour and other facets of Canadian history that make our country controversially great.  Billed as ‘one of the top five experiences of your life’, Segway’s tours can be taken by foot or on the infamous Segway for maximum fun.  Take a tour today or regret shall forever be yours.

Ecocab Tours
www.ecocabtours.com
See everything Toronto has to offer from our world famous EcoCabs! Driven and narrated by your very own Driver Guide, these unique pedal-powered bicycles will allow you to see Toronto at your own speed and only visit the attractions you choose. Our city tours are fun, friendly and fuel-free making them a great experience and good for the environment as well. Be green and seen as you ride through Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods, popular attractions and amazing shopping, restaurants and events all from the comforts of your very own EcoCab.
Operates from May 1st to October 31st every year.

Toronto Harbour Tours Inc
www.harbourtourstoronto.ca
"Toronto's Only Electric Tour Boat" called "Edison". "Eddy" operates in the beautiful lagoons of the Toronto Islands with its departure point at its own private dock on Centre Island.  Powered by an electric motor "Eddy" is the first to bring green powered boating to Toronto with zero emissions, zero pollution and virtually zero noise for a one of a kind environmentally friendly tour boat experience through the lagoons of the historic Toronto Islands.  For more information visit our website www.harbourtourstoronto.ca and click the "New Electric Tour Boat" icon.

Insider Shopping Toronto Ltd.
www.insidershoppingtoronto.com
Specializing in customized up-scale shopping excursions for visitors or locals who don’t have the time or interest to shop alone. Guests are picked up in a licensed Limousine and treated to a full or half-day of shopping, lunching tea-ing, and sightseeing with their own personal guide and stylist. The whole day is about you and showing you some of the city’s insider shops and areas you may not easily discover on your own. Groups up to 7 are welcome (women and men) and are customized to fit your wishes.

Vaughan Mills Shopping Shuttle
www.vaughanmills.com
The Vaughan Mills Shopping Shuttle makes it easy for tourists and residents of Toronto to access Vaughan Mills - a premier shopping destination. This 49-passenger exclusive Shopping Shuttle provides free, round-trip transportation from Union Station, Canada's historical transportation hub, to Vaughan Mills, two times per day, seven days per week, May 1st to September 30th, 2011.

Improv Care Services for Children
www.improvcare.ca
Improv Care Services are delivered in a caring and respectful way by professionals who have extensive training and experience with children and teens. We are ready to meet your daily needs or serve you as required for a few hours, a day, a weekend or longer. At the core of Improv Care Services is a customized activity plan. It is developed with input from the child or adolescent, the parents and the creative energies of our team. It can include visits to Toronto parks, local attractions and attendance to variety of cultural, educational, sports and musical events.

Coach Canada
www.coachcanada.com
Coach Canada recently expanded operations into Ottawa with our new location to help better service our Customers in the Ottawa area. This brings the number of facilities to 10 across Ontario and Quebec. To keep up with increased demand, Coach Canada took delivery of 30 new 2011 MCI J4500 deluxe motorcoaches in March bringing the motorcoach fleet total to 202, and have increased our Mini-Coach fleet to 10, including, 24, 26, 30 and 33 passenger Mini-Coaches.
Coach Canada’s low-cost, intercity travel brand “Megabus” has grown exponentially over the past year, with increased trips between Toronto and Montreal, as well as the addition of Cornwall, Belleville, Buffalo and Buffalo Airport stops with routes starting from as low as $1.

Pacific Western Transportation
www.TorontoAirportExpress.com
Airport Express “CONNECT” service is our new van service connecting passengers between Lester B. Pearson International Airport and downtown Hotels that are off the route of our regular Airport Express buses.  Van passengers transfer from our luxury Coach service at the Downtown Connection Location.  Airport to Downtown Service:  7:15 am to 10:25 pm.  Downtown to Airport service 8:10 am to 10:30 pm.
Reservations for Airport Express Connect can made online at www.TorontoAirportExpress.com or by calling 1-855-595-5559.  Online reservations for transportation between your hotel and the airport must be made at least 24 hours prior to your desired pick-up (phone reservations may be made 2 hours prior).

Tour Tax Refunds
www.tourtaxrefunds.com
The Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program (FCTIP) was established by the Canadian Government in 2007 to provide GST/HST refunds to foreign tour operators bringing group business to Canada.  Unfortunately the program is not working as intended.  Many tour operators do not apply for available rebates due to the administrative complexity of the program and the time-consuming paperwork required.  Tour Tax Refunds can assist with the rebate process by handling the claim process from start to finish including working with government officials to ensure that you receive the maximum refund allowed.

T.O. TIX
www.totix.ca
T.O.TIX – Toronto’s Official One Stop Ticket Shop, located on Yonge-Dundas Square, now sells the Toronto CityPASS! Discover Toronto’s must-see attractions with this deep-discount pass. Visitors skip lines and save nearly half off regular admission prices to the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Ontario Science Centre, Royal Ontario Museum and the Toronto Zoo. You receive 40% savings and is valid for up to 9 days!  

Eyer Wideman Youth Centre and Ropes Challenge Course at Eyer Homestead Park
RichmondHill.ca/EyerHomestead
At the Eyer Wideman Youth Centre, we offer youth ages 12 to 18 a safe place to be social and interact with their peers. Youth can participate in as much or as little activities as they like. With amenities like a games room, lounging area, computer room and kitchen, there is something for everyone!
Located adjacent to the Eyer Youth Centre, is the Eyer Ropes Challenge Course.
This outdoor team building or personal development activity consists of high and low ropes climbing elements. With the use belay devices, challengers navigate through the course for a fun and rewarding experience!  1045 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON 905-737-9210