Labour day
August 19, 2013 by CityEvents
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
This year, Labour Day falls on Monday, September 2. The Labour Day weekend is the last big travel weekend of the summer before school re-opens for the new academic year. Here are some events happening during this week end to make the most of it.
Enjoy your last week end at the Canadian National Exhibition.
Featuring concerts, celebrity chef demos, parades, the Canadian International Air Show, rides and much more, the Exhibition runs until September 2.
Hispanic Fiesta
This festival is a celebration of Spanish and Latin America arts, music, food and culture featuring more than 300 performers from over 20 different countries. Taking place at Mel Lastman Square, come enjoy Salsa, Spanish Flamenco dancing, tango show and other highlights.
Hot and Spicy Food Festival
To explore hot food experience, music and dance from all over the world, head down to the HarbourFront Centre during this Labour Day week end.
Artfest Toronto, Fine Art & Craft Show, at the Distillery District
This festival is a celebration of top Canadian artists. Come to the Distillery District and enjoy painting, sculpture, photography, live music and much more.
Ontario Women’s triathlon
On September 1, come race with your friends and support the cause of women. Proceeds are donated to Girls Incorporated of Halton. Click here to register.
Junction Movie Night -Audience Choice
On August 30, come enjoy free movies under the stars. This outdoor cinema will take place at the Train Platform on Dundas Street W.
Thompson Hotel: a unique space to hold your event.
August 1, 2013 by CityEvents
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
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If you are looking for a hip modern space to hold your next event, you won’t need to look any further: the Thompson Hotel has a number of unique spaces you should check out. Situated in the heart of Toronto, specifically the entertainment district, this hotel features 30 000 square feet of event space that mixes technology, style and various designs.
Thompson Hotel offers a variety of potential rental space, which can accommodate for a wide range of events: from conferences, meetings, private screenings, weddings to rehearsal dinners, showers, receptions, bar/bat mitzvahs or fundraising events. Whatever your need this hotel can match it.
Besides, you can find different kinds of rooms according to your type of event: from the Ballroom for conferences and social events, to the Terrace for cocktail parties or the Rooftop Lounge for sophisticated events, they do it all! . With a budget of $400/500 per night, you also have the opportunity to rent the penthouse which can accomodate 25 people and will assure you a real pleasant event.
To get more information, go to the website, like them on Facebook and follow them @thompsonhotels
Best outdoor pools in Toronto
July 23, 2013 by CityEvents
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
With this hot weather happening in Toronto, no wonder that you are looking for a place to refresh in the summer. Here is a selection of outdoor pools you will find in Toronto. We added in some of our favourites that are not so public and not quite as busy.
Sheraton Centre:
Sheraton Centre Toronto offers you the opportunity to swim and relax in the largest indoor/outdoor heated pool in Downtown, Toronto. A day pass for non guests is $35 and the family day passes are available for $80. The pool is open7 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the week, and until 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Thompson Hotel:
The Rooftop Lounge boasts 360 Degree and with its infinity pool offers a spectacular view of the city. Unfortunately, it’s only reserved for members, hotel guests and condo residents.
Cabana:
New this summer and has become a quick hit. The Cabana Pool Bar offers one of the best outstanding outdoor pools in Toronto with enough space to accommodate 2,500 sun-worshippers and seating for 850. Besides, 12 elevated and private cabanas, 42 oversized deluxe chaise lounges and an alluring 50,000 sq. foot enclosed patio area will definitively make your day. The pool is open from Tuesday to Friday from noon till 8 pm and during the weekend fromnoon till 11 pm. The entrance and the pool access are at $20 each on the weekend.
Hyatt Regency:
The Hyatt on King offers another pool with a spectacular view of Downtown, Toronto, but unfortunately reserved for guest only. Opened seasonally from 9:00am to 10:00pm, you’ll be able to enjoy snacks, meals and drinks near the pool.
Radisson on Queens Quay:
The Radisson on Queens Quay opens its outdoor pool seasonally, along with its patio and lounge area and has a fabulous view of the Toronto Harbour. The pool costs $30 per person Monday-Thursday and $40 per person Friday-Sunday.
If you are looking for public outdoor swimming pools, here is our selection to make the best of your day:
Sunnyside Gus Ryder:
Located at the foot of Lakeshore Blvd. & Parkside Drive, this swimming pool is one of the most popular in Toronto. You will be able to enjoy morning swimming lessons or just the view of the lake, sand, beach and park nearby.
Alex Duff Outdoor Pool:
Located at the edge of Christie Pitts Park, it’s the perfect place to bring your children. The pool features a 25m lap pool, shallow splash pool for children, warm conversation pool, a deep pool for diving with a 1m spring board, and a two storey water slide.
Riverdale Park East pool:
Riverdale pool on Broadview features an outdoor pool open seven days a week during the summer months. The pool offers both leisure swim and adult/lane swim, but also close to tennis court and soccer field if you would like to switch activities.
Private or Best Condo Pools:
Some of Toronto’s condos have some of the best pools for their view, seating styles, and pool size. If you are lucky enough to live in a condo with a sweet pool or know a resident, be resourceful and see who may be away from the crowds. Some of our favourites are right under your nose downtown. Firstly the TIFF Lightbox Condo Pool, is lovely, quiet has cabanas. Check it out next time you are at Malaparte for an event, go up the magical stairs and you will see the pool above. Some of the condos have indoor outdoor pools with make them great all year round. Other condos include most on the waterfront but have enjoyed Harbour Square, Waterclub at One York Quay and also hear the condos around the ACC have some great pools. These buildings have a younger demographic and have heard you need to get they’re early for a seat and ramps up a little Vegas style. Other condo pools to consider are Merchandise Loft Rooftop, The Bentley, Vevre, the Pure Spirits Condos in the Distillery and more coming in midtown.
Private Clubs
Some of the more comfortable pools we have experienced is when a guest at pools like the RCYC on the island where there are nice loungers and beautiful setting. If you are a sailor or tennis player you may know someone to invite you to these family recreational clubs. In midtown, The Toronto Lawn and Tennis Club has a large outdoor pool. It is a great size and offers a lot of versatility but can be quite busy.
Valdez: A taste of Latin America on King Street.
July 11, 2013 by CityEvents
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
Valdez is the new trendy restaurant that just opened on King Street by former chef de cuisine at Origin and Top Chef Canada contestant Steve Gonzalez.
Valdez is a celebration of Latin America food and fills a void in the Toronto evolving restaurant scene.
The menu is divided into four sections: Ceviches, Stuff (snack food, like chulpes and chips), More (entrees), and Dulce Y Algo (traditional desserts).
The aesthetic was a key component to translate the vision of the restaurant. Loud music, open kitchen, tables and colourful chairs will transport you to the streets of Colombia, Peru, Venezuela Mexico and other Latino countries.
Valdez will be open from 5:00pm – 10:30pm, Monday – Wednesday, and will offer a late-night menu Thursday – Saturday, with food service until midnight. The comfortable bar/lounge and spacious rooftop patio will be open from 5:30pm – 2:00am each day.
For more information, go to http://valdezrestaurant.com/ and follow them on @thevaldezTO .
Power Ball: 15 Minutes of Fame
July 8, 2013 by CityEvents
Filed under Ontario, Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
On June 6th, 2013, The Power Plant, Canada’s leading contemporary art gallery, hosted more than 1,500 guests at PowerBall: 15 Minutes. The night was the opportunity to prove Andy Warhol’s famous quotation: “in the future, everyone will be world famous for 15 minutes.” The Powerball is one of the orginal scenesters events where the Toronto socialites mingled with a variety of artists and is always one of the more popular events on the gala schedule.
From amazing food provided by Thuet, fantastic cocktails from sponsors Ketel One, Grand Marnier, Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Don Julio, and Perrier and a superb cake from KTL & Sybil, The Power Plant had something for everyone. Our favourity was the ribs and poutine but was messy to eat when all dolled up.
The Power Plant is a vital forum for the advanced artistic culture of our time that offers an exceptional facility and professional support to diverse living artists while engaging equally diverse audiences in their work. The Power Plant pursues its activities though exhibitions, publications and public programming.
To get more information, go visit the website
