Whether you live in Toronto or are just visiting for the month of July, here is a short list of some of the festivals/live performances in our City.
JAMES TAYLOR - July 8, 2008; 8 p.m.
James Taylor performs his unique brand of folk/rock at the Molson Ampitheatre.
This is a rain or shine event. Lawn seating is available.
Ticket prices: $49.00 - $145.00
Location: 909 Lakeshore Blvd., West (near The CNE)
REALTORS CARE FOUNDATION - DASH FOR CASH - July 9, 2008; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Are you a Motorcycle Rider looking for adventure?
Longing to feel the wind in your face?
Then put on your helmet and join our "Dash for Cash", the REALTORS Care Foundation ride for charity!
From July 9th - 12th, 2008 we will ride from Toronto - Ottawa- North Bay-
Collingwood, final destination is London where we will be welcomed to a celebration dinner.
All funds raised by the REALTORS Care Foundation will support shelter-related organizations across Ontario. Anyone is welcome to make a pledge for a rider on-line. If someone would like to ride but can only do a portion of the ride we are just as happy to have them!!
$20 Rider Registration Fee
For more information contact:
Phone: 416-445-9910
Ext: 377
EAST ASIAN DAY - July 10, 2008
Ontario Place hosts a fun-filled celebration of East Asian Day.
For more information contact 416-314-9900
Location: 955 Lakeshore Blvd. West (at Remembrance Drive)
SALSA AT ONTARIO PLACE - July 10, 2008; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
The First Ever all-day SALSA AT ONTARIO PLACE on Thursday, July 10 kicks off the All New Salsa In Toronto Festival. Salsa at Ontario Place promises to be a fun-filled day for the entire family. Take in the sounds of some of Salsa's hottest entertainment while enjoying all of the park's rides and attractions, all with a Latino flair.
PLUS don't miss the 4th annual Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival Saturday July 12 and Sunday July 13(Just west of Bathurst St between Christie St and Winona Dr
For more information contact:416-744-8200
Location: 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS - July 11, 2008; 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Downsview Park is pleased to present free movies under the stars Friday nights throughout July and August, sponsored by 97.3 EZ Rock and Toronto Community News. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs with your family, friends and neighbours and enjoy a free family-friendly movie under the stars as the sun sets at Downsview Park. Free popcorn and additional concessions available on site. For movie listings visit www.downsviewpark.ca. Rain or shine (indoor rain location).
For more information contact: 416-952-2222
Location: Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, Sheppard & John Drury
GREAT BIG SEA with special guests JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY: July 12, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Great Big Sea is renowned for their spirited live performances in which their concerts are as much communal celebrations as they are musical events.
Joel Plaskett Emergency is now set to bring their fantastic live show to the stage when they open the show for Great Big Sea in Toronto. Joel Plaskett Emergency was recently nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the 2008 Junos.
Ticket Prices: $39.50 - $59.50. Lawns $27.50
For more information contact: 416-870-8000
Have a Safe Summer!
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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Pride Week - June 20th to June 29th, 2008
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of one of Toronto's greatest parties; world class arts, cultural programming, community activities, etc.
It's probably the largest street festival in Toronto all year, and you'll love it.
For additional information, contact:
Pride Toronto
65 Wellesley Street East
Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7
(416) 927-7433
Pride Week 2007 featured over 600 artists over the 10 days. We are expecting bigger and better things this year. There is something for everyone - for him, for her, and for the Family.
It's a great time to visit our great City of Toronto.
Have fun. :)
School is almost out and some parents will be wondering what to do, to keep the kids busy and having fun. Here is a short list of some things your children may enjoy.
Visit the Ontario Science Centre - touch a tornado, listen to a heart murmur, or crawl through a cave.
It's fun and educational.
Ontario Science Centre
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) - The Museum is right on the subway line. Very easy to get to, and there are many interactive exhibits that will keep kids interested (they also have a Summer camp).
CN Tower - Take the glass elevator all the way up to the glass floored outdoor observation deck. Kids love it.
CN Tower
Centreville Amusement Park - located at Toronto's Centre Island, features pony rides, antique ferris wheel and carousel. The ferry ride to the island is a great adventure for children. Go early, take a picnic basket and enjoy your day. Rent a bike and tour the island.
Ontario Place - it's a day filled of family entertainment. It has the largest outdoor soft play climbing structure in the country, pedal boats, a water park, and the largest IMAX movie screen in Toronto.
Ontario Place
The Toronto Zoo - 710 acres of beautiful Rouge Valley - Six different zones of animals from a particular area of the world. Take comfortable shoes. You will walk a lot, but you will love it. Don't miss the African Safari and the Gorilla Rainforest; and also the Interactive Zoo.
Canada's Wonderland - just off highway 400, but if you like theme parks, you can't miss this one. Make it a whole day's event. It has lots of thrill rides, family rides, shows, and a water park. It's our mini Disneyland. The admission fee gets you into all the rides.
Canada's Wonderland
Have a fun and safe Summer.
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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The Greater Toronto Area resale housing market recorded 9,411 transactions in May, Toronto Real Estate Board President Maureen O'Neill announced.
On a year-over-year basis the GTA average price increased four per cent to $398,148 in May from the May 2007 average of $382,787. Prices increased three per cent in the City of Toronto to $434,271 from $422,163 during the same period a year ago, while in the 905 Region there was a five per cent increase to $374,629 from $355,341 last May.
"Price gains show that real estate continues to be a solid investment for the consumer," said Ms. O'Neill. "We are confident about the market because employment in the GTA continues to be strong and interest rates remain low. As long as consumers have the financial resources to buy homes and a variety of choices to manage carrying costs, the market should remain stable."
"May's sales figures represent a 16 per cent decline in the GTA from the record month a year ago when 11,146 sales were recorded," said Ms. O'Neill. "More than 9,000 properties changing hands still represents considerable market activity."
In the City of Toronto, there were 3,711 sales, down 19 per cent from last May's 4,578 sales and down 6 per cent from May 2006. In the 905 Region, 5,700 transactions were recorded, which represents a 13 per cent decline from the 6,568 sales during the same period a year ago but up 4 per cent from May 2006.
"The Toronto Land Transfer Tax has been in effect for four months and the decline in sales has been running for the same time period," said Ms. O'Neill. "We're keeping a close watch on the effect of this new tax."
For a complete report, go to: http://www.torontorealestateboard.com/consumer_info/market_news/index.htm
Information courtesy of the Toronto Real Estate Board.
NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE - Ends October 15
Please note: there is no market on June 25.
Cost: Free
Visit Nathan Phillips Square for the best farm-fresh produce around.
For more information contact: 416-338-0338
Address: 100 Queen Street West, Nathan Phillips Square
Queen Street West and Bay Street
TTC: Queen Subway Station or Osgoode Station (both fully wheelchair accessible)
INDULGE - Ends October 16, 2008
Cost: Free
Indulge in the sights, sounds and flavours of Toronto every Thursday at Metro Square.
"Indulge" offers fresh food and entertainment weekly until October. The performance schedule is available online at www.toronto.ca/indulge.
For more information contact: 416-397-9887
Address: Metro Square at John and King Streets.
TTC: St. Andrew Subway Station: take #504 streetcar west
WITHROW PARK FARMERS' MARKET - Ends October 25
Cost: Free
Each Saturday until October 25, the great Withrow Park Farmers' Market showcases fruits and vegetables at their peak of perfection.
Address: Withrow Park 725 Logan Avenue
TTC: Pape Subway Station
EAST YORK FARMERS' MARKET - Tuesdays only until November 4, 2 pm.
Cost: Free
Great produce fresh from Ontario
Address: 850 Coxwell Avenue, East York Civic Centre
Coxwell Avenue and Mortimer Avenue
TTC: Coxwell Subway Station
DUFFERIN GROVE ORGANIC - Thursdays Only until December 18, 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
A year-round farmers' market every Thursday afternoon from 3 to 7 pm. Outdoors in the beauty of the park in summer, on the skating rink pad in fall, and inside the rink buildings throughout the winter. Local farmers and city-based food producers bring a great variety of organic foods. A special feature of the market is wood-fired oven breads baked right in the park.
For more information contact: 416-392-0913
Address: South of Bloor on the east side of Dufferin, in Dufferin Grove Park
TTC: one block south of Dufferin subway stop
TRINITY BELLWOODS FARMERS' MARKET - Ends October 28, 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Local community Farmer Market. Our mandate is to support and promote local and urban sustainable agriculture. To educate the community in the foods they eat, the source in which it comes and how it is grown and/or prepared. To increase community access to healthy, local organically grown produce, meats and dairy. And to create a vibrant public space in Trinity Bellwoods for the surrounding neighbourhood.
The Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market is a seasonal market that happens only on Tuesdays. We encourage walking, cycling or TTC to get there. Please bring your re-useable shopping bags. Please do not park on the east curb of Shaw bordering the location, as it is reserved for vendor vehicles. It is an on-leash area for pets and smoking in the immediate market area is prohibited. Thank you.
For more information contact: 416.435.8860
Address: North West end of Trinity BellwoodsPark. At Dundas Street West and Shaw Avenue
TTC: Dundas West streetcar #504, one stop east of Ossington
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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