Day 107: Toronto International Film Festival

by Thomas Cook on September 3, 2010


The Toronto International Film Festival is taking over some of the city’s most notable theaters and movie houses from September 9th to 19th with over 300 films on 29 screens to choose from. Fans can also line the red carpet in hopes of seeing their favourite stars and filmmakers before films begin.

Attend the country's largest film festival in Toronto next week.

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is a non-profit that was established in 1976. This year marks the opening of the Bell Lightbox, a five-storey permanent home for the celebration of cinema in Toronto.

This year’s TIFF is also holding a special Tim Burton exhibit by the Museum of Modern Art, the first of its kind to be displayed in the city with over 700 items highlighting Burton’s distinctive style, including showings of some of his films.

TIFF is second only to the Cannes film festival with regards to size, but described by Roger Ebert as, “just as great”. TIFF is non-competetive, but is considered a good showcase for many Academy Award buzz-worthy films as it is timed just as the Oscar race is set to start.

Click here for a full list of actors attending the Toronto International Film Festival.

Click here for a full list of directors attending the Toronto International Film Festival.

Ticket packages are now on sale at the Toronto International Film Festival website, and the official film schedule for this year’s TIFF can be found here.

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Day 106: Artisans At Toronto’s Distillery District Art Show

by Thomas Cook on September 1, 2010


The annual Artisans at the Distillery art show is taking place on Labour Day weekend, from September 3rd to September 6th with free admission.

Head on down to the Distillery District this weekend and enjoy the Artisans at the Distillery art show.

Canadian artists have the chance to showcase their work in a historic outdoor setting while visitors can enjoy the sunshine and wander amongst North America’s largest collection of Victorian-era architecture and enjoy cafes, restaurants, galleries and boutiques in this haven for local Toronto artists.

Unlike the two other artisan shows the Distillery District hosts each year, this show doesn’t include crafts, but offers displays from photography, textile, wood, metal and mixed media artists. Sculpture, glass, ceramic and painted works will also be on display from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

The Distillery District
55 Mill Street

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Day 105: Canadian International Air Show In Toronto

August 30, 2010

The Canadian International Air Show takes to the Toronto skies from September 4th to September 6th from at 12:30 p.m until 4:30 p.m. daily for a special show during the Canadian National Exhibition.
This year the Canadian Navy and Women in Aviation turn 100, and the Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds turn 40. In celebration, the Snowbirds will [...]

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Day 104: Toronto Chinatown Festival

August 27, 2010
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The 10th annual Toronto Chinatown Festival will attract an expected 100,000 people to Toronto’s famous Chinatown area at Spadina and Dundas on the weekend of August 28th and 29th. With an emphasis on ancient Chinese culture, the Toronto Chinatown is the epitome of entertainment and street market-style foods from the far east.
The festival sees over [...]

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Day 103: Live Green Toronto Festival

August 25, 2010

Torontonians are invited to experience hundreds upon hundreds of green products at the Live Green Toronto Festival on August 28th and 29th. The festival is presented by Live Green Toronto.
Come down to Yonge-Dundas Square and experience renewable energy, locally-grown foods, green clothing, green transportation, vendors, exhibitors and even worms and bees on Yonge Street.
Live music [...]

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Day 101: Come And See The Show At Toronto’s BuskerFest

August 23, 2010

Come and celebrate Toronto’s BuskerFest during its 11th year at the end of August, one of the largest BuskerFests in all of North America with hundreds of performers taking over the streets of the St. Lawrence Market area from August 26th to August 29th.
The festival is organized by Epilepsy Toronto as a giant, colourful [...]

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Day 101: Toronto’s Fortune Food Festival

August 20, 2010
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Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre is hosting their World Routes Summer Festivals, one of which is the Fortune Cooking Food Festival, focusing on cuisine from various Asian regions from August 20th to 22nd.
It’s a great opportunity to visit the Toronto Waterfront and not only discover new and interesting ingredients and dishes, but the Asian heritage of some [...]

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Day 100: Lets All Go To The Ex In Toronto!

August 18, 2010

Possibly the only occasion during which it’s socially acceptable to eat a deep fried Mars bar, the Canadian National Exhibition graces Toronto with excitement, attractions, thrill rides and plenty of carnival-themed fun.
The 2010 CNE is taking over Exhibition place from August 20th to September 6th, and there’s no greater way to begin wrapping up summer [...]

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Day 99: Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010

August 16, 2010
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The Toronto After Dark Film Festival saw over 9,000 attendees last year, and 2010 marks the horror film festival’s fifth year running.
A showcase of cult, action, horror and science fiction films, the festival takes over Bloor Cinema until August 20th.
Films from the Toronto After Dark Film Festival are often shown at other widely-respected and world [...]

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Day 98: Enjoy Free Pancakes At Toronto’s Drake Hotel

August 13, 2010

The Drake hotel has been an institution in Toronto since it opened as Small’s Hotel in 1890, renamed the Drake later just before the 1950s. The Drake is also home to Executive Chef Anthony Rose, a prominent Toronto chef known for his love of artisanal Ontario produce.
This Saturday, August 14th from 9 a.m. to 11 [...]

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