There's only about 1 month left, before we start preparing for school again.
Summer is short ... enjoy it.
Here are some of the most popular local attractions
Air Canada Centre
Air Canada Centre is a state-of-the-art arena that is home to the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association and the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League.
Rogers Centre (formerly Skydome)
Famous for its retractable roof, the Rogers Centre is home to the Toronto Argonauts football team and the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team, 1992 and 1993 World Series Champions.
CN Tower
Recently nominated one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, the CN Tower features glass floor observation decks, a revolving restaurant, and a Simulator Theatre. It is Toronto's most recognizable landmark and as such, it receives almost two million visitors annually.
Canadian National Exhibition
For the past 120 years, the 18-day Canadian National Exhibition, which runs from mid-August until Labour Day weekend, has traditionally signified the end of summer to two million visitors from across Canada and throughout the world. The "Ex", as it is better known, is the largest annual exhibition of its kind anywhere.
Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, the Ex is a 350-acre carnival of entertainment, rides, buildings, sports and agriculture. It is also the site of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair held each November.
Ontario Science Centre
The Ontario Science Centre offers interactive and multi-media exhibits with live demonstrations and exhibits on topics that include sports, space, the environment and the information highway. The Science Centre entertains and educates more than 800,000 visitors each year.
The Toronto Zoo
Divided into geographic regions, the zoo's 710 acres feature more than 5,000 animals in their natural environments. Its new Africa Savanna exhibit includes a 32-acre walking safari through the wild lands of East Africa.
Paramount Canada's Wonderland
Canada's largest theme park was built in 1980 on 300 acres of land just north of Toronto. It features more than 180 attractions and 50 thrilling rides, including Canada's only suspended roller coaster and the largest outdoor wave pool in the country.
Ontario Place
A 96-acre modernistic culture, leisure and entertainment parkland complex built on three human-made islands over the lake, Ontario Place features restaurants, a children's village, an outdoor amphitheatre, a water play area, mini-golf, the Rush River Raft Ride and many other attractions. The highlight of Ontario Place is the Cinesphere - a six-story curved screen capable of showing not only regular 35 and 70 millimetre films, but IMAX films as well.
Like most big cities with a water's edge, Toronto's downtown waterfront has gradually been transformed into a lakeside people place. The heart of this revitalization is the award-winning Harbourfront Centre - the site of art galleries, theatres, craft boutiques restaurants, offices, hotels and marinas fronted by a waterside promenade.
Harbourfront Centre attracts approximately 3.5 million visitors every year.
Toronto islands
Only a 10-minute ferry ride from the foot of Yonge Street, the Toronto islands offer a panoramic view of the city skyline. Centre Island offers miles of parkland with beaches, barbecues and picnic tables, boat rentals, bicycle paths, a children's farm and even an amusement park.
Sylvie Conde, Broker
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage 416-966-0300
Independently Owned & Operated
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com
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KidsPlay & YouthOutlook present Youth Day 2008
July 26 - 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. - FREE
Celebrate over 40 non-stop music and dance performances on 2 outdoor stages at the FREE concert. Youth ranging from 14 to 24 years old, plus mentor bands and Canadian recordings artists will rock City Hall for a full 9 hours!
Enjoy the incredible talent at the "Youth Gallery", where artists and photographers will display their works around the fountain.
There will be delicious food booths, retail vendors and a Fan Station too.
With a capacity audience of 25,000, join us this year!
Come out and support our next generation!
For more information contact:
Phone: 416-813-0909
Toronto City Hall -
Nathan Phillips Square at Queen Street and Bay Street,
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
Sylvie Conde, Broker
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage 416-966-0300
Independently Owned & Operated
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com
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JULY 18th to the 27th, 2008 - The Beaches International Jazz Festival
THE BEACHES (or The Beach as they now call it), is just 15 minutes from downtown Toronto.
Antique shops, clapboard cottages and quirky stores and restaurants typify the Beach. The beachside boardwalk is crowded with joggers, dog-walkers and picnickers, and the beach itself is packed in the Summer.
This annual event is just around the corner again.
The Beaches International Jazz Festival showcases jazz, blues, big band, vocalists, African, Caribbean, reggae, hip-hop, South American, Latin, rhythm and blues and more.
The festival is spread out over three venues in the Beaches and features an eclectic lineup of musicians. The Woodbine Park venue boasts three stages with artists like Dr. Draw, Cimarron, Richard Underhill and the Toronto All-Star Big Band. Street Fest takes over Queen Street East with performances by Tokyo Giants, Sultans of String, Rob Christian, Trouble and Strife and more. The festival ends with performances by Elizabeth Shepherd Trio, The Sicillian Jazz Project, Anne Lindsay, Tab Benoit and the Tad Robinson Band featuring Alex Schultz at Kew Gardens.
Over 100 bands will be participating - local and non-local, emerging and established; cross-cultural, energizing, live and improvised.
During Beaches Jazz Festival StreetFest, on the nights of Thursday July 24th, Friday July 25th, and Saturday July 26th, Queen Street E. will be closed from Woodbine Ave. to Beech Ave. from 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm nightly. The north / south streets of Waverley Ave., Wineva Ave., and Lee Ave. will remain open throughout the evening.
Sylvie Conde, Broker
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage 416-966-0300
Independently Owned & Operated
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com
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If you know Harbord Village, you're probably familiar with the many great stores along the block between Bathurst and Spadina.
If you don't know the area, and you don't know the stores, you want to take a few hours, and get to know this block...
SAVE: 10-75% off selected products and services on Harbord Street, between Bathurst & Spadina
Want to have some fun while you save? Here is a short list of some of the things taking place that day:
- Readings and mini-sex workshops at Toronto Women's Bookstore and Good For Her
- BBQ at Toronto Women's BookStore
- Delights and Surprises at WonderWorks BookStore
- Free mini hand and arm massages and organic skin care consultations at Divine Scents
Don't miss this great street sale and get to know the great stores in the area.
Here is a list of some of the stores participating:
- WonderWorks
- Good For Her
- Toronto Women's Bookstore
- Wild Thing Cafe
- Curl Ambassadors
- Jode Jewellery Artist
- Divine Scents
Sylvie Conde, Broker
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage 416-966-0300
Independently Owned & Operated
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com
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... information on buying, selling, mortgages - and all things Toronto and GTA
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A very good friend (and client), Rochelle Holt, owns the greatest (in my opinion) and only alternative book store in the downtown area of the City.
The store specializes in books about spirituality, creativity, holistic health, etc. At WonderWorks, you can find ways to honour all of life's transitions (I stole this from her website) ... you can check it out for yourself, or just give her a call, if you're looking for something specific (books, journals, CDs, flower essences, calendars, jewellery, gifts, etc.).
WonderWorks 416-323-3131 rochelle@gowonderworks.com
The store is located at 79A Harbord Street, in Toronto, just West of Spadina.
If you're in the area, please visit the store. I promise you will find something there just for you.
If Rochelle or one of her friendly staff can't help you, they will certainly point you in the right direction.
Rochelle has helped me (with referrals and friendship) and this is my way to try to help her - get the word out. Pay it forward!
Thanks, Rochelle. :)
FREE SPECIAL EVENTS AT WONDERWORKS
Maya Tawari, renowned Ayurvedic expert, healer and author comes to WonderWorks,
Friday July 18th, 6 - 8pm
Mother Maya, as she is known, will be offering a free 45 minute talk followed by a book signing to celebrate her latest book, Women's Power to Heal .
All are welcome, please contact WonderWorks to reserve your space.
Organized by the Vidya Institute, her visit to Toronto will also include weekend events at Vidya: http://www.vidyainstitute.com/tiwari.htm
Opening Reception - Senseless by Kirsten Rohloff,
Friday July 11th, 7 - 9pm
The WonderWorks/ Fleishman Gallery is happy to present this intriguing video installation by recent OCAD graduate, Kirsten Rohloff. Please join us for a glass of wine and lovely catered treats.
N E W W O R K S H O P S
SACRED SOUND JOURNEYING WITH DEBORAH BRODEY
Tuesday, July 15th & July 29th 7:00 - 9:00pm
Tuesday, August 12th 7:00 - 9:00
Sacred Sound has long been used in many traditions to heal, to connect with our innermost being and to connect with the Great Mystery. We will spend the evening exploring sacred sound through voice for the purpose of personal, group and healing for the earth.
For info and registration: 416 254 7054 deborahbrodey@hotmail.com Cost $25
ECSTATIC TRANCE POSTURES WITH INGRID CRYNS
Wednesday, July 16th & August 14th 6:30 - 9:30pm
Experience the science of Shamanism & ecstatic body feeling. While sitting or standing in a very specific posture, listening to a rattle shake in a steady manner for only 15 minutes, participants enter into a trance state. The postures act as a biological door, like a gateway in our body to allow us to open up into the 'Alternate Reality'.
For info and registration: http://www.somaearth.com/sea-event-body-postures.html or
416 656 4444 Cost: Free or by Donation +/- $25
LOVING & ACCEPTING YOURSELF UNCONDITIONALLY WITH JACQUES TRIPOGNEY
Tuesday July 22nd from 6:30 to 9:30pm
Healing the Wounds of the Heart and Opening Ourselves to Receiving Love:
This is an experiential workshop that explores our personal blocks and conditions that prevent us from fully accepting ourselves and creating fulfilling relationships. Our safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment allows insights and healing effects.
For info and registration: 416 252 3230 jacques@tripogney.com Cost: $75.
(25% or 50% discount if you bring one or two persons).
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