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State-of-the-art facility |
40 Bay St (at Lakeshore Boulevard) Toronto, ON M5J 2X2 Canada +1 416 815 5500 / +1 416 870 8000 (Event Phone) http://www.theaircanadacentre.... |
Home to the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey team and the Toronto Raptors Basketball team, The Air Canada Centre is a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility. The centre hosts NHL Hockey and NBA Basketball, rock concerts, conventions, figure skating and a lot more. Located south of Union Station, the centre features four Jumbotrons and more than 600 TVs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Toronto's Venue for Entertainment or Business |
6900 Airport Rd Toronto, ON L4V 1E8 Canada +1 905 677 6131 / +1 800 567 1199 http://www.internationalcentre... |
Also known as Hall 5, Arrow Hall is Toronto's 100,000 square-foot entertainment facility. Located inside the International Centre near the Pearson Airport, the hall is a year-round concert venue and hosts various trade and consumer shows, sports, festivals and other corporate and special events. Designed with superior acoustics and an in-house sound system, several popular music groups such as Radiohead and the Dave Matthews Band have performed here. Arrow Hall features column free space ensuring that everyone has the best seat in the house. The hall holds up to 9000 people for a general admission show and 8000 for a theatre-style set up. Free parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cool jazz, hot fun |
1976 A Queen Street East (office) (Festival takes place at Kew Gardens) Toronto, ON M4L 1G8 Canada +1 416 698 2152 http://www.beachesjazz.com/ |
This annual jazz festival provides music lovers with an opportunity to hear popular Canadian and international performers. Groups perform in various venues along Queen Street East, from Woodbine to Neville Park in the Beaches area. The restaurants and cafes do double duty during the four night festival, while Kew Gardens hosts musical entertainment on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons. With an estimated 650,000 scheduled to drop by, many of the shops take advantage of the increased traffic by displaying their wares on the sidewalk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A light to read by |
235 Queen's Quay W (At Simcoe) Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 Canada +1 416 973 3000 / +1 416 973 4600 http://www.harbourfrontcentre.... |
Attached to the York Quay Centre, this 400-seat hall is home to a wide range of cultural events. Part of the Harbourfront Reading Series, this facility is the literary counterpart to the more visual displays found in the adjacent Community Gallery. Events include the weekly "Cushion Concert" for children, book readings from best-selling authors and music performances from the likes of Brazilian songster Bebel Gilberto. Ideally situated along Toronto's harbourfront, there are many fine restaurants and hotels to accommodate the late night crowd. Admission prices vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World's Largest Caribbean Fest |
Olympic Island Ferry Docks at Bay Street and Queen's Quay Toronto, ON M5J 1A1 Canada +1 647 777 1018 http://www.caribana.com/ |
Toronto is home to the largest Caribbean population in Canada; this festival, celebrates the culture with a calypso competition, the choosing of a king and queen, a wild costume parade, music, food, art and dance. The festival starts at Nathan Phillips Square, while the King and Queen Extravaganza goes on at Lamport Stadium; other events are held at Exhibition Place and Olympic Island. The street party is free, but evening dances or events vary so check a program guide for more information. See website for complete yearly particulars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hall at University of Toronto |
31 King's College Circle Toronto, ON M5S1A1 Canada +1 416 978 2100 http://www.arts.utoronto.ca/Ve... |
Every fall and spring, thousands of students of the University of Toronto gather here for their graduating ceremony. This 1,700-seat domed hall is also used as a lecture hall for university courses, concerts, guest lectures, readings, ceremonies and rallies. Convocation Hall, or 'Con Hall' is located on the University of Toronto's St. George campus. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Earth Week organizers |
1873 Bloor Street West (High Park) Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Canada +1 416 599 1991 http://www.earthday.ca/ |
As Toronto's umbrella group for what is billed as the largest environmental festival in the world, this organization is responsible for coordinating the hundreds of events and projects around the city to celebrate Earth Day. In fact, the event has become so large that it now runs over a period of two weeks in April. Among the events normally scheduled are Enviro Fest, a tree-planting festival, the Back to the Dirt Benefit Concert and Earth Day festivities in High Park. Consult the website for detailed information about upcoming festivities; most events are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Acoustic perfection |
250 Front St W (At John) Toronto, ON M5V 3G5 Canada +1 416 205 5555 http://www.glenngouldstudio.cb... |
Named after the famed Canadian pianist and composer, this intimate concert hall is located on the main floor of the Canadian Broadcasting Centre (CBC) Building in the Entertainment District. Across from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, SkyDome and CN Tower, it is easily accessible by subway or just a short walk from Union Station and the Royal York Hotel. Primarily a venue for the CBC Radio's home concert series, it is also a state-of-the-art recording facility. Admission: CAD20-35; discounts available for students and seniors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale and funky |
132 Queens Quay E (At Jarvis) Toronto, ON M5A 3Y5 Canada +1 416 869 0045 http://www.theguvernment.com/ |
If you like crowds and you're into the dance scene, then you'll feel right at home at this nightclub. This bi-level, 22,000-square foot space attracts a stylish, hip, twenty-something crowd of partygoers and has three different rooms with three separate DJs. The VIP lounge offers couches, a bar and fish tanks that serve as tables. A moving walkway takes you to the Orange Room, with funky orange furniture, purple pool tables and another bar. Last but not least, try the Acid Lounge, or in accommodating weather enjoy the popular rooftop patio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Coolest Hot Spot |
132 Queens Quay East Toronto, ON M5A 3Y5 Canada +1 416 869 0045 http://www.theguvernment.com/ |
The Guvernment club is a crowd-puller in an age where people need to take time out to keep their sanity. The club houses international DJ's, concerts and special events. This place boasts of 6 rooms and 2 outdoor patios. The bar is well stocked, so don't think twice before drinking till your heart's content, and join the crowd on the dance floor. The Kool Haus arena is a great place for fashion shows, film shoots, and concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront Pier Party |
235 Queens Quay W (At Simcoe) Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 Canada +1 416 973 4000 (box office) / +1 416 973 4600 (Information) http://www.harbourfront.on.ca/ |
Located on Toronto's docklands, between Queens Quay and John Quay, is the Harbourfront Centre and within this massive facility is their newest performance space. Found southwest of the York Quay Centre, this venue, originally known as Molson Place, is a stunning outdoor concert facility. It opened on Canada Day (July 1) 1992 and seats 1,500 under the glass roof with another 3,000 perched on Lake Ontario's southern edge. It is home to the Harbourfront's summer music programme, which offers music every weekend from Canada Day to Labour Day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From ballet to Bill Cosby |
1 Front St E (At Yonge) Toronto, ON M5E 1B2 Canada +1 416 393 7469 / +1 416 393 7476 (Box Office) http://www.hummingbirdcentre.com/ |
Formerly the Hummingbird Centre, this multi-purpose structure ranks as Canada's largest performing arts building and one of its most diversified. Hosting a range of acts from the National Ballet and the Canadian Opera Company to "Riverdance" and Bill Cosby (six times and counting), there's a show for every preference and age group. With 3,155 seats, there's an area that suits both your mood and budget. Ticket prices depend on on the event and choice of seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Canada's Leading Multipurpose Facility |
6900 Airport Rd Toronto, ON L4V 1E8 Canada +1 905 677 6131 / +1 800 567 1199 http://www.internationalcentre... |
Previously the De Havilland aircraft plant, the International Centre is now one of the only few privately-owned trade and consumer show exhibition facilities in Canada. Along with hosting over 100 exhibitions annually, this one-million square foot centre provides space for meetings, concerts, banquets, cultural events, warehouse sales, corporate and many other special events. The centre includes a 100,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, meeting rooms, four ballrooms, full-service restaurants, concessions, and free parking. Close to the Pearson Airport, several hotels and restaurants are conveniently located near the International Centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rockin' club |
178 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON M5V 2R4 Canada +1 416 703 5882 http://www.jeffhealeys.com/ |
Known to be the best live music venue in Toronto, this nightclub enjoys wide popularity among all age groups. Step in on Tuesdays for the Open Jam Night and on other days, groove to R&B, blues, soul and rock'n'roll. What's more, after shaking a leg a wee bit too much, rest your weary soles at the bar, which also has an eclectic range of food items on offer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative music hot spot |
529 Bloor Street West (Near Bathurst) Toronto, ON M5S 1Y5 Canada +1 416 532 1598 http://www.leespalace.com/ |
If you're looking for a big, dark, loud, squeezed-in-to-capacity nightclub, yet still want that intimate clubby atmosphere, then this twin-level space is for you. Because of its size, with 300 or so sardined on some nights, the club attracts some of the better known alternative music names on the circuit. These include Moxy Fruvous, G-Spots, Travis, and Soul Brains (original members of Bad Brains). All-ages shows are put on during the day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Youth in action |
165 Front St East (at Jarvis Street) Toronto, ON M5A 3Z4 Canada +1 416 862 2222 http://www.lktyp.ca/ |
This award-winning company is the largest theatre in the country specifically designed to delight young audiences. Commonly the locale for many afternoon school-trips, children will be mesmerized by productions performed with them in mind. The theatre has two performance spaces: the 468-seat Susan Rubes mainstage, and the 115-seat Nathan Cohen Studio Theatre. LKTYP offers a drama school programme for students enrolled in grade 1 and above. For more information call +1 416 363 5131 (ext 242). Ticket prices range from $14-25. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic entertainment venue |
178 Victoria St (at Shuter Street) Toronto, ON M5B 1T7 Canada +1 416 593 4822 / +1 416 872 4255 (Box Office) http://www.masseyhall.com |
Given to Toronto by the Massey family in the late 1800s, this music hall staged its first performance—Handel's Messiah—in 1894. The building was declared a heritage site in the 1970s. Today, it hosts more than 100 events annually, ranging from jazz, classical, folk and rock music to international dance. Comedy and theatre troupes as well as opera choirs have performed here to appreciative audiences. Seating more than 2,700 people, the hall has a lower area and two balconies. Ticket prices vary, depending on seat and performance so call ahead for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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On their toes |
470 Queens Quay West (at Spadina Road) Toronto, ON M5V 3K4 Canada +1 416 345 9686 / +1 416 345 9595 http://www.national.ballet.ca/ |
Founded in 1951 by British dancer Celia Franca, this ballet troupe is one of the world's greatest with more than 45 dancers and its own full symphony orchestra. It is the only Canadian company to offer a range of traditional, full-length classics, while at the same time encouraging the creation of new works by Canadian choreographers. The National Ballet features annual fall, winter and spring seasons at the Walter Carsen Centre, as well as The Nutcracker performed at the Sony Centre. Regular prices range from CAD58-400 depending on seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Superb live music venue |
735 Queen Street East (at Broadview Avenue) Toronto, ON M4M 1H1 Canada +1 416 466 0313 x2 http://www.theoperahousetoront... |
In the Queen-Broadview Village east of downtown and south of the Danforth, this place attracts some of the best music performers in the city. It is worth the streetcar trip to check out who's playing at a venue where bands go out of their way to perform. The place has an underground feel with a sound reminiscent of catacombs, but the environment has a charge in the air that boosts any concert. No food is offered, but the bar is fully stocked with all your rock-and-roll needs. Ticket prices vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Open-Air Concerts |
909 Lakeshore Boulevard W (near Remembrance Drive) Toronto, ON M6K 3L3 Canada +1 416 260 5600 http://www.hob.com/venues/conc... |
Originally known as the Ontario Place Forum, this outdoor concert venue re-opened in 1995 with the rocking sound of Canada's own Bryan Adams. The amphitheater holds 16,000 in all, including 5,500 seats under the roof, another 3,500 reserved seats in the open, 7,000 general admission seats and VIP Box Suites for those who want privacy. Open from late May to September, the amphitheater hosts every type of musical event imaginable, from jazz and blues to rock and classical. For ticket information and prices, call +1 416 870 8000. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance & Music |
410 Sherbourne Street (at Carlton) Toronto, ON M4X 1K2 Canada +1 416 323 1251 |
This massive nightclub and concert venue, located in the Cabbagetown district, has enough rooms to cater to most musical tastes. The Retro parlour has a full stage and DJ booth, along with the club's own Go-Go dancers. Other rooms are designed to create a variety of atmospheres, from the Loft, a martini-lounge sofa room, to the Main Room, a venue for concerts that has hosted the likes of Sarah Maclachlan and the Smashing Pumpkins. Cover charges vary from night to night, and concerts or guest DJs will cost more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports architectural wonder |
One Blue Jays Way Toronto, ON M5V 1J1 Canada +1 416 341 3663 / +1 888 654 6529 http://www.rogerscentre.com/ |
Home to the Toronto Blue Jays since the 1989 season, as well as the Toronto Argonauts Football Team, this CAD500-million-plus architectural marvel is the first stadium to have a fully retractable roof. Rogers Centre facility's versatility allows it to accommodate a variety of events suited for an arena, a domed stadium and an open-air facility. Seating more than 50,000 for baseball, the stadium boasts the world's largest JumboTron scoreboard, a 346-room hotel with some suites facing the field, and a Hard Rock Café with field-view seating. Come late Autumn, Rogers hosts the wildly successful annual Canadian Aboriginal Festival. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Landmark performance space |
60 Simcoe St (at King Street West) Toronto, ON M5J 2H5 Canada +1 416 593 4822 http://www.roythomson.com/ |
Its curved exterior and sloping glass awning, reflective in daylight and transparent in twilight, make this concert hall one of Toronto's distinctive downtown landmarks—and is located almost directly opposite the Royal Alexandra and The Princess of Wales theatres. The hall is also home to both the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Since opening in 1982, hundreds of touring musicians and entertainers have performed here to appreciative crowds. Even though it seats 2,812, no one is further than 32 metres from the stage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top Toronto Arts Facility |
27 Front Street E (at Church) Toronto, ON M5E 1B4 Canada +1 416 366 1656 / +1 416 366 7723 (Box Office) http://www.stlc.com/ |
This not-for-profit performing arts centre east of Yonge Street sports two state-of-the-art spaces: the 876-seat Bluma Appel Theatre and the 497-seat Jane Mallet Theatre. The former is home to the Canadian Stage Company and can be adapted to host everything from symphonies to one-person performances, while the latter is more suitable for smaller productions. The centre hosts the St Lawrence Centre Forum series where for decades, city residents have gathered to discuss topics of the day. Tickets range from CAD48-60 and may be purchased at the centre's ticket office or by calling +1 416 366 7723. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World's best featured |
5040 Yonge Street (At Empress) Toronto, ON M2N 6R8 Canada +1 416 733 9388 http://www.tocentre.com/ |
This massive arts centre serves as the focal point of the North York arts community. Aside from three theatres; the 1,700-seat Main Stage, 1,032-seat George Weston Recital Hall and the 200-seat Studio—the centre is also home to the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art. It is host to a whole range of performance art, from lavish musical theatre at the Main Stage to more intimate individual recitals at the George Weston and Studio Theatres. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office, or through Ticketmaster (+1 416 872 1111 and online). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classical Vocal Ensemble |
60 Simcoe Street (Roy Thomson Hall) Toronto, ON M5J 2H5 Canada +1 416 598 0422 http://www.tmchoir.org/ |
One of the oldest performing arts groups in Canada, this classical vocal ensemble with headquarters in Roy Thomson Hall first hit the high notes in 1894. Today, the 160 member choir, consisting entirely of volunteers, is considered among the best in the world. Aside from its performances at Roy Thomson Hall with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, which often include world premieres, the choir also performs on special occasions at Massey Hall and the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Ticket prices vary according to the concert and seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gloriously dramatic and romantic |
Jane Mallett Theatre 27 Front St E Toronto, ON M5E 1B4 Canada +1 416 922 2912 / +1 416 366 7723 (Box Office) http://www.torontooperetta.com |
Founded in 1985, this classical operetta company has featured many famous Canadian artists down through the years. Some of the better known include Michael Burgess, Louis Quilico and Rosemarie Landy. The company stages two full operettas and several Sunday matinees annually at the Jane Mallet Theatre, St Lawrence Centre. The company has staged such works as The Pirates of Penzance, The Student Prince and The Land of Smiles. Single tickets range in price from CAD32-CAD65 according to seating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From classics to contemporary |
212 King St W, Suite 550 Toronto, ON M5H 1K5 Canada +1 416 593 7769 / +1 416 598 3375 (Customer Service) http://www.tso.on.ca/ |
This orchestra has been pleasing audiences for over 75 years. Today, they perform at least 125 concerts per year in Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto's foremost locale for classical music. Productions appeal to a wide range of listeners as they incorporate various genres, from Beethoven and Mozart to Holly Cole's rich vocals and Doc Severinsen's lively trumpeting. Prices depend on the choice of concert series as well as whether choosing individual concerts or subscriptions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music concerts and hockey tradition |
275 Bloor St W (At Bedford) Toronto, ON M5S 1T8 Canada +1 416 978 7388 http://www.toronto.edu/ |
Located on the University of Toronto campus, this hockey palace also hosts music concerts with some of the bigger names in the rock and pop industry. Home to the University of Toronto Varsity ice hockey team, the arena showcases young hockey talent at affordable prices. The cozy environment gives the feel of true hockey, with the players so close to the crowd it feels as though you're on the ice too. Tickets for Varsity Blues Hockey are under CAD10. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-winning performers |
1 First Canadian Place (At Bay) Toronto, ON M5X 1A9 Canada +1 416 862 6294 http://www.firstcanadianplace.... |
On the concourse level of First Canadian Place, and with sightlines to both the main and balcony levels, this venue provides a central court area for numerous performances by well-known singers, musicians and actors. The organizers work with building tenants such as HMV, as well as nearby venues including the Royal Alexandra and Princess of Wales theatres, Roy Thomson and Massey halls to attract top-notch stars for these free lunchtime concerts. Performances normally take place at 12:15pm and 1:15pm. Review © 2007, Wcities |