* My Journey *: Toronto - What to do and what to see

Special Event:

1. Cavalcade of Lights
Toronto's 43rd annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Scotiabank returns to Nathan Phillips Square from November 28 - December 31, 2009.

The festivities kick-off on Saturday, November 28 at 7:00 p.m. with the lighting of Toronto's official Christmas tree, fireworks and live musical performances by Steven Page, Matt Dusk, Keshia Chante, and Fritz Helder & the Phantoms, under the music direction of Adrian Eccleston. The concert culminates in a spectacular fireworks display at 8:00 p.m., followed by a skating party on the iconic rink with tunes provided by DJ Tony Sutherland. A Fair Trade Market featuring crafts, clothing, accessories and Christmas decorations from around the world will also be open on November 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

2. Neighbourhood Lighting Display

Animated store front windows, enchanting light displays and charming decorations are yours to discover throughout the neighbourhood at: (see map for location)
1. The Bay
2. Cartier
3. The Colonnade
4. The Guild Shop
5. Harry Rosen
6. Holt Renfrew
7. Manulife Centre
8. Montblanc Boutique
9. Old York Lane

10. Renaissance Court

11. Tiffany & Co.

12. The Toy Shop
13. Village of Yorkville Park

14. William Ashley China

15. Williams-Sonoma
16. 175 Bloor Street East

17. 99 Yorkville Avenue

3. Sound of Music

VENUE:

The Princess of Wales Theatre

300 King St. West.

Toronto, Ontario

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Tues 7:00PM; Wed - Sat, 7:30PM; Wed & Sat 1:30PM; Sun 1:30 PM

RUNNING TIME: 2:30

PRICES & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

4. One of a Kind Christmas Show and Sale 2009

Thursday, November 26 to Sunday, December 6, 2009

Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place,

100 Princes' Blvd., Toronto ON M6K 3C3 Canada

Weekdays 11am-10pm, Saturdays 10am-9pm, Sundays 10am-6pm

Where to go?
1. Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is a major museum for world culture and natural history.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Thursday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Admission:

General admission to the Museum is free every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

This offer excludes admission specially ticketed exhibitions.

Half Price admission remains on Fridays from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm; for general admission only.

Address:

Royal Ontario Museum

100 Queen’s Park

Toronto, ON

2. Art Gallery of Ontario

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) contains a large collection of Canadian, European, African and contemporary artwork.

Admission and Hours:

FREE Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8:30 pm

3. Gardiner Museum

The Gardiner Museum of ceramic art is the only museum in Canada entirely devoted to ceramics, and the Museum's collection contains more than 2,900 ceramic works from Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

Hours:
10am - 6pm Monday-Thursday
10am - 9pm Friday
10am - 5pm Saturday/Sunday
Location:

111 Queen's Park (at Museum Subway Station)

Toronto ON Canada

Special Offer:

-> 2-for-1 Admission to the Bata Shoe Museum and Museum of Inuit Art

Receive 2-for-1 admission to the Bata Shoe Museum and Museum of Inuit Art when you purchase a single full-price admission to the Gardiner Museum. To take advantage of this offer, retain your Gardiner Museum admission receipt and present it to the admissions desks of these participating museums within seven (7) calendar days.
2-for-1 admission price will be based price of greater or equal value. This offer does not apply to family passes or complimentary admission, and does not include paid programming and special events.
-> Half-price Admission

On Fridays after 4 pm, enjoy half-price admission to the Museum and its collections. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

4. Bata Shoe Museum

The Bata Shoe Museum features many unique exhibitions focussed on footwear.

Hours and Admission:

Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am – 8:00pm
Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Admission Fees:
Adults $12

-> Every Thursday evening between 5 and 8 pm, admission is Pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5
Location:

We are located at 327 Bloor St. West, in downtown Toronto. The Museum is right at the southwest corner of Bloor Street West and St. George Street.

5. CN Tower
The CN Tower, located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a communications and observation tower standing 555 metres (1,820.9 ft) tall. In 1995, the CN Tower was declared one of the modern Seven Wonderrs of the World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Winter Hours:

Tower Hours

General Access 9:00am - 10:00pm
9:00am - 10:30pm (Friday and Saturday)
Information Desk opens at 8:30am

Observation Levels

Look Out 9:00am - 10:00pm
9:00am - 10:30pm (Friday and Saturday)
Glass Floor 9:00am - 10:00pm
9:00am - 10:30pm (Friday and Saturday)
Sky Pod 9:00am - 10:00pm
9:00am - 10:30pm (Friday and Saturday)

How to get there:
Your ultimate destination is Union Station. From there, the Tower is a short walk west along Front Street, or a 5 minute covered stroll along the SkyWalk.

Rate:
Total Tower Experience
Look Out + Glass Floor + Skypod + Movie + Motion Theater Ride (Must be 107 centimetres (42 inches) to ride)
Includes Express Elevation
All Ages $32.99

Observation Sky Pod Experience
Look Out + Glass Floor + Skypod
Adult (13-64) $26.99
Senior (65+) $24.99
Children (4-12) $20.99

Observation Experience
Look Out + Glass Floor
Adult (13-64) $21.99
Senior (65+) $19.99
Children (4-12) $14.99

Attractions Experience
Look Out + Glass Floor + Motion Theater Ride or Movie
Adult (13-64) $26.99
Senior (65+) $24.99
Children (4-12) $20.99

5. Niagara Fall

Situated just 20 minutes from Buffalo International Airport and an hour from the Toronto area, a Niagara Fall is easy to get to and fun to plan.

6. Dr. Flea's Flea Market
If shopping is on your agenda, you'll find lots of bargains at this indoor flea market and farmer's market. More than 400 stalls include an international food court, clothing, household items, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, fresh poultry and fish.

Location:

8 Westmore Dr., Toronto