Our marketing department has put together a handy list for those of you who are joining us in Toronto for one of our hockey tournaments. If you have any other questions about where to stay, where to eat, where to shop and where to have fun, please feel free to contact us, or contact Toronto Tourism website at www.torontotourism.com OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TOURNAMENT AIRLINE - COMING SOON TOURNAMENT CAR RENTAL - COMING SOON TOURNAMENT BUSES - COMING SOON ENTERTAINMENT HARBOURFRONT - Directly on Lake Ontario in an area known as Queen's Quay, its highlights include specialty shops at the Queens Quay Terminal, art, theatre and cultural facilities at Harbourfront Centre and a terrific lakeside-walking trail. Cruises of the harbour and ferry services run from here. 207 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1A7, 416-203-0432 www.queensquay.sities.toronto.com DISTILLERY DISTRICT - Enjoy the one-of-a-kind events throughout the year at this restored whisky distillery, including the Toronto International Street Theatre Festival and the Shurum Burum Jazz Circus. Located in downtown Toronto between on Mills Street, between Parliament and Cherry Street's. www.thedistillerydistrict.com
CN TOWER - Defining Toronto's skyline, The CN Tower is the 2nd tallest freestanding structure in the world at 1, 815 feet. It has a revolving restaurant at the top with the best views of Toronto and six high-speed elevators to get you quickly up to the glass (in less thamn 58 seconds!) that lets you stand and look straight down. 250 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G5, 416-591-5757, www.cntower.ca TORONTO ZOO - The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier Zoo with over 5000 animals representing 460 species. Known for its interactive education and conservation activities. As a unique wildlife experience, we inspire people to live in ways that promote the well being of the natural world. 361A Old Finch Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1B 5K7, 416-392-5929 www.torontozoo.com TORONTO TROLLY TOURS - Enjoy a delightful day of sightseeing on a double Decker bus in Toronto. Experience the sights, sounds, and history of multi-cultural Toronto at your own speed and on your own time as you hop on and off our double-decker buses. This tour features 20+ stops at major sights throughout Toronto, Ontario 1-888-811-9247 www.torontotours.net PRINCESS OF WALES THEATRE - The Princess of Wales Theatre is a new, 2000-seat playhouse built by the father and son producing team of David and Ed Mirvish, who also own and operate Toronto's historic Royal Alexandra Theatre. The Princess of Wales is the first privately owned and financed theatre built in Canada since 1907 - and the first anywhere in North America in over 30 years. www.mirvish.com The Sound of Music will be playing beginning October 2008. ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM - This museum, known as "the ROM", is the largest in Canada and has fascinating world culture and natural history exhibits. All the galleries in the new "crystal" wing designed by Daniel Libeskind are now open, including an excellent dinosaur gallery. 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C6, 416-586-8000 www.rom.on.ca ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO - Home to a fine collection of European and Canadian works, it's particularly known for its collections of Henry Moore sculptures and "Group of Seven" Canadian landscape paintings. 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1G4 www.ago.net SLOTS AT WOODBINE - Enjoy a winning experience at the slots. Woodbine is home to over 1700 slot machines within a 56000 square foot themed gaming area. Play your favourite slot machines such as 10x Pay, Double Diamond, Blazing sevens and many more - from $5 cents to $5.00 555 Rexdale Road, Toronto, Ontario, M9W 5L2, 416-675-1101. http://www.woodbineentertainment.com/slots/index.html WOODBINE RACETRACK - Catch all the action and experience the exhilaration of the best live thoroughbred & harness racing in the country, plus the most prestigious international races from across the globe. 555 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 5L2, 888-675-7223 www.woodbineentertainment.com ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTER - Our mission at the Ontario Science Centre is "To delight, inform and challenge visitors through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science and technology. 770 DON MILLS RD., Toronto, Ontario, 416-696-1000 - www.ontariosciencecentre.ca HOCKEY HALL OF FAME - Home of the Stanley Cup and the best of hockey, you can DO IT ALL...AT THE HALL. Guests can take shots at real-time goalies, stop the shots of Gretzky and Messier; call the play-by-play of some of hockey's greatest goals; view hockey flicks in one of its two theatres; get up close and personal with the Stanley Cup; explore the largest collection of hockey memorabilia in the world - all of this plus so much more! 30 YOUNG ST., Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1X8, 416-360-7735 - www.hhof.com NHL: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS - www.mapleleafs.com NBA : TORONTO RAPTORS - www.nba.com/raptors AHL: TORONTO MARLIES - www.torontomarlies.com OHL: MISSISSAUGA ST. MICHAEL'S MAJORS - www.stmichaelsmajors.com OHA: OAKVILLE BLADES - www.oakvilleblades.com WHERE TO SHOP WOODBINE CENTRE - Unique shopping environment with 200 shops and services, and featuring Fantasy Fair - a 58000 square foot indoor amusement park. 500 REXDALE BLVD, 416-674-5200, www.fantasyfair.ca YORKDALE SHOPPING CENTRE - Discover more than 240 exciting stores and services including The Bay, Holt Renfrew and Sears. A recent $60-million expansion accounted for an additional 40 new stores to Yorkdale, and the fashion centre now offers its shoppers an even more exciting array of retailers, including Apple Store, H&M, Lululemon, Mango, Sephora and Zara. More than 180,000 square feet of shopping space was added in the redevelopment, and the new section features a soaring 60-foot-high glass atrium. 1 YORKDALE RD., 416-789-3261, www.yorkdale.com VAUGHAN MILLS - Vaughan Mills is the largest shopping centre in Canada with unique stores such as Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, H&M and Urban behavior. Let the kids play at Lucky Strike Lanes or the Nascar Speedpark. 1 BASS PRO MILLS DR., 905-879-2110, www.vaughanmills.com TORONTO EATON CENTRE - The Toronto Eaton Centre is the largest shopping mall and office complex in downtown Toronto with more than 285 stores enclosed in a spectacular glass galleria. 220 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2H1, 416-598-8560 www.torontoeatoncentre.com RESTURANTS MEDIEVAL TIMES - This is the largest of all Medieval Times Castles in the world and the only location of Medieval Times in all of Canada. The Castle is capable of entertaining 1400 revelers as they cheer on their favourite Knights in an electric atmosphere. 10 Dufferin Street, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3C3 1-888-WE-JOUST www.medievaltimes.com/Locations/Toronto-Castle.aspx DAVE & BUSTERS - With its 65,000 square foot midway and over 240 state-of-the art interactive games, Dave & Busters is a fun and fast-paced adult entertainment spot where the child in you is invited to come out and play with gambling, video games, and much more. There is full service dinning option in addition to your entertainment experience! 120 Interchange Way, Vaughan, Ontario, 905-760-7600 www.daveandbusters.com WAYNE GRETZKY'S RESTURANT - Playing host to Wayne's personal collection, the restaurant appeals to a mass audience. The Uniquely designed decor combines a sporting environment with the warmth and comfort of home. A stroll around the museum-like restaurant is strongly recommended, as Wayne's career highlights are displayed everywhere. 99 Bluejays Way, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 9G9, 416-979-7825 www.gretzkys.com LONE STAR TEXAS GRILL- 930 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 1J9, 416-674-7777 www.lonestartexasgrill.com CANYON CREEK CHOPHOUSE - 25 Carlson Court, Toronto, Ontario, 416-213-1162, www.canyoncreekchophouse.com OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY - People have returned to the Old Spaghetti Factory time and time again to enjoy our great food in unique surroundings for over 37 years. All our meals are carefully prepared, and made fresh daily on the premises using only quality ingredients. We pride ourselves by offering great food at reasonable prices. All our entrees come complete with a crisp green salad, sourdough bread, coffee or tea, and spumoni ice cream at no additional charge. Without a doubt, The Old Spaghetti Factory is the best dining value anywhere. 54 The Esplanade, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1A6, 416-864-9761, www.oldspaghettifactory.ca RAINFOREST CAFE - The Rainforest Cafe has something for everyone! Where else can you dine and be treated to an extrodinary atmosphere complete with lush vegitation, largter-than-life banyon trees, cascading waterfalls, simulated rain storms complete with thunder and lightening and a variety of animatronics? 340 Dufferine St., (Yorkdale Mall) Toronto, Ontario, 416-780-4080 www.yorkdale.com/stores.asp?storename=Rainforest_Cafe&Category=54&store=221 |
