Multiple JUNO Award winner, Grammy nominee, Canadian legend and the first-ever Massey Hall Honours Award recipient Gordon Lightfoot returns to Massey Hall with his band for back-to-back performances as the final artist to perform before the Massey Hall Revitalization Project closes its iconic red doors until Fall 2020.
Lightfoot began his series of annual concerts at Massey Hall in March 1967 with two sold-out concerts. His unofficial Massey Hall debut occurred in his youth when, at age 10, he entered the Kiwanis Music Festival held at Massey Hall and won first place in his category. With over 166 performances logged to date, Lightfoot has performed at Massey Hall more than any other individual artist. For Performances and tickets see link, may be sold out. FRI JUN 29–SUN JUL 1, 2018 8:00 PM www.masseyhall.com/tickets
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Although Canada Day falls on Sunday, July 1, 2018, the statutory holiday will be observed on Monday, July 2, 2018. Find out what’s open and closed July 2, 2018 in Toronto.
What is Open Monday July 2, 2018 in Toronto Toronto Eaton Centre from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ontario Science Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art Gallery of Ontario from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centre Island from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Royal Ontario Museum from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hockey Hall of Fame from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ripley’s Aquarium from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. CN Tower from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Toronto Zoo from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fort York National Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canada's Wonderland from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Black Creek Pioneer Village July 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m & July 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. What is Closed Monday July 2, 2018 in Toronto Banks Municipal, Provincial and Federal Government Offices including Canada Post Toronto Public Library branches No garbage collection Recreation programs at City of Toronto parks and recreation facilities Schools including universities From See Toronto Now - www.seetorontonow.com/attractions/things-to-do-in-toronto-this-summer Long days mean more time to take in everything going on. And Toronto has all the things – headline acts, major arts festivals and big league sports. Here are just some of the hot times that await. These include:
Best way to get around ? - Toronto City Pass It’s been called the “edge of the world.” The weather is wild, but the locals never lack for warmth. And it’s here, in Newfoundland, where a remote town became the epicenter of a remarkable true story filled with unusual characters, unexpected camaraderie and uncommon generosity.
COME FROM AWAY is the breathtaking new musical that Toronto has embraced with open arms and has audiences leaving the theatre night after night claiming they are “proud to be Canadian!” Written by Tony nominated Canadians Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley, COME FROM AWAY "takes you to a place you never want to leave!" (Newsweek) www.mirvish.com/shows/come-from-away The Information Centre at 65 Front St. W., is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You’ll find the Centre inside Union Station, just west of the Great Hall between the VIA Panorama lounge and the UP Express station in the Skywalk.
Drop by the Toronto Tourist Information Centre and Toronto specialists will help you plan your time in the city. Pick up maps, visitor guides and brochures for must-see landmarks, attractions, events, neighbourhoods and tours to help you see it all. While there chat with the Ontario Travel specialists and plan your visit to a variety of Ontario destinations. Canada’s busiest transportation hub, Union Station is within walking distance to most downtown hotels and is served by the Yonge-University subway line. Toronto Tourist Information Centre at Union Station Telephone: 416-392-9300 Email: [email protected] www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/visitor-services/tourist-information-centres/ The Redpath Waterfront Festival is an annual summer event that provides on-land and on-water programming for people of all ages and interests with the goal of promoting Toronto locally and internationally as a premiere waterfront destination. With music, food, nautical programs and entertainment, the Festival has something for everyone to enjoy. Every three years, the event welcomes a fleet of majestic TALL SHIPS® to Toronto. The HMCS Oriole will be at the Festival for the first time in 25 years. towaterfrontfest.com Check out video from 2017... Explore international tastes and sounds right in the middle of Toronto as College Street transforms into a classic Italian piazza, featuring Italian food and so much more – a great way to celebrate Father's Day, the opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and Toronto’s beautiful summer weather! From June 15th — June 17th College Street, from Bathurst St. to Shaw St., will close to vehicle traffic as we welcome thousands of pedestrians to our annual Taste of Little Italy street festival. tolittleitaly.com/taste-little-italy Check out this video from last year (2017) Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Tall Ship: Empire Sandy
Escape the ordinary aboard Canada's largest passenger sailing ship, the Tallship: Empire Sandy on Saturday, June 9, 2018 for the first Sunset Dinner Cruise of the year! Enjoy breathtaking views, delectable cuisine and exceptional service along with the unique experience of sailing aboard an authentic Tallship. Saturday, June 9 Empire Sandy 539 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G3 www.empiresandy.com Toronto has one of the largest Chinatowns in North America and it has changed a lot over the years. Do you know the first Chinese business in Toronto was a laundry? Do you know the original Chinatown was not at Dundas and Spadina? Walking through Chinatown, you will explore the history of the restaurants and markets with Professor Chef Leo Chan. We will talk about food and culinary culture and share the stories of Chinese migration.
On March 18, 1892, Lord Stanley of Preston delivered a statement in which he committed to donate a trophy that would be competed for by Canadian hockey teams. Little did he realize just how powerful and magical his gift to the game would prove to be. See the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, aka the original Stanley Cup, that was first awarded to the Montreal AAA on May 15, 1893 - exclusively on display in the bank vault at the Hockey Hall of Fame. www.hhof.com/htmlNewsPromo/StanleyCupAnniversaryTribute.shtml |
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