Nothing beats a long weekend in the city. With only a couple short days to pack in as much excitement possible, Toronto is definitely where all the action is at – from stingrays and behemoth thrills to the most horrifically humorous play around. No matter your age, Toronto will invigorate your imagination.
Planning a holiday in Toronto is easy (excluding the hard process of choosing between all of the great Toronto events and activities!) with a handy City Pass that lets you skip long lines to 6 of Toronto’s best attractions for one low price and our local transit TTC Family pass that offers families unlimited travel for an entire day. Exploring and discovering all of Toronto’s exciting holiday happenings will take you a while, which is why you’ll enjoy the great hotel rates starting at $129. There’s never been a better time to visit.
Begin planning your Victoria or Memorial Day adventure with these great happenings running in May:
Dirty Dancing
October 31, 2007 to September 28, 2008
Royal Alexandra Theatre
“That was before President Kennedy got shot, before the Beatles came, when I couldn’t wait to join the Peace Corps and when I thought I’d never find me a guy as great as my dad. That was the summer we went to Kellerman’s”.
www.mirvish.com
Evil Dead: The Musical
February 14, 2008 to June 14, 2008
The Diesel Playhouse
Based on Sam Raimi’s 80’s cult classic films, Evil Dead tells the tale of five college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, its not!
www.evildeadthemusical.com
Darwin Exhibition
March 8, 2008 to August 4, 2008
Royal Ontario Museum
This comprehensive exhibition explores the life of Charles Darwin (1809-1882) whose curiosity, observations and discoveries nearly 150 years ago changed the perception of the origin of species and launched modern biological science.
www.rom.on.ca
Behemoth Debut
May 4, 2008 to October, 2008
Canada’s Wonderland
At over 5,300 feet in length, the Behemoth sets the stage for thrills with a climb to a height of 230 feet, followed by an adrenaline pumping 75 degree drop with speeds reaching 125 kilometres per hour in 3.9 seconds.
www.canadaswonderland.com
My Fair Lady
May 8, 2008 to May 31, 2008
Toronto Centre for the Arts
The enduring character of Eliza Doolittle, Cockney flower girl turned high society debutante, serves as the pivotal role in a musical which seeks to examine class distinctions, society's prejudices, the gender divide, identity and transformation.
www.dancaptickets.com
Stingray Bay: A Touching Experience
May 16, 2008 to October, 2008
Toronto Zoo
For the first time in Ontario and only at the Toronto Zoo touch, feed and learn all about stingrays at the newly installed Stingray Bay.
www.torontozoo.com
Doors Open Toronto
May 24, 2008 to May 25, 2008
Various locations
Multicultural places of worship and Toronto’s National Historic Sites will be in the spotlight during the 2008 instalment of Doors Open Toronto, an annual event that gives visitors an opportunity to explore over 140 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and/or social significance.
www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/