CityEvents says goodbye to 2013 and welcomes 2014

Last year was another great year at CityEvents. We were fortunate to have wonderful clients and the opportunity to support worthwhile causes and business / community events. As we say goodbye to 2013, we want to express our delight in having worked through the year with terrific people and organizations.

Thank you to all who, throughout 2013, read our blog, website and newsletter and shared our stories, to all who sent us messages and were part of our communities and, of course, to all of our clients, people who’ve believed in our services and appreciated our work. Being involved in so many exciting events and engaged communities was tremendous for all of us at CityEvents.

The launch of CitySocial was a highlight of the year for us. The CitySocial team develops social media and marketing strategies to support client communication campaigns related to busineses, events and products. We did this work for years as part of our event management package, but decided in 2013 to formalize and strengthen the service, bringing on board new employees with social media expertise. Going into 2014, we look forward to continuing to help our clients and businesses build their presence in the world of social media.

Events remain the core of what we do each and every day, and we are passionate about them. Event planning is challenging; the number of details to be considered makes each experience unique and demanding. And for those very reasons, it is stimulating, never boring, never routine. The challenge ensures that we are invested in making each event a success. In 2013, we did it all – from small, private events to big award shows, and loved each one. And, along the way, we supported several charities, believing in the importance of giving back to our community.

Some of our successful events and promotions in 2013 include:

• 40th anniversary celebration of women’s shelter Interval House
• Showcase of President’s Choice products for Loblaw Companies
• Moosehead tent at the Toronto’s Festival of Beer
•  Great Valentine Gala, Rolling Rampage on the Hill, and Canadian Disability Awards for the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons
• Taste of the Kingsway
• Marketing and social media for professional-services firm Hogg, Shain & Scheck
• Vision Awards Gala for the Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

We encourage you to be part of our strong community; contact us now. And be a part of our community in all our social media.

       

All the best for the new year from the CityEvents team. We hope to hear from you soon; we are ready for anything this year!

Happy 2014! 2013 Look back with Prezi.

The Fairmont Royal York Hotel

The Fairmont Royal York Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Toronto, situated on Front Street. It is impossible to miss it in the city because of its ancient and majestic architecture. In fact, The Royal York Hotel has been opened in 1929 and was the tallest building at that time thanks to its 28floors and its chateau-style.

Enter in the lobby is like a travelling time as they kept an ancient style and you instantly imagine the greatness of the receptions and balls.

The Fairmont Royal York is also the hotel of choice to hold business meetings, multimedia conferences, product launches, company incentives, conventions, but also weddings and social events in Toronto. With an extensive range of meeting and function rooms, from elegant boardrooms and reception rooms to magnificent ballrooms and meeting rooms, The Fairmont Royal York is as flexible and accommodating as it is prestigious.

The hotel can host up to 1670 guests and offers multimedia services and Wi-Fi connections in all the meeting rooms. The hotel’s knowledgeable staff also contributes to seamless organization, delivering you the stress-free way to your downtown Toronto event’s success.

 

For more informations visit their Website, Facebook or follow them @FairmontRYH

Some of The Best Rinks in Toronto

It’s that time of the year – the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder. It’s winter time once again, which means the Holidays are just around the corner and spending time with the family is a must! Don’t go old school and visit the overly crowded Nathan Phillips Square, be creative and check out these other rinks that opened up in Toronto. So gather up the fam clan or a group of friends and visit the newly opened public skating rinks to create some great memories! Here are a list of a few great rinks that you’re bound to have lots of fun at.

Shelbourne Common – Located on Queens Quay E of Toronto, the rink offers a beautiful view of the city which you’re most likely to enjoy. Though official skating hours are 10 a.m to 10 p.m the rink is not fenced in, making the rink accessible at any hour. Washrooms are available, however skate rentals and change rooms are not.

Lake Devo – The sometimes functioning fountain and pond that’s located at Ryerson University has been turned into a  beautiful frozen outdoor rink! From time to time you’ll run into the spectacular Ryerson University Figure Skating team practicing their axles, however the rink is open to the public from 9 a.m to 10 p.m.

Colonel Sam Smith Park – Not the best rink for you shinny lovers, but a great rink as well as the ONLY rink to have an official skating trail! Washrooms and changing areas are available at this location.

Campbell Park – With $2 skate rentals, the Campbell Park rink is the best to hit up midday and practice those Ace Hockey Skills. By the afternoon, the local shinny crowd is out and about skating around Campbell Park rink. Enjoy a nice cool skate and warm up with some hot chocolate at the hot chocolate stand.

Christie Pits – Trade in those vintage swim trunks with some leather ice skates and watch as Christie Pits pool transforms in the Christie Pits outdoor rink! With a decent change area that has skate friendly rubber floors, the rink comes with designated free skate times as well as shinny schedules for kids, youths and adults.

Brick Works Ice Trail – It may not be an official City Skating Trail but this free ice trail is not one to ignore when it comes to having a good time. The Brick Works Ice Trail is right below some old industrial rafters and is open Thursdays from 5p.m to 9p.m and weekends from 11a.m to 4p.m. Skate rentals are $5 and you can help yourself to some great food at the nearby farmers’ market.

Kew Gardens – One of the longest-open city rinks and open until March 11th, the Kew Gardens outdoor rink is open and has designated times for free skates and shinny games. Though the rink itself is a small one, the change area has lockers open for public use so there’s no need to worry about boots sitting by the side of the rink.

Trinity Bellwoods – If you’re looking for the perfect rink that’s great for shinny, upbeat and lively lap competitions between friends, the Trinity Bellwoods rink offers plenty of room for excited skaters. This year on Monday evenings, designated shinny times for women’s hockey is available. There are no rentals at this rink, however changing areas can be accessed.

High Park – With two outdoor rinks pads and a zamboni for regular maintenance, the rink is open for 9a.m to 9:45p.m. Free skate and shinny times are available for the high park rosters and come with change rooms for lacing up. No rentals are available.

 

Dufferin Grove – Another spot for women’s shinny, the Dufferin Grove outdoor rink comes with two full sized pads. With a $2 Skate rental program, it also comes with a kitchen full of fresh snacks, lockers, changerooms, organic coffee and hot chocolate and best of all the occasional live music performances.

 

Harbourfront – An incredibly happy and jolly area during the holidays, the Harbourfront Rink is a place drenched with music and cheer. Free skate is open from 10 a.m to 10 p.m (with the exception of running until 11p.m on friday and saturday nights) with skate rentals available onsite.

 

Wallace Emerson –  A double pad-rink thats great for pleasure skating and shinny. While one rink is left unfenced, this leaves it open for skaters to take to the ice after the designated time slot of the 9p.m or 10p.m close. With a change area close by, skate and helmet rentals are available as well as snack bars, books and games.

College Park – Though there are no rentals for this beautiful outdoor rink, change rooms and lockers are available onsite. Right in the middle of all city action, the College Park rink is left unfenced which means that it’s a perfect location for all the midnight skaters.

Don Mills – A beautiful rink known right outside the Don Mills shopping mall. An artificial grassy turf is converted into a fantastic eye catching skating oval that’s fun for the entire family.

So the next time you think of dropping by Nathan Philipps Square with your family, try stopping by these other options first. Who knows? You may just find a new favourite skating rink hot spot that’ll keep your family coming back every year.

For more information on other skating rinks open in the Toronto area, try checking out this website.

Toronto Christmas Markets

TORONTO CHRISTMAS MARKET

This holiday season in Toronto celebrated the romance and magic of a traditional Christmas at Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market. This free annual event captured all of the tradition and charm of European Christmas Market, while showcasing hundreds of unique and local handcrafted products. There were different kinds of entertainment such as musicians, carolers and children’s choirs to Santa’s workshop where kids had the chance to meet Santa.
What is Christmas Market?: Christmas market is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks leading up Christmas. These markets originated in Germany, beginning in the early 1400’s, and now have been being held in many countries all over the world.

 

They sold many types of Christmas gifts, especially traditional items such as crib figurines, toys, wood carvings, hand-made ornaments, candles and holiday memorabilia. We enjoyed eating French Canadian Poutine, hot dogs, grilled sausages and other tasty snacks as well.

 

 

 

A lot of people visited this event! They were charmed with the Christmas lights, and enjoyed different kinds of entertainment. The foods all were really good. This Christmas market is over, but Christmas is almost here in Toronto! Hope you will have a wonderful Christmas season!

Holiday Art Markets

Toronto Christmas Market

This holiday season Toronto will once again celebrate the romance and magic of a traditional

Christmas at Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market. This free annual event captures all of the

tradition and charm of European Christmas Market, while showcasing hundreds of unique

handcrafted products. There are some different kinds of entertainment such as musicians,

carolers and children’s choirs to Santa’s workshop which kids can have the chance to meet

Santa. You can get many kinds of Christmas gifts, especially traditional items such as crib

figurines, toys, wood carvings, hand-made ornaments, candles and holiday memorabilia.

Distillery Historic District (55 Mill Street),

Friday November 29 – Sunday December 15, Mon -Fri noon – 9pm & weekends 10am – 9pm.

 

The Artisans Gift Fair

This homegrown gift sale in The Annex has been running over from the end of November.

The Artisans’ Gift Fair hosts fine collection of affordable gift products. Vendors gather at the

Tranzac, located in the Annex at Bloor and Brunswick, displaying handcrafted gifts. Look for

handcrafted items such as garments, soaps, jewelry, journals, and everything from cupcakes

to cat toys. The Tranzac (292 Brunswick Ave), December 14, 15, 21, 22. 12pm – 6pm, free.

 

City of Craft

City of Craft is an annual craft show and exhibition in Toronto. It is also a group of people

who make other crafty things which happen throughout the year. High quality wares and

promising local crafts will be on sale, and the gifts from this sale are sure to make an

impression.

The Theatre Centre (1087 & 1095 Queen Street West),

December 14 – 15, Saturday 11am – 6pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm, $2 (children under 12 free).

 

Toronto Etsy Street Team’s 1st Annual Christmas Marketplace

The Toronto Etsy Street Team will be holding its first Christmas Marketplace.

Saint-Stephens-in-the-Fields (103 Bellevue, College St, in the Kensington Market neighbourhood)

December 14, 11am – 5:30pm

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