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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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 A Taste of the Bigs! |
Rogers Centre 1 Blue Jays Way Toronto, ON M5V1J1 Canada http://www.bigleaguetours.com |
The crack of the bat never sounded so good. If you're an avid baseball fan who's ever dreamed of visiting that historic stadium, or desired to watch that favorite childhood team you never got to see, Big League Tours will set you up with an exclusive baseball package that not only gets you a ticket to the ballgame, but also offers one-of-a-kind baseball opportunities. When you go on a Big League Tour, you might find yourself dining with a Hall of Famer or taking batting practice with an All-Star. With tours available in all 30 stadiums, you can customize your own memorable trip, or join a group on one of Big League Tours regional excursions. Whether your plan is to bond with the family at the ballpark or to spend a weekend with the guys, this unique tour company will provide an unforgettable experience that gets you up-close and personal with the Big Leagues. These tours are available during the regular baseball season. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A racing extravaganza |
175 Bloor Street East North Tower, 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M4W 3R8 Canada +1 416 922 7477 http://www.grandprixtoronto.com/ |
More than just a car race, this three-day extravaganza includes exhibitions, entertainment, and, of course, the race itself. Off-track events feature race displays, pit stop challenges and interactive games at Motorfest, taking place in the Direct Energy Centre. More than 140 drivers jockey for position during two days of qualifying. The qualifiers then meet for the main event and roar through the city's streets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Summer's highly anticipated event |
Exhibition Place 175 Bloor St. East North Tower Toronto, ON M4W 3R8 Canada +1 416 872 4639 http://www.molsonindy.com |
This is one of the city's most highly anticipated summer events. One weekend in the summer, the streets of downtown Vancouver are transformed into a world-class racing circuit. For three days, drivers compete for the Indy Car chequered flag at speeds exceeding 300 kilometres per hour. More than 150,000 people attend the seat-rattling event each year. Be sure to bring your earplugs, though, because the race can be heard for miles around. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Game, Set, Match |
York University Campus 1 Shoreham District Toronto, ON M3N 1S4 Canada +1 416 665 9777 / +1 416 650 7949 http://www.tenniscanada.ca/ |
Borg, McEnroe, Agassi, Navratilova, Graf, and Hingis are just a few of the greats who have enthralled crowds at the National Tennis Centre. In 2002, this grand centre was refurbished and given a whole new look. Today, the new world-class $35 million center consists of a 12,500 seat centre court, a 5000 seat grandstand court and a 3000 seat court one. You can even practise the game through the year on the 12 outdoor or 8 indoor courts. With this state-of-the-art stadium, Toronto is sure to host international events, such as the Tennis Masters Canada and the Rogers AT&T Cup. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Morrisson was here. And so were the cats and the horses! |
Exhibition Place 100 Princes' Boulevard Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Canada +1 416 263 3000 / +1 416 263 3001 http://www.ricohcoliseum.com/i... |
Located in downtown Toronto, this is the city's newest sports and entertainment complex. It has played host to a bouquet of entertaining events, such as, a Horse Show, Cat Show, Butter Sculptures, Miss CNE Pageant, and Volkswagen's first Canadian showing in 1952 were all held at this massive venue. In the 1960s and 1970s, The Doors, The Who, Genesis, and Jimmy Hendrix played during the off-season to a huge crowd. Don't worry about parking space, as there are over 7,000 parking spots on-site. Make sure you remember where you've parked! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wheels in Motion |
100 Queen Street W (Nathan Phillips Square) Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Canada +1 416 392 7592 http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/ |
Promoting healthy living by encouraging people to cycle within the city as an alternate mode of transportation is the focus of the Toronto Bike Week festival. Festivities include a free pancake breakfast at Nathan Phillips Square for those riding their bikes to work, group rides with the Toronto Police Bike Patrol and a children's bicycle rodeo. The Stephen's Courier Classic urban bike race is the final highlight, where bike messengers go head-to-head with firefighters, ambulance workers and professional cyclists to win the race and raise money for charity. Check the site or call for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Major league all the way |
1 Blue Jays Way (At Lakeshore) Toronto, ON M5V 1J1 Canada +1 416 341 1000 / +1 416 341 1234 (Tickets) http://www.bluejays.ca/ |
April 7, 1977 is the day Major League Baseball came to Toronto. Although Canada is known mostly as a nation of hockey fans, the Blue Jays consistently set attendance records and reached the pinnacle of baseball success with a World Series Championships in 1992. They then repeated that feat the next year with an unforgettable home run off the bat of long time Blue Jay Joe Carter. Tickets are available at SkyDome April through October, just minutes from Union Station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Boating extravaganza |
100 Princes' Boulevard (National Trade Centre, Exhibition Place) Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Canada +1 416 263 3000 http://www.torontoboatshow.com/ |
This international boat show, held in the largest trade show space in Canada, draws water sport enthusiasts from all over the province and beyond. With new and antique boats on display in every shape and form, browsers and buyers alike check out the latest in canoes, yachts, speed cruisers, kayaks, sailboats and more. Accessories and extras like related publishers are also exhibited, so there are more than just watercrafts to ogle. An indoor lake, kid's area and food court are on-site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Commemorating a noble spirit |
1220 Ellesmere Road, Suite 13 Toronto, ON M1P 2X5 Canada +1 416 595 1739 / +1 416 598 8945 http://www.dragonboats.com/ |
Held to commemorate the spirit of a Chinese poet who killed himself in protest some 2000 years ago, this boat race off the waters of the Toronto Islands attracts hundreds of competitors from around the world. The festivities consist of 85 separate races and more than 30 multicultural performances. The events, organized by the Toronto Chinese Business Association and The Greater Toronto Dragon Boat Club generally attract more than 100,000 spectators. The winner of the Dragon Boat Grand Championship Cup represents Canada in the International Races in Asia. Admission for spectators is free. Call for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Wildlife & Outdoor Sports |
100 Princess Boulevard (National Trade Centre) Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Canada +1 905 361 2677 / 1888 695 2677 (Toll Free) http://www.sportsmensshows.com/ |
Canada's largest outdoors show is held every March at the Direct Energy Centre, within Exhibition Place on Toronto's waterfront. Numerous activities of interest to the wildlife enthusiast abound and there is something for anyone who looks to nature for adventure. Commercial dealers and other corporate vendors represent such outdoor activities as canoing, fishing, rock climbing, hunting, camping, all-terrain vehicles, boating, hiking and kayaking. Admission: Adults CAD16, Seniors/Children (6-15) CAD9, Children (under 6) Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |