CN Tower

The CN Tower is one of Toronto’s most recognizable and celebrated landmarks that has over 1.5 million people visits each year.  Did you know this popular attraction is also one of the city’s top Toronto corporate event venues?

A variety of spaces makes the CN Tower the perfect choice for events with formal dining, receptions, casual meetings, product launches, corporate parties, festive season events and intimate gatherings. The CN Tower staff are great and can help you plan every detail and offer audio visual Capabilities and special decor.

360 The Restaurant, with an outstanding view of Toronto more than 1,000 feet below, provides impeccable service for groups of up to 400 seated 600 for a stand-up reception or include the LookOut level and Horizons for a party of up to 2000. Horizons, located on the LookOut Level, Complete with sound system, stage, dance floor, built-in TV, video and monitors to support a variety of presentation and entertainment options. Meeting Rooms & Maple Leaf Cinema are equipped for audiovisual presentations, a variety of room layouts can accommodate up to 90 people for meetings, breakout sessions, working lunches, and more.

 If you haven’t considered the CN Tower for your next event, it’s time to take a closer look!!

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Toronto’s Festival of Beer 2013

Toronto’s Festival of Beer will return to the CNE grounds from July 26-28. The 19th instalment of the festival will provide all attendees from amateur beer drinkers to beer aficionados with the unique opportunity to sample some of the 200+ brands that will be onsite. Regarded, as Canada’s premier beer celebration festival-goers will be able to take part in a variety of attractions that will be on hand through the course of the festival. These attractions include the Grilling Tent, which will feature Chef Ted Reader & Friends who will provide instruction and tips for your next BBQ. The main stage will be bumpin’ throughout the three-day festival with acts like Escort, De La Soul, Spin Doctors, Easy Star All-Stars and Big Sugar with special guest Willi Williams to keep the party going. Beyond attractions a number of food exhibitors will be present in case you feel famished from the strenuous task of lifting your mug. Some of the many food exhibitors will include Oyster Boy, Smoke’s Poutinerie, MELT Grilled Cheese, Pimento and South St. Burger Company. Be sure to buy your ticket soon to enjoy a great event.

 

For more information visit: http://www.beerfestival.ca

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Toronto’s Best Patios and Event Venues with a Patio

As the mercury climbs every summer the need to find a watering hole becomes increasingly more essential. There aren’t many activities that beat grabbing a few cold ones on a patio with some friends, the perfect blend of summer heat and true refreshment. Presumably, you, the reader also enjoy a summer patio session as you are still reading.  So, with that confirmed this post will lay out some of Toronto’s most enjoyable patios and will provide you with a Toronto Summer Patio Bucket list.  Many of the patios below are also great venues for events and offer a fresh change from a hotel banquet room.

Cadillac Lounge Patio

 1296 Queen St W, Toronto

The first patio we would suggest visiting is the Cadillac Lounge Patio at 1296 Queen Street West. The Cadillac Lounge has a unique back patio that is rather spacious and is filled with the aroma of their hickory smoker, minus all the smoke of course. It also offers a large variety of bottled beers or on tap. Its retro atmosphere will charm you and travel until the Southern United States.

 Pilot Patio

22 Cumberland St, Toronto

When you think patio in Toronto you immediately think Pilot’s Patio: The Flight Deck! Opened in 1993 as the largest “patio with altitude” in Yorkville, its name came from a tribute to the heroic flyers of World War II. It has been known as an artist bar, then the hub of Toronto’s hippie community, to finally become the place to go for elite’s after work drinks and trendy after midnight party nowadays.

 Hair of the dog

425 Church, Toronto

Hair of the dog is an upscale neighborhood pub and restaurant on Church St, on the southern fringes of the Gay Village. Hair of the dog reflects the diversity of the neighborhood thanks to a mixed clientele. Winning venue, with one of the top 10 patio in downtown Toronto. It has this particularity of having 2 patios! On the ground floor you can find a large space featuring 3 fountains. Facing south, the patio is filled by sun all day. A good time to enjoy a family brunch drinks with friends. Hair of the dog is also a dining experience where you can enjoy fine food in cozy and more intimate spaces. Fun fact: Hair of Dog has been voted best place to have a first date. And awarded great place to dump someone by the staff!

Against the Grain Urban Tavern

25 Dockside Dr. Toronto

Situated at 25 Dockside Drive on Corus Quay, right next to Sugar Beach, the patio has a spectacular view of Lake Ontario, the Harbour and Toronto Island. It comfortably seats 180 guests around traditional two tops, beach like lounge areas and umbrellas for this hot summer. Every weekend, from 10.30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the restaurant offers $5 Bloody Caesar specials and during the week you will be able to enjoy unique local and European brews, interesting new and old world wines and some amazing cocktails.

New Amsterdam patio

245 Queens Quay West, Toronto

Amsterdam Brewhouse has recently opened a newly renovated, 14, 000 square foot craft brewery, restaurant and retail venue in the heart of Toronto’s waterfront. Situated at 245 Queens Quay West,  the venue can accommodate up to 500 in its rustic urban interior, and offers an additional 300+ on the spacious lakeside patio, for a total capacity of over 800 guests. AMSTERDAM BREWHOUSE features a bar/lounge, a dining room, several patios, a state of the art AV system, authentic wood burning oven, a working craft brewery and full retail store, all to be open 7 days a week.

Terroni Bar Centrale

1095 Yonge St, Toronto

In the Rosedale community one of the best patios to relax on would be at the Terroni Bar Centrale. This patio is a great way to enjoy the homey designed feel of Italy. With a vast selection from the “tapas style” menu plates are intended to be shared, which is the perfect scenery for a hang out spot with friends and family. Also, this wine bar has a signature selection of Terroni-exclusive wines and a unique variety from Italy. Experience a day or night on the patio laughing, sharing and appreciating the summer days. Enclosed with fresh greenery this patio gives off a natural blissful vibe. The Terroni Bar Centrale’s patio is a great way to retreat for some time of relaxation.

Museum Tavern Toronto

208 Bloor W, Toronto

After a long, hot summer day finding a patio that is just right could be difficult to find, but look no further because Museum Tavern Toronto has that just right patio. With a slight summer breeze and nice view this patio is to die for. Facing the ROM you can enjoy the menu from executive chef Steven Gouzopoulos which features all-American classics with a twist. Not to mention the Moses McIntee’s drinks list that is a temptation you cannot resist. Enjoy the last moments of summer on the restaurant’s second floor terrace, an experience you will not regret.

The new Mill Street Beer Hall

21 Tank House Lane, Toronto

The Beer Hall is the new space of the Mill Street Brew Pub situated in the Distillery District. Opened in April this year, this place offers a modern and lively atmosphere where it is pleasant to enjoy a good beer with friends or simply an excellent meal.

With its open concept kitchen offering local and international cuisine, a heated, a cover patio and communal seating, The Beer Hall is the perfect place to welcome group events from 15 to 500 persons. Also, don’t forget to try the bierschnaps, a traditional German Beer-based spirit, which is only served at Beer Hall.

VIVACITY: Toronto Special Events Network & CityEvents Industry Event

Hosted by Toronto Special Event Network and CityEvents, this 4th event of the year will focus on inspiration and the unstoppable drive every successful event professional possess.

Where: STORYS BUILDING, 11 Duncan St, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3G6, Canada

When: Monday, Sept 23, 2013, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Costs:

$15 per person (Pay Online: www.eventbrite.com  $20 per person at the door. (Please RSVP here first: Toronto Special Events Network Website)

For more information:

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TorontoSpecialEventsNetwork

Twitter : @TSENevents

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