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USA & Canada to North Americathe onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-9017709924488621782010-09-23T01:17:00.000-07:002010-09-23T01:26:47.072-07:00Universities and colleges - Study in Toronto Canada<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >Study In Toronto Canada, Find A Universities and colleges ...</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" ><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 128px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquS2pGvZVBU-4RiPejtJZsk-PVgk4sGS1DkcawOgcBDoDpjxyG3tFQdvL48oV6JBiLY3gDO9b1IWEpfsOjFOCLCyVS4ZmhWYpct6mWQ19m_7af-zTNmREHT2Dt8uUQbx2wJYttvDiYrRH/s400/jbniiu6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520022190807241314" border="0" />Toronto City is home to a number of educational institutions, including the largest (University of Toronto) and third largest (York University) universities in Canada.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >Universities</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >The City of Toronto has three major degree-granting universities with student populations of more than 20,000:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >* </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >University of Toron</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >to</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >, the largest and one of the oldest universities in Canada has its main campus in downtown Toronto (St. George Campus) and two satellite campuses at Scarborough and Mississauga. University of Toronto and York University together account for more than 60 percent of Ontario's public funding.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >* </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >York University</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >, the third largest university in Canada, is another major research university with a strong reputation internationally. York has a student population of more than 50,000 students across two campuses. It houses Glendon College; University of Ottawa and Glendon are the two post-secondary educational institutions in the country where all students are taught in both English and French. Osgoode Hall Law School is a branch of York University and serves as the largest law faculty in Ontario.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >* </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >Ryerson University</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >, which is located in downtown Toronto, has a student base of 20,000 full-time students, and 60,000 continuing education students.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >Two degree-granting institutions with student populations under 20,000 are:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >* Ontario College of Art and Design, a highly respected and fourth-largest art school in North America</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" > * Tyndale University College and Seminary, began as a Bible college and seminary and was given university and degree granting status in 2003 by the Government of Ontario.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >Colleges</span> n Toronto City Canada<br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >Toronto City has the principal campuses of four post-secondary Ontario college, as well as the campus of one other Ontario college, scattered across the city in 29 campuses:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" > * Centennial College</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" > * George Brown College</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" > * Seneca College</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" > * Humber College</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" > * Collège Boréal (francophone)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >Recently, Toronto's community colleges have begun offering their own bachelor's degree programmes, as well as joint degree programmes with neighbouring universities.'</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:85%;" >* <span style="font-weight: bold;">University of Guelph-Humber </span>is a University-College Partnership between University of Guelph and Humber College. Graduates receive a degree from Guelph as well as a diploma from Humber.</span><br /></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-78153121427571317152009-10-19T01:37:00.000-07:002009-10-19T02:32:19.228-07:00Museums at toronto<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Visit to Toronto visit to Museums<br />Inuit art and culture<br /><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 83px; height: 85px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvOPKeSnp8Q9HFGuNt69zZ4lRKCipzr0jbsUMy-FByaLkA52za1lI6uyvixsYalHboiuo2bocsvlRIX2yqSP15X8fhSGkbI2IsvMaMIqWMH0bznWkE47jqX5epnh9km4NFuBiMDzWnnbu/s400/cn1d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394240820254545442" border="0" />Canada’s only public museum south of the Arctic devoted exclusively to Inuit art and culture. Explore over 300 works of art, including sculpture in stone, antler, ivory and bone, innovative prints, drawings, ceramics and textile art from our permanent collection and on loan from first-class collections across Canada. Discover ancient Thule ivories, contemporary masterpieces, and more. Also see the Graphics Gallery, offering collector-quality artwork by contemporary Inuit artists. All profits from the sales of Inuit art at the galleries support programs at the Museum of Inuit Art. The Museum of Inuit Art is located inside the Queen’s Quay Terminal Building at Toronto Harbour front. Open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM (Closed Christmas Day, New Years and Good Friday; Call for extended summer hours).<br />207 Queen's Quay West Toronto<br />Phone: 416-640-1571<br />Fax: 416-644-1939<br /><br />National Film Board of Canada, Mediatheque<br />The NFB Mediatheque is the ultimate window into Canadian culture in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district. Watch NFB films on state of the art personal viewing stations, buy or rent videos and DVD's, attend film screenings and master classes in the NFB cinema or participate in innovative workshops for kids and adults. Join us 7 days a week for non stop public programming.<br />150 John St., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-973-3012<br />Fax: 416-973-7459<br /><br />Redpath Sugar Museum<br />Museum displays and education programs centred upon the history of sugar, The Redpath Sugar Company, antique and modern refining technologies and nutrition/health.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">St. Lawrence Market Complex<br />In the centre of historic Old Town Toronto, close to the hub of today's downtown sits the St. Lawrence Market Complex - three buildings that have served as Toronto's social centre, City Hall and marketplace throughout the City's history. Explore the south market building with its restaurants, artisans and specialty food vendors offering visitors the unique and lively atmosphere of an authentic farmers market; the Market Galley with changing exhibits dedicated to Toronto's art, culture and history; and the Market Kitchen with cooking classes for all ages and abilities. In the north market building you'll find the farmers' market where farmers arrive every Saturday at dawn to sell their meat, cheese and produce, just as they have been for more than 200 years. The St. Lawrence Hall, which contains the magnificent Great Hall, continues to be Toronto's favourite site for social and business functions. Complete your visit with a walking tour of St. Lawrence Market Complex to hear about its </span><span style="font-size:85%;">200-year history.<br />92 Front St. E., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-392-7219<br />Fax: 416-392-0120<br /><br />MZTV Museum of Television<br />The MZTV Museum and Archive seeks to protect, preserve and promote the Receiving Instruments of Television History. The museum houses the world's most comprehensive collection of North American Television Receivers for the formative fifty-year period from the 1920's to the 1970's. Together with related original papers, discs, books, magazines, toys and other ephemera the collection offers some 10,000 objects to scholars and students as well as the general public.<br />550 Queen Street East Toronto<br />Phone: 416-599-7339<br />Fax: 416-599-3572<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens<br />Spadina Museum chronicles four generations of the wealthy Austin family. Enjoy a guided tour highlighting the exquisite furniture and decors reflecting Toronto art scene of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore one of Toronto's finest, restored Victorian gardens and enjoy a guided tour.<br />285 Spadina Rd., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-392-6910<br />Fax: 416-392-0382<br /><br />Royal Ontario Museum<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2qplrtCz6ttKNc5KIiYKGUZ_Q_lMfQTzEwXTDGYnDd4vNxH59MKsDwbp1KxhcIGBwpSV5ChD4pVxxHyu7V7Tsd0En5AnWFUs0BHcNsLNkXOzh0LLocrSradCARCkt9GkIkK8RMrypDPfh/s400/cn2d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394241151506545298" border="0" /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">No trip to Toronto is complete without a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum - Canada’s largest museum of world cultures and natural history located in the heart of downtown. Explore special exhibitions, permanent galleries of dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, Canada’s First Peoples, gems & minerals, dinosaurs and more, alongside world-class dining, shopping and breathtaking architecture. The ROM also offers special programs and events, educational activities and inspiring facilities for private functions.<br />100 Queen's Park, Toronto<br />Phone: 416-586-8000<br />Fax: 416-586-5504<br /><br />Scarborough Historical Museum<br />Set along the walking trails of Thomson Memorial Park, the museum traces the story of this community's rural roots and two centuries of immigration. Witness the transition from early settler life to the exciting innovations of the early 20th century. Take advantage of the pay-as-you can weekend events throughout the summer.<br />Thomson Memorial Park Scarborough<br />Phone: 416-338-8807<br />Fax: 416-338-8805<br /><br />York Museum<br />The museum collects and displays photographs and objects which represent the economic, political and social history of the former city of York from its early beginnings to the present day.<br /><br />Toronto Reference Library<br />In Toronto's downtown core, Toronto Refernce Library houses the rare collections of Arthur Conan Doyle and Canadiana. It also provides high speed access to the Internet, email, research databases and other electronic resources. For more information on Toronto Public Library's 98 locations, please call Answerline at (416) 393-7131.<br />789 Yonge St., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-393-7131.<br /><br />Toronto Police Museum and Discovery Centre<br />Whether you have only a few minutes or an hour or two, enjoy a delightful visit to the Toronto Police Museum and Discovery Centre. Occupying 3,000 square feet in the atrium at Police Headquarters building, the Museum reflects the rich tradition and history of policing in our great city. The museum is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations are greatly appreciated. We kindly ask for a charitable donation of $1.00 per person. Gift shop regular hours: Monday to Friday 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.<br />40 College St. Toronto<br />Phone: 416-808-7020<br /><br />Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre<br />Set in the scenic Don River, Todmorden Mills explores the early days of industry in Toronto, its role in Toronto's development and the cultural impact of the city's growth on the natural environment. Visit this scenic Don River Valley location and also enjoy a stroll through the wildflower preserve.<br />67 Pottery Rd., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-396-2819<br />Fax: 416-396-2898<br /><br />Textile Museum of Canada<br />The Textile Museum of Canada (TMC) is a non-profit institution with a collection that spans nearly 2,000 years. The Museum exhibits and conserves more than 11,000 works from 200 countries and regions. TMC’s collection celebrates cultural diversity and includes traditional fabrics, garments, carpets and related artifacts such as beadwork and basketry.<br />Textile Museum<br />55 Centre Ave., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-599-5321<br />Fax: 416-599-2911 </span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-75730209485612605212009-10-18T22:08:00.000-07:002009-10-19T01:30:26.626-07:00Heritage & Museum<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Historic Museums, City of Toronto<br />The Economic Development Division provides a variety of business services, including investment attraction, business expansion services, small business support services, export services and economic information. The Sectors and Strategic Partnership Unit works specifically with tourism industry partners to developed initiatives that will expand Toronto's tourism potential.<br />Toronto<br />Phone: 416-338-0435<br /><br />Black Creek Pioneer Village<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi745pSSER1h72U5U3n_YrBaNPw51yIqiZ__9dIJ9ZCj48Smuh7zqgoPuKcDBd3jiKybRhd7VwSWFvOt7V5PndyCoLjvJlNBmhYdG3yJf1_yQkbJpRygI0pGqap_PhRU-b5k0fHBBbtD0gt/s1600-h/fd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 110px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi745pSSER1h72U5U3n_YrBaNPw51yIqiZ__9dIJ9ZCj48Smuh7zqgoPuKcDBd3jiKybRhd7VwSWFvOt7V5PndyCoLjvJlNBmhYdG3yJf1_yQkbJpRygI0pGqap_PhRU-b5k0fHBBbtD0gt/s400/fd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394224946737004034" border="0" /></a>Step into Canada's past and explore an authentically re-created 1860's Ontario country village. Enjoy more than 40 restored homes, trade shops, public and farm buildings, interpreters and artisans in period dress, special events, programs and demonstrations, country dining, unique shopping and village made crafts. Open daily, May 1 to Dec 31 (closed Dec.25 & 26) .<br /><br />Canadian Air & Space Museum<br />The museum celebrates the aviation heritage of Toronto and the science and adventure of flight. Rare aircraft and artifacts are displayed in a the 1929 aircraft factory of de Havilland Canada Ltd. were some of Canada's most famous aircraft and first satellite were built. Exhibit highlights include a 1943 DH 82C Tiger Moth trainer, a 1944 Avro Lancaster bomber under restoration, and a full-scale replica of the famous Avro CF-105 Arrow supersonic interceptor built in Toronto in 1958 and abruptly cancelled and scrapped in 1959.<br />Parc Downsview Park, Toronto<br />Phone: 416-638-6078<br />Fax: 416-638-5509<br />Casa Loma<br />Former estate of Canadian financier, Sir Henry Pellatt. Edwardian Castle complete with decorated suites, towers, 800-foot tunnel and stables. Open daily for tours. Gardens open May-October. Cafe, gift shop, parking and group packages available. Castle may be rented for private functions, meetings, media and film shoots.<br />1 Austin Terrace, Toronto<br />Phone: 416-923-1171<br />Fax: 416-923-5734<br />Colborne Lodge<br />This rare Regency picturesque cottage is a graceful monument to John and Jemima Howard, the couple who founded High Park. Built in 1837, it contains many original furnishings, artifacts, and artwork. The extensive ornamental and kitchen gardens are now being restored.<br />Colborne Lodge Drive, High Park Toronto<br />Phone: 416-392-6916<br />Fax: 416-392-0375<br />Design Exchange<br />The Design Exchange is Canada's national design museum. Housed in the original historic Toronto Stock Exchange building, visitors will find a selection from the permanent collection of post-modern Canadian industrial design on display along with exhibits ranging across all design disciplines. Visit their website for current programs.<br />234 Bay St., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-363-6121<br />Fax: 416-368-0684.<br />Fort York National Historic Site<br />Visit the site of the 1813 Battle of York and the birthplace of modern Toronto. Fort York is home to Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings which now house exhibits and restored period room settings. This National Historic site is open year-round and offers seasonal guided tours, musket, drill and music demonstrations.<br />100 Garrison Rd., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-392-6907 - Fax: 416-392-6917<br /><br />Gardiner Museum<br />Take an intimate look at one of the world’s oldest forms of art and material culture – ceramics. The Museum’s collection spans continents and time, giving a glimpse into the development of ceramic process, decoration and form. Winner of multiple architectural awards, the Museum houses "Toronto’s Best Gift Shop" (Vogue), and cafe by celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy. Open Daily.<br />111 Queen's Park, Toronto<br />Phone: 416-586-8080<br />Fax: 416-586-8085<br /><br />Gibson House Museum<br />Visit this elegant farmhouse built by the Gibson family in 1851 and discover the dramatic part members of the Gibson family played in Ontario's history. Activities include guided explorations of the museum, hands-on programs, hearth-cooking classes, birthday parties and holiday celebrations.<br />5172 Yonge St., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-395-7432<br />Fax: 416-395-7442<br /><br />Mackenzie House Museum<br />Situated in downtown Toronto, Mackenzie House is a Greek Revival row-house, which was purchased by the community for William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor, and outspoken newspaper editor and leader of the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. Explore the museum, the recreated printshop and gallery featuring changing exhibitions.<br />82 Bond St., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-392-6915<br />Fax: 416-392-0114<br /><br />Markham Museum<br />Markham Museum provides informative displays depicting the 19th & early 20th century in Markham. In addition special events, programs and tours are organized in a true family/educational outing.<br />9350 Hwy. 48 Markham<br />Phone: 905-294-4576<br />Fax: 905-294-4590<br /><br />McMichael Canadian Art Collection<br />The essence of Canada minutes from Toronto! Group of Seven, Inuit and First Nations art in a beautiful natural setting. Also offering special exhibitions, adult and family programs and gift shop.<br />10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg<br />Phone: 905-893-1121,<br />Fax: 905-893-0692<br /><br />The world's one and only. Voted “Toronto's Top Appeal Attraction” by Zagat Survey. Experience the game that defines Canada and a sport that has been adopted by over 80 countries. Home of the Stanley Cup, the Hockey Hall of Fame has something for everyone: state-of-the-art games, interactive exhibits, larger-than-life statues, replica dressing room and rink zone, theatres, extraordinary gift shop, and hockey's most precious artifacts. Experience the Hockey Hall of Fame's newest exhibit honouring 100 seasons of Montreal Canadiens hockey. The Montreal Canadiens Centennial Exhibit will be on display for a limited time and features elaborate showcases, multi-media displays and a specially-designed replica Canadiens dressing room.<br />30 Yonge St., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-360-7765<br />Fax: 416-360-1501</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-79247302991099223842009-10-18T21:35:00.000-07:002009-10-18T22:07:03.260-07:00Science & Nature - Toronto Canada<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ontario Science Centre</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRb6GgXVBzbx9YSdMoc4qxKJLjVO4DcsCzCi5_N4ci0OaP_JtX-cyfyvzJE87J1m7AVO9tD4mjptMlBoODCCqS3mP6qGyDvXo9bT64NNcM2p446yweTetJqc3X0jFBTnzzyIti_-K1bc2t/s1600-h/dd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 115px; height: 72px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRb6GgXVBzbx9YSdMoc4qxKJLjVO4DcsCzCi5_N4ci0OaP_JtX-cyfyvzJE87J1m7AVO9tD4mjptMlBoODCCqS3mP6qGyDvXo9bT64NNcM2p446yweTetJqc3X0jFBTnzzyIti_-K1bc2t/s400/dd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394172614598451346" border="0" /></a>With hundreds of engaging interactive exhibits and daily science demonstrations, the Ontario Science Centre will delight, inform and challenge visitors of all ages: KidSpark is a unique discovery playground for children eight and under, the Weston Family Innovation Centre has 50 open-ended experiences that allow youth to create and innovate, the Space Hall is home to Toronto’s only public planetarium and the Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre features a great lineup of IMAX® films that run hourly throughout the day. The Ontario Science Centre is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during the summer and holiday seasons and is closed December 25.<br />770 Don Mills Rd., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-696-1000<br />Fax: 416-696-3166<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Efston Science:</span> The Science and Astronomy Superstore<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6eDTEWKzx3HmevqHPTx5mQ4yo5RZPCJ6gQtRtAQvps09yjFTYYaFS9b6xojXG3cUGiOgSSkaQLvNr3ptJb7brwpkZmGptH4RGbnlGSJnzdioVrSvsNrEb0H69JxLdVkjAZCsqgjTqn3OQ/s1600-h/ov.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6eDTEWKzx3HmevqHPTx5mQ4yo5RZPCJ6gQtRtAQvps09yjFTYYaFS9b6xojXG3cUGiOgSSkaQLvNr3ptJb7brwpkZmGptH4RGbnlGSJnzdioVrSvsNrEb0H69JxLdVkjAZCsqgjTqn3OQ/s400/ov.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394171789994891586" border="0" /></a>Everything from telescopes, binoculars and microscopes to science kits and science fun. This truly unique store is hands on fun for the whole family.<br />3350 Dufferin St., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-787-4581<br />Fax: 416-787-5140<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bird Kingdom at the Niagara Falls Aviary</span><br />Journey through the Rainforest as you interact with over 400 exotic birds and animals from around the world! There are many hidden secrets to discover in our 50,000 sq.ft attraction!<br />5651 River Rd., Niagara Falls<br />Phone: 905-356-8888<br />Fax: 905-353-8266</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-45444150666921001132009-10-18T21:09:00.000-07:002009-10-18T21:32:50.249-07:00Gardens & Parks in Toronto<div style="text-align: justify;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Visit Gardens & Parks in Toronto</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Ashbridge's Bay Park</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A park, marina, natural habitat, softballs venue, and one of Toronto’s best places to be in the warmer seasons.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Downsview Park Inc.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Your destination for events, culture, sports, recreation, dining and leisure all in one </span><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 88px; height: 88px; font-family: arial;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN03qgN0Beo_7rKN_mCR8SFX5gS7ywWxELLT6qJI_aLW5HV62RJwkqBzLNeaHhvI0TjgxbXfhNnseAl_vn0dyN8nL3W9rWSN_tB-aI3kWf2kwwefAF69ooWVpfoo_eA2jIR5ONI-M8YVGt/s400/t34cx.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394161330359944930" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;">location: Downsview Park Sports Centre, Hangar Grill, Canadian Air & Space Museum, circus arts, go-karting and more.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1-35 Carl Hall Road Toronto</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Phone: 416-952-2222</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Fax: 416-952-2225</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >High Park</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">400 acre wilderness park right on the subway system. Enjoy miles of nature trails plus a Trackless Train, Zoo, children's garden, grenadier pond, adventure playground, hillside gardens and a restored 1837 cottage.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1873 Bloor St. W. Toronto</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Phone: 416-392-8188</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Music Gardens</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The garden design interprets in nature, Bach's First Suite for Unaccompanied Cello, with each dance movement within the suite corresponding to a different section in the garden. Open year 'round. Free.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">475 Queen's Quay W., Toronto</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Phone: 416-338-0338</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Royal Botanical Gardens</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Royal Botanical Gardens, Canada's largest botanical garden, is 2,700 acres of beauty 30 minutes west of Toronto: five garden areas, nature sanctuaries, gift shop, restaurants, and 30 km of walking trails.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Phone: 905-527-1158</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Fax: 905-577-0375</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Niagara Falls</span><br /><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 104px; font-family: arial;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFMweMQJD2tiaJQfRNnH4o2k9amTOuVfmXu4CfZrnviaUw_hjbRvAoSF7G69OwT9CXnllsfgQZt0cFLLBHvnsVEn0rg3L63n9lsxE3_W1UpacWlzyBlTy-sogdyFXmiRFEIZEZcNbwAaQ/s400/en1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394162708428252690" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;">Niagara Tourism venues. Best Falls and River view Restaurants at Table Rock, Queen Victoria Place and Queenston Heights. Falls Attractions: Niagara's Fury: The Creation of the Falls, Journey Behind the Falls, White Water Walk, Whirlpool Aero Car, Butterfly Conservatory. Also Legends on the Niagara and Whirlpool golf courses, People Mover buses, gardens and gift shops. Historic sites: Old Fort Erie, Mackenzie Printery & Newspaper Museum, McFarland House, Laura Secord Homestead.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Table Rock Centre Niagara Falls</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Phone: 1-877-642-7275 (NIA-PARK)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Fax: 905-353-0533</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Let your spirits soar at North America's largest glass-enclosed Conservatory, where over 2,000 tropical butterflies float through a lush rainforest setting. Just nine kilometers north of the Falls. Open year-round. Fully accessible. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Stroll among thousands of free-flying butterflies in a year round, lush, tropical garden featuring over 85 species of tropical plants, waterfalls, exotic birds. Discover a live Honey Bee observation hive, incredible Insect collection. Cafe and free parking.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2500 Kossuth Rd., Cambridge</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Phone: 519-653-1234 </span><br /></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-32912297197316400892009-10-18T20:55:00.000-07:002009-10-18T21:04:15.549-07:00Canadian National Exhibition<div style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Exhibition in Canada</span><br /><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp_Dhdu2A-nxQ9i9wGKYtpXXvr-PjAlxf5xjDPoHVNNYT0DDE9L1MyqpRnoRlnAenaKoxJQf9n1kOeL_Joc4shGzHK_EVXMyJ0XGmbWMu28bUe7Z3zPV9mWfFK5cAxg9fnWUzGqyWA8Jft/s400/x1c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394156569869641938" border="0" />The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is governed by the Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) and its volunteer Board of Directors. The CNEA is governed and operated under the jurisdiction by the Canadian National Exhibition Association Act of 1983 as amended by the Statutes of Ontario in 1999 and the Province of Ontario Agricultural & Horticultural Organizations Act of 1988.<br />The CNEA is a provincially chartered association which resides on a municipal site. Through various agreements with the City of Toronto including the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the CNE receives administrative, financial and operational services from Exhibition Place. The MOU also provides for the use of the buildings and grounds for the annual CNE.<br />The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is an 18-day fair taking place every August concluding on Labour Day. Throughout the course of its 130 year history, the CNE has grown to be the largest annual fair in Canada and the fourth largest in North America attracting approximately 1.3 million visitors each year.<br />The Canadian National Exhibition takes place on 192 acres of Exhibition Place in Toronto. The CNE’s roots are in agriculture and this continues to be a strong component of the Fair which features a working farm and the Horse Show. Over time, the CNE has grown to include the highest level of Canadian and international performers.<br /><br /><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 82px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0eudlYq3qxtb-Hw2KN5vV_Up6F6jPPEs13f5LHAsIn_RmJfwiujTjr_iEL3-o-F-X5Vb21uZC9dBLrl_Y4DkJGSP8XBUeB8e6DnKmCRyXBnETnQKXT-xWthOXpiMysKiJqqmLO7SMlC6R/s400/x2c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394156318068183810" border="0" />Central to any fair is its midway. The CNE features two midways (Adult & Kiddie) that include more than 50 rides and 80 games. The large main midway, situated in the heart of the grounds, is not for the faint of heart. Adjacent to Kids’ World is the Kiddie Midway with rides and games catering to the youngest of our visitors.<br /><br />The midway is also home to a wide variety of delicious "fair foods" and food can also be found in the CNE Food Building, which is one of a kind in North America with over 90 vendors featuring foods from around the world.<br /><br />Each year the CNE hosts the Canadian International Air Show. A highlight of the fair, this 3-day air show takes place on Labour Day Weekend. It is the largest over-the-water air show in the world and features Canada’s top precision flying team, The Snowbirds.<br /><br />The CNE is Toronto’s unofficial “Summer Celebration”. With its unique variety of entertainment, the CNE offers something for everyone. For many families it is a tradition that has lasted generations. </span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-83842569461853564692009-10-18T20:18:00.000-07:002009-10-18T20:52:50.569-07:00Amusement & Water Parks in TorontoAttractions at Toronto Canada<br /><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: justify;"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 115px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwXohHfhvyXxFaD77EosuUwTAxvT-wUxN44H3PegJi2beQTI4OjvPmIziv8u5JS2t1yW4VLtEv3P9abW1j7RuLG6Pof7gvrufBLBXtQLMnxx4CUlVUjGB_2eIkY9VBb3cbi5vJPSHXpAc/s400/2c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394153095294401042" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Canadian National Exhibition</span><br />One of the largest annual fairs in North America, the Canadian National Exhibition offers a unique variety of experiences from August 21 to September 7, 2009. Highlights include the IAMS Superdogs, international exhibits & shopping, shows and concerts, agricultural exhibits, Kids' World, live entertainment, parades, a Casino, a three-day air show and more.<br />The Fair<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is an 18-day fair taking place every August concluding on Labour Day. Throughout the course of its 130 year history, the CNE has grown to be the largest annual fair in Canada and the fourth largest in North America attracting approximately 1.3 million visitors each year.<br />Exhibition Place Toronto<br />Phone: 416-393-6300<br />Fax: 416-263-3838.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ontario Place Corporation</span><br />Located on the waterfront of Lake Ontario, this world-class attraction has been entertaining families and kids since 1971, and is still a must-see. As Toronto’s number-one destination for family fun, Ontario Place offers over 30 rides, attractions, and special events from spring till fall. This waterfront paradise has something for everyone to enjoy! Check out Froster Soak City, Toronto’s only downtown water park, <img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 96px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgyumqWrxBShrdTwQPxPGJPMB976v05LKC46bJygUNvLdcPm-1Hh4FD99NcbvBBGh9JN4UcTc9ji9upPziCMQZItracHt0hdrAoK-5oQ_E9ism-yKhh20s7H1uk6TS53x_Hqitl52bx9K/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394152010792692530" border="0" />Cinesphere, home to the world’s first permanent IMAX theatre, the Treehouse Live! Stage, where toddlers can catch live performances from their favourite entertainers and much more.<br />955 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-314-9900<br />Fax: 416-314-9989<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Wave Pool</span><br />Ride the wave at York Region's first and only indoor wave pool...all year long!! Swim and surf in four-foot waves, frolic on water mats or try body surfing! Ride the thrilling 160 foot twisting water slide, splash in the shallow area or simply relax in the sauna! Available for group rentals and birthday party packages.<br />The Wave Pool<br />5 Hopkins Street Richmond Hill<br />Phone: 905-508-9283 (WAVE)<br /><br />Fantasy Fair<br />Ontario’s largest indoor amusement park with nine full-size rides, a giant play village and a family friendly arcade. Open year-round and surrounded by over 160 stores with plenty of free parking.<br />Fantasy Fair<br />500 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto<br />Phone: 416-674-5437<br />Fax: 416-675-1543<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bingemans</span><br />Bingemans Big Splash Waterpark offers hours of family fun as well as our Camping Resort along the banks of the Grand River, 9 hole par 3 Glenridge Golf Course and FunworX indoor children's playcentre.<br />Bingemans<br />425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener<br />Phone: 519-744-1555<br />Fax: 519-744-1985<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Centreville Amusement Park</span><br />With over 30 rides and attractions and more than 14 food outlets, there's something for everyone at Centreville. Across the harbour by ferry (416- 392-8193), the Islands are a popular spot for families with children, picnics and groups. Open daily at 10:30 am June 6-September 6 and all weekends in May and September, weather permitting.<br />Centreville Amusement Park<br />Located on the Toronto Islands Toronto<br />Phone: Summer: 416-203-0405 Winter:416-234-2345<br />Fax: Summer fax: 416-203-2167<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Playdium</span><br />Playdium is the ultimate high-tech Family Entertainment Centre featuring over 200 interactive and physical games, rides and sports simulators. The 11 acre outdoor site includes Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, 9 variable speed batting cages & "Water Wars". Playdium is "The Ultimate Place To Play" .<br />Playdium<br />99 Rathburn Rd. W., Mississauga<br />Phone: 905-273-9000<br />Fax: 905-273-4222<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">NASCAR SpeedPark</span><br />An exciting race themed amusement park featuring five racetracks, state-of-the-art arcade, kiddie rides, laser tag, slot cars, NASCAR simulators, Pit Stop Grille, the hottest driver merchandise and more. Call today to book your next group, corporate or team building program.<br />1 Bass Pro Mills Dr., Vaughan<br />Phone: 905-669-7373<br />Fax: 905-669-7371</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-26769696109848386902009-10-12T23:57:00.000-07:002009-10-13T00:18:54.510-07:00Art Culture in Toronto<span style="font-style: italic; font-family: arial;">visit to Canada and find The Art and Culture in Toronto</span><br /><div face="arial" style="text-align: justify; font-family: arial;"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 92px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7xm2aaO-oHzlAc0D036URFQKegh9MrS0NPKYE-uncsA1vrdPMqDkgTZGYd_bYeEo3QuAI0CzrYW2FZAy99Cw0Az0yKpohxbPuhO-xPFoDcbDZG_CLJiEEJfZOxKWZnj1mC_wo-fZFLYTB/s400/t2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391980471122485666" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Toronto City has more museums then you can image. Everything from shoes to sugar, ceramic art to contraception, textiles to television, you can explore one or a multiple of things under one roof. Browse the art galleries, commercial or public for Canadian art and more. Examples of modern, ultra modern and classical architecture are everywhere - look up! And the music, film, theatre, dance, cultural events and </span><span style="font-size:85%;">festivities everywhere...<br />* there are 125 museums and public archives in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Nine of these are Toronto City museums<br /> * there are over 50 ballet and dance companies<br /> * six opera companies<br /> * two symphony orchestras<br /> * 150 pieces of public art and monuments add to Toronto's landscape in addition to the over 2,000 moveable works of fine art on display in public buildings such as City Hall and the civic centres<br /> * Street festivalthere were over 310 street closures in 2002 due to community and cultural celebrations as well as parades, races and marathons<br /> * millions attend Toronto's three biggest annual parades: Gay Pride, Caribana and Santa Claus Day parades<br /> * Toronto is recognized as the third-largest theatre centre in the English-speaking world, after New York and London with over 90 venues in the GTA.<br /> * considered "Hollywood North" by the film industry: 3rd in TV and film<br /> production, and 2nd as exporter of TV programming, in North America. </span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-48507910863268027622009-10-12T23:46:00.000-07:002009-10-12T23:57:14.134-07:00Go to Toronto, Canada<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTwr2m0kCqAW5LvpE4tOrgZ1Jbuad-vu_CNWQitricmehdK1XUldISNYdOAhS-yGRyEhfG_6KnYbrb8Kuw7Jaewpa8OhVb2W0Rp9ee9lQQbXPvIY4vSjCqW50zonJ7PTHo4izPrzDkNBs-/s400/t1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391973755077789250" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, farther south than Minnesota and much of Michigan, Toronto is one of the most accessible cities in North America by road, air, rail and water. We are only a one hour drive away for about five million Canadians, and within a 90-minute flight for 60 per cent of the U.S. population.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Canadian citizens going to the United States</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">U.S. Customs and Border Protection easy reference guide to acceptable forms of identification for border-crossing into the United States by land or sea.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">To Toronto By air</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Lester B. Pearson International Airport</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Lester B. Pearson</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">International Airport</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Located just west of the city, the airport is accessible from highways 401, 427 and 409.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Toronto City Centre Airport</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Located on the western tip of a series of islands in Toronto Harbour, the island airport handles scheduled, private and corporate flights. Major airlines operating from the island include Air Ontario, Trans Capital Airlines and Grand Aviation. Call 416-203-6942.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">To Toronto By road</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Whether approaching Toronto by car or by bus, the traveller will reach Toronto by one of several major routes paralleling the shore of Lake Ontario. Highways 401 and 2, and the Queen Elizabeth Way, enter Toronto from the west. Highways 401 and 2 also enter Toronto from the east. Hwy 400 runs from the north and connects with Hwy 401. Major bus routes converge in Toronto. Out-of-town buses arrive and depart from the Bus Terminal, located at 610 Bay St. Service to/from points all over Ontario, Canada and the U.S. National and regional bus lines serve the Greater Toronto area. Call 416-393-7911 for bus company fares and schedules.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">To Toronto By rail</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Union Station</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Toronto is served by the VIA Rail System, the network that provides all rail service throughout Canada (with connections to the Amtrak system through Niagara Falls, New York). Union Station is located on Front Street, between Bay and University (across the street from the Fairmont Royal York Hotel). The station is right on Toronto's subway line, and is within walking distance of Rogers Centre (formerly Skydome), the CN Tower, the financial district and many downtown hotels, shops and restaurants.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Boats at Toronto HarbourfrontBy water</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Toronto offers docking facilities and complete services for boaters. For information on harbour facilities, call the Toronto Port Authority at 416-863-2000</span></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-71486252061566361112008-07-18T13:25:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:33.363-08:00Toronto city<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224454130293235234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHDR6Yh4QYgLRvs7r1JBFpbhfXdb5-Fa7j1NAV9doN-Wz0S4-2jNWMB5w97Pmo4n_4p28JRMSKXoTe9eO1kMtlPNucpivdm3IvKzEz2S6OA4j5kmej4vbaFQaeY-A80vXW_MixFglslQkn/s320/tr4io.JPG" border="0" />This a largest city in Canada & the capital of the province of Ontario, Canada's most populous province.<br />Toronto Canada is known as a city of neighborhoods. Distinct areas, often centered on a main street, like : Queen, College, Bloor etc.), are packed tightly together but each has something different to offer. The relative compactness of these neighborhoods makes exploring on foot easy and pleasant, especially in the warmer months.<br />Toronto's climate is characterised by fairly cold and icy winters where temperatures average 24°F in January. Contrary to Canadian stereotypes, the city experiences very hot and humid summers with an average high of 80°F during the daytime in July. Late spring and early fall are generally considered to be the most pleasant times to visit, and summer is by far the busiest tourist season, but visitors will find that Toronto's vibrancy extends well through the winter. Toronto's public buildings are nearly all air-conditioned in summer, and are well heated in winter. Sometimes, during the winter, severe storms can shut down the city for a day or two. In the summer, many thunderstorms are common.</span> </div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-77417727997342205672008-04-02T00:46:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:33.595-08:00Toronto and Building<div align="justify"><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Architecture & Building in Toronto Canada</span><br /></em></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224451550268263778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5H0SYc5UbB4oSnxC-57vkUtkRxHSjBCnjtzVbO-p8mhPzuHEZtgDCyR8p3fGWLFppN_RfAToKEv7SbgpG0fUzgJ_Ohw6gF0PIC9WbXWcd0NgOZ4H5P1VPYnkcd7nDEOgzVi-Ey3_wtvsf/s320/tr1t0.JPG" border="0" />Skyscrapers buildings in Toronto Canada, The tallest structure in Toronto is the CN Tower, which rises 553 metres (1,815 ft). The CN Tower was the tallest free-standing structure on land from 1973 until 2007, and remains the world's tallest completed free-standing structure on land. But, it is not generally considered a high-rise building as it does not have successive floors that can be occupied. The tallest habitable building in the city is First Canadian Place, which rises 298 metres (978 ft) tall in Toronto's Financial District and was completed in 1975. It also stands as the tallest building in Canada. Scotia Plaza is the second-tallest building in the city and the country.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Somes a list TheToronto skyscrapers that stand at least 125 metres (410 ft) tall, ranked by standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height. CN Tower, First Canadian Place, Scotia Plaza, Commerce Court West (261 / 856),Commerce Court West (239 / 784), Toronto-Dominion Bank Tower (223 / 731), Residences of College Park, 154 / 505, West One 148 / 486 ..etc.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Somes list of buildings are approved, pending approval, or under construction in Toronto and are planned to rise at least 150 metres (492 ft).Trump International Hotel and Tower, One Bloor East, Aura, Bay Adelaide Centre West Tower, Signature Tower, Living Shangri-La, Ritz-Carlton, The L Tower, Maple Leaf Square North Tower, RBC Centre, Richmond-Adelaide Centre, Bay Adelaide Centre East Tower,York Street, and Maple Leaf Square South Tower.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-68808089134468460742008-04-01T23:58:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:33.660-08:00Toronto city & Architecture<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Toronto Canada : Architecture and Architect design</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">According to some prominent residents of the city and some important architects who've designed buildings here, Toronto city has no single dominant, architectural style. Toronto is a city with a very diverse style of architecture, some structures dated back to the 1800s, while some others were just newly built in the 2000s. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184541837794038658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3fVi28trOLm1xiMot-e5vU43M2Zsj5BKcf432zTTLewGIwlxgeDPwmN4v5dIOQcPs3H2fS0PVkbSsnF9nITSITyTP-6M3PldXdR74LlyX8D119LqQR2jWOy_tAikp1KRBLgDuPDT8i15x/s320/cdryt1.JPG" border="0" /><strong>Toronto city</strong> is an architectural hotspot featuring uniquely designed buildings from many of the most celebrated architects in the world. The list includes such names as Frank Gehry, Daniel Libeskind, Norman Foster, Will Alsop, I. M. Pei, Santiago Calatrava, and Mies van der Rohe as well as award-winning local firms, such as Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners, Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg (KPMB) and Diamond + Schmitt Architects.</span><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Daniel Libeskind</strong> (Architect design) has redesigned the internationally recognized Royal Ontario Museum, North America's fifth largest. Libeskind reinvented Canada's largest museum as a series of enormous “crystals” that will rise dramatically five storeys from the street surface.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Frank Gehry's</strong> (Architect design) redesign of the Art Gallery of Ontario will completely alter the museum inside and out. The new front façade of the gallery will become an exercise in transparency, with the upper level transformed into a new sculpture court.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The <strong>Toronto skyline</strong> is Will Alsop’s “tabletop” at the Ontario College of Art and Design on McCaul Street. This spectacular structure consists of a two-storey rectangle suspended about 130 ft above ground on brightly coloured steel legs.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The <strong>Four Seasons Centre</strong> for the Performing Arts opened as the new home of the Canadian Opera Company and The National Ballet of Canada. Designed by Diamond & Schmitt, the 2,000 seat opera house has a European style tiered horseshoe-shaped auditorium.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>University of Toronto</strong> campus is another site of major change. Since 2001, Canada’s largest university has expanded adding many new buildings. Included are a number of residences and faculty buildings designed by the noted Norman Foster and Behnisch Architekten. The main buildings, the Leslie Dan Pharmaceutical Building (Foster) and the Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research (Behnisch), are lantern-like towers that bring the university happily into the modern.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>The Gardiner Museum</strong> of Ceramic Art, the Royal Conservatory of Music and the National Ballet School of Canada. These were designed by Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg (KPMB), a firm that is playing a major role in transforming Toronto architecture. KPMB are also responsible for the design of Bell Festival Centre, a major new cultural facility dedicated to the celebration of film and the Toronto International Film Festival... and etc. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:#c0c0c0;"><em>Achitect in Toronto Canada</em></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-69083371167846504642008-03-24T09:48:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:33.780-08:00Climate In Toronto<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181352717202576242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFOuDoqg6LWO9GW_xUxoDsL7nXavyaNnOND76RMdIpdExN1r5YZWiL-9o2_kjHMWR87K9OkQiiqT42GbN3ej02orIlUIDZ-iUU5klsRum0f8e5k7N04y1-EbjKreR3Ckb__KQAUYKvRBy/s320/trtcn2.jpg" border="0" />Toronto's climate is moderate for Canada due to its southerly location within the country and its proximity to Lake Ontario. It has a humid continental climate, with warm, humid summers and generally cold winters. The city experiences four distinct seasons with considerable variance in day to day temperature, particularly during the colder weather season. Due to urbanization and proximity to water, Toronto has a fairly low diurnal temperature range, at least in built-up city and lakeshore areas. At different times of the year, this maritime influence has various localized and regional impacts on the climate, including lake effect snow and delaying the onset of spring- and fall-like conditions or seasonal lag.<br />Toronto winters sometimes feature short cold snaps where maximum temperatures remain below −10 °C (14 °F), often made to feel colder by wind chill. Snowstorms, sometimes mixed with ice and rain can disrupt work and travel schedules, accumulating snow can fall anytime from November until mid-April. However, mild stretches also occur throughout winter melting accumulated snow, with temperatures reaching into the 5 to 14 °C (40 to 57 °F) range and infrequently higher. Summer in Toronto is characterized by long stretches of humid weather. Daytime temperatures occasionally surpass 35 °C (95 °F), with high humidity making it feel oppressive during usually brief periods of hot weather. Spring and Autumn are transitional seasons with generally mild or cool temperatures with alternating dry and wet periods.<br />Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, but summer is usually the wettest season, the bulk falling during thunderstorms. There can be periods of dry weather, but drought-like conditions are rare. The average yearly precipitation is 33 inch, with an average annual snowfall of about 52 in. Toronto experiences an average of 2,038 sunshine hours or 44% of possible, most of it during the warmer weather season.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-16235098912544229452008-03-24T09:28:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:33.883-08:00Toronto city<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181349508862006114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-UN2cUpSmdS1VsqsgZC47MJN1_MTzf7fipTMST9SMltjgZG_5wYTXGA2f0qTm3YXGdrWOPjZwfDy4SxIs2i4LDGsitiZh5hp1P3Dt6vX0j6C1qPt2GoL861SIkM5VMuw8D5C5ooKas3qC/s320/trtc1n.jpg" border="0" /></strong><strong>Toronto city</strong> Canada, is the provincial capital of Ontario. Toronto located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. Toronto is at the heart of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and is part of a densely-populated region in south-central Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe. As Canada's economic capital, Toronto is considered a global city and is one of the top financial cities in the world. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Toronto's leading economic sectors include finance, business services, telecommunications, aerospace, transportation, media, arts, film, television production, publishing, software production, medical research, education, tourism and sports industries.The Toronto Stock Exchange, the world's seventh largest, is headquartered in the city, along with a majority of Canada's corporations.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Toronto covers an area of 630 square kilometres, with a maximum north-south distance of 21 km and a maximum east-west distance of 43 km . It has a 46-km long waterfront shoreline, on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario.Its borders are formed by Lake Ontario to the south, Etobicoke Creek and Highway 427 to the west, Steeles Avenue to the north and the Rouge River to the east.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-23095972304363861392008-03-17T21:29:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:34.047-08:00Canadian Cuisine<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><em>Canadian Traditional Food/ Canadian Cuisine</em></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178935831096380402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4n5wJ9xjrObJx_v2vz5QQZaK7Iy7kvZdLd3w5uC7KWP0xm1Mf2VmymClNZKYpGKY930UB8BHPoZagK7FIfbK8jUiTXh9orXsbgukFhRt4ZFmGEDUTWx9SloVhazTYDh2BNEx-rmkgeVc/s320/mts1cd.jpg" border="0" />The <span style="color:#3366ff;">Canadian cuisine</span> varies widely from region to region. Generally, the traditional cuisine of English Canada is closely related to British and American cuisine, while the traditional cuisine of French Canada has evolved from French cuisine and the winter provisions of fur traders.The basis of both groups is traditionally on seasonal, fresh ingredients, and preserves. The cuisine includes a lot of baked foods, wild game, and gathered foods. Prepared foods were still a novelty for recent rural generations, so there are some that are well-loved to the point of obsession, and which have come to dominate suburban diets. However, home-made, warming, and wholesome remain key adjectives in what Canadians consider their cuisine. The cuisine of the western provinces is heavily influenced by German, Ukrainian, Polish, and Scandinavian cuisine. Noteworthy is the cuisine of the Doukhobors: Russian-descended vegetarians.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The traditional cuisine of The Arctic and the Canadian Territories is based on wild game and Inuit and First Nations cooking methods. The cuisines of Newfoundland and the Maritime provinces derive mainly from British and Irish cooking, with a preference for salt-cured fish, beef, and pork. British Columbia also maintains British cuisine traditions.<br />Today many Canadians will identify foods as being uniquely "Canadian" largely on the basis of such items being uncommon in the United States. Foods enjoyed in both countries, such as fast food and popular restaurant cuisine, will often be described as simply "North American" dining.<br />Canadian Chinese cuisine is widespread across the country, with variation from place to place. The Chinese smorgasbord, although found in the U.S. and other parts of Canada, had its origins in early Gastown, Vancouver c.1870 and resulted from the many Scandinavians working in the woods and mills around the shantytown getting the Chinese cook to put out a steam table on a sideboard, so they could "load up" and leave room on the dining table (presumably for "drink").</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Canadian Foods: Beans and toast; baked beans served on or alongside toasted, sliced bread Wild Chanterelle, Pine, Morel, Lobster, Puffball, and other mushrooms. Ginger beef, candied and deep fried, with sweet ginger sauce. Back or peameal bacon (called Canadian bacon in the US). Haddock and chips (often found at chip stands and in restaurants). </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Tourtière and pâté à la râpure (Quebec meat pies), Montreal smoked meat sandwich, served with coleslaw, potato chips and half a pickleMontreal smoked meat. Hearty breads (known as brown and white). Pâté chinois ("Chinese pie", Québécois shepherd's pie). </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Bannock, fry bread, and dough goods, Bouilli, Québécois ham and vegetable harvest meal. Baked cream corn and peas. Habitant yellow pea soup. Bouilli, Québécois ham and vegetable harvest meal. Baked cream corn and peas, Habitant yellow pea soup, Roasted root vegetables, Sauteed winter greens... etc. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Canadian Sea Food:Salmon (especially Sockeye), Lobster, Atlantic Cod, Winnipeg gold-eye, Arctic char, Mussels, Eulachon (Pacific Coast), Geoduck (Pacific Coast), Smelt (Great Lakes)...etc.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-55954396907864509702008-03-17T20:56:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:34.191-08:00Canada and Sport<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Sport in Canada wide variety of sports are practiced in Canada. Ice hockey, referred to as simply hockey in their country, is Canada's official winter sport, its most popular spectator sport, and its most successful sport in international competition. Lacrosse, a sport with Aboriginal origins, is Canada's oldest sport and official summer sport. </span><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">A unique code of football known as Canadian football is Canada's second most popular spectator sport, and the Canadian Football League's annual championship, the Grey Cup, is the country's largest annual sports event. Association football, known in Canada as soccer in both English and French, has the most registered players of any sport in Canada, but has never enjoyed sustained popularity as a major professional spectator sport.<br /><strong>Other popular team sports</strong> include baseball, basketball, cricket, curling, field hockey, rugby, cricket and softball. Popular individual sports include auto racing, boxing, cycling, golf, hiking, horse racing, ice skating, rodeo, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, tennis, triathlon, track and field, water sports, and wrestling. As a country with a generally cool climate, Canada has enjoyed greater success at the Winter Olympics than the Summer Olympics, although significant regional variations in climate allow for a wide variety of both team and individual sports. Major upcoming multi-sport events in Canada include the 2010 Winter Olympics.<br /><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178929362875632610" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisw1mvr-KcDVf7VQxpuB3QSkFBF4aTzGVgsCgn8y8Y_xV93r6MBR_jiN0NEHjQvAucVOtCFhplqc36WPZ-IEF6M396c0DbK2W227SsX1ugtSlPfDrdo_Qq9I3lv7T9U7KOpo-tyrUJH2KW/s320/lc1cnd.jpg" border="0" />Lacrosse</strong> : Canada is a nation with two official sports. Since its founding, and until 1994, the official sport was lacrosse, a sport invented by Aboriginal peoples. In 1994, First Nations groups objected to a government bill that proposed establishing ice hockey as Canada's national sport, arguing that it neglected and obliterated recognition of the game of lacrosse, a uniquely Native contribution. The Canadian Lacrosse Association, founded in 1925, is the governing body of lacrosse in Canada. It conducts national junior and senior championship tournaments for men and women in both field and box lacrosse.<br /><strong>Canada Ice hockey</strong> : Ice hockey began in Canada in the late 1800s, and is widely considered Canada's national pastime, with high levels of participation by children, men and women at various levels of competition. The most popular leagues are the amateur Canadian Hockey League, and the professional National Hockey League.<br /><strong>Cricket is a popular</strong> sport in Canada. Canada has around as many cricketers as rugby players. While Canada is not sanctioned to play Test matches, the team does take part in One Day International (ODI) matches and also in first-class games (in the ICC Intercontinental Cup) against other non-Test-playing opposition, with the rivalry against the United States being as strong in cricket as it is in other team sports.Curling is most popular in the prairie provinces with the most competitive teams in recent years coming from the province of Alberta. However, curling has a degree of popularity across the country. For example, a team from Quebec, which is not a traditional hotbed of curling, won the Tim Hortons Brier (national men's championship) in 2006. The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is the national women's championship. The Canadian Curling Association is the sport's national governing body; great achievements are recognized by the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Commonwealth Sport Games</strong>,Canada is one of only six nations to have attended every Commonwealth Games, and hosted the first ever British Empire Games in 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario. Canada also hosted the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, and the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia. Canada ranks third in the all-time medal tally of Commonwealth Games. Halifax, Nova Scotia had been nominated as Canada's selection to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games before it withdrew its bid due to unacceptably high cost projections.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Olympic Games and Canada:</strong> Canada has competed at every Olympic Games, except for the first games in 1896 and the boycotted games in 1980. Canada has previously hosted the games twice, at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal and the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, and Vancouver is scheduled to host the 2010 Winter Olympics.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-54826119139699284362008-03-17T20:45:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:34.327-08:00Canada & Music<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Music in Canada</strong></span><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">History of music of Canada has mirrored the history and evolution of the country. From early British-style patriotic songs and the folk traditions of the many founding cultures, to the international success of cutting-edge alternative music bands, music has been an ever evolving part of Canada's cultural life. In recent decades, Canadian music, in all its forms, has come to be one of the most fully developed expressions of the Canadian identity. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBqQtlHhlraZRlAqIvy1N9GQ4s1cPzjN14xZRHvtNvofYaskApe6_n9tnf3XD5C-e22jBTXmCgZY5N0WMiusxmEl5eliawB_ayBbYa8TCJfO6hWKhutLfVMIJv6DYxKeq9vRbPJ4AODt5p/s1600-h/stCd.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178924715721018322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBqQtlHhlraZRlAqIvy1N9GQ4s1cPzjN14xZRHvtNvofYaskApe6_n9tnf3XD5C-e22jBTXmCgZY5N0WMiusxmEl5eliawB_ayBbYa8TCJfO6hWKhutLfVMIJv6DYxKeq9vRbPJ4AODt5p/s320/stCd.jpg" border="0" /></a>The country's tradition of folk music, with its basis in every region and community in the country, is complemented by strong domestic and international contributions to popular music. Before the explosion of modern popular (Pop) music in the 1950s, Canada produced several notable stars. Bea Lillie of the World War I era, songwriter Shelton Brooks, doo wop group The Four Lads, bandleader Guy Lombardo, pop stars Gisele MacKenzie and Robert Goulet, jazz virtuosos Maynard Ferguson, Moe Koffman, and Oscar Peterson, and pop-country stars Wilf Carter and Hank Snow were all well-known.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Canada Country music</strong> evolved out of the diverse musical practices of the Appalachian region of the United States. Appalachian folk music was largely Scottish and Irish, with an important influence also being the African American country blues. Parts of Ontario, British Columbia and the Maritime provinces shared a tradition with the Appalachian region, and country music became popular quite quickly in these places.</span></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Canadian Music country as developed by Carter, Snow and Earl Heywood, used a less nasal and more distinctly pronounced vocal style than American music, and stuck with more traditional ballads and narratives while American country began to use more songs about bars and lovers quarrels. This style of country music became very popular in Canada over the next couple decades. Later popular Canadian country stars range from Stompin' Tom Connors to Shania Twain.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Canada Jazz</strong> is a genre of African American music (with influences from French Impressionism era music), present in Canada since at least the 1910s. In 1919 and 1920 in Vancouver, Jelly Roll Morton, a legendary New Orleans pianist, played with his band. During this period, Canadian groups such as the Winnipeg Jazz Babies and the Westmount Jazz Band of Montreal also found regional acclaim.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Canada and blues</strong> : T</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">he blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the use of the blue notes, often with a repetitive twelve-bar structure, which evolved in the United States in the communities of former African slaves. Canadian blues refers to the blues and blues-related music (e.g. blues-rock, folk blues, etc.) performed by blues bands and performers in Canada.<br />In Canada, there are hundreds of local and regionally-based Canadian blues bands and performers. As well, there is a smaller number of bands or performers that have achieved national or international prominence. These bands and performers are part of a broader Canadian "blues scene" that also includes city or regional blues societies, blues radio shows, and blues festivals.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Canadian hip hop</strong> developed much more slowly than the rock scene. Although Canada certainly had hip hop artists right from the early days of the scene, the infrastructure simply wasn't there to get their music to the record-buying public. Even Toronto, Canada's largest and most multicultural city, had difficulty getting an urban music station on the radio airwaves until 2000, so even if a Canadian hip-hop artist could get signed, it was exceedingly difficult for them to get exposure.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Canada Rock music</strong>: Ronnie Hawkins, an Arkansas-born rockabilly singer, became the most prominent figure in Canadian rock beginning in 1958. He did more than any other to popularize Canadian hard rock. He formed a backing band called The Hawks, which produced some of the earliest Canadian rock stars. Among them were the members of The Band, who began touring with Bob Dylan in 1966 and then struck out on their own in 1968, releasing well-remembered albums like Music from Big Pink and The Band</span>. </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">...and etc.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-74511025490056957192008-03-17T20:27:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:34.511-08:00Canada : theatre, Film and television<span style="font-family:arial;"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Canadian theatre, Film/movie and television</span>...</em></span> <div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Canada has a thriving stage theatre scene. Theatre festivals draw many tourists in the summer months, especially the Stratford Festival of Canada in Stratford, Ontario, and the Shaw Festival in Niagara On The Lake, Ontario. The Famous People Players are only one of many touring companies that have also developed an international reputation. Canada also boasts the world's second largest live theatre festivalthe Edmonton Fringe Festival.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178919677724380098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssOV_heu_ix5fxWDE-Oe88Pudc13AYPQdY00gfVZwyyHopiW2V59zqrppbETImocePRA4BhOp9REkEwWCmh-l0H4nX-4_J1N-ShMyQPDJI4YFCx18tX5eLw4RGQ-PIl0x0jK2zOYhbvVf/s320/mvcnd.jpg" border="0" />Canadian Movie</strong> or Film market was dominated by the American movie industry for decades, although that film industry has since inception seen a prominent role for actors, directors, producers and technicians of Canadian origin. In the 1960s Michel Brault, Pierre Perrault, Gilles Groulx, Jean-Pierre Lefebvre, Arthur Lamothe, Claude Jutra and other filmmakers from Quebec began to challenge Hollywood by making innovative and politically relevant documentary and feature films.Canada has developed a vigorous film industry that has produced a variety of well-known films, actors, and auteurs.Canada's film industry is in full expansion as a site for Hollywood productions. Since the 1980s, Canada, and Vancouver in particular, has become known as Hollywood North. The American Queer as Folk was filmed in Toronto. Canadian producers have been very successful in the field of science fiction since the mid-1990s, with such shows as The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, the new Battlestar Galactica, Smallville, and The Outer Limits, all filmed in Vancouver. As with its southern counterpart in California, USA, many Canadians are employed in the film industry, and celebrity-spotting is frequent throughout many Canadian cities.<br /><strong>Canadian television</strong>, especially supported by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, is the home of a variety of locally-produced shows. French-language television, like French Canadian film, is buffered from excessive American influence by the fact of language, and likewise supports a host of home-grown productions. The relative success of French-language domestic television and movies in Canada often exceeds that of its English-language counterpart.<br />Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is considered by many to be one of the most prevalent film festivals for Western cinema. It is the premiere film festival in North America from which the Oscars race begins.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-69927348687192022612008-03-17T20:00:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:34.724-08:00Canada Culture and art<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Culture and Art</strong></span> <div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1P-rud5DbRpqEJJHzcu0IaAsA6vEautyIEfgNonb9CTm4VS_gv-gOt4_Z3XXMiWtsKLiJf9DdtvQDy3jK4IJQMN-6e-DwSdwfvreNvUcXWTBVN81_LyGgWtW05ys4pkZq16iTHzIvBwvy/s1600-h/2pntcn1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178915430001724338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1P-rud5DbRpqEJJHzcu0IaAsA6vEautyIEfgNonb9CTm4VS_gv-gOt4_Z3XXMiWtsKLiJf9DdtvQDy3jK4IJQMN-6e-DwSdwfvreNvUcXWTBVN81_LyGgWtW05ys4pkZq16iTHzIvBwvy/s320/2pntcn1.JPG" border="0" /></a>Canadian culture has historically been influenced by British, French, and Aboriginal cultures and traditions. The Canadian culture is an umbrella term that encompasses the artistic, musical, literary, culinary, political and social elements that are representative of Canada, not only to its own population, but to people all over the world. Canada's culture has historically been influenced by European culture and traditions, especially British and French. Over time, elements of the cultures of Canada's Aboriginal peoples and immigrant populations have become incorporated into mainstream Canadian culture. It has also been strongly influenced by that of its linguistic, economic, and cultural neighbour the US.The arts have flourished in Canada since the 1900s, and especially since the end of World War II in 1945. Government support has played a vital role in their development, as has the establishment of numerous art schools and colleges across the country.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Canada and art : </span><span style="font-size:+0;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Cornelius Krighoff Habitants, The works of most early Canadian painters followed European trends. During the mid 1800s, Cornelius Krieghoff, a Dutch born artist in Quebec, painted scenes of the life of the habitants (French-Canadian farmers).<br />Since the 1930s, Canadian painters have developed a wide range of highly individual styles. Emily Carr became famous for her paintings of totem poles of British Columbia. Other noted painters have included the landscape artist David Milne, the abstract painters Jean-Paul Riopelle and Harold Town and multi-media artist Michael Snow.<br />The abstract art group Painters Eleven, particularly the artists William Ronald and Jack Bush, also had an important impact on modern art in Canada. Canadian sculpture has been enriched by the walrus ivory and soapstone carvings by the Inuit artists. These carvings show objects and activities from the daily life of the Inuit.</span></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-91778368203809675612008-03-17T19:55:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:34.936-08:00Speak in Canada<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVYTeoCZJ0nKj6rxVmxKBLIY5UCXUtwxsgWocTxUsWq4NgRtfakyl6dXdJvNUSBSIuCTnpLFStdYuLxlOyO4xd02M97d6VvfFF8nStaGa0oA6h6l0Pnq3ILIjrdjojALC9UxLjHlnZpSG/s1600-h/cdfl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178910735602469794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVYTeoCZJ0nKj6rxVmxKBLIY5UCXUtwxsgWocTxUsWq4NgRtfakyl6dXdJvNUSBSIuCTnpLFStdYuLxlOyO4xd02M97d6VvfFF8nStaGa0oA6h6l0Pnq3ILIjrdjojALC9UxLjHlnZpSG/s320/cdfl.jpg" border="0" /></a>The <span style="color:#3366ff;">Canada'</span>s two official languages are English & French. The official Bilingualism in Canada is law, defined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Official Languages Act, and Official Language Regulations; it is applied by the Commissioner of Official Languages. English and French have equal status in federal courts, Parliament, and in all federal institutions. The public has the right, where there is sufficient demand, to receive federal government services in either English or French, and official language minorities are guaranteed their own schools in all provinces and territories.</span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-85417546443936965232008-03-17T19:43:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:35.079-08:00Canada and Provinces<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178909455702215570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYVKXCtbh0TNQPNABXQ19oBpnJJAzaxqxXDaHedJ7P3ihT2V2ZpHnm0RL6d2VzXwxi9TcKwXDFa2HE21XGxUlnEpeTf_dsyhUze33U2LPCt3azsMPMbUcJMJm8oY7HuLD_9GymFxF6TCyC/s320/cnd2.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">Canada</span></strong> is a federation composed of ten provinces and three territories; in turn, these may be grouped into regions. Western Canada consists of British Columbia & the three Prairie provinces ( Saskatchewan, Alberta, & Manitoba). Central Canada consists of Quebec & Ontario. Atlantic Canada consists of the three Maritime provinces (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, & Nova Scotia), along with Newfoundland & Labrador. Eastern Canada refers to Central Canada & Atlantic Canada together. Three territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, & Nunavut) make up Northern Canada. Provinces have a large degree of autonomy from the federal government, territories somewhat less. Each has its own provincial or territorial symbols.<br />Provinces are responsible for most of Canada's social programs (like : health care, education, and welfare) & together collect more revenue than the federal government, an almost unique structure among federations in the world. Using its spending powers, the federal government can initiate national policies in provincial areas, such as the Canada Health Act; the provinces can opt out of these, but rarely do so in practice. Equalization payments are made by the federal government to ensure that reasonably uniform standards of services and taxation are kept between the richer and poorer provinces.<br />All provinces have unicameral, elected legislatures headed by a Premier selected in the same way as the Prime Minister of Canada. Each province also has a Lieutenant-Governor representing the Queen, analogous to the Governor General of Canada. The Lieutenant-Governor is appointed on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Canada, though with increasing levels of consultation with provincial governments in recent years.</span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-51843352597045992312008-03-17T19:33:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:35.297-08:00Canada and history<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178906135692495746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQyNsTjosliSt3dzk9NPuDa1-fUwM-TTNhYGU5esqFHa0lyWyi85q517Mqzq0Yan1pfh9Gi2Y2OX1K7b2gv2AyKxcPdbk4RG8aoNcsFaagkaWxOvqsLnjw9CsKP5QaHcx1Q6BjbyAh1fQ/s320/cnd1h.JPG" border="0" />Canada History</span> .... France sent the first large group of settlers in the 17th century, but Canada came to be dominated by the British until the country attained full independence in the 20th century. Its history has been affected by its inhabitants, its geography, and its relations with the outside world</span><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">....There are a number of reports of contact made before Columbus between the first peoples and those from other continents. The case of Viking contact is supported by the remains of a Viking settlement in L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland. This may well have been the place Icelandic Norseman Leifur Eiríksson referred to as Vinland around the year 1000.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The next European explorer acknowledged as landing in what is now Canada was John Cabot, who landed somewhere on the coast of North America (probably Newfoundland or Cape Breton Island) in 1497 and claimed it for King Henry VII of England. Portuguese and Spanish explorers also visited Canada, but it was the French who first began to explore further inland and set up colonies, beginning with Jacques Cartier in 1534...<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Canada"><span style="color:#ffffcc;">more</span></a></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-63353235506860213882007-10-19T10:58:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:35.429-08:00To Canada for travel and Vacantion<div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123112360458716594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPnRsl4Gczmz9C7OWv2j3KYJGm9KU8qabaPZ52RN386pwfLKlrUF3UVJN3lktnqOPIbTO_7eZqOqHnhyuAucGWMUqOv6DmevbNwW4nMNknBZ_nKNiStniED0PJjO0AYhLFm7q2wUU5B_e/s320/aaa.jpg" border="0" />Canada</span> and the Cities, Toronto is Canada's largest city, main commercial centre Montreal with Quebec's largest city and only majority French speaking metropolitan area, cultural centre, home of the 1967 universal exposition and of the 1976 Summer Olympics Vancouver Canada is beautiful and busy west coast city, and Vancouver is third largest city in Canada, and home of Canada 2010 Winter Olympics, and this city is western Canada's economic center. Ottawa is fourth largest city in Canada and the national capital, the city of high tech centre and Canada tourist centre. Calgary City is fifth largest city and quickly growing; oil, cowboys, development, home of the Calgary Stampede, the Canada 1988 Winter Olympics. Edmonton is sixth largest city, this the capital of Alberta, northernmost metropolitan area in North America with a population greater than one million, home of the West Edmonton Mall is the world's largest entertainment and shopping centre. Quebec is capital of Quebec, tourist centre, oldest city in North America Winnipeg city is capital of Manitoba, Transportation hub of Canada and Gateway to the West. Halifax city is capital of Nova Scotia, major port city.</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> Finds Hotel motel resort spa in Canada cities, Montreal city, Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec city, Niagara Falls, Victoria, Winnipeg, Calgary city, Mississauga, Ottawa city, Banff, Mt.Tremblant, Wasaga Beach, Surrey, Edmonton, Windsor city, and etc, gets best accommodation at Canada cities.</span></span></div>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-67636967791096689532007-10-19T09:53:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:35.538-08:00Holiday Vacantion at Canada<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Canada is a country with a rich cultural heritage, in Canada, festivals and events are held annually to celebrate the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdn-qdxflevcb1rQQUI_rXbU6I3UiEytIiTVuXFDePmcdLF93kPPLcYA1puv3Rv7HKUAJjY6FZcFWwC6xLZgvsNPeDnoXiXqp4f5N4BWUIM1aIsLW_NTL-9jg2djzPyZYOy9zENQqWMVIX/s1600-h/resort.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123099157729248674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdn-qdxflevcb1rQQUI_rXbU6I3UiEytIiTVuXFDePmcdLF93kPPLcYA1puv3Rv7HKUAJjY6FZcFWwC6xLZgvsNPeDnoXiXqp4f5N4BWUIM1aIsLW_NTL-9jg2djzPyZYOy9zENQqWMVIX/s320/resort.jpg" border="0" /></a>multicultural landscape of this great nation. Each festival represents a single cultural facet belonging to the diverse population of Canada. These festivals are easily identified by season.<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Winter in Canada is the time when Canadians and their families take to the slopes and hit the ice at ski resorts and community hockey rinks across the country. Canada’s world-famous winter festivals take place in late January and February including Carnaval de Québec in Quebec City and Winterlude/Bal de neige in Ottawa and Gatineau. There are also winter events that pay homage to Canada’s hardy pioneers such as the Festival du Voyageur in Winnipeg and the Yukon Sourdough Rendez-vous Festival set in Whitehorse. Especially popular in British Columbia, winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are practiced and enjoyed regularly during the winter. British Columbia is home to many of the world's top ski resorts, including Whistler. Canada 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will take part in Whistler and Vancouver city. Vancouverites can easily access smaller ski resorts, such as Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour, and Grouse Mountain. In Calgary, the month of January is devoted to showcasing challenging national and international theatre, dance, and music in The High Performance Rodeo, one of Canada’s leading festivals of new and experimental theatre.<br />Summer in Canada June 21 to July 1 marks 10 days of celebrations in Canada. The festivities begin on June 21 with National Aboriginal Day and celebrations across the country continue on June 24 with Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, in honour of the patron saint of French Canadians, on June 27 with Canadian Multiculturalism Day, and culminate with Canada Day with parties everywhere on July 1st. In addition, there are many musical and cultural summer festivals taking place across the country. Here is just a taste: Yellowknife’s Summer Solstice Festival, Calgary’s Reggaefest, Windsor's International Freedom Festival, the Calgary Stampede, Winnipeg’s Folklorama, Toronto’s Caribana, Les Francofolies de Montreal, as well as Montreal's Jazz and Comedy festivals, New Brunswick’s Festival acadien de Caraquet, London's Rib-fest, the Jazz and Blues Festival in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and the Collingwood Elvis Festival in Collingwood, Ontario.<br />Autumn in Canada is traditionally a time for literary festivals and film festivals. Lovers of the written and spoken word may like the Trois-Rivières’ bilingual Festival International de la Poésie, Halifax’s Atlantic Canada Storytelling Festival, and Toronto’s International Festival of Authors. Film lovers can choose from the Toronto International Film Festival, the Vancouver International Film Festival, the Montreal World Film Festival, the Atlantic Film Festival, and St. John's International Women's Film Festival in Newfoundland, among many others. Fall in Canada is also a time for families to enjoy the autumn splendour of nature in fall festivals or in simple activities where one enjoys the beautiful countryside.<br />Spring in Canada, some parts of the country, April and May mark the beginning of Canadian music festival season. Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories celebrates spring with the Cariblues Festival, Halifax showcases chamber music with the Scotia Festival of Music and Ottawa highlights concerts, flowers and history at the Canadian Tulip Festival. At There is also renowned the world over for its theatre festivals such as Ontario’s Stratford Festival and Shaw Festival, which begin at this time and continue through to the fall. There are also a number of children’s festivals including the Calgary International Children's Festival and the annual Saskatchewan International Film Festival for Young People.</span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091609472595814340.post-5491216659279238252007-10-19T09:14:00.000-07:002008-12-08T15:46:35.610-08:00Canada Travel and Vacantion<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Canada Tour, for the large country will need several days to appreciate even a part of the country. Get around this country, flight by air. with Air Canada is the main national carrier, and has by far the largest network and most frequent schedules. For travel between major centres, no frills carrier WestJet offers <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAraxiW9iI63k8szF2VeDJWZm4DwvhdPIJXhndZCSzdc5Qv09CBWmA0pgdyc8G4SSjmndihl7kl0BscpFLBeH-MkoMSQIR5tc7L3e4h1Gk2ucdqH_w4AQ_bVeht5cjaoFi3q7vWXgiUYnF/s1600-h/travel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5123087728821274002" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAraxiW9iI63k8szF2VeDJWZm4DwvhdPIJXhndZCSzdc5Qv09CBWmA0pgdyc8G4SSjmndihl7kl0BscpFLBeH-MkoMSQIR5tc7L3e4h1Gk2ucdqH_w4AQ_bVeht5cjaoFi3q7vWXgiUYnF/s320/travel.jpg" border="0" /></a>competitive fares. In general, airports are poorly connected to public transportation and railway transportation; expect to leave airports by road on a rental car, taxi or a privately operated bus. Travel in Canada with car (rent a car in Canada). Although somewhat expensive if you are travelling alone, this can be an economically reasonable alternative if you are sharing the costs with others. However, beware of the high surcharges associated with dropping off the car at a different location than where it was picked up. In Montreal and Toronto, public transit is a strongly recommended alternative to driving. Travel with bus, You can also travel between most cities in Canada, small and large, by bus. Greyhound Canada provides much of the service, with smaller operators covering local routes. For some popular tourist routes, guided bus tours are also available. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">With Passenger rail service and trip with this is very safe and comfortable, is often an expensive and inconvenient alternative to other types of transport. The corridor between Windsor and Quebec City is a bit of an exception to this generalization. Also, if natural beauty is your thing, the approximately three-day train ride between Toronto and Vancouver passes through the splendour of the Canadian prairies and the Rocky Mountains, with domed observation cars to allow passengers to take in the magnificent views.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">With motorhome or campervan / RV, If you are set on a road trip, an alternative to car rental is to hire an RV, This gives you the flexibility to explore Canada at your own pace and is ideal if your trip is geared around an appreciation of Canada's natural environment. Costs can also be lower than combining car rental with hotels. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:78%;"><em>Stay in Canada and get around cities, and finds the Hotel motels resort and spa in Canada.</em></span>the onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563020951511815321noreply@blogger.com