 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Ontario Place Summer Fun Line-Up
Ontario Place opened its gates for its 39th season on Saturday, May 22 showcasing some
fantastic new additions that will make the summer an unforgettable experience!
Tall Ships Parade of Sail
On July 4th, 2010, Ontario Place welcomes some of the world’s tallest ships
for the incredible finale of the Redpath Toronto Waterfront Festival. Ontario Place is the
OFFICIAL destination to catch the Tall Ships Parade of Sail presented by Toronto Star and
Porter Airlines. Send the tall ships a fond farewell as a fleet of fifteen vessels sails
past Ontario Place in a two-hour procession of pomp and pageantry beginning at 2:00pm.
Ceremonies include cannon blasts, foreign anthems, colour commentary and crew salutes!
Extreme Wake Series
The electrifying and exhilarating sport of wakeboarding comes to Ontario Place!
In this ultimate adrenaline amplifier, athletes are pulled along the water at breakneck
speeds while hitting some gnarly tricks. Athletes will perform on a 40-foot rail
constructed in the water inside Ontario Place with audience seating built along the edge
of South Beach. Shows on June 26 & 27, July 10 & 11, July 24 & 25, August 14,
15 & 22.
Fisher Price “Little People” come to Staedtler Micro
Kids
From one generation to the next, Fisher Price Little People toys continue to
captivate little ones’ hearts and imaginations. And now these little friends come to
Micro Kids, Ontario Place’s attraction designed especially for pre-schoolers! Kids
can get their hands on an extensive selection of Little People playsets and can play and
dream to their hearts’ content.
Once you’re in Micro Kids, don’t forget to check out the Staedtler Creativity
Centre where kids can draw and colour while they learn and play.
And don’t forget these summer favourites:
Festival of Fire
Toronto’s favourite fireworks festival is back. Ontario Place welcomes three
fun filled days of colourful events and explosive night displays on July 1, July 3, and
July 10! For reserved grandstand seats, visit www.ontarioplace.com.
- Canada’s Tallest Tipping Bucket
soaks visitors with over 1,000 litres of water every few minutes! Froster Soak
City® is a must this summer! Toronto’s only downtown waterpark is sure to cool off
even the hottest days,
featuring Canada’s tallest tipping bucket and a safe water play area boasting 13,500
active litres of water per minute.
 |
Ontario Place Through The Years
Ontario Place is an internationally acclaimed cultural, leisure and entertainment parkland
located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The complex extends throughout three man-made islands
along the Lake Ontario waterfront. Ontario Place opened in May 1971 and featured a five
pod pavilion complex, The Forum, pedal boats, a marina, restaurants and the world's first
permanent IMAX® theatre, the Cinesphere. |
 |
Introduction
Ontario Place was built as a showcase for the Province of Ontario that would replace the
Government of Ontario building at the CNE and take advantage of what was then an
under-developed waterfront area. Construction started on March 17, 1969 and took an
estimated 1.5 million person hours of labour to build at a cost of $29M. The original park
was consisted of three man-made islands connected by picturesque bridges and walkways with
the Pods or Pavilion, complex and the geodesic dome of the Cinesphere as the focal
points.The park initially encompassed 96 acres of which 51 acres were land fill. The gate
first opened to the public on May 22, 1971, 38 years ago. |
|
|
 CN TOWER
301 Front Street West
(416) 868-6937
The world's tallest freestanding structure on land, the CN Tower, is located in the
beautiful multi-cultural city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is considered one of the
signature icons and one of the most visited landmarks in North America. Standing at 554.3
meters [1 815 feet and 5 inches] no wonder this international attraction is a must see for
everyone!
Over 2 million tourists visit this Guinness World Book of Records holder. CN Tower has
much more to offer than just a beautiful view of the city of Toronto and Lake Ontario.
The elevator ride in it self is an attraction that will leave you with memories forever.
The friendly staff at the restaurant or the adventures on the Sky Pod will ensure that
your family, friends and yourself have wonderful lasting memories and experience one of
the greatest thrills the city of Toronto has to offer. |
|
 ART
GALLERY OF ONTARIO
317 Dundas St. West
416-979-6648 / 1-877-225-4246 (toll-free)Founded in 1900 by a group of private citizens
as the Art Museum of Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums
in North America, with a physical facility of 486,000 square feet. Currently under
construction, the AGO's new facility will boast 583,000 square feet, and will re-open in
2008 with an innovative architectural design by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. The
nearly transformed AGO closed its doors on October 7 as they install thousands of artworks
in 110 galleries. They haven't set the reopening date yet but are aiming for Fall 2008.
Meanwhile, the public can keep in touch throughout the closure. The AGO's Gallery
School will continue providing a full slate of classes for adults and children at its
temporary location just down the street from the AGO at 60 McCaul. |
|
 THE
TALL SHIP KAJAMA
(416) 260-6355 / 1-800-267-3866 (toll-free) This gives you a
chance to get on board and sail the Kajama, a traditional 165 foot three mastered Schooner
boat cruise. Only in the Caribbean can this boat cruise be duplicated. Sit back and relax
with a cold drink from their fully licensed bar, as you set sail on Toronto Harbour and
beautiful Lake Ontario. Enjoy an open water view of Toronto Harbour Fireworks, such as the
Symphony of Fire, from aboard the Tall Ship Kajama, a 164' three-masted gaff-rigged
schooner ... the same ship that has traded in ports from Northwest Spain through western
Europe, and as far north as Norway and Russia. This ship, and many more Toronto Cruise
Ships, are available for you and your party on the waters of Lake Ontario. |
|
AIR
COMBAT ZONE
5170 Dixie Rd., Mississauga
905-602-4775  Air
Combat Zone puts you behind the controls of a high performance F/A-18 flight simulator.
Four flight simulators mean live head-to-head air combat thrills with up to four people.
If you've ever wondered what it might be like to be a real F/A-18 pilot, now is your
chance to find out. The Air Combat Zone experience redefines entertainment to bring you
the thrill of a lifetime. It's just like the real thing.
When you climb aboard an Air Combat Zone simulator, and settle into the ejection seat,
you'll be amazed. The live instrumentation, working Heads Up Display and replica HOTAS
throttle and stick combine to convince you you're flying a Hornet for real!
Your Air Combat Zone experience includes a pre-flight mission briefing to give you the
instruction you need to survive in the cyber skies. You'll also get all the mission
support you need from our staff in the control tower. Regardless of the mission you
choose, Air Combat Zone delivers high-octane jet fighter excitement! Mission packages are
developed for various events including: birthday parties, bachelor parties, group
night-outs, and corporate events. |
|
TORONTO
HIPPO TOURS
416-703-4476 / 1-877-635-5510 (toll-free)  A Hippo is a unique 40 passenger vessel that offers land and water tours of
Toronto. Come splash into Lake Ontario on our Bus that Floats!. Experience an urban safari
in one of Canada's most beautiful cities with all its historical sites and its magnificent
waterways.
Their city tour of downtown Toronto takes you past some of the city's major landmarks
such as the Hockey Hall of Fame, Hummingbird Centre, Air Canada Centre, Molson
Amphitheatre, IMAX, Eaton Centre, Osgoode Hall, Old and New City Hall, Toronto's
waterfront and Ontario Place. The 90-minute “urban safari” is uninterrupted and
is fully narrated by our tour escort, to provide you with some of the history of Toronto
and the historical landmarks. The Hippo is driven by a marine licensed captain to ensure
your comfort and safety.
Tours depart hourly from 11am to 5pm, seven days a week. 6 pm tours run during July and
August.
The Pick up and Departure location is 151 Front St. W. At the S.E. corner of Front and
Simcoe St. Directly beside East Side Mario's. Tours run from May 1 to October 31. |
|
 THE
MARKET GALLERY
92 Front Street East
416-392-7120 The Market Gallery opened in 1979 and is an exhibition facility for the
City of Toronto, Culture Division.
Located inside the South St. Lawrence Market on the south-west corner of Front Street
East and Jarvis Street, the Market Gallery is on the second floor in the original council
chamber, all that remains from Toronto's City Hall (1845-1899) which once stood on this
site. The Market Gallery mounts several exhibits and hosts a number of special events each
year.
Current exhibits and events happening at the market gallery |
|
| A COMMON THREAD: A HISTORY OF TORONTO'S GARMENT INDUSTRY A
Common Thread chronicles the history of the garment industry that began over one hundred
years ago and centred around Spadina Avenue. Photographs, vintage clothing and other items
including old sewing machines provide a colourful backdrop to this fascinating aspect of
Toronto's history. This exhibit explores a wide variety of issues such as immigrant
opportunities, working conditions, union activity as well as individual stories of those
who worked in this industry.
This event runs until June 15 |
|
| ART & ARTEFACT: FINE AND DECORATIVE ART FROM THE CITY'S
COLLECTIONS Presented in partnership with Arts Services and
Museum and Heritage Services, Culture, this exhibition will feature unique historical
items from the City's collections. Running June 21 until October 19. |
|
 ROGERS CENTRE TOUR
EXPERIENCE
One Blue Jays Way
416-341-2771 Rogers Centre Tour Experience is the best way to appreciate the wonders of
Rogers Centre, one of Toronto's most popular attractions. The tour offers a newly
renovated museum area featuring a model of Rogers Centre, memorabilia from past events,
concerts and much more! See the multi-screen video wall featuring the many exciting sports
and events that have been held at the facility.
Rogers Centre Tour Experience is a one hour, fully-guided behindthe- scenes tour.
Highlights of the tour include a visit to the Blue Jays Hall of Fame, a Press Box and a
Luxury Suite among other stops.
GROUP TOUR INFORMATION
Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more. We are happy to accommodate school,
adult and youth groups and can customize a tour based on your area of interest. Tours can
also be made available in multiple languages if requested in advance. |
|
|
|
|
| SPONSORS |
 |
| TELL A FRIEND |
| |
|
|
| ADVERTISEMENT |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
