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After the conference on June 30, the organizing committee has arranged four
interesting activity options as outlined below:
A) Continuation of Bloor/Yorkville tour and shopping with your family
B) Shopping at the Eaton’s Centre and Yonge Street
C) IMAX theatre or musical (if last-minute tickets are available)
D) Casa Loma, or group tour of the Sky Dome or Air Canada Centre.
Bloor/Yorkville:
It's in the heart of the city, Toronto's most fashionable shopping area. Over 300
shops and home to some of the biggest names in the fashion and retail
world - Chanel, Tiffany & Co. , Gianni Versace, Gap, Marc Cain, Prada, and many many
more. The area is also home to the crème de la crème of Canadian retail icons such a
Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew, Club Monaco, David's Footwear, Roots, MAC, Wm. Ashley China
and hundreds of unique boutiques that you will find nowhere else. Bloor-Yorkville is
a shopper's paradise. Unlike Harbourfront, each has its unique distinct attractions and shops.
Eaton’s Centre/Yonge Street:
The Eaton Centre is one of Canada's great public spaces and is a place like no other.
Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a fascinating potpourri of over 285 shops,
restaurants and services. Located at the heart of the city, the energy outside pours
in, creating one of the most interesting and exciting shopping experiences you'll find
anywhere. It's no wonder the Toronto Eaton Centre sees approximately 1 million visitors
a week! The Toronto Eaton Centre shares the honor as one of the #1 most visited tourist
attractions in Toronto! Millions of tourists from around the world visit this world-class
shopping centre for its architecture, culture and urban atmosphere. More information about
the Eaton Centre can be obatined from
http://www.torontoeatoncentre.com
Casa Loma:
Casa Loma can't be missed, even if you’re tried. Perched atop a hill in the north
end, Casa Loma draws thousands of visitors each year who look up and proclaim, "It's
a castle in the middle of the city!"
Casa Loma was built by Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt to fulfill his childhood
wish for a castle. His dream took three years and $3.5 million to complete. It may
appear anachronistic now, but it hasn't lost its majestic charm. Its secret passageways,
breathtaking towers, sweeping staircase, 800-foot tunnel, stables and 5-acre gardens
continue to excite all ages.
After World War One, Sir Pellatt lost his fortune and was forced to auction off his
prized possessions, including Casa Loma in order to pay off his debts. For years
the stately house sat unoccupied while the city tried to decide whether to tear it
down, or turn it into a museum, high school, art gallery or veteran's home. Finally in
1937, the Kiwanis Club of West Toronto suggested turning Casa Loma into a tourist
attraction. Today, Casa Loma is owned by the City of Toronto and is still operated
by the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma. It is one of Toronto's top 10 attractions. More
information about Casa Loma can be obatined from
http://www.casaloma.org
The SkyDome:
It's hard to believe that the SkyDome celebrated its 10th anniversary in 1999 as
the world's first multi-purpose retractable domed stadium. At the cost of roughly
half a billion dollars, the SkyDome became an architectural wonder, and together
with the neighboring CN Tower is now a defining part of the Toronto skyline.
The SkyDome's has since spawned a number of retractable domed stadiums south of
the border, most notably Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Arizona. But its Jumbotron
scoreboard (the largest of its kind), 346-room hotel, on-site Hard Rock Cafe,
and 300-foot-long Sightlines lounge help separate this stadium from the rest.
Home to the Toronto Blue Jays and the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, the SkyDome has
already had its share of sports milestones -- especially the baseball memories
of '92 and '93, when Joltin' Joe Carter smacked the "Shot Heard Round the World "
to give the Blue Jays their second consecutive World Series championship. The
Dome also hosts various sporting events, concerts (shows in the past year have
included U2 and the Rolling Stones) and trade shows. It is also home to Roundhouse
Park which is located just outside gate five. The park is the perfect venue for a
variety of pre-game events including concerts, picnics and barbecues. More
information about the SkyDome can be obatined from
http://www.skydome.com
Air Canada Centre:
Toronto's newest sports and entertainment complex, new home of the Maple Leafs
and the Raptors. The $265 million Air Canada Centre is a state-of-the-art facility
which features a BOSE sound system, four Sony Jumbotrons and more than 640 televisions
throughout the building. Each seat is fully upholstered and cost approximately
$150 to manufacture and install.
Admission: $9.50 adults; $6.50 children under 12; $7.50 seniors & students
More information about Air Canada Centre can be obatined from
http://www.theaircanadacentre.com
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