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Destination GuiDe series<br />
toronto
elite guide to toronto<br />
HigHligHts of toronto 3<br />
only elite 4<br />
<strong>Elite</strong> <strong>Traveler</strong> has selected a truly Canadian VIP experience in Toronto<br />
ConCierge reCommendations 5<br />
We asked Toronto’s top concierges to share their personal recommendations<br />
for the perfect day<br />
WHere to<br />
WHat to do<br />
need to knoW<br />
➤ stay 7<br />
➤ dine 12<br />
➤ be pampered 14<br />
➤ Host an event 15<br />
➤ during tHe day 16<br />
➤ during tHe nigHt 18<br />
➤ featured events 20<br />
➤ sHopping 21<br />
➤ marinas 23<br />
➤ private jet terminals 24<br />
➤ exClusive transport 25<br />
➤ useful information 25<br />
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disCover toronto by nigHt<br />
luxuriate in timeless eleganCe at tHe<br />
Hazleton Hotel<br />
experienCe a tHrilling aerial vieW of niagara falls<br />
enjoy elite designer sHopping at Hazleton lanes<br />
T R A V E L E R<br />
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highlights of toronto<br />
Don’t miss out on Toronto’s wealth of attractions, adventures and experiences<br />
Toronto is one of the world’s top<br />
financial centers, a coveted place<br />
to do business, and arguably the most<br />
multicultural city in the world, with<br />
almost half its residents born abroad.<br />
While its modern high-rise architecture<br />
of skyscrapers and gleaming office<br />
blocks (not least the majestic CN Tower)<br />
exudes jet-set urban affluence, its<br />
picturesque setting on the glimmering<br />
ExPERIENCE THE THRILL Of NIAGARA fALLS<br />
fROm THE AIR<br />
NIAGARA HELICOPTERS<br />
A trip to Toronto would not be complete without taking a trip to the stunning<br />
Niagara Falls, a breathtaking natural wonder attracting millions of tourists<br />
from all over the world every year. Located between Canada and the United<br />
States, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario meet at the Falls with six million cubic<br />
feet of water falling over the crest line every minute at high flow. For the<br />
ultimate elite experience take in the two major waterfalls, Horseshoe and<br />
American Falls, and the smaller Bridal Veil Falls, from the air with Niagara<br />
Helicopters. Having delivered expert tours for over 50 years, and offering<br />
extended trips to wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake and local golf courses,<br />
Niagara Helicopters is the perfect choice for any elite traveler looking for a<br />
unique and memorable experience. We tell you more on page 17<br />
ELGIN AND WINTER GARDEN THEATRE CENTRE<br />
The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre is the world’s largest operating<br />
‘double-decker’ vaudeville theater, offering some of the best musicals,<br />
comedies and operas in the world. Opened in 1913, the venue was<br />
meticulously restored to its original grandeur by the Ontario Heritage Trust<br />
in 1981, with the lower Elgin house boasting gilded detailing and faux marble<br />
and damask wall fabrics, while the upstairs Winter Garden Theatre blends<br />
beautiful hand-painted garden scenes, columns disguised as tree trunks<br />
and a ceiling hung with real dried beech leaves, to excellent effect. Enjoy an<br />
outstanding performance in this incredibly unique venue, or take a tour<br />
with an expert guide and discover the history behind this beautiful theater.<br />
Turn to page 18 for all the details.<br />
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shores of Lake Ontario adds a touch of the<br />
natural beauty synonymous with Canada.<br />
These characteristics have produced a<br />
sophisticated cosmopolitan population,<br />
who work hard and play hard. Visitors will<br />
discover a rich urban culture and lifestyle<br />
that encompasses both cutting edge art<br />
and adventurous outdoor fun; glamorous<br />
cocktail bars and world-class cultural<br />
festivals, gourmet restaurants packed<br />
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with international fusion cuisine, and the<br />
fiercely competitive home-grown sport of<br />
ice hockey. You’ll find all this and more<br />
in our Toronto Guide, which captures the<br />
city’s eclectic blend of well-heeled urban<br />
cool, magnificent natural vistas, ethnic<br />
and cultural diversity, and love of sport<br />
– all with an elite twist, so you can enjoy<br />
the best the city has to offer in true<br />
VIP style.<br />
THE CITy SkyLINE vIEW fROm<br />
THE <strong>TORONTO</strong> ISLANDS<br />
<strong>TORONTO</strong> ISLANDS<br />
A short ferry or water taxi ride from the main city, the Toronto Islands<br />
are the perfect getaway, boasting stunning beaches, miles of protected<br />
lagoons and coves, and dozens of family attractions. Whether it’s relaxing<br />
with a bike ride along the Islands’ vehicle-free roads, amusing your<br />
children in Franklin’s Children’s Garden, or getting a thrill at<br />
the Centreville Amusement Park, the Islands guarantee to impress.<br />
Steeped in history the Islands are home to the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse,<br />
the oldest stone building in Toronto, and are also the place where Babe<br />
Ruth hit his first home-run. With just 262 homes on the Islands, this is the<br />
perfect place for a romantic weekend or a relaxing day out – with plenty of<br />
breathtaking views to set the mood. Page 11 has more.<br />
THE ImPRESSIvE ELGIN THEATRE<br />
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HOCKEY Fun AT THE HALL OF FAME<br />
PRIVATE HIRE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME<br />
VIP contact: Sarah Lee, Coordinator, Special Events and Hospitality<br />
Phone: +1 416 548 9697<br />
Email: slee@hhof.com<br />
Address: Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street, M5E 1X8<br />
Website: www.hhof.com<br />
Originally opened in 1961, the Hockey Hall of Fame has inhabited<br />
its current location since 1993. Costing $27 million, the Hall has<br />
emerged as an innovative leader among sporting shrines with<br />
interactive hockey games, numerous exhibitions and renowned<br />
trophies on show. For any elite hockey lover, the Hall of Fame<br />
experience can be made extra special by privately hiring the entire<br />
venue, giving exclusive access to every attraction and facility on<br />
offer. Enjoy dinner in the historic Great Hall surrounded by major<br />
NHL trophies, take a private tour of the venue with an expert guide,<br />
or grab a glove and blocker and feel what it’s like to face the best<br />
shooters in the NHL. The Hockey Hall of Fame’s pièce-de-résistance<br />
is the legendary Stanley Cup, the oldest professional trophy in North<br />
America. Housed in the Great Hall, guests can get up-close to the<br />
cup and also take a peek at the original Stanley Cup bowl, donated<br />
by Lord Stanley in 1892. With the entire or part-hire of the Hockey<br />
Hall of Fame at your disposal, the venue’s events team can tailor<br />
their services to your sporting desires, including impressive décor,<br />
delectable catering options and fantastic entertainment.<br />
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FORMAL dInIng AT THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME<br />
THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME<br />
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CONCIERGE RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
We asked Toronto’s top concierges to share their personal recommendations for the perfect day<br />
MELINDA WAGNER<br />
LEAD CONCIERGE, THE RITZ-CARLTON, <strong>TORONTO</strong><br />
Phone: +1 416 585 2500<br />
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com/toronto<br />
“Start your morning at St. Lawrence market and enjoy a famous peameal<br />
bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery. From there, head to the Art Gallery<br />
of Ontario, which has recently been wonderfully revamped by Frank<br />
Gehry. The gallery has some beautiful exhibits, especially works by Henry<br />
Moore. After visiting the gallery, stop for lunch at Crème Brasserie before<br />
spending the afternoon shopping in Yorkville, Toronto’s answer to Rodeo<br />
Drive. In the late afternoon, pamper yourself at the Ritz-Carlton Spa<br />
with one of the signature Proudly Canadian treatments, or take part in a<br />
yoga session at the Spa’s private studio. Before dinner, sip on a cocktail<br />
at TOCA Bar before heading to its sister restaurant TOCA by Tom Brodi,<br />
where diners can visit Canada’s only guest-accessible cheese cave and<br />
enjoy the affineur’s daily selections.”<br />
BEsT REsTAuRANTs<br />
Ruby Watchco<br />
Cuisine: Contemporary / Eclectic<br />
Address: 730 Queen Street East, M4M 1H2<br />
TOCA by Tom Brodi<br />
Cuisine: Canadian<br />
Address: The Ritz-Carlton, 181 Wellington Street West, M5V 3G7<br />
HANNA-LEENA sORRI<br />
FAIRMONT GOLD suPERVIsOR & CONCIERGE, THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK<br />
Phone: +1 416 368 2511<br />
Website: www.fairmont.com/royalyork<br />
“Begin the day with brunch at Joy Bistro<br />
on Queen Street East – the Eggs Florentine<br />
and Dutch Oven Pancakes are amazing.<br />
Afterwards, take a walk in Leslieville and<br />
visit the cheese market and the local vintage,<br />
music and furniture stores. Be sure to stop<br />
at Ed’s Real Scoop for a sweet blood orange<br />
sorbet before heading to the Distillery District<br />
where you can spend time wandering through<br />
all the beautiful art galleries. Enjoy a late<br />
lunch at Pure Spirits Oyster House and Grill,<br />
followed by a trip to Balzac Coffee to get you<br />
ready for an exciting 60-minute Segway tour<br />
of the Distillery District. After, head back<br />
to the hotel to freshen up before dining at<br />
Carisma Restaurant. I recommend the grilled<br />
calamari for start, followed by the pumpkin<br />
ravioli for main. The Berber Lounge is the<br />
perfect after-dinner drinks spot, setting you<br />
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Vaticano<br />
Cuisine: Italian<br />
Address: 25 Bellair Street, M5R 3L3<br />
BEsT sHOPPING<br />
Holt Renfrew<br />
For: <strong>Elite</strong> designer fashion<br />
Address: 50 Bloor Street West, M4W 1A1; 25 The West Mall, M9C 1B8;<br />
Yorkdale, 3401 Dufferin Street, M6A 2T9<br />
BEsT TO DO<br />
Distillery District<br />
up for a night of dancing at Reservoir Lounge,<br />
an impressive jazz venue.”<br />
BEsT REsTAuRANTs<br />
EPIC<br />
Cuisine: Contemporary fine dining<br />
Address: The Fairmont Royal York,<br />
100 Front Street West, M5J 1E3<br />
L.A.B.<br />
Cuisine: Molecular Gastronomy<br />
Address: 651 College Street, M6G 1B7<br />
Trevor Kitchen and Bar<br />
Cuisine: Fine dining<br />
Address: 38 Wellington Street East, M5E 1C7<br />
BEsT sHOPPING<br />
Bloor Street<br />
For: Luxury and designer goods<br />
MELINDA WAGNER<br />
BEsT TO DO<br />
Toronto Islands<br />
HANNA-LEENA sORRI
CONCIERGE RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
LILOO ALIM<br />
CHEF CONCIERGE, FOuR sEAsONs HOTEL <strong>TORONTO</strong><br />
Phone: +1 416 964 0411<br />
Website: www.fourseasons.com/toronto<br />
“Breakfast at Carousel Bakery is a must for<br />
any visitor to Toronto, their world-famous<br />
‘peameal bacon on a bun’ sandwich is<br />
delicious. Afterwards, wander around St.<br />
Lawrence Market before heading to the<br />
Art Gallery of Ontario. Following a relaxed<br />
morning, rent one of the city’s BIXI bikes<br />
and enjoy a cycle along Toronto’s bike lanes<br />
to Bloor Street. In the afternoon take a ten<br />
minute drive to the Evergreen Brickworks,<br />
where there’s an open-air farmers’ market<br />
every Saturday. A food tour of the market<br />
with one of Toronto’s finest chefs, Brad Long,<br />
can be arranged by Four Seasons in advance.<br />
Following the tour, Brad Long will prepare a<br />
fresh meal for you on an open grill, a truly<br />
unique experience. Finish up your day with a<br />
romantic sunset helicopter tour of Toronto,<br />
complete with champagne and truffles,<br />
before heading to the Theater District to<br />
enjoy one of the fantastic shows on offer.”<br />
LANFRANCO GuALANDI<br />
CHEF CONCIERGE, THE sOHO METROPOLITAN HOTEL & REsIDENCEs<br />
Phone: +1 416 979 4501<br />
Website: www.metropolitan.com/soho<br />
“In the morning, walk over to Sen5es Bakery<br />
on Wellington Street – they offer a fantastic<br />
breakfast, and it’s the perfect way to set you<br />
up for a tour of Toronto’s famous CN Tower.<br />
After, take a town car to the Habourfront for<br />
a boat tour of the beautiful Toronto Islands,<br />
and then head up along Yonge Street to the<br />
Yorkville District for shopping and a tour<br />
of the Royal Ontario Museum. Start the<br />
afternoon with lunch at the Gardiner Café,<br />
home of celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy,<br />
before taking a walking tour of the University<br />
of Toronto grounds. Return to your hotel via<br />
Chinatown and Kensington Market, a lovely<br />
way to round off your day before enjoying a<br />
romantic dinner in the intimate courtyard of<br />
George Restaurant.”<br />
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BEsT REsTAuRANTs<br />
OPUS<br />
Cuisine: Fine dining<br />
Address: 37 Prince Arthur Avenue, M5R 2J9<br />
Mistura<br />
Cuisine: Italian<br />
Address: 265 Davenport Road, M5R 1J8<br />
Nota Bene<br />
Cuisine: Seasonal Canadian<br />
Address: 180 Queen Street West, M5V 3X3<br />
BEsT sHOPPING<br />
Holt Renfrew<br />
For: <strong>Elite</strong> designer fashion<br />
Address: 50 Bloor Street West, M4W 1A1;<br />
25 The West Mall, M9C 1B8;<br />
Yorkdale, 3401 Dufferin Street, M6A 2T9<br />
BEsT TO DO<br />
Culinary Tour with ChowBella<br />
BEsT REsTAuRANTs<br />
Canoe<br />
Cuisine: Canadian<br />
Address: 54th Floor, Toronto Dominion<br />
Bank Tower, 66 Wellington Street West,<br />
M5K 1H6<br />
Sotto Sotto<br />
Cuisine: Italian<br />
Address: 116A Avenue Road, M5R 2H4<br />
Lai Wah Heen<br />
Cuisine: Chinese<br />
Address: 108 Chestnut Street, M5G 1R3<br />
BEsT sHOPPING<br />
Roots<br />
For: Handcrafted designer leather goods<br />
Address: 100 Bloor Street West,<br />
M5S 3L3; Rosedale,<br />
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LILOO ALIM<br />
1073 Yonge Street, M4W 2L2;<br />
1485 Yonge Street<br />
Toronto, M4T 1Z2;<br />
Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge Street,<br />
Unit C 32, Level 3, M5B 2H1;<br />
181 Bay Street, Unit S – 112, M5J 2T3;<br />
369 Queen Street, M5V 2A4;<br />
2670 Yonge Street, M4P 2J5;<br />
Yorkdale, 3401 Dufferin Street, M6A 2T9<br />
BEsT TO DO<br />
CN Tower<br />
LANFRANCO GuALANDI
Where to stay<br />
Whether a sumptuous bed, a spectacular view or service beyond compare – choose from our selection of hotels in Toronto<br />
FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK LOBBY<br />
THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK<br />
VIP contact: Sangeeta Alfred Mathur, President’s Club Manager<br />
Phone: +1 416 368 2511<br />
Email: sangeeta.alfredmathur@fairmont.com<br />
Address: 100 Front Street West, M5J 1E3<br />
Website: www.fairmont.com/royalyork<br />
For more than 80 years, the ultra affluent have been flocking to<br />
The Fairmont Royal York to experience the hotel’s refined service and<br />
lavish style of living. Immediately impressive, the entrance lobby’s<br />
limestone edifices, glistening chandeliers and opulent furnishings set<br />
the tone for the luxury seen throughout the suites, spa, restaurants and<br />
lounges. Whether it is enjoying a chef cook your meal at your table in the<br />
hotel’s Japanese restaurant Benihana, or holding a business meeting<br />
in the state-of-the-art Xerox Business Center, The Fairmont Royal York<br />
guarantees to satisfy even the most demanding elite traveler.<br />
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THE GOVERNOR GENERAL SUITE LIVING AREA<br />
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THE GOVERNOR GENERAL SUITE MASTER BEdROOM<br />
TOP SUITE<br />
THE GOVERNOR GENERAL SUITE<br />
� Square footage: 1,830 � Nightly rate: US$1,853<br />
Why we love it: With a majestic entrance foyer and staggering views<br />
of Toronto, the two-bedroom Governor General Suite is guaranteed to<br />
impress the moment you step through the door. A traditional, elegant<br />
décor and grand array of furnishings, including a luxurious four<br />
poster bed, give the suite an air of regal opulence matched only by the<br />
outstanding amenities provided. From imported Italian Mascioni sheets,<br />
to use of the hotel’s BMW X5 and BMW 5 Series GT, the suite’s extras<br />
cover a wealth of needs. Those elite travelers who expect the level of<br />
luxury the Governor General Suite provides, but have unique security<br />
requirements, may wish to contact the hotel about the Royal Suite,<br />
which caters exclusively to those VIPs who require extra discretion<br />
and security.
Where to stay<br />
THE RITZ-CARLTON, <strong>TORONTO</strong><br />
THE RITZ-CARLTON SUITE<br />
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THE RITZ-CARLTON, <strong>TORONTO</strong><br />
VIP contact: Tim Terceira, General Manager<br />
Phone: +1 416 585 2500<br />
Email: tim.terceira@ritzcarlton.com<br />
Address: 181 Wellington Street West, M5V 3G7<br />
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com/toronto<br />
Priding itself on delivering a dedicated, personalized service as impressive<br />
as its décor, the Ritz-Carlton Toronto is the ideal choice for any elite<br />
traveler. Located in the heart of the financial and performing arts districts,<br />
and with staggering views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, the<br />
Ritz-Carlton Toronto is a relatively new addition to the city’s growing<br />
catalog of luxury hotels. Paying homage to the city, The Ritz-Carlton uses<br />
locally sourced furnishings throughout and adorns its walls with more<br />
than 450 works by local artists. The Canadian maple leaf emblem can also<br />
be found throughout the hotel, a nod to the more traditional in this modern<br />
offering. Amenities include a 2,300 square foot Urban Sanctuary and Spa<br />
and a spacious outdoor terrace at DEQ Lounge.<br />
TOP SUITE<br />
THE RITZ-CARLTON SUITE<br />
� Square footage: 2,415 � Nightly rate: US$6,302<br />
Why we love it: Floor-to-ceiling windows offering dazzling views of<br />
Toronto’s waterfront and CN Tower provide the perfect backdrop to<br />
this elegant one-bedroom suite. High up on the 19th floor, a formal<br />
entry foyer leads into the spacious lounge area and grand dining room,<br />
seating eight, where guests can relax and enjoy the suite’s fantastic<br />
range of amenities. With handcrafted Italian 400 thread count bed linen<br />
setting the standard of comfort seen throughout the suite, guests are<br />
guaranteed luxury on every level. The suite’s pièce-de-résistance is its<br />
bathroom, with a romantic stand alone soaker tub, framed by Portuguese<br />
Estremoz marble stone walls and a beautiful onyx backsplash.
Where to stay<br />
GLUCKSTEIN PRESIdENTIAL SUITE 502 LOUNGE AREA<br />
THE HAZELTON HOTEL<br />
VIP contact: David Mounteer, General Manager<br />
Phone: +1 416 963 6300<br />
Email: dmounteer@thehazeltonhotel.com<br />
Address: 118 Yorkville Avenue, M5R 1C4<br />
Website: www.thehazeltonhotel.com<br />
Opened in 2007, The Hazelton Hotel was the first of its kind, bringing five-star<br />
luxury to Toronto. Located in the trendy Yorkville district, the hotel features<br />
a range of exclusive facilities designed to impress even the most seasoned<br />
traveler. Whether it’s enjoying celebrity chef Mark McEwan’s European cuisine<br />
at The Hazelton’s resident restaurant One, or experiencing the tranquil and<br />
invigorating Spa and Health Club, the hotel caters to every elite traveler’s<br />
needs. Designed by the award-winning YabuPushelberg, The Hazelton’s décor<br />
combines cream walls and dark hues with elegant modern furnishings to<br />
excellent effect. The Hazelton’s hidden gem is the exclusive state-of-the-art<br />
Silver Screening Room, the perfect venue for business or social cinema events.<br />
TOP SUITE<br />
GLUCKSTEIN PRESIdENTIAL SUITE 502<br />
� Square footage: 4,200 � Nightly rate: US$5,000<br />
Why we love it: The vision of Brian Gluckstein, one of Canada’s most<br />
celebrated interior designers, the Gluckstein Presidential Suite 502 is<br />
a masterpiece in hotel design. Elegant interiors including a beautiful<br />
marble fireplace and a range of Baker furnishings provide the perfect<br />
setting in which the elite traveler can relax and unwind. The threebedroom,<br />
four-bathroom suite’s exclusive private elevator and impressive<br />
wine cellar set this accommodation apart from other Toronto suites,<br />
with added extras including eight flat panel HDTVs, Lutron lighting<br />
controls, motorized blinds, a butler’s pantry and a steam shower.<br />
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PARK HYATT <strong>TORONTO</strong><br />
VIP contact: Paul Verciglio, General Manager<br />
Phone: +1 416 925 1234<br />
Email: paul.verciglio@hyatt.com<br />
Address: 4 Avenue Road, M5R 2E8<br />
Website: www.parkhyatttoronto.com<br />
The name Hyatt is synonymous with luxury and its Toronto offering is no<br />
exception. The hotel of choice for King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia when<br />
he visited Toronto in 2010, the Park Hyatt Toronto offers award-winning<br />
cuisine, exceptional facilities – including Toronto’s number one spa,<br />
Stillwater – and outstanding services to every guest. Nestled in the heart<br />
of trendy Yorkville, only minutes from world-class theaters, the hotel<br />
is an elegant, intimate offering, furnished with dark suede and leather<br />
interiors. At night the Hyatt’s Roof Lounge bar is frequented by guests<br />
and locals, who sip on cocktails while enjoying breathtaking views of the<br />
Toronto skyline.<br />
TOP SUITE<br />
ALGONQUIN SUITE<br />
� Square footage: 2,500 � Nightly rate: US$5,251<br />
Why we love it: Situated on the 15th floor, the Algonquin Suite is an<br />
opulent living space from which guests can take in magnificent views<br />
over Toronto. A bright spacious living room leads into a large dining<br />
area complete with a striking wood-carved table for eight people, the<br />
perfect place to relax and entertain guests. <strong>Elite</strong> travelers will love the<br />
substantial marble bathroom, that offers a luxuriously oversized bathtub<br />
with Jacuzzi jets and a two-person shower. The suite’s bedroom is<br />
equally grand, offering a walk-in closet, a comfortable sitting area and<br />
a beautiful four-poster king-size bed.<br />
ALGONQUIN SUITE, MASTER BEdROOM
Where to stay<br />
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL <strong>TORONTO</strong><br />
VIP contact: Dimitrios Zarikos, Regional Vice President and General Manager<br />
Phone: +1 416 964 0411<br />
Address: 21 Avenue Road, M5R 2G1<br />
Website: www.fourseasons.com/toronto<br />
The city of Toronto was where the first Four Seasons opened its doors<br />
more than 50 years ago. Originally designed as a motel for business<br />
travelers, the brand has emerged as a symbol of luxury and eminence.<br />
Now situated in the heart of the city’s trendy Yorkville district, the Four<br />
Seasons Hotel Toronto boasts elegant rooms, exceptional dining options,<br />
and extensive in-room spa services, in addition to an indoor/outdoor pool<br />
and sundeck. The hotel of choice for the movie elite during the Toronto<br />
International Film Festival, the Four Seasons is the ideal destination for<br />
both business and leisure travelers.<br />
TOP SUITE<br />
PRESIdENTIAL SUITE<br />
� Square footage: 1,500 � Nightly rate: US$3,900<br />
Why we love it: Subtly elegant, the Presidential Suite combines cream<br />
décor with dark woods and luxurious furnishings to excellent effect.<br />
Classic in design, the suite maintains a contemporary feel with its<br />
modern technology and extensive list of amenities. Whether you’re<br />
soaking in the stunning bathroom’s marble step-up Jacuzzi bathtub,<br />
taking in the breathtaking south and west views of the city on your private<br />
balcony, or enjoying a drink from the suite’s in-room bar area, the Four<br />
Seasons Toronto caters perfectly to the elite travelers’ hotel needs.<br />
PRESIdENTIAL SUITE MASTER BEdROOM<br />
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THE SOHO METROPOLITAN PENTHOUSE<br />
THE SOHO METROPOLITAN HOTEL & RESIdENCES<br />
VIP contact: David Kelley, General Manager<br />
Phone: +1 416 979 4501<br />
Email: dkelley@metropolitan.com<br />
Address: 318 Wellington Street West, M5V 3T4<br />
Website: www.metropolitan.com/soho<br />
This stylish boutique hotel is a fabulous alternative to the more traditional<br />
accommodations Toronto has to offer. Located within a modern residential<br />
tower, the hotel’s blend of wood, marble and cream interiors works<br />
superbly to create an indulgent yet minimalist space. All rooms and suites<br />
feature floor-to-ceiling marble-clad bathrooms with heated floors, soaker<br />
tub, German-crafted Dornbracht fixtures, multi-head glass shower stall<br />
and Molten Brown amenities. An impressive fitness center, complete with<br />
a swimming pool and spa extends the modern scope of the hotel, with<br />
state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. With a commitment to service<br />
and dedicated personal attention, The SoHo Metropolitan caters perfectly<br />
to the needs of the discerning traveler.<br />
TOP SUITE<br />
THE PENTHOUSE<br />
� Square footage: 4,000 � Nightly rate: US$5,408<br />
Why we love it: Frequented by the likes of Madonna, Gwyneth<br />
Paltrow, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, The Penthouse is a three-story symbol of<br />
extravagance and luxury. With floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning<br />
vistas of the Toronto skyline, guests can admire their surroundings<br />
while relaxing in a lavish infinity bathtub. The impressive private rooftop<br />
terrace with hot-tub and built-in grill is the ideal place to entertain<br />
guests or enjoy a romantic evening. The Penthouse’s stunning glass<br />
elevator is a wonderfully unique addition to the suite, complementing the<br />
sophisticated décor impeccably.
Where to stay ➤ further afield<br />
Located just over a mile from the city,<br />
The Toronto Islands are the ideal<br />
place for a romantic weekend or relaxing<br />
day out. A tranquil alternative to mainland<br />
Toronto, visitors can walk or cycle along<br />
the Islands’ vehicle-free roads and trails,<br />
taking in the beautiful landscape and<br />
panoramic city views. Attractions include<br />
SWAN’S ENd GUEST HOUSE<br />
SWAN’S ENd GUEST HOUSE<br />
VIP contact: Kiloran McRae<br />
Phone: +1 416 364 5807<br />
Email: swansendguesthouse@yahoo.ca<br />
Address: 24 Omaha Avenue, Algonquin Island, M5J 1Z8<br />
Website: www.torontoisland.org<br />
The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Toronto, Swan’s End<br />
Guest House is a luxury bed and breakfast in a truly unique location.<br />
Situated on Algonquin Island, the guest house prides itself on impeccable<br />
service and quaint detailing, with fresh flowers, afternoon tea trays<br />
and delicious gourmet breakfasts. Sitting next to a narrow waterway,<br />
which in the summer months is home to a variety of wildlife including<br />
ducks, swans, beavers and fish, guests can relax and take in the idyllic<br />
surroundings from the house’s picturesque veranda. En-suite bathrooms<br />
with heated flooring, exquisite antique furnishings and light, airy décor<br />
are just some of the details which make Swan’s End Guest House<br />
so impressive.<br />
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Franklin’s Children’s Garden, Centreville<br />
Amusement Park, and Gibraltar Point<br />
Lighthouse, the oldest stone building in<br />
Toronto, rumored to be haunted by the<br />
first keeper who was murdered there in<br />
1815. The Islands’ vibrant history includes<br />
the current airport, the site of a former<br />
baseball stadium in which Babe Ruth hit<br />
11<br />
his first homerun. Today, the 262 homes<br />
on the Islands are concentrated in the<br />
eastern areas, including Ward Island<br />
and Algonquin Island. Here you will find<br />
quaint cottages, beautiful beaches and<br />
miles of protected lagoons and coves.<br />
Access to the islands is by ferry or private<br />
water taxi, and takes around ten minutes.<br />
GIBRALTAR POINT LIGHTHOUSE
Where to Dine<br />
Originally inspired by Canada’s French<br />
and English influences, Toronto’s<br />
cuisine has emerged as a symbol of the<br />
Breathtaking VieWs<br />
360 RESTAURANT AT THE CN TOWER<br />
Restaurants and Reservations Manager: Kimberly Lavictoire<br />
Phone: +1 416 601 4883<br />
Email: klavictoire@cntower.ca<br />
Address: CN Tower, 301 Front Street, M5V 2T6<br />
Website: www.cntower.ca<br />
Cuisine: Contemporary<br />
Style / Ambiance: A must for the elite traveler when visiting Toronto, 360<br />
Restaurant at the CN Tower is a breathtaking dining experience. Set more<br />
than 1,151ft in the air, 360 combines exquisite dining and dazzling views to<br />
spectacular effect. Upon arrival, guests are whisked up to the heady heights<br />
of this contemporary offering where, surrounded by unimposing décor of dark<br />
and neutral tones, Executive Chef Peter George serves up a mesmerizing array<br />
of award-winning dishes. Slowly revolving, the restaurant lives it up to its name,<br />
giving diners a 360° view of Toronto from the comfort of their table. Dishes<br />
include the delectable Trio of Atlantic Seafood Cocktail, and the Slow Roasted,<br />
Aged, Canadian AAA Prime Rib of Beef with Rosemary Bread Pudding, Summer<br />
Vegetables and Natural Jus. 360 also features the world highest wine cellar with<br />
a 9,000 bottle storage capacity.<br />
THE mAgNifiCENT viEWS fROm THE<br />
360 RESTAURANT AT THE CN TOWER<br />
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city’s multicultural population. From<br />
classic European fare, to the arrival of Latin<br />
American, Asian and Caribbean flavors,<br />
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Must-Visit<br />
Toronto’s restaurants now take diners on<br />
a tantalizing culinary journey with a side of<br />
Canadian flair and innovation.<br />
ROSEWATER<br />
General Manager: Andrew Gardner<br />
Phone: +1 416 214 5888<br />
Email: rosewater@libertygroup.com<br />
Address: 19 Toronto Street, M5C 2R1<br />
Website: www.rosewaterroom.com<br />
Cuisine: International<br />
Style / Ambiance: Set in an elegant 19th century building, where diners are<br />
surrounded by 22ft ceilings, exquisite cornice moldings and grand windows,<br />
Rosewater is as stunning as it is appetizing. The restaurant’s vast main dining<br />
room caters perfectly for social diners with a fresh open-plan layout and<br />
large tables, while the upper mezzanine level provides a more intimate dining<br />
experience; the ideal option for a romantic dinner date or anniversary lunch.<br />
For a more exclusive experience reserve the elegantly appointed supper club<br />
room. Furnished with Persian carpets, berth seating and a mahogany bar, the<br />
supper club’s pièce-de-résistance is a three-story custom-designed mosaic<br />
waterfall above its entranceway. With delectable cuisine including Crispy Jumbo<br />
Prawns for starter, and Coriander and Fennel crusted Seared Rare Big Eyed<br />
Tuna for main, Rosewater is an irresistible offering.
Where to Dine<br />
Must-Visit<br />
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ExqUiSiTE diNiNg ANd bREATHTAkiNg<br />
viEWS AT CANOE RESTAURANT<br />
CANOE<br />
General Manager: Jocelyn Maurice<br />
Phone: +1 416 364 0054<br />
Email: jocelyn.maurice@oliverbonacini.com<br />
Address: 54th Floor, TD Bank Tower, 66 Wellington Street West, M5K 1H6<br />
Website: www.oliverbonacini.com<br />
Cuisine: Continental<br />
Style / Ambiance: Renowned as one of the best restaurants in Canada,<br />
Canoe is an extraordinary dining experience and a must for any visitor to Toronto.<br />
From the thoughtfully prepared food to the incredible views afforded by the<br />
restaurant’s 54th floor location, Canoe guarantees to impress. Hidden away in<br />
Toronto’s Dominion Bank Tower, the restaurant is the perfect setting for a formal<br />
business lunch or an intimate romantic dinner. With celebrated Executive Chef<br />
Anthony Walsh at the helm, Canoe’s menu is dedicated to creating a Canadian<br />
cuisine inspired by the country’s natural produce and unique culture. Elegantly<br />
prepared meals such as Ontario Provimi Veal Chop with Charred Leak and<br />
Kennebec Potato Gratin, and Alberta Lamb with Spring Onions, Baby Turnips and<br />
Branston Pickle Butterball Potatoes, are complemented perfectly by a range of<br />
expertly selected Canadian, Australian and French wines.<br />
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SASSAfRAZ<br />
Owner: Zoran Kocovski<br />
Phone: +1 416 964 2222<br />
Email: zoran@sassafraz.ca<br />
Address: 100 Cumberland Street, M5R 1A6<br />
Website: www.sassafraz.ca<br />
Cuisine: European<br />
Style / Ambiance: Located in Toronto’s trendy Yorkville district, Sassafraz<br />
has emerged as a favorite with celebrities, locals and tourists alike.<br />
Renovated in recent years following a fire in 2006, the restaurant has<br />
emerged as a serene, fresh and relaxed establishment. The interior décor<br />
of pale greens and light woods creates the perfect ambiance within which<br />
diners can enjoy delights such as Artichoke and Goat Cheese Cappelletti<br />
with Tomato Basil Broth, or Ontario Tenderloin Chops and Lamb Shank<br />
Rissoles with Summer Squash Ribbons, Eggplant Caviar and Sauce Côte<br />
d’Azur. Set in a street of Victorian rowhouses, the restaurant hints at its<br />
eclectic and vibrant menu with a wonderfully bright yellow exterior.<br />
social Dining<br />
THE STyliSH SASSAfRAZ RESTAURANT<br />
ORigiN<br />
General Manager: Taylor Corrigan<br />
Phone: +1 416 603 8009<br />
Email: info@origintoronto.com<br />
Address: 107-109 King Street East, M5C 1G6<br />
Website: www.origintoronto.com<br />
Cuisine: Tapas<br />
Style / Ambiance: Headed by Executive Chef and Owner Claudio Aprile,<br />
Origin is a vibrant, lively restaurant offering tapas-style dishes from Asia,<br />
South America and Europe. Popular options include Deviled Eggs, Spicy<br />
Spanish Fries, Paneer and Dried Fruit Samosas, and Miso Glazed Black Cod.<br />
Prepared in a kitchen based in the heart of the dining room, guests are given<br />
ring-side seats to Chef Aprile’s tantalizing operation. For a truly memorable<br />
dining experience Origin offers complete or semi-private hire options,<br />
the ideal choice for the elite traveler. Other options include The Warhol,<br />
a 14-person dining table with intriguing décor, an exclusive tailored menu, and<br />
the added convenience of a private terrace entrance.
Where to be pampered<br />
Discover a world of relaxation, rejuvenation and beauty at these fabulous Toronto spas<br />
FireSide SaltS pool at the windSor armS hotel Spa<br />
the windSor armS hotel Spa<br />
Spa Manager: Heather Mackay<br />
Phone: +1 416 934 6031<br />
Email: hmackay@windsorarmshotel.com<br />
Address: 18 St. Thomas Street, M5S 3E7<br />
Website: www.windsorarmshotel.com<br />
Treatments & facilities: Spread across two floors in one of Toronto’s best<br />
hotels, The Windsor Arms Spa is the perfect retreat for the elite traveler.<br />
Offering treatments inspired by European and Eastern philosophies,<br />
guests can experience the invigorating effects of Reiki and Ayurvedic<br />
massages, as well as a diverse selection of other luxurious treatments.<br />
One of the Spa’s many highlights is a fireside salts pool. Designed to<br />
hydrate and invigorate, the Bromine salts are a welcome alternative to<br />
traditional chlorine pools. With a range of treatments tailored to cater for<br />
male guests, and a selection of glycolic peels, C-Collagen blasts, and<br />
non-surgical holistic facelifts on offer, The Windsor Arms Spa is designed<br />
to cater for any beauty needs the elite traveler may have.<br />
Signature treatment: The Spa’s Oxygen Infusion Facial is an organic<br />
treatment designed to promote firmer, more radiant looking skin.<br />
A favorite with Hollywood stars and leading beauty editors, the treatment<br />
infuses pure oxygen into the skin, along with complimenting serums and<br />
gels, to give a non-surgical facelift effect. Developed specifically<br />
to create volume and reduce the appearance of fine lines, this facial<br />
is a revolutionary treatment.<br />
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Stillwater Spa<br />
Spa Director: Krista Foulis<br />
Phone: +1 416 926 2389<br />
Email: stillwaterspatorph@hyatt.com<br />
Address: Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue Road, M5R 2E8<br />
Website: www.parktoronto.hyatt.com<br />
Treatments & facilities: Awarded four stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2010,<br />
Stillwater Spa is a stunning urban oasis in the heart of the Park Hyatt<br />
Toronto. Boasting 17 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, invigorating<br />
saunas and steam rooms, whirlpools and private cabanas, the Spa offers<br />
luxury on every level. All treatments are focused upon calming, refreshing<br />
and renewing, from a classic French manicure to a Japanese Zen Shiatsu<br />
massage. The Spa’s Couples Sanctuary, with its oversized Jacuzzi, twin<br />
massage room and elegant fireplace is the perfect place for those looking<br />
to relax on a romantic break. Surrounded by serene waterfalls and<br />
streams, guests can unwind in the Spa’s tea lounge or enjoy a tailored spa<br />
cuisine prepared by the Hotel’s Executive Chef, Joan Monfaredi.<br />
Signature treatment: Inspired by traditional Polynesian techniques,<br />
the Spa’s Bora Bora Body Treatment is a two-hour invigorating experience.<br />
Combining a potent anti-oxidant beet sugar scrub, a red algae compress<br />
massage and a hydrating pearl moisture, the treatment works to restore<br />
your body’s vitality and natural glow. Delivered by one of the Stillwater<br />
Spa’s expert therapists, the treatment is a perfect antidote to a stressful,<br />
jet-set lifestyle.
Where to host an event<br />
THE ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM<br />
VIP contact: Lesia Huculak, Department of Hospitality & Commercial Services<br />
Phone: +1 416 586 8000<br />
Email: lesiah@rom.on.ca<br />
Address: 100 Queen’s Park, M5S 2C6<br />
Website: www.rom.on.ca<br />
Opened in March 1914, The Royal Ontario Museum is an object of pride<br />
for Toronto, and after many renovations and expansions, the venue has<br />
emerged as a focus of cultural celebration in the city. Undergoing a further<br />
expansion project in 2007, the Royal Ontario Museum added the Michael<br />
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Lee-Chin Crystal extension, a construction designed to reflect the exquisite<br />
mineralogy collection housed at the Museum. The work of Berlin-based<br />
architect Daniel Libeskind, the extension is stunningly prismatic in form,<br />
giving the venue its highly unique appearance as well as a magnificent<br />
exhibition and event space. With a range of exceptional permanent<br />
collections on Natural History and World Culture, plus acclaimed special<br />
exhibitions, the space is ideal for private events, big or small. From afterhours<br />
cocktail tours to full or part-hire of the museum, this is an ideal<br />
location for any event the elite traveler may be celebrating. For smaller<br />
gatherings, the Rotunda or the RBC Glass Room are ideal options.<br />
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What to do ➤ during the day<br />
With a host of exceptional<br />
attractions to experience, and<br />
Niagara Falls just a one-hour drive<br />
away, Toronto is a city brimming with<br />
A WONDER Of THE MODERN WORLD,<br />
<strong>TORONTO</strong>’S CN TOWER<br />
Must-do<br />
CN TOWER<br />
Phone: +1 416 868 6937<br />
Email: infor@cntower.ca<br />
Address: 301 Front Street West, M5V 2T6<br />
Website: www.cntower.ca<br />
Built in 1976, the CN Tower is a national icon and one of the tallest free-standing<br />
towers in the world. Standing at 1,815 feet, and classified as one of the Seven<br />
Wonders of the Modern World, the Tower boasts award-winning dining, fantastic<br />
entertainment, and dazzling views of Toronto. Experience the thrill of standing<br />
on a glass floor 116 stories above the ground, or go one further with the Tower’s<br />
latest attraction EdgeWalk, an adrenaline-fuelled trip around the outside of<br />
the Tower with nothing but air and breathtaking views beneath you. Opt for a<br />
Premier Experience ticket and enjoy exclusive queue jump priority, or arrange<br />
the private hire of part of the Tower, an ideal option for the elite traveler looking<br />
for a unique experience at this breathtaking landmark.<br />
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a diverse and lively culture. Whether it’s<br />
wandering the antique halls of the city’s<br />
castle Casa Loma, tasting the Toronto<br />
classic peameal bacon on a bun, or<br />
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Cultural<br />
taking in the breathtaking views from<br />
116 stories up at the world-famous<br />
CN Tower, Toronto’s wealth of elite<br />
experiences promise to impress.<br />
THE <strong>TORONTO</strong> BOTANICAL GARDEN<br />
Phone: +1 416 397 1340 or +1 416 397 1366<br />
Email: tourguides@torontobotanicalgarden.ca<br />
Address: 777 Lawrence Avenue East, M3C 1P2<br />
Website: www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca<br />
The Toronto Botanical Gardens offer an array of 17 award-winning<br />
contemporary themed garden areas spanning nearly four acres. Designed<br />
to educate and inspire, the Toronto Botanical Garden reflects the compact<br />
scale of typical urban gardens in an effort to motivate visitors into translating<br />
ideas into their own gardens. Private tours can also be arranged, and include<br />
visits to Toronto’s other horticultural spots, Edwards Gardens, Allan Gardens<br />
and the Toronto Music Garden. Led by experts from master gardener groups,<br />
horticultural societies, and other gardening enthusiast groups, the tours add to<br />
the beauty of these locations. In 2011, tours to the Gardens of Casa Loma were<br />
also introduced, blending formal and elegant perennial borders with vibrant<br />
wildflowers, rhododendrons, iris, roses and seasonal displays.<br />
CASA LOMA<br />
Phone: +1 416 923 1171<br />
Email: info@casaloma.org<br />
Address: 1 Austin Terrace, M5R 1XB<br />
Website: www.casaloma.org<br />
Casa Loma, Spanish for ‘house on the hill’, was built between 1911 and 1914<br />
for Canadian financier and industrialist, Sir Henry Pellatt and his family.<br />
Inspired by the elegance and splendor of European design, the castle boasts<br />
exquisitely decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers,<br />
stables, and a beautiful five-acre garden estate. Wander through Peacock Alley,<br />
a reproduction of its namesake at Windsor Castle, or explore the Billiard Room<br />
where Pallett and the castle’s architect, E.J. Lennox recorded a long-running<br />
game of billiards. A Major General in Canada’s second oldest regiment, the<br />
Queen’s Own Rifles, Sir Henry Pellatt had a love of fine art and architecture,<br />
interests that are reflected throughout the castle.<br />
THE EuROpEAN-INSpIRED CASA LOMA.<br />
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What to do ➤ during the day<br />
Cultural<br />
THE ROYAL ONTARIO MuSEuM<br />
Phone: +1 416 586 8000<br />
Email: info@rom.on.ca<br />
Address: 100 Queen’s Park, M5S 2C6<br />
Website: www.rom.on.ca<br />
The Royal Ontario Museum is one of the world’s preeminent natural history and<br />
world culture museums, and something of a celebrity hotspot, frequented by<br />
the likes of Gabourey Sidibe and Mariah Carey. The museum offers outstanding<br />
exhibitions, public debates, lectures, symposia, films, tours and family activities.<br />
Don’t miss “Jane Ash Poitras: New Acquisitions of Contemporary First Nations<br />
Art”, featuring recently acquired original works by one of Canada’s leading artists.<br />
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Must-do<br />
NIAGARA HELICOpTERS<br />
VIP contact: Amanda Jiang, Guest Services Representative<br />
Phone: +1 905 357 5672<br />
Email: amanda@niagarahelicopters.com<br />
Address: 3731 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, L2E 6V5<br />
Website: www.niagarahelicopters.com<br />
Around an hour from Toronto, Niagara Falls is a must-see attraction for any<br />
visitor. Made up of the two major waterfalls, Horseshoe Falls and American<br />
Falls, and the smaller Bridal Veil Falls, Niagara acts as the international border<br />
between Canada and the United States. Visited by millions of tourists each<br />
year, the elite traveler can best experience the wonders of this spectacular<br />
landmark from the air. Having delivered expert tours for over 50 years, Niagara<br />
Helicopters guarantee to thrill visitors with one of the highest, most scenic and<br />
most exciting sightseeing experiences in the Niagara region. From the comfort<br />
of a meticulously maintained six-passenger Bell 407 helicopter, take a tour over<br />
the Falls before landing in one of the wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake, or take<br />
advantage of the company’s transfer option between Toronto and Niagara Falls.<br />
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SHOp WITH A CHEf<br />
VIP contact: Melanie Coates<br />
Phone: +1 416 860 4556<br />
Email: melanie.coates@fairmont.com<br />
Address: 100 Front Street West, M5J 1E3<br />
Website: www.fairmont.com/royalyork<br />
The Fairmont Royal York’s Shop with a Chef Apprenticeship Package is a truly<br />
unique experience for any food-lover. Beginning with a one-hour culinary tour of<br />
Toronto led by an expert Fairmont chef, the experience includes sample tasting,<br />
the chance to eat one of Toronto’s famous peameal bacon sandwiches and a<br />
second, historical tour of the city. Finishing with a four-course meal at EPIC,<br />
The Fairmont’s impressively innovative restaurant, Shop with a Chef is an<br />
exciting alternative to regular tours of Toronto. Fairmont also offers a Shop with<br />
a Chef Introduction Package, ideal for those wanting a shorter tour experience.<br />
All packages include one or two nights stay at The Fairmont Royal York.<br />
Cultural<br />
JOIN CHEf DAvID GARCELON ON A SHOp WITH A CHEf TOuR<br />
<strong>TORONTO</strong> TOuRS LTD<br />
VIP contact: Janine Wallace<br />
Phone: +1 416 945 3409<br />
Email: jwallace@mail.torontotours.com<br />
Website: www.torontotours.com<br />
Toronto Tours Ltd offers exciting, informative tours around Toronto, visiting<br />
famous sites including the Harbourfront, Financial and Theater Districts,<br />
Chinatown and Yorkville. Launched in 1972, tours can be customized to cater<br />
to personal and group requests, whether it’s for two or 2,000 people. Led by<br />
expertly trained guides, Toronto Tours Ltd is one of the leading companies in<br />
tourism and transportation in the city. The company also offers boat charter<br />
and vehicle hire, as well as the option of tailored tours to Niagara Falls and the<br />
Air Canada Centre, home to ice hockey greats the Toronto Maple Leafs and<br />
basketball team the Toronto Raptors.
What to do ➤ during the night<br />
As the sun sets on Toronto the city’s<br />
eclectic night scene comes to life, with<br />
a burgeoning theater district, including the<br />
truly unique double-decker Elgin & Winter<br />
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theater<br />
ELGIN & WINTER GARDEN THEATRE<br />
VIP contact: Kevin Harris, Events Manager<br />
Phone: +1 416 325 4144<br />
Address: 189 Yonge Street, M5B 1M4<br />
Website: www.heritagetrust.on.ca/ewg<br />
An experience unique to Toronto, the Elgin and<br />
Winter Garden Theatre is the world’s largest<br />
operating double-decker vaudeville theater.<br />
Opened in 1913, the venue was meticulously<br />
restored to its original grandeur by the Ontario<br />
Heritage Trust in 1981. Offering some of the best<br />
in musical, comedic and operatic performances,<br />
the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre is a truly<br />
impressive performance venue. The lower house,<br />
the Elgin, blends gilded detailing, faux marble<br />
and damask wall fabrics to magnificent effect,<br />
while the upstairs Winter Garden Theatre is<br />
equally beautiful, boasting hand-painted garden<br />
scenes, columns disguised as tree trunks and a<br />
ceiling hung with astonishing real beech leaves,<br />
cotton blossoms and garden lanterns. As well as<br />
outstanding performances, the Theatre also offers<br />
in-depth, expert tours of both venues.<br />
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Garden Theatre, and an exciting range of<br />
bars and clubs ideal for the elite traveler.<br />
Whether it’s dancing the night away with<br />
Hollywood’s A-list during the Toronto<br />
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International Film Festival or watching a<br />
spectacular opera performance, Toronto is<br />
fast emerging as Canada’s nightspot for the<br />
discerning elite.<br />
Family<br />
ICE SKATING AT NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE<br />
Contact: Tourism Toronto<br />
Phone: +1 416 203 2600<br />
Email: toronto@torcvb.com<br />
Address: 100 Queen Street West, M5H 2N2<br />
Website: www.toronto.ca/city_hall_tour<br />
Wintertime in Canada brings snow, ice and<br />
freezing temperatures, and although slightly milder,<br />
Toronto is no exception. With ice rinks popping up<br />
all over the city, expert and novice skaters slip,<br />
slide and skate across the ice at various Toronto<br />
venues. One of the most romantic and beautiful<br />
of these rinks is at Nathan Phillips Square, where<br />
the reflecting pool is transformed into a glistening<br />
sheet of ice lit by 300,000 LEDs, turned on during<br />
the Cavalcade of Lights Festival. The ice rink is<br />
framed by the Square’s Freedom Arches, with a<br />
piece of the Berlin Wall lying at the base of the<br />
central arch to commemorate those who struggled<br />
to defend their freedom. Open from November 27<br />
until March 13, the rink is best enjoyed at night.
What to do ➤ during the night<br />
opera must-Visit<br />
CANADIAN oPERA ComPANY<br />
Phone: +1 416 363 8231<br />
Email: tickets@coc.ca<br />
Address: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts,<br />
145 Queen Street West, M5H 4G1<br />
Website: www.coc.ca<br />
Based in Toronto, the Canadian Opera Company is the largest producer of<br />
opera in Canada, presenting approximately 65 performances annually. With an<br />
international reputation for artistic excellence and creative innovation, the COC<br />
is dedicated to producing a diverse range of operas, regularly collaborating<br />
with leading opera companies and festivals. From the fated love affair between<br />
a god and a mortal in the production Semele, to the interpretation of Oscar<br />
Wilde’s play, A Florentine Tragedy, the COC continues to impress. For a truly<br />
VIP experience, opt for seating in the Grand Ring, where private boxes seating<br />
two, six, eight or 12 are available. Another option for any opera lover is a<br />
membership for the Canadian Opera Company’s President’s Circle, giving<br />
patrons the chance to ensure the fiscal stability of the COC while enjoying a<br />
host of exclusive extras and experiences. For more information call the<br />
President’s Council Office directly at +1 416 363 5801.<br />
THE CANADIAN oPERA ComPANY FoUR SEASoNS CENTER<br />
FoR THE PERFoRmING ARTS © SAm JAvANRoUH<br />
Club<br />
mUZIK<br />
Phone: +1 416 595 9998<br />
Address: 15 Saskatchewan Road, Exhibition Place, M6K 3C3<br />
Website: www.muzikclubs.com<br />
A lavish club tailored perfectly to the ultra-affluent, Muzik blends impressive<br />
sounds, impeccable service, and a luxurious setting to create a fantastic<br />
Saturday night venue. On arrival, VIP guests are escorted to their private booth<br />
by Muzik’s hostesses, before receiving private premium bottle service and<br />
the option of gourmet cuisine from the Dinner Club. With personal security,<br />
exclusive VIP entrance and exit, private washrooms, and limo services, it is<br />
not surprising that this club has hosted after-parties for celebrities including<br />
Charlie Sheen and Jude Law. Boasting classical architecture and modern<br />
charm, the 41,000 square-foot venue is also available for hire during the week<br />
as an event venue for a variety of occasions. The venue’s 60-foot-high classical<br />
glass dome dating back to the building’s beginnings in 1907, adds the finishing<br />
touch to this truly elite nightspot.<br />
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THE RooF LoUNGE<br />
Phone: +1 416 324 1568<br />
Address: Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue Road, M5R 2E8<br />
Website: www.parktoronto.hyatt.com<br />
The Roof Lounge combines an elegant setting with breathtaking panoramic<br />
views to create a venue as individual as it is impressive. With granite-topped<br />
tables, rich suede and leather décor and a wonderfully inviting fireplace,<br />
The Roof Lounge is the perfect place for the elite traveler to relax and enjoy<br />
a cocktail while taking in the magnificent 18th floor views. Sip on a Park<br />
Cosmopolitan, dine on a dish from the Lounge’s retro-style lunch menu,<br />
or snack on selections from the light bar menu. Frequented by tourists, locals<br />
and celebrities alike, The Roof Lounge also features a stunning summer<br />
terrace, the perfect addition to this exclusive venue.<br />
THE RooF LoUNGE
What to do ➤ Featured events<br />
Throughout the year Toronto plays<br />
host to a diverse array of vibrant<br />
and exciting events attracting families,<br />
celebrities, film lovers and sports<br />
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fans in droves. Join local Torontonians<br />
in cheering on the Maple Leafs, rub<br />
shoulders with the cinema world’s elite,<br />
or watch the likes of Rafael Nadal and<br />
ExECUTiVE SUiTE AT THE AiR CAnADA CEnTRE<br />
TOROnTO mAPlE lEAFS iCE HOCKEy<br />
OCTObER - APRil, AnnUAlly<br />
VIP contact: Todd Griffin, Executive Suite Sales<br />
Phone: +1 416 815 5797<br />
Email: tgriffin@mapleleafsports.com<br />
Address: Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street, M5J 2N8<br />
Website: www.mapleleafs.nhl.com<br />
With roots in various former Toronto hockey teams, including the Toronto St.<br />
Patricks and the Toronto Blueshirts, the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the<br />
most established ice hockey teams in the NHL. Currently members of the<br />
Northeast Division and the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League,<br />
the Maple Leafs are a much-loved part of the city’s culture, winning a total of 13<br />
championships. Worth $505 million, the Maple Leafs are the most valuable team<br />
in the NHL and one of the Original Six, the collective of teams who competed in<br />
the 25 National Hockey League seasons between 1942-1943. For the elite traveler,<br />
the Air Canada Centre offers luxurious Executive Suites, perfect for entertaining<br />
business associates and friends. Amenities include impressive theater style<br />
seating, exclusive VIP entrance, a dedicated suite attendant, and a host of extras.<br />
ROGERS CUP<br />
AnnUAlly in AUGUST<br />
VIP contact: Jason Maglantay, Senior Corporate Sales Executive<br />
Phone: +1 877 283 6647 ext.7912<br />
Email: jmaglantay@tenniscanada.com<br />
Address: Rexall Centre, 1 Shoreham Drive, Suite 100, M3J 1S4<br />
Website: www.rogerscup.com<br />
Also known as the Canadian Masters and the Canadian Open, the Rogers Cup<br />
is an annual tennis competition played on hard courts. Established as a men’s<br />
competition in 1881, followed by the introduction of the women’s tournament<br />
in 1892, the Canadian Open is one of the oldest running tennis competitions in<br />
the world, with only Wimbledon and the US Open more established. Held on the<br />
same week in August, the men’s competition is held in Toronto and the women’s<br />
in Montreal on even-number years, and vice versa for odd-numbered years.<br />
Held in Toronto at the Rexall Centre, guests can enjoy private suites for up to 80<br />
people, with gourmet catering, VIP parking, and outstanding views of the courts.<br />
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The caliber of Toronto’s event calendar<br />
will rival that of the most popular<br />
cities worldwide.<br />
TOROnTO inTERnATiOnAl Film FESTiVAl<br />
AnnUAlly in SEPTEmbER<br />
VIP contact: Kasia Stec, Manager, Annual Fund & Membership<br />
Phone: +1 416 934 3211<br />
Email: kstec@tiff.net<br />
Address: Various movie theaters around the city. Check website for full details.<br />
Website: www.tiff.net<br />
Held annually in September on the first Thursday following Canada’s Labor<br />
Day holiday, the Toronto International Film Festival runs for 11 days, attracting<br />
around 250,000 people. Established in 1976 as the ‘Festival of Festivals’,<br />
TIFF has emerged as one of the most celebrated film festivals in the world<br />
along with Cannes, Berlin and Sundance. With a variety of ticket options<br />
available, and some of the most highly anticipated films being shown, including<br />
previous debut screenings of Blue Valentine in 2010, and most recently the 2011<br />
Winnie Mandela biopic starring Jennifer Hudson, the festival is the perfect event<br />
for any elite film lover. For the ultimate experience, TIFF offers a Patrons Circle<br />
Membership ranging from $1,200 to $10,000, giving guests exclusive access to<br />
exhibitions and private previews, as well as invitations to the Directors Cocktail<br />
Reception and other exciting events.<br />
CAVAlCADE OF liGHTS<br />
AnnUAlly in nOVEmbER<br />
Phone: +1 416 392 2489<br />
Email: 311@toronto.ca<br />
Address: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, M5H 2N2<br />
Website: www.toronto.ca/special_events/cavalcade_lights<br />
A 45-year-old Toronto tradition, the Cavalcade of Lights is a beautiful event<br />
marking the start of the holiday season. With over 300,000 glistening LED lights<br />
and a giant Christmas tree bringing festive cheer to Nathan Phillips Square, the<br />
event attracts tourists and locals alike. Live musical performances and fantastic<br />
firework displays ensure everyone is entertained, while the opening of the<br />
Square’s winter ice rink adds the finishing touch to this popular family event.<br />
THE DAzzlinG CAVAlCADE OF liGHTS FESTiVAl<br />
© www.TOROnTOwiDE.COm
WHAT TO DO ➤ SHOPPING<br />
Offering high-end shopping malls,<br />
fabulous boutiques, and a host of<br />
designer stores, Toronto is a shopper’s<br />
paradise. Centered on Bloor Street in<br />
HOLT RENFREW<br />
MAllS<br />
HOLT RENFREW<br />
VIP contact: Jody Minuk, Store Manager<br />
Phone: +1 416 922 2333<br />
Email: concierge-bloor@holtrenfrew.com<br />
Address: 50 Bloor Street West, M4W 1A1<br />
Website: www.holtrenfrew.com<br />
A highly respected shopping venue, Holt Renfrew started life as a hat<br />
shop in Quebec City. Since then, the company has opened stores across<br />
Canada, offering expert concierge services, a salon and spa, and personal<br />
shopping options. Once the furrier-in-ordinary to Queen Victoria, the store<br />
also offers an exceptional fur service and an expert made-to-measure<br />
tailoring option. Bought in 1986 by W. Galen Weston, the proud owner of<br />
British store Selfridges, Holt Renfrew stocks endless designer labels, from<br />
Armani to Zac Posen.<br />
HAZELTON LANES<br />
VIP contact: Miriam Blumenfeld,<br />
Property Manager<br />
Phone: +1 416 968 8604<br />
Email: mblumenfeld@hazletonlanes.com<br />
Address: 87 Avenue Road, M5R 3L2<br />
Website: www.hazeltonlanes.com<br />
Spanning over 200,000 square feet and showcasing more than 60 unique<br />
lifestyle boutiques, Hazelton Lanes is an impressive luxury shopping<br />
destination. Offering a vast range of sought-after international brands and<br />
other high-end boutiques, the mall has been catering to customers’ retail<br />
needs for more than 35 years.<br />
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the trendy Yorkville district, the city has<br />
established itself as the most expensive<br />
retail space in the whole of Canada.<br />
Whether you’re looking for a tailored<br />
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HAZLETON LANES<br />
suit, an exquisite piece of jewelry, or<br />
a chic designer dress, Toronto is the<br />
place to find it, with a wealth of highend<br />
choices and heaps of elite glamour.
WHAT TO DO ➤ SHOPPING<br />
BOuTIqueS<br />
BETTY HEMMINGS LEATHERGOODS<br />
VIP contact: Alexandra Warwick<br />
Phone: +1 416 921 4321<br />
Email: a.warwick@bettyhemmings.com<br />
Address: 162 Cumberland Street, M5R 2N5<br />
Website: www.bettyhemmings.com<br />
Dedicated to sourcing the world’s most finely<br />
crafted and functional business, travel and<br />
luxury goods, Betty Hemmings has established<br />
itself as a highly regarded and respected<br />
Canadian boutique. Offering sophisticated<br />
leather goods including briefcases, luggage<br />
and business accessories, the quality of Betty<br />
Hemmings is matched only by the store’s<br />
impeccable service.<br />
MILLI<br />
Phone: +1 416 944 2233<br />
Address: 100 Critchley Lane,<br />
Bloor Street West, M5S 1M4<br />
Website: www.milli.ca<br />
An elegant and contemporary European<br />
boutique, Milli prides itself on outstanding<br />
attention to detail, excellent customer service,<br />
and a tremendous selection of fashion products.<br />
Stocking a selection of designers, from popular<br />
labels such as Lanvin and Moschino, to the less<br />
well-known including Pittsburgh-based knitwear<br />
creator Barbara Wells and Israeli-born jeweler<br />
Simon Sebbag, Milli is well worth a visit.<br />
HARRY ROSEN<br />
VIP Contact: Howard Atkinson, Manager,<br />
Harry Rosen’s Bespoke Department<br />
Phone: +1 416 972 6327<br />
Address: 82 Bloor Street West, M5S 1L9<br />
Website: www.harryrosen.com<br />
Opened in 1954, Harry Rosen specializes in<br />
tailored garments for men, created by master<br />
tailor Nello Sansone and his team of expert<br />
specialists. Whether it’s choosing the right shirt<br />
and tie, or having a bespoke suit handmade<br />
in the color and fabric of your choice, Harry<br />
Rosen is the place to go. Canada’s answer to<br />
Saville Row, the store also stocks a huge list of<br />
designer brands.<br />
BETTY HEMMINGS LEATHERGOODS<br />
BrANDS<br />
BURBERRY<br />
Phone: +1 416 920 7717<br />
Address: 144 Bloor Street West, M5S 1P3<br />
Website: www.burberry.com<br />
CHANEL<br />
Phone: +1 416 925 2577<br />
Address: 131 Bloor Street West, M5S 1R1<br />
Website: www.chanel.com<br />
DOLCE & GABBANA<br />
AT HARRY ROSEN<br />
Phone: +1 416 972 6327<br />
Address: 82 Bloor Street West, M5S 1L9<br />
Website: www.dolcegabbana.com<br />
GIORGIO ARMANI COSMETICS<br />
AT HOLT RENFREW<br />
Phone: +1 416 922 2333<br />
Address: 50 Bloor Street West, M4W 1A1<br />
AT HOLT RENFREW<br />
Phone: +1 416 789 5377<br />
Address: 3401 Dufferin Street, M6A 2T9<br />
Website: www.armani.com<br />
GUCCI<br />
Phone: +1 416 963 5127<br />
Address: 130 Bloor Street West, M5S 1N5<br />
Website: www.gucci.com<br />
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HERMÈS<br />
Phone: +1 416 968 8626<br />
Address: 130 Bloor Street West, M5S 1N5<br />
Website: www.hermes.com<br />
LANVIN AT MILLI<br />
Phone: +1 416 944 2233<br />
Address: 100 Bloor Street West, M5S 1M4<br />
Website: www.lanvin.com<br />
LOUIS VUITTON<br />
Phone: +1 416 968 3993<br />
Address: 111 Bloor Street West, M5S 1P7<br />
Website: www.louisvuitton.com<br />
PRADA<br />
Phone: +1 416 975 4300<br />
Address: The Colonnade, 131 Bloor Street, M5S 1R1<br />
Website: www.prada.com<br />
VERSACE<br />
AT HARRY ROSEN<br />
Phone: +1 416 972 6327<br />
Address: 82 Bloor Street West, M5S 1L9<br />
Website: www.versace.com
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MOOR IN <strong>TORONTO</strong> IN sTYLE<br />
<strong>TORONTO</strong> PORT AUTHORITY – OUTER HARBOUR MARINA<br />
Marina Manager: Robert Walters<br />
Phone: +1 416 778 6245<br />
Email: rwalters@torontoport.com<br />
Address: Outer Harbour Marina, 475 Unwin Avenue, M4M 3M2<br />
Website: www.torontoport.com/marina.aspx<br />
Yachts up to 30 meters (100 feet) can be moored at the Toronto Port<br />
Authority’s Outer Harbour Marina, whose 600+ berths and a range<br />
of services make for a spacious and modern facility. Sheltered and<br />
comprehensive, the marina offers electricity, fuel and pump-out services,<br />
a state-of-the-art travel lift and hydraulic trailer, parking, laundry<br />
services, scenic green space, beautiful views across Toronto, and easy<br />
access to the open blue of Lake Ontario, and the glittering urban fun<br />
of the city’s downtown.<br />
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE – JOHN QUAY<br />
Manager of Marine Operations: Craig Weekes<br />
Phone: +1 416 973 4868<br />
Email: cweekes@harbourfrontcentre.om<br />
Address: 235 Queens Quay West, M5J 2G8<br />
Website: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/thewaterfront<br />
The Harbourfront Centre is at the heart of Toronto’s vibrant, bustling downtown<br />
area. With restaurants, shops and entertainment galore, it also offers several<br />
marinas and quays for visiting yachts, including Marina Four and Marina Quay<br />
West. For superyachters, the best option is the Harbourfront’s John Quay, which<br />
caters to boats up to 61 meters (200 feet). Guests have access to a concierge<br />
service, as well as the nearby conveniences of comprehensive marine supply<br />
shops, a marine bookstore, and luxury hotels The Westin and the Radisson<br />
Admiral (one minute from the Harbourfront). The Harbourfront’s central Toronto<br />
location is perfectly placed for many of the city’s main attractions, including<br />
the Rogers Centre, the Air Canada Centre, the Hockey Hall of Fame and the<br />
CN Tower. Meanwhile the Harbourfront Centre itself is a hub of music, film,<br />
literature, festivals and marine and nautical fun. Sailing courses and events,<br />
a waterfront theatre, art exhibitions and more, make this an exciting place to<br />
berth your yacht on your Toronto visit.<br />
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ONTARIO PLACE MARINA<br />
Marina Manager: Mike Dwyer<br />
Phone: +1 416 318 2538<br />
Email: mike.dwyer@ontarioplace.com<br />
Address: 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West, M6K 3B9<br />
Website: www.ontarioplace.com/marina<br />
Ontario Place offers 240 berths for yachts up to 27 meters (90 feet) in length,<br />
and plenty of elite facilities and services to ensure your yacht is in expert hands.<br />
Fuel, electricity, water – all the basics are available, but so are up-to-the-minute<br />
security, laundry facilities, on-site parking, complimentary wireless internet and<br />
gourmet dining. Best of all, Ontario Place is a great place to enjoy the beach<br />
with your family, offering a water park, sublime views and a spectacular outdoor<br />
live music venue. And for access to central Toronto, you’re only a<br />
ten-minute drive away.<br />
ENJOY ALL THE ExCITEMENT OF THE HARBOURFRONT wHEN<br />
YOU BERTH YOUR YACHT AT JOHN QUAY
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MILLION AIR <strong>TORONTO</strong><br />
MILLION AIR <strong>TORONTO</strong> – BUTTONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT<br />
VIP contact: Derek Sifton, President<br />
Phone: +1 905 477 8100<br />
Email: derek.sifton@torontoairways.com<br />
Address: Buttonville Municipal Airport, 2833 16th Avenue,<br />
Markham, L3R 0P8<br />
Website: www.millionair.torontoairways.com<br />
Based at Buttonville Municipal Airport, Million Air Toronto is a professional,<br />
efficient fixed-based operator. Open 24 hours a day and promising quick<br />
turnaround times, Million Air Toronto offers a range of facilities and amenities<br />
including a weather planning station, onsite avionics and aircraft maintenance,<br />
a secure heated hangar, pilot lounge with private shower, full concierge service,<br />
and on-site catering.<br />
LANDMARK AVIATION – L.B. PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT<br />
VIP contact: Andrew Storey, General Manager<br />
Phone: +1 905 677 5777<br />
Email: yyz@landmarkaviation.com<br />
Address: L.B. Pearson International Airport, Shell Aerocenter,<br />
2450 Derry Road East, L5S 1B2<br />
Website: www.landmarkaviation.com<br />
From ground handling and courtesy transportation to gourmet catering,<br />
Landmark Aviation has it covered. Based at L.B. Pearson International Airport,<br />
the FBO also offers an extensive range of amenities including pilot’s lounge,<br />
flight planning room, heated hangars and an executive conference room.<br />
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SKY SERVICE / ESSO AVITAT<br />
SKYSERVICE / ESSO AVITAT – L.B. PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT<br />
VIP contact: Alain Champonnois, Vice President Sales and Business<br />
Development<br />
Phone: +1 905 677 3300<br />
Email: alain_champonnois@skyservice.com<br />
Address: L.B. Pearson International Airport, 6120 Midfield Road,<br />
Mississauga, L5P 1B1<br />
Website: www.skyservicebas.com/toronto.html<br />
Founded in 1986, Skyservice is one of the leading Canadian business aviation<br />
experts, offering outstanding service, safety and security. From its impeccable<br />
Fixed Based Operator facilities, to its first-class business charter experience,<br />
Skyservice delivers on every level. Skyservice has been awarded the coveted<br />
Platinum rating by the Aviation Research Group / US for operational safety.
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WHEN BEST TO GO<br />
Despite Canada’s reputation for extreme sub-zero<br />
weather, Toronto is a wonderful place to visit all year<br />
round, and, located on Lake Ontario, experiences a<br />
far milder climate than many other Canadian cities.<br />
Temperatures do fall below freezing in winter, but<br />
a wealth of indoor, sporting and romantic wintry<br />
pursuits keep the city alive and cheerful in the cold.<br />
December to March sees the coldest weather, so<br />
if you are visiting around this time bring plenty of<br />
warm clothing. And you can definitely look forward<br />
to a white Christmas! The summer months of June,<br />
July and August are humid and warm, with plenty of<br />
festivals and outdoor fun.<br />
LANGUAGE<br />
English and French are the official languages<br />
of the Canadian government, thus official<br />
services across the country are provided in both<br />
languages. While native French speakers are a<br />
majority in the eastern province of Quebec, most<br />
Torontonians speak English as a first language.<br />
LOCAL CUSTOMS<br />
Toronto is a thriving melting pot of different<br />
cultures. Overall it has a relaxed and<br />
sophisticated vibe that places no major<br />
restrictions on its visitors in terms of dress or<br />
behavior. The legal drinking and smoking ages<br />
are 19, and smoking is prohibited in many<br />
restaurants and bars.<br />
Month<br />
Mean temperature (°C)<br />
Daily<br />
minimum<br />
CUrrENCY<br />
Canadian dollar (CAD)<br />
ExCHANGE rATE<br />
$1 = 0.9 CAD<br />
£1 = 1.6 CAD<br />
€1 = 1.4 CAD<br />
COUNTrY DiALLiNG CODE<br />
+1<br />
24-HOUr EMErGENCY CONTACT<br />
Ambulance, police and fire services: 911<br />
TiME ZONE<br />
GMT-5, except for days between the second<br />
Sunday in March and the first Sunday in<br />
November when the time is adjusted to GMT-4<br />
for daylight savings.<br />
pOpULATiON<br />
5.5 million<br />
rELiGiOUS DEMOGrApHiC<br />
Approximately one third of Toronto’s residents<br />
identify as Roman Catholic, and a fifth as<br />
Protestant. Significant Muslim, Christian<br />
Orthodox, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist and Sikh<br />
minorities exist, while around 16% of the<br />
population does not consider itself religious.<br />
Daily<br />
maximum<br />
Total rainfall<br />
(mm)<br />
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rain days<br />
per month<br />
January -7.3 -1.1 61.2 15.3<br />
February -6.3 -0.2 50.5 11.7<br />
March -2.0 4.2 66.1 12.7<br />
April 3.8 11.3 69.6 12.1<br />
May 9.9 18.5 73.3 12.2<br />
June 14.8 23.5 71.5 11.1<br />
July 17.9 26.4 67.5 10.3<br />
August 17.3 25.3 79.6 10.5<br />
September 13.2 20.7 83.4 10.6<br />
October 7.3 13.8 64.7 11.4<br />
November 2.2 7.4 75.7 12.7<br />
December -3.7 1.8 71.0 14.5<br />
EMBASSY CONTACTS<br />
UK: +1 416 593 1290<br />
US: +1 416 595 1700<br />
pUBLiC HOLiDAYS<br />
New Year’s Day January 1, 2012<br />
Family Day February 20, 2012<br />
Good Friday April 6, 2012<br />
Easter Monday April 9, 2012<br />
Victoria Day May 21, 2012<br />
Canada Day July 1, 2012<br />
British Columbia Day August 6, 2012<br />
Labor Day September 3, 2012<br />
Thanksgiving Day October 8, 2012<br />
Remembrance Day November 11, 2012<br />
Christmas Day December 25, 2012<br />
Boxing Day December 26, 2012<br />
BUSiNESS HOUrS<br />
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9am to<br />
5pm Monday to Friday. However, banks may close<br />
earlier at 4pm and open on Saturdays, and shops<br />
may stay open late into the evening.<br />
ExCLUSivE TrANSpOrT<br />
ExECUTivE SECUriTY SErviCES<br />
iNTErNATiONAL<br />
VIP contact: Sunil Ram, Owner and Operator<br />
Phone: +1 705 788 1957<br />
Email: sunilram@executivesecurity.ca<br />
Address: Huntsville, P1H 2L5<br />
Website: www.executivesecurity.ca<br />
For the VIP traveler with unique security needs,<br />
Executive Security is the transport provider you<br />
can trust. These personal protection experts are<br />
renowned internationally for their experience<br />
and success in ensuring the safety and security<br />
of high-profile clients. Owner Sunil Ram – who<br />
provides licensed personal protection training to<br />
law enforcement officers and military personnel<br />
– ensures the service is tailored to your unique<br />
needs, and will discuss your situation with<br />
honesty and expert advice. Offering a variety<br />
of transport options, Executive Security uses<br />
the elite services of partner companies with<br />
drivers and pilots they have trained personally.<br />
The company can provide armored vehicles,<br />
SAS-trained security agents, surveillance,<br />
even the expertise of former counter-terrorism<br />
agents – whatever it takes to ensure the client’s<br />
safety. Though based near Toronto, Executive<br />
Security’s remit is international, with a service<br />
as bespoke as it is thorough.