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Taste of the Danforth, a festival held every year in Toronto, Ontario Canada. This year, it was celebrated for 3 days from August 11 to 13, 2006. It was on the last day of the event that I decided to witness the festival for the first time. There were too many people going to my path when I got off at Broadview subway station. It did not surprise me. They flock to the Taste of the Danforth. It was at the Broadview & Danforth intersection that I was treated to a wide array of the Greek food and one of my favourites is the souvlaki with unbeatable costs at C$2.00 for pork and C$3.00 for chicken. But mind you, it is not only food. You will experience the music, the sights, children street games, and the smells of what else….Greek cuisine! There were many booths offering free samples of the food or product that they are selling. I especially like the free olives one of the booths is offering. They are of different variety and taste. Although the event is concentrated to Greek food and culture, you will also find Thai, Indian, & Cuban choices of their local dishes. Admission Is Free You pay the food as you order! Affordable. Next year I am sure Taste of the Danforth will be bigger and better. It is a success every year. Come, enjoy, and experience Taste of the Danforth. This is what Toronto is all about. Direction Take the subway train and .....Get Off at Broadview or Pape Subway Station Website: www.tasteofthedanforth.com
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| | | | Events / festivals: Canada Day Goes Country | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
Country music is far from being dead in Toronto and Canada Day (July 1st) proves that. The newest country music station in the Toronto area - ok, so it is almost 2 yrs old now - Country 95.3 FM - started a day out for Country Music last year, appropriately called "Canada Day Jam". Some great Canadian country musical artists, some new and upcoming, and some well established in the Canadian - and world - country music industry... and there is no admission fee to attend! That in itself is reason to go. There is a Brick Beer beer garden, and Maple Lodge Farms and Old South have stands for food and beverages - and there are other sponsors. For children there are some YTV characters around and a children's area. This year's main talents are: Paul Brandt, Carolyn Dawn Johnson (CDJ), Jason McCoy, Aaron Lines, Deric Ruttan, Aaron Pritchett and Jimmy Rankin I've paid good money to see CDJ & Jimmy Rankin in concert with Keith Urban (guess they won't get him to join them *sigh*) and the other gentlemen are great, especially Paul Brandt (particularly when he does those deep low notes). I understand that they will be also having some amateur talent from some CMT-sponsored country music talent shows. It goes from Noon til 9pm (rain or shine) and afterwards there will be the fireworks from Ontario Place to enjoy. Location is: Sunnyside Beach Park - located at Lakeshore Blvd West at Parkside No, I don't have any connection with the radio station or sponsors, just a fan of them, and had a terrific time last year at Canada Jam 2003. Leave a Comment Website: http://207.34.118.196/canada_day/canada_day.cfm
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| | | | Events / festivals: Not the Ollie North Shuffle ;-) | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Danforth Avenue, in the area called Greektown, is host each April to a Contra Dance Festival called Spring Thaw. The immediate question, of course is "what is contra dancing?". To many the first image is that of the dance performed by Oliver North in front of the Iran-Contra Senate investigating committee...actually not bad but no relationship to this event. Actually, contra dancing is somewhat difficult to define...so much so that a web page, What Is Contra Dance?, has been created to try. The best definition seems to be the first of six attempts which says, "The only real answer to the question 'What is contra dance?' comes when you try it." For sure it's great fun for very nearly everyone except the terminally "up-tight". You will always find live music, lots of sweaty people of all ages and all political, cultural and social persuasions. You don't need a partner, don't have to know how to dance.....as every dance is explained on the spot by a caller and mistakes are just part of the fun. The Toronto Spring Thaw is held at Eastminster United Church at 310 Danforth Avenue (East of Broadview Ave, West of Pape Ave.). Check out the website below. The blurry photos here were the best my camera could do capturing the fast paced action. Leave a Comment Website: http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/~tcd/thaw.htm
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| | | | Events / festivals: Festivals, festivals and festivals | Tip Rating: | | | | |
There are lots of special events and festivals throughout the year in Toronto that reflects our cultural diversities. Here are some of the larger ones: February Black History Month, Toronto WinterCity Festival June Caravan, CHIN International Picnic, Taste of Little Italy, Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival, Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival, Pride Day Parade July Beaches International Jazz Festival, Canada Day Celebration, Caribana, Fringe Theatre Festival, Corso Italian Fiesta, Molson Indy, Street Festival August Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival, Canadian National Air Show, Canadian National Exhitbition (CNE), Taste of the Danforth September Cabbagetown Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, International Festival of Authors November Canadian Aboriginal Festival, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Santa Claus Parade December Cavalcade of Lights Leave a Comment Website: www.toronto.com
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| | | | Events / festivals: The EX | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The Canadian National Exhibition, or in short "The Ex", is a major event held once a year at the end of August. It is one of the largest annual Fairs in North America. When you are in the city that time of the year it might be fun to pay it a visit. The fair is held annually for the 18 days prior to and including Labour Day. Hahaha, I don't know even where to begin to describe the EX, it has so many different things to see and do. There are stands about farming, animals, country exhibitions, kitchen appliances, garden show, a huge food court.... go there! yummie! See my restaurant tips :-))).... music, dance, firework show, and a big fair with roller coaster, and anything else you can think of. The admission in 2003 is $10.00, Parking will be $15 and $17. The Canadian National Exhibition is located near the heart of downtown Toronto on the shore of Lake Ontario. Take the Toronto bound Queen Elizabeth Way or Lakeshore Boulevard and follow the signs to the CNE/Exhibition Place. Leave a Comment Phone: 416 263 3800Website: http://www.theex.com/
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