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What to do ➤ Featured events Throughout the year Toronto plays host to a diverse array of vibrant and exciting events attracting families, celebrities, film lovers and sports elite destination guide | toronto www.elitetraveler.com fans in droves. Join local Torontonians in cheering on the Maple Leafs, rub shoulders with the cinema world’s elite, or watch the likes of Rafael Nadal and ExECUTiVE SUiTE AT THE AiR CAnADA CEnTRE TOROnTO mAPlE lEAFS iCE HOCKEy OCTObER - APRil, AnnUAlly VIP contact: Todd Griffin, Executive Suite Sales Phone: +1 416 815 5797 Email: tgriffin@mapleleafsports.com Address: Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street, M5J 2N8 Website: www.mapleleafs.nhl.com With roots in various former Toronto hockey teams, including the Toronto St. Patricks and the Toronto Blueshirts, the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most established ice hockey teams in the NHL. Currently members of the Northeast Division and the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League, the Maple Leafs are a much-loved part of the city’s culture, winning a total of 13 championships. Worth $505 million, the Maple Leafs are the most valuable team in the NHL and one of the Original Six, the collective of teams who competed in the 25 National Hockey League seasons between 1942-1943. For the elite traveler, the Air Canada Centre offers luxurious Executive Suites, perfect for entertaining business associates and friends. Amenities include impressive theater style seating, exclusive VIP entrance, a dedicated suite attendant, and a host of extras. ROGERS CUP AnnUAlly in AUGUST VIP contact: Jason Maglantay, Senior Corporate Sales Executive Phone: +1 877 283 6647 ext.7912 Email: jmaglantay@tenniscanada.com Address: Rexall Centre, 1 Shoreham Drive, Suite 100, M3J 1S4 Website: www.rogerscup.com Also known as the Canadian Masters and the Canadian Open, the Rogers Cup is an annual tennis competition played on hard courts. Established as a men’s competition in 1881, followed by the introduction of the women’s tournament in 1892, the Canadian Open is one of the oldest running tennis competitions in the world, with only Wimbledon and the US Open more established. Held on the same week in August, the men’s competition is held in Toronto and the women’s in Montreal on even-number years, and vice versa for odd-numbered years. Held in Toronto at the Rexall Centre, guests can enjoy private suites for up to 80 people, with gourmet catering, VIP parking, and outstanding views of the courts. 20 Novak Djokovic go head-to-head. The caliber of Toronto’s event calendar will rival that of the most popular cities worldwide. TOROnTO inTERnATiOnAl Film FESTiVAl AnnUAlly in SEPTEmbER VIP contact: Kasia Stec, Manager, Annual Fund & Membership Phone: +1 416 934 3211 Email: kstec@tiff.net Address: Various movie theaters around the city. Check website for full details. Website: www.tiff.net Held annually in September on the first Thursday following Canada’s Labor Day holiday, the Toronto International Film Festival runs for 11 days, attracting around 250,000 people. Established in 1976 as the ‘Festival of Festivals’, TIFF has emerged as one of the most celebrated film festivals in the world along with Cannes, Berlin and Sundance. With a variety of ticket options available, and some of the most highly anticipated films being shown, including previous debut screenings of Blue Valentine in 2010, and most recently the 2011 Winnie Mandela biopic starring Jennifer Hudson, the festival is the perfect event for any elite film lover. For the ultimate experience, TIFF offers a Patrons Circle Membership ranging from $1,200 to $10,000, giving guests exclusive access to exhibitions and private previews, as well as invitations to the Directors Cocktail Reception and other exciting events. CAVAlCADE OF liGHTS AnnUAlly in nOVEmbER Phone: +1 416 392 2489 Email: 311@toronto.ca Address: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, M5H 2N2 Website: www.toronto.ca/special_events/cavalcade_lights A 45-year-old Toronto tradition, the Cavalcade of Lights is a beautiful event marking the start of the holiday season. With over 300,000 glistening LED lights and a giant Christmas tree bringing festive cheer to Nathan Phillips Square, the event attracts tourists and locals alike. Live musical performances and fantastic firework displays ensure everyone is entertained, while the opening of the Square’s winter ice rink adds the finishing touch to this popular family event. THE DAzzlinG CAVAlCADE OF liGHTS FESTiVAl © www.TOROnTOwiDE.COm
WHAT TO DO ➤ SHOPPING Offering high-end shopping malls, fabulous boutiques, and a host of designer stores, Toronto is a shopper’s paradise. Centered on Bloor Street in HOLT RENFREW MAllS HOLT RENFREW VIP contact: Jody Minuk, Store Manager Phone: +1 416 922 2333 Email: concierge-bloor@holtrenfrew.com Address: 50 Bloor Street West, M4W 1A1 Website: www.holtrenfrew.com A highly respected shopping venue, Holt Renfrew started life as a hat shop in Quebec City. Since then, the company has opened stores across Canada, offering expert concierge services, a salon and spa, and personal shopping options. Once the furrier-in-ordinary to Queen Victoria, the store also offers an exceptional fur service and an expert made-to-measure tailoring option. Bought in 1986 by W. Galen Weston, the proud owner of British store Selfridges, Holt Renfrew stocks endless designer labels, from Armani to Zac Posen. HAZELTON LANES VIP contact: Miriam Blumenfeld, Property Manager Phone: +1 416 968 8604 Email: mblumenfeld@hazletonlanes.com Address: 87 Avenue Road, M5R 3L2 Website: www.hazeltonlanes.com Spanning over 200,000 square feet and showcasing more than 60 unique lifestyle boutiques, Hazelton Lanes is an impressive luxury shopping destination. Offering a vast range of sought-after international brands and other high-end boutiques, the mall has been catering to customers’ retail needs for more than 35 years. elite destination guide | toronto www.elitetraveler.com the trendy Yorkville district, the city has established itself as the most expensive retail space in the whole of Canada. Whether you’re looking for a tailored 21 HAZLETON LANES suit, an exquisite piece of jewelry, or a chic designer dress, Toronto is the place to find it, with a wealth of highend choices and heaps of elite glamour.
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