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2016 NEW PRODUCT GUIDE

(1st Quarter)

THEATRE

ON NOW

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

www.medievaltimes.com/toronto

North America’s longest running dinner attraction invites guests to travel back to the

11th Century. Guests are swept away in the excitement and encouraged to cheer for

one of six “Knights of the Realm,” named after historic regions of medieval Spain.

Almost two years in the making, the new live production delivers audience favorites; live

jousting, riveting medieval combat, pageantry, sword-clashing battles, a delicious 4-

course feast, a dynamic new score and the unveiling of a unique ‘liberty’ scene where

guests witness an Andalusian Stallion at liberty – performing without a rider.

Bobby Motta (Dave & Buster’s Vaughan)

www.bobbymotta.com

Experience Bobby Motta, the mentalist and mind reader who gives a performance you

have to see to believe. Canadaʼs own master of the unknown earns props from

celebrities here and abroad, astounding stars like Russell Crowe and Nelly Furtado. His

incredible ingenuity and stage effects have also made him one of the industryʼs most

sought-out consultants behind the scenes, loaning out his secrets to names like David

Blaine, and Criss Angel, and consulting on some of stage and TVʼs biggest production

spectaculars to date. His ultra-thrilling style and mesmerizing technique grabs hold and

won’t let go, blurring the lines between reality and the paranormal realms as he pulls

you in.

Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club

http://www.yukyuks.com/toronto

Yuk Yuk's Toronto Comedy Club provides the best stand-up comedy in Toronto. New

shows every week, contest giveaways, and concert shows.

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Kinky Boots (Mirvish Productions)

Until March 6, 2016, Royal Alexandra Theatre

www.mirvish.com

Broadway’s high-heeled hit! KINKY BOOTS tells the story of Charlie, who has inherited his

father’s nearly bankrupt shoe factory. Trying to save his family business, he finds

inspiration—and much more—in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of

some sturdy stilettos. With direction and Tony®-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell,

a book by four-time Tony® winner Harvey Fierstein and a score by Cyndi Lauper, this

red-hot musical smash has sold-out audiences dancing—and strutting—in the aisles

every night!

Spy School! Murder Mystery (Mysteriously Yours Dinner Theatre; select Wednesday

matiness at Old Mill Inn)

Until March 2016

www.mysteriouslyyours.com

MISSION: RIDICULOUS: James Bond takes a ‘Cruise’ to Spy School. Enroll Now!

Enjoy a fabulous 3 course dinner and then participate in the solving of a hilarious

interactive whodunit?!

Rock and Roll with Great Balls of Fire! (Famous PEOPLE Players)

January 15 to May 31, 2016

www.famouspeopleplayers.org

One for the money, Two for the show, Three to get ready, Now GO, GO, GO.

Rock & Roll at its best: Michael Jackson and Elvis rise from the graveyards in Hollywood

to return for an ENCORE performance and mesmerize you all over again.

“OUTSTANDING & IMAGINATIVE, their interpretation of Thriller had me off my seat

screaming for more.” ~ Quincy Jones

Gaslight (Mirvish Productions)

January 16 to February 28, 2016, Royal Alexandra Theatre

www.mirvish.com

As the ghostly living room gaslight flickers and the floorboards creak around her, Bella

Manningham becomes convinced that she is losing her mind, as her mother did before

her. With her husband away on business, she loses all sense of reality. Does the terror

exist in her imagination or are dark secrets living in her home? The surprise arrival of a

retired detective leads to a shocking discovery that will shake her respectable Victorian

marriage to its core. A powerful psychological drama.

Twelve Angry Men (Soulpepper Theatre)

January 19 to February 13, 2016, Young Centre for the Performing Arts

www.Soulpepper.ca

The fate of a young man accused of murder lies in the hands of 12 strangers crowded

into an oppressively hot, claustrophobic deliberation room. A single dissenting voice

rings out “not guilty” planting the seed of reasonable doubt and unraveling what was

seemingly an open-and-shut case. Tempers flare and human nature is tested in this

classic jury-room drama.

The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine (Soulpepper Theatre)

January 25 to February 20, 2016, Young Centre for the Performing Arts

www.Soulpepper.ca

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People fall in love all the time; what could go wrong? When Ernest and Ernestine move

in together, their wildly different approaches to life in a small apartment make for

hilariously ugly confrontations in this classic Canadian comedy. Ernest and Ernestine will

be played by Gregory Prest and Raquel Duffy.

Cowboy Versus Samurai (Soulpepper Theatre)

January 26 to February 20, 2016, Young Centre for the Performing Arts

www.Soulpepper.ca

Inspired by Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac, Cowboy Versus Samurai is a romantic

comedy about love, race, and sexual dynamics set in the American mid-west. When

Travis Park, a high school teacher and the only Korean American man in town, falls for

his new colleague, it triggers a hilarious love triangle of letters, confessions, and soul-

searching moments.

The Australian Bee Gees Show (Mirvish Productions)

January 28 to 31, 2016, Princess of Wales Theatre

www.mirvish.com

THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW, is a celebration of one of the most influential and

famous musical groups of all time! Their record-breaking music is captivated on stage

with mesmerizing resemblance in sound and mannerisms. Get ready for the new

AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW, a multi-media theatrical concert experience that takes a

nostalgic trip through the legacy the Bee Gees left behind while celebrating over four

decades of the infectious music written by the Gibb brothers.

FEBRUARY

Spring 2016 Revue (Second City)

Begins February 2, 2016

www.secondcity.com

The Second City ensemble returns with their favourite sketches from the hit show Click

Bait & Switch, plus hilarious new material for 2016. The Toronto Star called this cast "six of

the funniest people you could hope to meet." BroadwayWorld.com says it's "a

guaranteed great night out!” which is an excellent reason to leave your living room this

February. (Recommended for ages 16+)

Royal Winnipeg Ballet – Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation (Sony Centre)

February 5-6, 2016

www.sonycentre.ca

Commissioned by Artistic Director André Lewis, Going Home Star - Truth and

Reconciliation explores the world of Annie, a young, urban First Nations woman adrift in

a contemporary life of youthful excess. Cited as quite possibly "the most important work

in its 75-year history" (Winnipeg Free Press) Going Home Star - Truth and Reconciliation is

a labour of love and passion; a risk-taking venture into unknown, unfamiliar and

troubled territory. Based on a story by Joseph Boyden, this is an important story brought

to life by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

A Night with Janis Joplin (Mirvish Productions)

February 9 to 21, 2016, Panasonic Theatre

www.mirvish.com

Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music

scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The

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unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made

her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Now, you’re invited to share an

evening with the woman and her influences in the new Broadway musical, A NIGHT

WITH JANIS JOPLIN.

Hooking Up with The Second City (Second City)

February 14 -15, 2016

www.secondcity.com

The Second City knows a few things about love -- we've been looking at and laughing

about relationships for over 55 years. Hooking Up With The Second City makes mirth out

of missed connections, girls' night out adventures and all the crazy we do for love. This

gaspingly funny revue is a modern mix of romance, rancor, and everything in

between. (Recommended for ages 16+)

The Godfather Live in Concert (Sony Centre)

February 20, 2016

www.sonycentre.ca

This unique concert event brings Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece film to concert

halls for the first time. Winner of three Academy® Awards & countless other honors, The

Godfather remains one of the greatest films in the history of cinema. Nino Rota’s iconic

score accompanied by the film’s traditional Italian folk music and jazz comes to live on

stage, performed live by a symphony orchestra while the film is simultaneously shown in

high definition on the big screen.

An Evening with Neil deGrasse Tyson (Sony Centre)

February 24 & 25, 2016

www.sonycentre.ca

Join Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, award winning- astrophysicist, author, and host of FOX's

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, for two evenings of engaging conversation on science,

exploration and the world as we know it. Tyson is a New York Times bestselling author of

10 books and is also a frequent guest on The Daily Show. He is the recipient of 18

honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest

award given by NASA to non-government citizens.

MARCH

Beauty and the Beast (Mirvish Productions)

March 2 to 6, 2016, Princess of Wales Theatre

www.mirvish.com

This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and

costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved

title song. Experience the romance and enchantment.

Blood Wedding (Soulpepper Theatre)

March 2 to April 9, 2016, Young Centre for the Performing Arts

www.Soulpepper.ca

In Lorca’s 20th-century classic drama, a young couple’s engagement rekindles buried

passions and threatens a deep-seeded blood feud in a small rural town. Newly

translated by Governor-General’s Award-winning playwright Guillermo Verdecchia,

and reset with the rhythms of rural Ontario in the early 1930s, this story of primal and

prophetic violence between families retains its dramatic urgency.

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Jitters (Soulpepper Theatre)

March 3 to April 6, 2016, Young Centre for the Performing Arts

www.Soulpepper.ca

David French. Directed by Ted Dykstra. Ted Dykstra’s celebrated production of David

French’s hilarious comedy about life in the theatre returns to Soulpepper. Inspired by the

nerves and mishaps of the playwright’s own opening night experiences, Jitters has been

hailed as one of theatre’s funniest backstage comedies.

An Evening with Amy Cuddy (Sony Centre)

March 3, 2016

www.sonycentre.ca

An Evening with Amy Cuddy will weave together storytelling, science and practical

advice on how to flourish during stressful times by harnessing the power of ‘presence’.

Attendees will learn how to approach their biggest challenges with confidence instead

of dread, and achieve satisfaction instead of regret. Amy Cuddy is a professor and

researcher at Harvard Business School, and her epic TED talk has been seen by over 30

million people. She has also been published in top academic journals and covered by

NPR, New York Times, Wired, and many more.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Sony Centre)

March 4-5, 2016

www.sonycentre.ca

Beloved by Toronto audiences, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at last returns

to the Sony Centre after a two-year absence. Heralded as America’s Cultural

Ambassador to the World, the company comes to the Sony Centre to showcase the

vision of Artistic Director Robert Battle with programming that embraces the tradition of

such beloved classics as Revelations and extends the legacy in dynamic new

directions. While forever true to their illustrious heritage, the company also prides itself

on debuting new works by the foremost emerging choreographers

The Just (Soulpepper Theatre)

March 5 to 26, 2016, Young Centre for the Performing Arts

www.Soulpepper.ca

Terror stalks the Russian elite, while revolutionaries craft their bombs and plan for

revolution. The Just, based on the true story of the assassination of the Grand Duke

Sergei Alexandrovich in 1905, explores the moral intersect of religion, socialism, and

terrorism in a gripping new translation by Bobby Theodore.

Superdude and Doctor Rude (Second City)

March 14 to18, 2016 (March Break) www.secondcity.com

In a world where kids make the rules, super-villains won't know what hit them. Join the

Supercrew on a wild musical adventure filled jet packs, secret lairs, and selfies!

(Recommended for ages 4 - 12)

RAIN (Mirvish Productions)

March 15 to 20, 2016, Princess of Wales Theatre

www.mirvish.com

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES is a live multi-media spectacular that takes you on a

musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band.

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Featuring new songs & high definition imagery, this expanded RAIN adds even more hits

that you know and love from the vast anthology of Beatles classics such as “I Want To

Hold Your Hand,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Let It

Be,” “Come Together” and “Hey Jude.”

Bonnie Raitt: Dig in Deep Tour (Sony Centre)

March 15, 2016

www.sonycentre.ca

Following the highly-anticipated release of her twentieth album, "Dig In Deep", Bonnie

Raitt kicks off her 2016 North American Tour, returning to major cities where she's long

been recognized as one of contemporary music's great live performers. Bonnie's Dig In

Deep Tour will feature her longtime touring band, which backs her on the new album.

Opening for Bonnie on the tour will be The California Honeydrops, a five-piece

ensemble led by dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Lech Wierzynski.

Pixar in Concert (Sony Centre)

March 18, 2016

www.sonycentre.ca

Experience Pixar’s iconic soundtracks live with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony and

relive your favourite films on a 35-ft screen! Equally renowned for their stunning

animations as for their original soundtracks, the studio now presents a collection of

video clips and music from 14 of their feature films including Toy Story Finding Nemo,

Monsters Inc. and Up. These live orchestrations will celebrate acclaimed works

composed by Randy Newman, Thomas Newman, Michael Giacchino, and Patrick

Doyle.

The Judas Kiss (Mirvish Productions)

March 22 to May 1, 2016, Royal Alexandra Theatre

www.mirvish.com

Rupert Everett plays Oscar Wilde in David Hare’s The Judas Kiss —a compelling drama

about the power of all consuming love and the cruelty of betrayal.

APRIL

The Great War

The History of the Village of the Small Huts, 1914 - 1918

VideoCabaret (Soulpepper Theatre)

April 1 to May 14, 2016

www.Soulpepper.ca

Written and Directed by Michael Hollingsworth

In 1914 many cultures struggle to be heard in the national dialogue, but British Canada

is still a well-fed bulldog with a loud bark. When war looms in Europe, the loyal colony

musters a tenth of its people to defend the Empire. VideoCabaret’s award- winning

ensemble conjures the battlefront and the home front with the trench-humour of

soldiers, the follies of leaders, and the tragic farce of warfare. Dora Award-winner for

Outstanding New Play.

Shaw Festival

April to October 2016

www.shawfest.com

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Great theatre in the heart of Niagara wine country. Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, near

Niagara Falls, provides the setting for 10 plays in four theatres, April to Nov. Comedies,

dramas, musicals. Offering backstage tours/theatre packages.

“Talented acting company” (Bloomberg News).

Stratford Festival

April to October 2016

www.stratfordfestival.ca

With an ever changing roster of plays and musicals in four distinctive theatres, the

Stratford Shakespeare Festival is home to classics, dramas, new works and popular

musicals. Backstage and costume warehouse tours also available.

If/Then (Mirvish Productions)

April 12 to May 8, 2016, Princess of Wales Theatre

www.mirvish.com

If/Then is a contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today— and all

the possibilities of tomorrow.

With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony

Award®-winning creators of Next to Normal, this “fascinating, ambitious, and original

new musical” (New York Post) simultaneously follows one woman’s two possible life

paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we

might have led.

MAY

A Pirate’s Life (Toronto Islands)

May to October 2016

www.PirateLife.ca

Pirate Life is proud to announce the launch of it's Theatrical Workshop for students

visiting Toronto, particularly those that are in grades 7/8. Essentially, students will arrive

on the island, following a series of riddles leading to the x that marks the spot, at which

time they'll join aaararrgh crew and perform with the crew on stage practicing their

creativity, imagination, stage presence and improv/theatre skills!

The Odd Couple (Soulpepper Theatre)

May 5 to June 11, 2016

www.Soulpepper.ca

Neil Simon

Directed by Stuart Hughes

Neil Simon’s legendary exploration of the relationship between fastidious Felix and his

sloppy roommate Oscar is one of the most iconic and enduring pieces of 20th-century

American comedy; it’s also a Soulpepper audience favourite. Founding Member Diego

Matamoros and Artistic Director Albert Schultz reprise the title roles as the suddenly

single pals who strain their friendship by turning roommates with hilariously disastrous

results.

The Testament of Mary (Soulpepper Studio Series)

May 6 to June 18, 2016

www.soulpepper.ca

Colm Tóibín

Directed by Aaron Willis

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In this challenging and imaginative solo play acclaimed author Colm Tóibín paints a

breathtakingly intimate, raw and humanizing depiction of one of the most beloved

figures in history. Riveting and lyrical, The Testament of Mary reimagines the last days of

Jesus as only a mother can.

The Heidi Chronicles (Soulpepper Theatre)

May 16 to June 18, 2016

www.Soulpepper.ca

Wendy Wasserstein

Directed by Gregory Prest

Wendy Wasserstein’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning comedy follows one woman

from a 1960’s teen to 1980’s career woman, with all of the touching and heartbreaking

moments in between. A sharp-eyed and personal look at feminism, friendship, and

social change, The Heidi Chronicles explores the notion of “having it all.”

Riverdance 20 years (Mirvish Productions)

May 17 to 29, 2016, Ed Mirvish Theatre (formerly The Canon)

www.mirvish.com

The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance -

The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the

performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the

imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting

blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland - in

rock, music, theatre and film - nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the

spectacle of Riverdance.

Incident at Vichy (Soulpepper Theatre)

May 19 to June 18, 2016

www.soulpepper.ca

Arthur Miller

Directed by Alan Dilworth

In this taut historical drama by American master Arthur Miller, eight men are

sequestered in a room in Vichy France, 1940, by local authorities in aid of the Nazis.

None are told why they are held, or when they can leave. As each man is removed for

interrogation, some are set free, some are never heard from again, and the stakes rise

for those who remain.

Hatsune Miku (Sony Centre)

May 20, 2016

www.sonycentre.ca

Hatsune Miku is a Japanese music sensation, a 16 year-old blue-haired girl with a

unique voice and prodigious energy. What makes her special is that she is not a human

singer, but a virtual persona who uses a computer-generated voice and 3D graphics to

perform on stage. With a repertoire entirely provided by individual creators, she is the

first truly crowd-created virtual talent. She has teamed up with major artists like Lady

Gaga and Pharrell Williams, but this year she will headline in Toronto for the first time

ever!

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder (Mirvish Productions)

May 25 to June 26, 2016, Princess of Wales Theatre

www.mirvish.com

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Getting away with murder can be so much fun… and there’s no better proof than the

knock-‘em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony

Award® for BEST MUSICAL.

Direct from New York, ” GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro,

a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by—you

guessed it—eliminating the eight pesky relatives (all played by one courageous man)

who stand in his way. All the while, he’s got to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than

just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant

threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his

inheritance… and be done in time for tea.

Return to Grace (Mirvish Productions)

May 31 to June 12, 2016, Ed Mirvish Theatre (formerly The Canon) www.mirvish.com

A glorious, heartfelt tribute to a music icon, RETURN TO GRACE traces the greatest

musical moments of a generation with song favourites that include "Heartbreak Hotel",

"Suspicious Minds", "Love Me Tender", and more! From the King’s beginnings in

Memphis, to the amazing '68 Comeback Special, to the historical Aloha from Hawaii

concert, experience RETURN TO GRACE to re-live the music that changed rock and roll

forever!

JUNE

Luminato Festival

June 10 to June 19, 2016

www.luminatofestival.com

Luminato Festival is Toronto’s international multi-arts festival for people open to having

art change their outlook on the world. For 10 days each June, Luminato transforms

Toronto’s theatres, parks and public spaces with hundreds of events celebrating

theatre, dance, music, literature, food, visual arts, film, and more. Luminato Festival is a

charitable, not-for-profit, cultural organization whose vision is to commission and present

significant local, national, and international programming that reflects Toronto as a

crossroads of ideas, cultures and traditions. Now in its 10th year, Luminato has become

one of North America’s leading arts festivals.

Sound of Music Festival (Burlington, ON)

June 11 to 19, 2016

www.soundofmusic.ca

So much music, so much fun. Every year in June, music takes over Burlington Downtown

and Waterfront. The largest local music event of the year features an eclectic

combination of emerging artists, blasts from the past and current performers. A mix of

free and ticketed shows continue all over town for nine days. Activities include the Kick-

Off Concert, Sound of Music Club Series, Grande Festival Parade, free concerts for four

days on Father's Day Weekend, Downtown Streetfest, Silver Series, Children's Village,

carnival and vendors. Bring the whole family, you'll find something for everyone.

JULY

Matilda The Musical (Mirvish Productions)

Begins July 2016, Ed Mirvish Theatre (formerly The Canon)

www.mirvish.com

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TIME Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year! Winner of 50 international awards, including four

Tony Awards® and a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards®, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is

the story of an extraordinary girl, who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp

mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

A Doll’s House (Soulpepper Theatre)

July 18 to August 27, 2016

www.soulpepper.ca

Henrik Ibsen. Translated by Frank McGuinness

Directed by László Marton

Secrets and lies haunt Nora on the eve of her husband’s big promotion in Ibsen’s

prescient drama about family, friendship, and the secret lives of women. Widely

considered one of Western drama’s masterpieces, Ibsen’s A Doll’s House powerfully

captures one woman’s journey in the face of an oppressive society.

The 39 Steps (Soulpepper Theatre)

July 21 to August 27, 2016

www.soulpepper.ca

Adapted by Patrick Barlow

From the novel by John Buchan; from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock

Directed by Ravi Jain

The 39 Steps is a two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning comedic caper with

over 150 characters played by a virtuosic cast of four. Inspired by the dramatic work of

Alfred Hitchcock, a regular man is thrust into a mysterious romance, a nationwide

manhunt, and a death-defying finale.

Father Comes Home From the Wars (Parts I, II, III)

(Soulpepper Theatre)

July 25 to August 27, 2016

www.soulpepper.ca

Suzan-Lori Parks

Directed by Weyni Mengesha

With her astounding Father Comes Home from the Wars Suzan-Lori Parks has created a

new American Odyssey that examines America’s ongoing and turbulent relationship

with race. Performed together as one evening, these three parts tell a poignant tale of

homecoming, family and heroism set against the US Civil War.

Canadian Premiere. Winner of the 2015 Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama & the 2015

Obie Award for Playwriting.

Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA

July 28 to September 18, 2016, The Portlands

https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/luzia/

The name LUZIA fuses the sound of “luz” (light in Spanish) and “lluvia” (rain), two

elements at the core of the show’s creation. LUZIA is a show inspired by the richness of

the Mexican culture.

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ATTRACTIONS

ONGOING

Playdium

www.playdium.com

Playdium is the ultimate high-tech, interactive, virtual and physical Entertainment

Center. The 40,000 sq. ft. indoor complex features more than 200 of today's newest &

most popular attractions, simulators and games.

NEW! During your next visit, check out the newest featured Attractions & Games at

Playdium that include Crossy Roads, Kung Fu Panda, Black Hole, Grand Piano Keys, Star

Wars Battle Pods, Jurassic Park and Time Crisis 5.

CN Tower

www.cntower.ca

This year the CN Tower Celebrates 40 Years! Canadian icon...Toronto

landmark...Engineering Wonder... ...on June 26 2016, Canada's National Tower will mark

the 40th year since it opened to the public in 1976. For 40 years Toronto's iconic

landmark has been captivating the memories of over 1.5 million people each year who

visit from near and far. Further information about this milestone to follow.

For NEW hours of operation visit http://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/plan-your-

visit/hours.html

Paintball Nation Mississauga

http://www.paintballnation.ca

Indoor and outdoor paintball facilities great for walk-in play or group events.

Redpath Sugar Museum

www.redpathsugar.com

Museum displays and education programs centered upon the history of sugar, The

Redpath Sugar Company, antique and modern refining technologies and

nutrition/health.

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

http://www.jccc.on.ca

The Gallery at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre represents a 2,500 square foot

area on our main floor. The Gallery is committed to a multi-disciplinary program

encompassing visual art, design, performing arts, and literature. We encourage inter-

disciplinary work, collaboration, dialogue, and art education.

Hershey Centre

www.hersheycentre.com

For over 17 years, the Hershey Centre is the premier sports and entertainment facility in

the GTA. With over 140 event days per year, it has welcomed more than 4 million

guests. Hershey Centre’s experienced SMG staff have staged high profile events

including regional, provincial, national and world hockey and figure skating

championships. Hershey Centre is home to the OHL’s Mississauga Steelheads and the

NBA Development League’s Raptors 905. The facility has welcomed artists such as

Green Day, The Tragically Hip, B.B. King, and Hedley. The facility was a featured venue

in the TO2015 Pan and Para Pan Am Games.

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Northern Expressions

www.northernexpressionsart.ca

Below the beating heart of Toronto’s downtown Yonge and Dundas shopping district

twinkles a little art gallery with a big warm aboriginal welcome. Newly opened ,

Northern Expressions Art Gallery is an exciting integration of Canadian aboriginal art

within contemporary culture. The 21st century design features carefully selected

contemporary and traditional art forms, combined with cool aesthetics and

breathtaking photography from Canada’s far North to provide an authentic shopping

experience for veteran art buyers, new collectors and fans of Canada's north.

Redefining the art gallery shopping experience, this unique Gallery sets itself apart with

a relaxed and inviting approach, encouraging customers to ask questions, share stories

and learn more about the artists’ and their communities. Northern Expressions is

distinctively located on the TTC commuter pathway in the Atrium on Bay, along

Toronto’s world renowned PATH.

ON NOW

Toronto Zoo

www.torontozoo.com

Cute Cub Alert At The Toronto Zoo!* What better way to welcome spring than to come

and meet the Zoo's giant panda cubs, white lion cubs and polar bear cub. Canada’s

first giant panda cubs were born on October 13, 2015 and both are now exploring their

new habitat within the Zoo’s Giant Panda Experience with mom Er Shun. And of course

don’t forget about the Zoo’s four male white lion cubs which can be viewed in the

African Lion Habitat in the African Savanna, and our female polar cub which can be

viewed in the Polar Bear Maternity Den in the Tundra Trek. Visit torontozoo.com to learn

more about all of our cubs, including the important conservation initiatives the Toronto

Zoo supports. Follow us on Twitter @TheTorontoZoo for regular updates, photos and

videos

McMichael Canadian Art Collection

http://mcmichael.com/

McMichael Canadian Art Collection turns 50 in 2016! To celebrate, McMichael will

feature a special exhibition, A Foundation for Fifty Years: McMichael Masterwork. The

McMichael owes its existence and collection to the generosity of donors. A Foundation

for Fifty Years will present some of the most significant donations made for the

McMichael gallery’s founding year, 1966, by Signe and Robert McMichael, as well as

their peers, who were all excited to make Canadian masterworks a gift to the public of

Ontario. Installed in the McMichael’s principle gallery on the ground floor, this collection

of masterworks celebrates their core artists - the Group of Seven and their

contemporaries. Artists on show include Tom Thomson, Lawren Harris, David Milne, and

Emily Carr, to name a few. The exhibition space has been restored to its 1960s modernist

style, in a manner that the McMichaels intended: traditional materials with modern

lines.

The Kirwin Collection: Legacy of an Exploration Geologist (Royal Ontario Museum)

www.rom.on.ca

Enter the visually stunning world of the Kirwin Collection; with over 21,000 specimens –

that’s 10 tonnes! – it truly is a rock collection of epic proportions. Amassed over the past

40 years by exploratory geologist Douglas Kirwin, the collection is made up of minerals

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and ores from around the world, with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region. This

extraordinary addition to the Museum’s Earth Sciences collections makes the ROM

home to a distinguished and important geological collection.

SuperReal: Pop Art from the AGO Collection (Art Gallery of Ontario)

www.ago.net

During the 1960s, Pop artists in America responded to the consumer society that had

established itself after World War II. They analyzed the impact on the modern psyche of

mass culture and the access everyone seemed to have to a wealth of new products.

On display are four of the AGO's most important works of art: Claes Oldenburg's Floor

Burger (1962), Andy Warhol's Elvis I and II (1963–4), George Segal's The Butcher Shop

(1965), and Robert Rauschenberg’s Story (1964).

¡Viva México! Clothing and Culture (Royal Ontario Museum)

Until May 23, 2016

www.rom.on.ca The ROM is taking over an entire gallery to showcase a collection of Mexican textiles. It's

one of the largest and most important in the world, yet few textiles from this remarkable

collection have ever been displayed. Vibrant expressions of creativity, the pieces in this

exhibition combine remarkable technical skill with exquisite artistry. Over 150 stunning

historic and contemporary pieces are on display, including complete costume

ensembles, sarapes, rebozos, textiles, embroidery, beadwork and more.

Escape from the Tower

Until July 2016

www.casaloma.ca

This is the first installation of the Casa Loma Escape Series, a fictional experience based

on historical facts. You have 60 minutes to complete your missions. In 1941, Casa Loma

was used as an undercover research centre for anti – submarine detection technology.

William Corman was commissioned to continue the anti – submarine detection

research after the original centre was bombed in the London Blitz. The newest game,

King of the Bootleggers, will take players through the tunnel to experience the 1920s

and the mysterious disappearance of a key criminal suspect.

COMING SOON

Song Dong’s Communal Courtyard (Art Gallery of Ontario)

January 30 – July 17, 2016

www.ago.net

The exhibition Song Dong’s Communal Courtyard invites visitors to lose themselves inside

a unique installation of 100 vintage Chinese wardrobe doors which transforms our

exhibition space into a series of snaking walkways and small rooms reminiscent of

Beijing’s traditional communal living spaces.

Evocative of the contemporary urban experience from Beijing to Toronto, in which

traditional architectures and ways of living together are being threatened by rapid

growth, this thoughtful, playful installation invites audiences to reconsider how we might

hold onto some elements of tradition while radically reimagining them for the present.

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MARCH

Outsiders: American Photography and Film, 1950s - 1980s (Art Gallery of Ontario)

March 12 – May 29, 2016

www.ago.net

Outsiders highlights photographers and filmmakers working in the United States from the

late 1950s to the mid-1980s in a time of intense political and cultural turmoil. It’s no

accident that artists at the time turned to photography and film — mass media then

largely ‘outside’ the realm of mainstream art and its focus on painting and sculpture—

to express a broader range of human experience.

Photographs by some of the greatest artists of the period — Diane Arbus, Garry

Winogrand, Danny Lyon, and others including the anonymous visitors to Casa Susanna

— depict musicians, cross-dressers, biker gangs, protests, press conferences, and even

animals, bringing to light the complex social realities and the yearning for greater

collective and individual equality.

APRIL

Tattoos: Ritual. Identity. Obsession. Art.

April 2 to September 5, 2016

www.rom.on.ca/tattoos #ROMInk

The practice of tattooing has evolved through cultural exchanges around the world,

from those on the fringes of society to mainstream groups, from subculture trend to

popular culture. Explore the fascinating history and evolution of tattooing in the exciting

new exhibition at the ROM. Tattoos offers fascinating insights into ancient practices,

histories, meanings and the revival of the global phenomenon of body art.

Coming from the mus du quai Branly in Paris, where the exhibition received rave reviews

Tattoos: Ritual. Identity. Obsession. Art. journeys into the 5000-year-old multifaceted

world of tattooing, showcasing a visual history of body art and markings, ancient tools,

and commissioned tattooed silicone body reproductions inked by some of the most

respected tattoo artists in the contemporary world.

Toronto Blue Jays

April 8 to October 2, 2016 (Regular Season)

http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com

2016 marks the Toronto Blue Jays 40th Season! (April) The Blue Jays kick off their 40th

season at the Home Opener at the Rogers Centre on April 8 against the Boston Red Sox.

The Toronto Blue Jays brought playoff baseball excitement back to Toronto in 2015 –

selling out Rogers Centre almost every game in the second half of the season and

ending a 22 year playoff drought. The Jays’ 40th Season will be one you won’t want to

miss!

Thomas Ruff: Object Relations (Art Gallery of Ontario)

April 30 – July 31, 2016

www.ago.net

This exhibit brings together close to 40 large scale works by the renowned German

photographer. Working with found and collected images, Ruff manipulates them in a

range of ways – cropping, enlarging and retouching, among others. Not only are the

resulting works often grander or more mysterious in form, they also highlight the act of

photography itself and its ability to transform and direct what we see.

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Reflecting Ruff’s own deep engagement with the history of photography, these images

will be accompanied by selections from Ruff’s extensive personal collection of

photographic materials.

MAY

Canada’s Wonderland

May to October 2016

www.canadaswonderland.com

Canada’s Wonderland is taking guests to new heights for 2016 with the addition of two

new rides. Skyhawk, the first ride of its kind in North America, will have riders take control

of their own cockpit, showcasing their flying abilities as they maneuver through 360

degree turns and inversions at 135 feet (41m) in the air. Flying Eagles will thrill little pilots

and quickly become a family favourite for parents and children alike. The two-person

planes will glide 28 feet (8.5m) above the ground and allow each rider to control their

flight and ride experience.

A Third Gender: Beautiful Youths in Japanese Prints

May 7 to November 27, 2016

www.rom.on.ca

Four hundred years ago in Japan, male youths, called wakashu, were the objects of

sexual desire for women and men. Creating a third gender, wakashu looked different

from both women and adult men and played distinct social and sexual roles.

The exhibition, A Third Gender, explores the complex system of sexual desire and social

expectation from 1603 to 1868 in Edo Japan. Featuring stunning woodblock prints,

paintings, illustrated books, kimono, and armour, it tells a pivotal story in the history of

human sexuality. Unsettling contemporary North American values, A Third Gender

invites you to think differently about gender and sexuality.

The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! ® (Ontario Science Centre)

May 20 to September 5, 2016

www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca

What's more amazing than Robert Ripley's legendary compendium of oddities,

anomalies and fantastic feats? The science that underlies them. Adventure through the

remarkable realms of scientific discoveries and real artifacts. Delve into these

astounding wonders through experiments, challenges, touchable specimens, computer

interactives and multimedia experiences. Follow your natural interest and curiosity in

the unusual and remarkable as you explore the real science behind the unbelievable.

JUNE

When the Beatles Rocked Toronto – A Cultural History of Toronto in the 60s

(The Market Gallery, St. Lawrence Market)

June 18 – November 12, 2016

www.toronto.ca/museums

50 years ago The Beatles played their final concert in Toronto during their last North

American tour – to recognize this milestone anniversary, City of Toronto Historic Sites is

launching a unique and interactive exhibit that will explore Toronto in the 1960s.

Experience how we lived, where we played and what it was like to see The Beatles rock

Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens. Whether you're a Boomer looking for a little nostalgia or

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a Millennial with a love for all things vintage, mark your calendar now and be sure to

join us as we take a look back at an era when Toronto was coming of age.

Chihuly

June 25, 2016 to January 2, 2017

www.rom.on.ca/chihuly

Experience groundbreaking explorations in colour, light, and form by Dale Chihuly

pioneer of the studio glass movement and considered to be one of the world foremost

artists working in glass today. Created by sand, fire, and human breath, these

magnificent works of art are a sensory adventure like no other.

JULY

The Idea of North: The Paintings of Lawren Harris (Art Gallery of Ontario)

July 2 – September 11, 2016

www.ago.net

A founding member of the Group of Seven and a major figure in the history of

twentieth-century Canadian art, Lawren Harris remains largely unknown in the outside

of Canada. This year the AGO is partnering with the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles to

introduce Harris’s iconic landscapes to audiences in United States. The exhibition is

curated by comedian, musician, actor and writer Steve Martin in collaboration with

Cynthia Burlingham, Deputy Director, Curatorial Affairs at the Hammer Museum, and

Andrew Hunter, Fredrik S. Eaton Curator of Canadian Art at the AGO. At the core of this

exhibition are more than 30 of Harris's most significant northern landscapes from the

1920s and 1930s, drawn from major public and private collections across Canada.

TOURS

Redwing Institute

www.redwinginstitute.com

Culture & Nature Discovery Walk: Walk in the footsteps of Toronto’s First Nations people.

Experience the river valley they called home, discover their rich culture, history & beliefs

and support responsible tourism that benefits communities.

Tasty Tours

http://tastytourstoronto.com/

Tasty Tours is an award-winning food tour and the only one in Toronto dedicated to the

sweeter side of life with our sweets tour of Kensington Market and popular chocolate

tour. Besides our public tours, we are now offering an expanded variety of custom tour

requests. This includes chocolate workshops, macaron tours, lunch or dinner tours in

Kensington Market and other neighbourhoods, and more. Contact us with your dream

tour and we'll make it a reality, anytime of the year!

TruExperiences Tours

www.tetours.com

Following rave reviews for the inaugural season of their Niagara Falls small-group day

tour from Toronto, TruExperiences Tours will be adding a new small-group Toronto city

tour starting May 2016. Both the Niagara Falls day tour and the Toronto city tour

feature a maximum of just 15 guests per tour, transportation by deluxe Mercedes-Benz

Sprinter, and one driver and one expert tour guide on every tour. A small group size

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means more personal attention, more photo stops and more flexibility. Experience a

tour unlike any other with TruExperiences Tours.

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts - Backstage Tours!!

http://www.coc.ca/

Discover why the acoustics of the R. Fraser Elliott Hall have been rated amongst the

best in the world, visit private member lounges, and take in the architecture of the

magnificent Isadore & Rosalie Sharp City Room. Then step behind the curtain of

Canada’s first and only purpose-built opera house and walk in the footsteps of its

greatest stars. You will have the opportunity to see wardrobe and wig rooms, stars’

dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, green room, ballet rehearsal studio and much more.

Mirvish Productions – THEATRE TOURS!

www.mirvish.com

Come explore the unique character, rich history and beauty of our world class

theatres. Enhance your visit with a tour of the theatre before taking your seats for the

performance! Tours of The Royal Alexandra, Princess of Wales, and Ed Mirvish Theatres

are now available to group ticket purchases (tours must be pre-booked, subject to

availability and additional fees apply).

HOTEL UPDATES

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown

www.marriott.com/yyzcy

The world’s largest full service Courtyard Marriott Toronto Downtown completes their

$14.5 million Transformation May 2016. The $14.5 million “Transformation 2016”, when

complete May 2016, will see the world’s largest full-service Marriott Courtyard hotel in

downtown Toronto offering redesigned guest rooms with a residential feel, tone-on-tone

décor offering relaxation and abundant comfort along with stylish bathrooms, new

corridors, new Marriott beds, in-room safes, mini fridges, 60 TV channels and FREE Wi-Fi!

The guest rooms are some of the most spacious in Toronto with many features attractive

to millennials and generation X.

Guests will appreciate the refreshed lobby and new lobby Bistro. The lobby continues

to feature the Go Board that offers the latest news, maps and recommendations for

local dining, shopping and attractions displayed on a 52” screen. The hotel offers an

indoor lap pool, whirlpool, 24-hour fitness centre, valet and concierge.

Thompson Toronto Hotel

www.thompsonhotels.com

For Spring 2016, Thompson Toronto Hotel is continuing its evolution as the premiere

entertainment, accommodation and events destination at the heart of trendy King

West Village by renovating its Lobby Bar, updating its meeting spaces and creating

new guestrooms, at a total cost of over $1.5M.

The re-imagined Lobby Bar will reflect Thompson’s refined edge, with contemporary

décor and a lively atmosphere targeting creative professionals and visitors alike.

Programming will include ongoing events and after-work promotions, with the bar

highlighting Canadian Whisky and serving classic cocktails with a modern flare, while a

seasonal dining menu will deliver simple-yet-elegant tapas and shareable plates with

modern accents. New to the Lobby Bar will be a high-tech, private event space,

featuring an enormous 60 sq ft multi-functional HD media wall. This convertible space,

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which can be completely private or open to the main bar, can accommodate over

100 people.

On the third floor are 3 newly constructed guest rooms (Two Deluxe Kings and one

Executive Suite with meeting space for up to 8 people), complete with Thompson’s

trademark ultra-modern design and furnishings, as well as private terraces.

FOODIES

Oliver and Bonacini

www.oliverbonacini.com

Tempt your taste buds in Toronto in 2016! Toronto’s food scene is one of the best in

North America, and there’s always something new to look forward to. Jamie Oliver’s

highly anticipated North American restaurant opened in December 2015 at Toronto's

Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Oliver and Bonacini are launching unique restaurant

concepts at both of the new Saks Fifth Avenues.

GREEN/ECO FRIENDLY

Royal Botanical Gardens

www.rbg.ca

Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National

Historic Site, and a part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Five (5) gardens, 2,700 acres,

27 km of trails. Groups can experience guided tours of the world's largest lilac

collection, over 100,000 spring bulbs, 250,000 iris blooms, 3,000 exotic rose bushes, and a

Mediterranean Garden under glass. Plus, enjoy hands-on workshops, the Gardens’ gift

shop and three on-site restaurants.

SPECIAL SERVICES/SHOPPING

Honest Ed's Bargain Shopping Centre

www.mirvish.com/honesteds

This is the last year to experience Honest Ed’s in Toronto! (closing December 31st) The

landmark discount store, which has sat for more than 70 years at the corner of Bloor

and Bathurst Streets in downtown Toronto, will close at the end of 2016. The one-of-a-

kind bargain centre has everything from wine to twine and is an entertaining shopping

experience for all. Ed’s iconic outdoor store signage lights up a full city block like a

theatre marquee, using 23,000 light bulbs. The store is named after its original

proprietor, Ed Mirvish, who was a successful local businessman, philanthropist and

theatrical impresario.

Vaughan Mills

www.vaughanmills.com

Vaughan Mills, Canada’s premier outlet destination, now offers Shop and Stay

packages with several neighbouring hotels. All packages offer competitive rates, and

include a $40 Vaughan Mills gift card, plus a Welcome Tote containing our First Class

Savings Booklet. Visit https://www.vaughanmills.com/tourism/hotel-packages/ for a

complete list of partners.

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Several new retailers have opened, including Victoria’s Secret, Cole Haan, Brooks

Brothers, and Sporting Life. Coming this Spring – Saks OFF 5th!

Complimentary WiFi is now available throughout Vaughan Mills, with charging docks in

our Digital Lounge.

Toronto Eaton Centre – New Stores

www.torontoeatoncentre.com

Stretching two full city blocks North from Yonge and Queen and one city block west

from Yonge and Dundas, Toronto Eaton Centre is among Canada's most recognizable

landmarks, and one of the country's best-known retail shopping destinations. With more

than 235 retailers, restaurants and services in the heart of downtown, Toronto Eaton

Centre is the city’s premier urban destination. This year, Toronto Eaton Centre is excited

to welcome Hugo Boss, Vince Camuto, Kate Spade, and Reiss to its dynamic retail mix.

Holt Renfrew

www.holtrenfrew.com

Holt Renfrew is Canada’s leading luxury shopping experience with premier designers for

women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, shoes and beauty.

Holt Icon Privileges program:

This program is designed to recognize and thank you with experiential benefits. When

you register for the program, you’ll receive either a Select or Front Row status card

based on your prior-year equivalent spend at Holt Renfrew. For Select members, you will

receive a digital card via email; for Select+, Front Row and Front Row+ members, your

physical card will be delivered to you by mail.

Present your new Holt Icon Privileges card in-store to experience Holt Icon Privileges.

You’ll gain instant access to a world of unique luxuries, such as customized,

complimentary services, exclusive offers and other surprises and delights that your status

level qualifies you for.

Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com

http://ca.nordstrom.com

Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom are opening in Toronto in 2016! (February/Fall) Saks is

opening its first stores in Canada at Toronto’s Eaton Centre (163,000 square feet) and

Sherway Gardens (150,000 square feet), both in late February. Both stores will introduce

The Fifth Avenue Club, Saks Fifth Avenue’s personal shopping and styling service, and

will also feature the renowned luxury hair and beauty salon, John Barrett. As part of the

landmark launch of the brand in Toronto, Pusateri’s Fine Foods will be integrating a

world-class food experience at both stores. And, Nordstrom will open a flagship three-

level store in the fall of 2016, also at the Eaton Centre. This will be the first of three

Nordstorms set to open in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The Yorkdale Shopping

Centre location (191,000 square feet) is scheduled to open in October 2016 and a third

Toronto location at Toronto's Sherway Gardens (138,000 square feet) is set to open

summer of 2017.

Square One Shopping Centre

http://shopsquareone.com/pages/sq1-visit With 320+ stores, entertainment options, and restaurants, Square One is the largest

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shopping centre in Ontario. Our premier shopping experience includes an array of new

stores throughout, such as Forever 21, Rudsak, Chico’s, Tumi, and Ugg. Simons will open

March 2016; simultaneously, the South Luxury Wing will open bringing 28 new stores such

as Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Club Monaco, and Jaime’s Italian into Square One.

Anchoring our Luxury Wing is a 120,000 sq. ft. flagship Holt Renfrew, opening July 2016.

Be greeted curbside

The Square One experience begins upon a group’s arrival. We will greet groups at the

designated drop-off area and Entrance 8, presenting participants with:

A Square One tote

Centre directory

Store vouchers and product samples

Requests for restaurant reservations can also be made prior to arrival.

Benefits for our Tourism Partners

Motor coach parking is complementary and located on-property in the west

Cineplex parking lot

Tour Operators and Coach Drivers receive a gift card for a beverage of choice

Open 362 days a year

Ideally situated between Highways 401, 403, and the QEW

To make arrangements for your group, reach Leah Walker, Guest Services Manager, at

lwalker@oxfordproperties.com or 905-272-6277.

Yorkdale Shopping Centre – Group Programs

www.yorkdale.com/tourism

Yorkdale is delighted to offer group travel planners, tour operators and receptive

operators a customized group program, which can be tailored to meet the needs of

your guests. It is our pleasure to offer the ultimate luxury shopping experience for groups

of all sizes and we extend a warm welcome to shopping excursions, convention

delegates and spousal programs.

Pre-registered groups will enjoy the following benefits:

Meet & Greet upon Arrival

VIP Travel in Style Card & Shopping Directory for each guest

Tour Operator Benefits

TRANSPORTATION

Union Pearson Express (UP Express) – Launched June 6, 2015

www.upexpress.com

Union Pearson Express (UP Express) connects Toronto Pearson International Airport to

downtown Toronto’s Union Station in just 25 minutes with departures every 15

minutes. On board, guests are offered an array of amenities including Wi-Fi, luggage

racks and a wheelchair-accessible washroom. Airline check-in kiosks and a relaxing

upstairs mezzanine are available at the UP Express Union Station. This station is

conveniently located close by Toronto’s many downtown hotels, tourist attractions and

business centres. For a quick and comfortable journey to or from Toronto Pearson, the

only way is UP!

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Toronto Pearson Meet and Greet by Allways - NEW

www.allwaysvip.com

A seamless end-to-end airport experience. Our knowledgeable and welcoming team

is always on hand to make sure your journey is seamless, from curb to apron and apron

to curb. This includes concierge and lounge access, personalized assistance to and

from the gate with priority access through security screening, assistance with

immigration, baggage handling and delivery, and limousine transfer arrangements, so

you can breeze through the airport. We give you the luxury of spare time and provide

the support and facilities to help you to make the most of it. We are here for you any

time, any way, Allways.

ADDED VALUE

CityPass Toronto

www.citypass.com/toronto

Five famous attractions, save 43%, avoid most ticket lines. Includes tickets to CN Tower,

Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Zoo and Casa Loma. On sale

at any of the participating attractions.

3Pass

www.3pass.ca

This pass offers access to The Bata Shoe Museum, Gardiner Museum and Textile

Museum of Canada, with a savings of over 50% off admission. This new joint admission

ticket offers access to all three Toronto museums for one low price of $20. From historic

and contemporary footwear, stunning collections of ceramic art to beautiful textiles

from around the world, the 3Pass ticket gives visitors access to a wide range of cultural

treasures and not-to-be-missed unique experiences, all centrally located in Toronto's

downtown core!. Visitors have 60 days to use their ticket at each museum.

Toronto Key to the City by Streets.TO

https://torontocitykey.com/

Toronto Key To The City by Streets.TO is Toronto’s first instant loyalty rewards

program where key holders buy and show their city key for exclusive perks at

Toronto restaurants, spas, entertainment, shops and more.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

PLEASE NOTE: dates are subject to change without notice. Please consult the websites below.

JANUARY

Next Stage Theatre Festival – January 6 – 17 www.fringetoronto.com

Toronto International Boat Show – January 8 – 17 www.torontoboatshow.com

Interior Design Show – January 21 – 24 www.interiordesignshow.com

National Bridal Show – January 22 – 24 www.nationalbridalshow.com

Toronto’s Ultimate Travel Show – January 23 – 24 www.totravelshow.com

Winterlicious – January 29 to February 11 www.toronto.ca/special_events

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FEBRUARY

Kuumba Festival – February 5-7 www.harbourfrontcentre.com

NBA All Star – February 12-14 http://www.nba.com/allstar/

Canadian International Auto Show – February 12 -21 www.autoshow.ca

Toronto’s Golf & Travel Show – February 19 -21 www.torontogolfshow.com

Bloor-Yorkville Icefest – February 20-21 http://www.bloor-yorkville.com/icefest

MARCH

Toronto International Bicycle Show – March 4 to 6 www.bicycleshowtoronto.com

Canada Blooms: The Toronto Flower and Garden Festival

March 11 – 20 www.canadablooms.com

National Home Show – March 11 – 20 www.nationalhomeshow.com

St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 13 www.topatrick.com

Sportsmen's Show – March 16 – 20, 2016 www.sportsshows.ca/Toronto

APRIL

TIFF Kids International Film Festival – April 8 – 23 www.tiff.net

Good Food & Drink Festival – April 8 – 10 www.goodfoodfestival.com

Creativ Festival – April 22 – 23 www.csnf.com

Hot Docs Film Festival – April 28 – May 8 www.hotdocs.ca

Mississauga Marathon – April 30 – May 1 www.mississaugamarathon.com

MAY

Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon – May 1 www.runtoronto.com

Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival – May 1-31 www.contactphoto.com

Canadian Music Week – May 4 to 14 www.canadianmusicfest.com

Toronto Jewish Film Festival – May 5 – 15 www.tjff.com

Carassauga - Mississauga's Festival of Cultures – May 27-29 www.carassauga.com

Doors Open Toronto – May 28 -29 www.toronto.ca/doorsopen

JUNE Riverside Eats & Beats – June 4 www.riverside-to.com Mississauga Waterfront Festival – June 17-19 mississaugawaterfrontfestival.com Toronto Tango Festival – June 9 – 12 www.torontotangofestival.com Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity – June 10-19 www.luminatofestival.com North by Northeast Music Festival – June 15 – 19 www.nxne.com Mississauga Ukrainian Festival – June 18 www.ukrainianfestival.com Toronto International Dragon Boat Race – June 18 – 19 www.dragonboats.com Taste of Toronto – June 23-26 http://tasteoftoronto.com TD Toronto Jazz Festival – June 24-July 3 www.torontojazz.com Pride Toronto – June 24-July 3 www.pridetoronto.com Toronto Fringe Festival – June 29 – July 10 www.fringetoronto.com JULY Canada Day – July 1 www.toronto.ca/special_events The Great Ontario Salmon Derby – July 2 –August 20 www.greatontariosalmonderby.ca Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto – July 5 – 31 www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition – July 8-10 www.torontooutdoorart.org

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Beaches International Jazz Festival – July 8 -24 www.beachesjazz.com Carabram, Brampton’s Multicultural Festival – July 8 -10 http://www.carabram.org Summerlicious – July 8 – 24 www.toronto.ca/special_events Toronto Summer Music Festival – July 14-August 7 www.torontosummermusic.com Honda Indy Toronto – July 15-17 www.hondaindytoronto.com Festival of India – July 16-17 www.festivalofindia.ca RBC Canadian Open – July 18 – 24 www.rbccanadianopen.ca Toronto’s Festival of Beer – July 22 – 24 www.beerlicious.ca Tennis Canada’s: Roger’s Cup presented by National Bank – July 23 -31 www.rogerscup.com Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade –July 30 www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com AUGUST Krinos Taste of the Danforth – August 5 -7 http://tasteofthedanforth.com JerkFest – Jerk Food Festival – August 6-7 www.jerkfestival.ca Canadian National Exhibition – August 19 to September 5 www.theex.com Scotiabank BuskerFest – August 25-28 www.torontobuskerfest.com SEPTEMBER Fan Expo Canada – September 1-4 www.fanexpocanada.com Toronto International Film Festival -September 8-18 www.tiff.net Tim Horton’s Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival – Sept. 9-11 www.southsideshuffle.com The Toronto 5K – September 10 www.runtoronto.com TURF - Toronto Urban Roots Festival – Sept. 14-19 http://torontourbanrootsfest.com Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival – Sept. 16-18 www.ukrainianfestival.com Toronto Garlic Festival – September 18 www.torontogarlicfestival.ca

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Visit www.SeeTorontoNow.com/StudentTravel for a complete list of Tourism Toronto

members offering performance opportunities, educational programs, evening activities,

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student-friendly hotels and other planning resources. And remember - no passports are

required for student groups under 19 years of age, so a Toronto experience is easier

than you think.

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