The longest running children's parade in the World made its way through our City streets this afternoon. The streets were very crowded as usual, with little kids ranging in age from 6 months to 85 years young. Everyone was thrilled to see Santa and his reindeer, and all the other 'animals' running loose on our streets.
Here are a few 'moments' from today's parade....
Photos copyright Sylvie Conde 2009 - Santa Claus Parade - Toronto - November 15, 2009
Toronto's Santa Claus Parade started in 1913, when Santa was actually pulled by live reindeer, which had been brought in from Labrador, specifically for the parade.
By 1950, the Parade was the largest in North America and was first televised in 1952. Today, it is televised all over North America, and as far as New Zealand.
To learn more about the parade and its history, check out the official website.
This is the 13th anniversary of the Reel Asian International Film Festival.
This is Canada's premier Pan-Asian Film Festival.
It brings together the film makers and the film lovers from all over the world.
Five special days of films, parties, seminars, exhibitions, and special events.
The films shown will be from the East and South-East Asia, with a focus on Asian Canadian work. All films that are not in English are sub-titled.
Ticket prices range between $5 and $10.
The Opening and Closing Galas will be held at the Bloor Cinema, at 506 Bloor Street West (around the corner from the Bathurst subway station, at Bloor & Bathurst).
The Festival screenings will be held at the Innis Town Hall (at St. George). You can go to the St. George subway station, and walk south for a few minutes.
Youth Screenings will be held at the NFB Cinema, at 150 John Street, at Richmond. You can take the #501 Queen Streetcar to John Street.
For additional information, please call 416-703-9333.
Photos courtesy of Reel Asian International Film Festival.
For more information, or to buy a membership or make a donation to support the growth of Asian Cinema in Canada, go to www.reelasian.com and click on Membership & Donations.
TORONTO'S WINTER MAGIC: ICE, WINE & DINE - NOVEMBER 20-21, 2009
....................................... 4 to 9 p.m. ELM STREET (BETWEEN YONGE & BAY), TORONTO
Elm Street comes alive for the holidays, as part of Downtown Yonge's Winter Magic.
Two afternoons/evenings of Fun, Fire, Ice, Music, Culinary delights ....
Here's a taste:
- Duke of Somerset; 655 Bay Street (and a tent on Elm Street); mini post roast sandwiches..
- Fresh Start Coffee; 655 Bay Street (and a tent on Elm Street); hot chocolate, biscotti, espresso ...
- Mochizuki; 655 Bay Street (facing Elm); sushi, maki, yakitori and assorted kushimono
- Comennsal Fine Vegetarian Cuisine; 655 Bay Street; all things apple, including martinis and pie
- Live Jazz and Blues
- Delta Chelsea Hotel; curry sampling menus
- Bangkok Garden; 18 Elm Street; chicken satays and spring rolls
- Ice Martini Lounge
- Eggsmart; 645 Bay Street; cheese pie and spinach pie
- Wolf & Firkin Pub; 43 Elm Street; chilli and garlic bread
- The Queen & Beaver Public House; 35 Elm Steret; warm gingerbread and mulled cider
- Adega Restaurant; 33 Elm Street; shrimp fritters and other seafood specialties
- Barberian's Steak House; 7 Elm Street; apple beignets
- .... and many more.....
Prices will be marked at each location.
This is a great way to experience the culinary delights of Toronto, as you stroll from one restaurant to the other; while listening to jazz... watching live ice carvings, fire performers.... maybe sample a martini in the ice martini lounge ... watch some magic tricks ... have your fortune told....
Remember to take public transit or take a cab, so you can really enjoy the evening and get home safely.
FABULICIOUS AND CANDLELIGHT STROLL NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO
November 16 - 23, 2009 .............................DECEMBER 4, 2009
Do you like drives in the country?
Do you get out there to see Ontario's Fall Colours?
Do you like wine?
Do you enjoy great food?
FABULICIOUS is for you, then.
From Thursday November 19 to Monday November 23rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake's dining establishments will be serving spectacular lunches and dinners.... at pre-set pricing, unique to wine country.
Lunches will range between $20 and $25 and Dinners will range between $30 and $35.
How can you beat that?
If you're interested, you should be making reservations with your favourite restaurant before heading out there.
Here is a list of some of the participating restaurants:
Bistro Six-One . Charles Inn . deLuca's Wine Country Restaurant . Ginger's Restaurant . Grill at the Epicurean . Grill on King . Hillebrand Winery Restaurant . Old Winery Restaurant . Peller Estates Winery Restaurant . LIV at White Oaks . Restaurant Oban Inn . Pillar & Post . Prince of Wales . Queen's Landing . Riverbend Inn . Stone Road Grille . Terroir la Cachette . Zee's .
For additional information, call 1-888-619-5987.
CANDELIGHT STROLL - FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 2009
It's the 20th anniversary of Candlelight Stroll -
a Community event in Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Experience this guided candlelight tour - starting in front of the courthouse building on Queen Street, and winding through historical NOTL, accompanied by the local choirs.
TORONTO'S SANTA CLAUS PARADE - NOVEMBER 15, 2009; 12:30 p.m.
Photo courtesy City of Toronto Archives
The longest running children's parade in the world .... a Tradition in Toronto for over 100 years -
the Santa Claus Parade is back on Sunday, November 15th.
- 22 floats - 22 bands - 200 clowns ... and of course, Santa Claus.
The parade will start at Bloor and Christie, and head East on Bloor Street ...head South along Queen's Park to University Avenue.... it will turn East again on Dundas Street to Yonge Street, and south to Front Street, ...where it will head East again and end at the intersection of Front and Church Streets.
Remember to leave your car at home. There will be no parking along the route, and it will be extremely busy on any road that will cross the route. You are better off taking public transit.
If you're going to watch the Parade,
why don't you also pick up a toy,
and watch the Parade near the Hospital for Sick Kids,
where you can drop off your toy and brighten up a child's day?
Remembrance Day is a time for all of us to remember those who fought for Canada.
The Scarborough Civic Centre will be holding a Remembrance Day Ceremony
on November 8, starting at 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
There will be other ceremonies taking place across Toronto, at different locations; and they are all usually held on the Sunday before Remembrance Day.
Check with your local community centres, or for information about locations/ceremonies, dial 311.
LOVE PHILIPPINES - Benefit to Raise Funds for Typhoon Victims
NOVEMBER 7, starting at 5 p.m. at Yonge & Drewry
The Willowdale Community Christian Assembly presents "Love Philippines" - A Benefit Talent Show and Food Fair to help the victims of the recent typhoon.
100% of the proceeds will and donations from the event will go directly to a relief organization in the ground on the Philippines.
If you like to cook and want to donate a food item to be sold at the food fair, you should contact Virginia Torres; at torresverge@hotmail.com
Photos courtesy of Love Philippines/Willowdale Community Christian Assembly
The Willowdale Community Centre is located at 172 Drewry Avenue, at Yonge & Drewry.
The cost to attend ranges between $10 and $19; but it's for a great cause. An official tax receipt will be provided for any donations over $5.00.
Please plan on attending, as there are thousands and thousands of people homeless and hungry. Let's remember those who are less fortunate. Give what you can.
DAY OF THE DEAD - MEXICAN CELEBRATION - TORONTO'S HARBOURFRONT
NOVEMBER 7 and 8th, 2009
(Photo courtesy City of Toronto)
Don't worry ... it's a lot more LIVELY than it sounds.
It's great fun.
If you've never been, you shouldn't miss this Mexican Fiesta of folklore, modern music, arts and crafts for children, storytelling, and of course, delicious food.
This is a FREE, family-friendly festival.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a great day of Mexican traditions.
The Festival starts on November 7 at 11 a.m. and ends on November 8, at 5 p.m.,
in Toronto's Harbourfront Centre, at 235 Queen's Quay West.
For more information on the Festival, you can call 416-973-4000.
Getting there: Take the subway to Union Station and then take the 509/510 streetcar from there. You won't miss your stop.
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