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This is the Rogers Centre/Skydome located just next to the CN Tower and is the place for many sporting events, concerts, and other activities. I was surprised at just how close it is the the CN Tower. Literally, if you walk outside the Tower, you are at the Rogers Centre! A strange footnote of little consequence... I used to work for a fiber optic cable manufacturer and Rogers Cable was one of my accounts. Isn't that interesting??? Ok, go back to sleep... Leave a Comment
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I also had the pleasure to visit the SkyDome on one trip to Toronto. It is impressive, I have to get back there though for a ball game or some event.
The tour is still impressive though and I enjoyed all the old memorabilia from the Toronto Blue Jays world series victories in the early 90s. The building is famous for its retractable roof and the size of the building itself. The entire Rogers Centre development is 12.7 acres, 143,000 square feet of exhibit space on field level, volume inside with roof closed - 56.5 million cubic feet (1.6 million cubic meters), the diameter of the building is 700 feet, the building itself is 11.5 acres (4.66 hectares) and the ceiling height is 310 feet.
During the time of my visit the place was being prepared for a Jackie Chan stunt show or something like that, so I didn't get to see the ball field diamond. Leave a Comment
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Rogers Centre is noted for being the first stadium to have a fully-retractable motorized roof, as well as a 348-room hotel attached to it, with 70 rooms overlooking the field. It is also the most recent North American major-league stadium built to accommodate both football and baseball, although some of the newer baseball parks have been known to host the occasional college football game. While it is primarily a sports venue, Rogers Centre also hosts other large-scale events such as conventions, trade fairs, and concerts.
Rogers Center (Formerly Toronto Skydome) situated close to Lake Ontario and the CN Tower, the world's first multi-purpose retractable domed stadium, and now a defining part of the Toronto skyline.Home to the Toronto Blue Jays since the 1989 season, as well as the Argonaut Canadian Football League squad, this $500-million-plus architectural marvel (formerly known as SkyDome) is the first stadium to have a fully retractable roof. Seating more than 50,000 for baseball, the stadium boasts the world's largest JumboTron scoreboard, a 346-room hotel with some suites facing the field, and a Hard Rock Cafe with field-view seating. Guided tours operate daily depending on the event schedule: Entrance Fee is CAD12.50. Address: Front StreetPhone: +1 416 341 3663 / +1 888 654 652Directions: One Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J3 CanadaWebsite: http://www.rogerscentre.com/
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While back in the city for another meeting in June, 2004 our group was treated to an evening baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although this was only the second major league ball game that I have ever attended, the big attraction for me was my first visit to Toronto's famed Skydome. This sports complex, which can seat 50,500 spectators for baseball was built between 1986-1989 and features an 11,000 ton retractable roof. It was closed during our visit because, although the temperature was 30 degrees C, there had been a severe thunderstorm cell pass through the city that evening. Also, in the middle of the photo you can see the Jumbotron video screen, the 2nd largest in the world when the Skydome opened. I really enjoyed the whole atmospere and it was a good ball game too - some nice fielding plays, a home run with fireworks afterward and a great view of the action as Toronto rolled to a 4-0 victory! Mind you, I did not have to pay the $54 ticket price (US$40)!
The second photo was taken in March, 2008 as I took off from Toronto on a flight from Regina, Saskatchewan to Fredericton, New Brunswick. It gives a nice view of the downtown core of the city along the shore of Lake Ontario, including the circular 'white' Skydome and Toronto's landmark world's tallest structure next-door! Leave a Comment Directions: Centre of the city, beside the CN Tower
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We went to watch Liverpool vs Porto at the Skydome on July 30th 2004. The stadium is certainly impressive. Massive, clean, loads of clean toilets (this means a lot to me).
I was amused by two local guys sitting behind me. They were supporting Liverpool who were not playing very well and lost in the last few minutes. One guy behind me said to his pal "Well ya know, these guys don't seem to be playing so good tonight" It was so cute. If it had been a football match in England the comment would have been "These stupid F*****s are sh**e. Maybe only English readers will appreciate the humour! Leave a Comment
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Welcome to Rogers Centre, Toronto! The famous centre was formerly known as Skydome up to Year 2005. The world's first multi-purpose retractable domed stadium is situated in the heart of downtown Toronto which is the venue of several entertainment any season all year-round. Rogers Centre is a sports centre but also hosts other events like concerts, trade fairs, and conventions.
It is convenient to visit Rogers Centre. The Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Argonauts are headquartered within the building. There are many attractions to see in the area, so come visit the Rogers Centre now. This is one of the places in Toronto that you should not miss. Address: 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1J3 CanadaPhone: 416 341 1707Directions: Next to CN Tower near the shores of Lake OntarioWebsite: http://www.rogerscentre.com/
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Skydome has been recently renamed to Rogers Centre. I'll still call it Skydome as it sounds less commercial. Skydome is a great entertainment complex, with restaurants and a hotel. It's home of the Blue Jays, Toronto's baseball team and the Argonauts, Toronto's football team. Other than sporting events, Skydome also holds concerts, trade shows and conventions. The roof can open or close in 20 minutes, making it first in the world. Leave a Comment
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The Skydome sits beneath the CN Tower in downtown Toronto. It is home to the 1992 and 1993 World Series Champions Blue Jays as well as the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts.
It has a retractable roof which covers 8 acres and rises to a height of 31 storeys. It takes 20 minutes to open or close the roof.
You can take a one hour guided tour of the facility for $12.50. Visit the website for a discount coupon. Leave a Comment
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This remarkable stadium is most well known due to its retractable roof.
It recently changed its name from Skydome to Rogers Centre. Many people did not even realize this! There is abundance of information. I suggest diving directly to their website to read more! Leave a Comment
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Next to the CN tower is the Skydome or Rogers Centre (as you could see in my previous tips). The Skydome is a huge stadium, which is the home of (among others) the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club.
This piece of art that you can see in the picture is on the corner of the building. It is created by Canadian artist Michael Snow and is called "The Audience" It is a portrayal of fans and it is made in two pieces : on the northeast and northwest entrances to SkyDome and is really fun to see.
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