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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 />
20<br />
Novak Djokovic go head-to-head.<br />
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 />
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