For Immediate Release
May 13, 2008
Toronto offers Memorial Day fun starting at $98 US a night
Toronto, ON - May Long Weekend in Toronto offers an action - packed calendar of events, shows and attractions to invigorate imagination among the whole family. Special packages starting at $98 US a night make it easy for families and couples to plan a holiday in Toronto.
“Stingrays, zombies and a Behemoth have all arrived in time for Memorial Day,” said David Whitaker, President and CEO of Tourism Toronto. “For couples looking for a weekend getaway, as always, Toronto has an outstanding line-up of theatre and a richly diverse dining experience.”
Memorial Day adventures start with these great happenings running in May:
• Dirty Dancing at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Have the time of your life with Baby and Johnny in this coming-of-age story on stage until September 28th. With more than 20 brand new scenes written especially for the stage, this is the season you’ll go back – carrying watermelons. Tickets on sale at www.mirvish.com.
• CONTACT- Toronto Photography Festival. In its 12th year, the largest photography festival in the world and premiere cultural event, celebrates photography with over 500 local, national and international artists at more than 200 venues across Toronto throughout the month of May. Visit www.contactphoto.com for exhibitions on until May 31.
• Stingray Bay: A Touching Experience at the Toronto Zoo from May 16. 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
• Evil Dead: The Musical. The singing zombies are back by popular demand at the Diesel Playhouse until June 14. 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. Tickets on sale at www.evildeadthemusical.com
• The Behemoth debuts as the newest ride at 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 78 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds. Visit www.canadaswonderland.com
• Royal Ontario Museum’s Darwin Exhibition until August 4.
This comprehensive exhibition explores the life of Charles Darwin whose curiosity, observations and discoveries nearly 150 years ago changed the perception of the origin of species and launched modern biological science. Visit www.rom.on.ca for more information.
• My Fair Lady at the 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. On until May 31. Visit www.dancaptickets.com
• Doors Open Toronto throughout various locations in Toronto on May 24-26. Toronto’s most spectacular buildings, including National Historic Sites, will be in the spotlight during the 2008 installment 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/
Special deals to simplify travel:
• A handy City Pass lets you skip long lines to 6 of Toronto’s best attractions for one low price of $61/adult and $41/child, a value of $119. Order online at www.citypass.com or purchase at any of the participating attractions.
• Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) - Get a TTC Family pass that offers families unlimited travel for an entire day on Toronto’s local transit system for $9 per day on weekends. For more information visit www.ttc.ca.
• Hotel Packages available through Tourism Toronto starting at $98 USD per night including breakfast. Book online at www.torontotourism.com or call 1-800-499-2514
About Tourism Toronto
Tourism Toronto, Toronto’s Convention and Visitors Association, is an industry association of more than 1,200 members established to sell and market the Greater Toronto Region as a remarkable destination for tourists around the globe. For more information please visit www.torontotourism.com.
*Hotel packages and prices do not include taxes and are based on the lowest hotel fare.
For more information contact:
Justine Palinska
Tourism Toronto
416-987-1739
jpalinska@torcvb.com