Dozens of Canada 150 Celebrations the First Weekend of July and Beyond Check out the line up of Canada Day celebrations going on in our Toronto. We love history, walking tours, multiculturalism, food, dance, film, music, of course fireworks and so much more. The celebrations extend well beyond this one weekend we gather to rejoice in having this amazing place to call home. Where: Throughout … Continue reading Toronto Celebrates Canada’s 150th
Innovative and Edgy Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, Music and Experimental Culture Take Over Toronto at Luminato! Just when you think you have seen it all, come to Luminato to experience wonder and rapture of culture beyond anything you have experienced or imagined before. Hands down this is one of my favorite festivals of the year. Luminato has a staggering more than 3,000 performances, with 11,000 … Continue reading Luminato Starts Soon
Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with Bloor-Yorkville at the 12th annual Icefest! At Icefest this weekend Yorkville will be transformed into a showcase of incredible ice sculptures and live ice carving demonstrations, for the entire family to enjoy. This year’s theme will celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary. The sculptures will use 20,000 lbs. of crystal clear ice made into sculptures inspired by the celebration of Canada’s birthday. Where: Village of Yorkville Park, at … Continue reading Icefest Yorkville
Community Health Centres throughout Ontario provide a wide range of programs to improve physical, emotional, social and economic well being of individuals Centres also connect people to medical services and other programs. These are some the programs and services they may offer: managing chronic disease nutrition artiistic expression for stress reduction living well in community with mental illness laughter for wellness gathering with fellow knitters practicing English … Continue reading Wellness and Support Programs and Services for Everyone in Ontario
Teen noticed and helped lost boy alone on a public transit bus See and read this CBC news story about this teen who reached out to get vulnerable child to safety. The boy, Confidence Eluozor, had only been in Canada 3 days when he got separated from his older sisters who had been on the same bus. There is such goodness in youth in Canada. We … Continue reading Good News: Teen Does Good
In honor of Canada’s 150 birthday coming up in 2017, RBC is giving youth support to make this great country even better! RBC is giving youth in Canada between the ages of 16 and 25 who are not immediate family members of RBC employees $150 each to do with as they chose to make a social impact and make Canada better. Here’s a link the application. Go for … Continue reading Canada Turns 150 and RBC Gives $150
Medicine, Health, Nature and Much More for Science is Here for Learning For all in Toronto and Mississauga, the Royal Canadian Institute for Science exists to help increase the scientific literacy of society. Check the lecture schedule to see what they have on offer to find what may be of interest to you and your family. Talks are one hour hour followed by a question … Continue reading Know More Science Now!
Active Life in Toronto Free for All Toronto Public Health has put together a calendar of free activities and events for your active lifestyle. From yoga, guided walks, music festivals, gardening and much in the great outdoors, there is something for people of all ages and abilities. Search by type of activity. Where: various locations across Toronto. Search by location. When: something going on everyday. … Continue reading Active Toronto
Harbourfront Centre’s 10-acre waterfront site visited by more than 17.5 million people annually. Why not join us there? Outdoor movies, music, food, literature, theatre, art, lectures, crafts,skating and much more at the Harbourfront Centre for you to enjoy. Where: 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto. When:check the What’s on calendar to find out what is on today and Festival and Events. Cost: most free, check event details. Continue reading Harbourfront Centre Hosts More Than 4,000 Events Annually
World Class Tennis in Toronto Free for Everyone! Thanks to my friend Sophia, I now know and can share with you that first weekend of international tennis tournaments, including the Roger’s Cup coming up in July in Toronto, begin with a free family weekend. Where: Aviva Centre. 1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto. Directions for getting there. When: July 23 and July 24, dates following these are all … Continue reading Roger’s Cup Family Weekend
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