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Come for the game. Stay for the celebration. Greater Toronto is one of North America’s signature sporting towns. The region’s vibrancy makes it an ideal backdrop for the celebration of human potential, spirit and achievement that’s synonymous with sport. And after the game – when memories become legend – your perfect post-game hangout awaits. Greater Toronto will thrill your participants with memorable experiences worthy of competitors of all ages and skill levels.

As a leader in sports, culture and entertainment, Greater Toronto will dazzle with unforgettable dining, hotels, shopping, theatre and attractions.

Count on Tourism Toronto, ranked one of North America’s top convention and visitor bureaus, to provide you with the support you need to create an experience to be remembered long after the final buzzer sounds.



Let us make your job easier and your event remarkable.

Attendance Marketing
– Access an exclusive set of marketing and communications tools – including customizable print ads, postcards and more – designed to help fill the bleachers and make for your most successful event.

Stress-Free RFPs and Site Selection – In only 24 hours, Tourism Toronto will acknowledge your Request for Proposal to ensure a fast turn-around time for short-term requests. We will work with our partners to help you secure proper venues in addition to handling the tendering process with hotels.

Expert Advice – Years of experience and a passion for sport have prepared us to provide you with creative solutions that will make your Toronto sporting event remarkable.


Top 10 reasons to choose Greater Toronto

1. Toronto is a multi-cultural international city.
2. Toronto has world class facilities such as Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, Ricoh, Hershey Centre and the new 2007 Soccer Stadium.
3. Toronto has  a world class international airport.
4. Toronto is within 90 minutes of 60% of the US population.
5. Tourism Toronto is ranked in the top 5 in North America for our Client Services.
6. Toronto has world class hotels with diversity.
7. Toronto has a vibrant downtown core and just as vibrant regional areas with a multitude of restaurants, attractions and venues within 25 minutes from the core.
8. Toronto is a very safe and clean city.
9. Toronto is the capital of Ontario and centrally located within Canada.
10. Toronto has four seasons and a true Canadian style.



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If you'd like to learn more about planning a sporting event in Toronto, please contact:

Shelley Crawford
Account Director
T: 905-530-2438
scrawford@torcvb.com

Sonja Turek
Account Director
T: 416-602-8307
sturek@torcvb.com 

T: 1-800-965-9128
sports@torcvb.com

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