Resources


Everything you need to know about Toronto:

 

Toronto.com
A list of events and attractions around Toronto. Offers a city guide for every occasion.
www.toronto.com

BlogTO
This blog includes news, restaurants and concert reviews as well as anything else happening around the city – all of it contributed by Torontonians themselves.
www.blogto.com

Toronto Life
An online version of the popular city magazine. The site profiles cultural events happening around the city and lists the most popular places to eat, drink, see and experience.
www.torontolife.com


The Torontoist

Provides the latest news and reviews from around the city. The blog also includes fashion, music and photo galleries.
www.torontoist.com

Now Magazine Online
An online version of the free weekly newspaper. Both the paper and the site include concert and theatre listings, reviews and upcoming events – your indie guide to the city.
www.nowtoronto.com

whattodotoronto.com
This site is Toronto’s Entertainment Search Engine. The name speaks for itself. It has many search options such as occasion, activity budget and even dress code.
www.whattodotoronto.com

seetorontonow.com
Seetoronto.com is part of Tourism Toronto, the official destination marketing organization for Toronto’s tourism industry. It has information about what to do in Toronto and can help you in getting to know more about the city.
www.seetorontonow.com

eventful.com
This site has all the featured, upcoming events. It even has a list of Toronto’s best venues, concerts, Festivals, food, family, nightlife. This site has it all listed.
www.eventful.com/toronto/events

Hip and Urban Girl
The Hip & Urban Girl’s Guide is a lifestyle website dedicated to the busy city girl.  They cover food, travel, life advice, style and unique finds.  They also host exclusive networking events with a modern twist so their “HUGs” can connect offline.
www.hipurbangirl.com

toronto.ca
This site has made it easier for you to go to great events. With highlights and all the upcoming events, you’ll never get bored.
www.toronto.ca/events

scenopolis.com
This a great site with a subscription service that helps you incorporate Toronto’s world-class arts and culture scene and revolutionize what it means to have a night out. Most importantly, it saves you a lot of money.
www.sceneopolis.com

Snap Downtown Toronto
SNAP Downtown Toronto is a FREE monthly print publication specializing in a “non-political” friendly and entertaining photographic view of living in our community. They cover everything including: a calendar of events, and coverage on home, business, birthday and surprise parties; sporting events; business openings, sales and events; festivals & concerts; people on the street; parades; carnivals; and general daily life.
www.snapdowntowntoronto.com

Plancast
Plancast lets you know about the events your friends plan to attend as well as other cool events coming up in your area. Browse some of the plans other members have shared or connect with your friends and interests.
www.plancast.com

Spotlighttoronto
Spotlight Toronto is a content hub dedicated to covering food, wine, events and culture. A comprehensive province-wide guide to living and brings you regular updates on where to go and what to do in Ontario.
www.spotlighttoronto.com

Canada events calendar
Looking for events? You can view events by category, event type, city, or the larger geographic region. Scroll down to the “Browse Events By” section below, select, and go!
www.canadaeventscalendar.ca

49st
Find out what to do and where to go. A profile of restaurants, events and venues found around Toronto.
www.49st.com

Toronto Events

A list of events that are happening in Toronto with a brief description about the event, time, location, agenda, and how it’s beneficial for you. It also allows you to post your own event.
www.torontoevents.com/

Get Dingo
This is a useful tool for any Toronto socialite or event promoter. You can search events that are happening in your area by date or time and see if any of your Facebook friends are attending. If you’re planning an event, Get Dingo is the perfect platform to post your event, gaining maximum exposure.
www.getdingo.com

Notable.ca
This site lists a number of interesting Toronto event’s for young professionals.
www.notable.ca

Social Street
Social Street allows you to search for any event you’re interested in; as well as, shows you a number of events, parties or activities in your area. You can see who is going to this event, how many people are going, and where it’s located.
www.socialstreet.com

Toronto Events Blog (Account suspended)
This is both a blog about things to do in the city as well as an event listing site for what’s happening while you visit.
www.torontoeventsblog.com

Alimento.ca

Alimento, has already managed to take all the required measures to arrange various unforgettable and memorable events of your life. From wedding to birthday celebration, marriage anniversary, cocktail parties- they have it all planned out.
http://www.alimento.ca/

Global Toronto Online Events Calendar

This news site includes an events calendar with a short description, date, time, and location of events happening throughout the city of Toronto. http://www.globaltoronto.com/events/index.html

CBC Toronto Online Event Listings
This website features events happening in Toronto communities, presented or in partnership by CBC Toronto. http://www.cbc.ca/toronto/community/

Today’s Parent

Featuring a Toronto events calendar of kids events, Today’s Parent showcases events targeting families, children, teens, and much more. http://events.todaysparent.com/Toronto/Today


Event Planning Resources

Toronto Special Events
An online source for venues, caterers, rentals and entertainment ideas. Offers the ability to search by category for a refined search.
www.tsevents.com

Eventbrite.com
Make your evens a success with eventbrite.com. This site empowers people with simple but powerful tools to manage, promote and sell out an event. It’s free to sign up and get started.
www.eventbrite.com

Eventsource.ca
Toronto event planning made simple. From information about venues, caterers, photo & video, event planners, music decor and rentals.
www.eventsource.ca

Venuesource.com
A list of venues, caterers and entertainment for weddings and corporate events.
www.venuesource.com

Special Events Online
An online version of the magazine that offers tips for meetings and corporate events. Also includes event ideas and news.
www.specialevents.com

Meetings.net
Tips to help any organization plan an event or meeting. Offers everything from the top places to have your association meeting to how to properly pack a suitcase.
www.blog.meetings.net

ISES
Organizations of Industry professionals. Also serving non-wedding special event planners.
www.ises.com

Event Wire
Tips on how to make any event a success, whether it be a birthday, anniversary or engagement, Event Wire helps you tailor your event to meet your needs.
www.eventwire.com

MPI
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the leading global community committed to shaping and defining the future of the meeting and event industry. It helps its members enhance their professional value by providing them with best practices, superior education, the latest research and trends, professional development and networking opportunities.
www.mpitoronto.org

Celebrate.ca
Everything for your event. This site offers over 25 directories where you can easily find caterers, photographers, bridal shops and more. Celebrate.ca takes the hassle out of researching your wedding, corporate event or party.
www.celebrate.ca 

Ignite Magazine
Ignite is an online magazine that offers meeting planning, incentive programs, business event planning, and event management resources for event planners in Canada.
http://ignitemag.ca/

Bizbash Magazine
They cover the event industry like no other including: planning, production, new openings, events and trends in marketing, design and style.
http://www.bizbash.com