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Pride Toronto

Have an amazing time with the LGBTQ+ community groups every June in Toronto.

Date: 27 June 2021 - 27 June 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.
Website: http://www.pridetoronto.com

Beaches International Jazz Festival

A month-long mid-summer music festival that promotes Canadian jazz excellence locally and on the world stage.

Date: 02 July 2021 - 25 July 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.
Website: http://www.beachesjazz.com
Cost:

Free.

Toronto Fringe

A long list of staged performances, live music, events and food vendors make this event a cultural highlight.

Date: 21 July 2021 - 31 July 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.
Website: http://www.fringetoronto.com

Caribbean Carnival Toronto

This event celebrates Caribbean music, cuisine and arts.

Date: 29 July 2021 - 02 August 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.

Toronto International Film Festival

This festival offers screenings, lectures, workshops, discussions and plenty of opportunities for fans to meet and learn from Canadian and international filmmakers.

Date: 09 September 2021 - 18 September 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various.
Website: https://www.tiff.net

Cavalcade of Lights

This glittering annual extravaganza kicks off Toronto's holiday season. It features the lighting of a huge Christmas tree, live musical performances, a skating party and a spectacular fireworks display.

Date: 07 November 2021 - 07 November 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Nathan Phillips Square.

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Featured Hotels

The Gladstone Hotel

Built in 1889, The Gladstone is the oldest continuously operating hotel in Toronto and is now one of the city's most exciting, with artist-designed rooms and exhibition spaces. Guests have instant access to the Toronto art scene - either by going outside to enjoy the city's art and design neighbourhood, or simply by enjoying the paintings in their rooms.

Eaton Chelsea

Canada's largest hotel, the glass-clad, sky-high Eaton Chelsea tries to cater for everybody within its 1,590 guest rooms. For families, there are Nintendo games, a bottomless cookie jar and kids' discounts in the restaurants. While for business travellers, there is a dedicated floor of rooms equipped with cordless speaker telephones, faxes, well-stocked desks and back-friendly chairs.

Super 8 Downtown

Super 8 is a cheap and cheerful hotel set close to the Gardiner Expressway in Chinatown. With decent continental breakfasts, a gym and massage room, plus flatscreen TVs, microwaves and fridges in all rooms, make this an excellent budget choice. There are hot tub suites available at reasonable rates too.

Cambridge Suites

Located in the heart of the Financial District, this all-suites hotel is designed with the business traveller in mind. The experienced staff can handle all kinds of business occasions, from state-of-the-art presentations to informal breakfast meetings. All rooms have work areas that are comfortable, well designed and feature two double-line telephones and high-speed Wi-Fi access.

Hazelton Hotel

Since opening in 2007, the Hazelton in the ritzy Yorkville district has drawn a steady stream of actors and hipsters, many attracted by its proximity to luxury boutiques and Toronto International Film Festival events. Amenities include a lap pool, fitness centre, spa, private screening room and 24-hour room service.

The Westin Harbour Castle

This is a mammoth 38-storey, twin-towered hotel with 977 rooms that looks straight out onto Lake Ontario. As well as boasting spectacular views, the Harbour Castle features 70,000 square foot of meeting space, tennis courts, an indoor pool, whirlpool and giant windows throughout. The rooms are exceptionally comfortable and well equipped.

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