These new galleries feature our renowned collection of dinosaur skeletons, along with fascinating fossil birds, mammals, insects and plants of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Witness history in the making as the Buffalo Bills bring NFL Football to the Rogers Centre for eight games over the next five years.

The Victoria Symphony presents this popular series designed to engage children in the wonderful world of music with orchestral adventures and fun stories that will entertain and amaze children of all

Concert for Kids 2 - the Mischievous Adventures of Rascally Rhythm

Supervised Drop-In, Tuesday to Friday - 3pm-6pm. Need some free time to get some groceries, visit a friend or get your nails done?

Walk Ins at MESSY HANDS. Give your kids the gift of time & get creative together in our MESSY HANDS Art Studio during our Walk In Times.

On Friday, February 29, the Zoo is launching the Year of the Frog. From this date on, the Toronto Zoo will be showcasing "toad-ally" fun activities to support this important conservation initiative.

The Victoria Symphony presents this popular series designed to engage children in the wonderful world of music with orchestral adventures and fun stories that will entertain and amaze children of all

Go downtown where Bastion Square is alive with street artists, artisans and other vendors seven days a week.

This year Bastion Square is alive with street artists, artisans and other vendors seven days a week.

On Pointe captures the exacting and exquisite art of ballet through one of its most essential elements, the ballet shoe.

This is a new exhibit celebrating Lucy Maude Montgomery's Canadian classic, curated by Irene Gammel at the Modern Literature and Culture Research Center at Ryerson University.

For Close Up Animal Encounters and Lots of Family Fun. Opening For the Season on April 26th 2008 Our popular Kids Zoo opens for the season and it’s FREE with general Zoo admission!

A companion to the Shanghai Kaleidoscope exhibition, Shanghai 1860 -1940: Historical Photographs provides an intimate glimpse of Shanghai in the late 19th and early 20th century, a rich yet tumultuous

A visit to Black Creek Pioneer Village is a step back in time to 19th-century Ontario.

Each summer, visitors to the CN Tower grounds are welcomed by beautiful garden areas planted by Canadian communities from coast to coast.

Visiting Ships – May through October – John Quay – Harbourfront Centre periodically plays host to tall ships and Coast Guard vessels.

Discover Toronto’s unique architecture and rich history through ROMwalks, a series of free, guided walking tours of the city.

Organized by the Institute for Contemporary Culture (ICC) at the ROM, Shanghai Kaleidoscope offers an unprecedented view of one of the world's most dynamic cities, highlighting an emerging generation

Metchosin Farmers Market - SUNDAYS ONLY

On May 16, 2008 the Toronto Zoo will offer visitors a newly refurbished Australasia Pavilion featuring the much anticipated NEW Great Barrier Reef Exhibit.

First Time In Ontario And Only At The Toronto Zoo!

First time in Ontario and only at the Toronto Zoo!

See Blue Jays baseball all summer long. 81 home games are played at the Rogers Centre

The ROM brings together for the first time a selection of close to 100 objects drawn primarily from its outstanding collection of Wedgwood wares, the finest in Canada.

FACING MARS, our new interactive exhibition, will challenge you to consider what we face in our quest to reach the planet.

Complementing the new FACING MARS exhibition, the Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre is featuring Roving Mars.

Buy locally. Buy organic. You can do both at the Kerr Village Organic Farmers’ Market.

Enjoy the latest movies in a Baby-Friendly environment at Cineplex Entertainment theatres.  The program you have come to know and love will now be offered weekly. Not only that, with each visit you will be able to choose from two great films! Schedules will be posted each week for all participating Cineplex Entertainment theatres.

Come share in the discovery!

Weekdays from noon to 1 pm

July 7 to August 22 (except August 4)

Jul 11 - Aug 3, Elora Festival -Elora, Southwestern Ontario
Now in its 29th year, the Elora Festival is bringing
the World of Music to Elora this summer. With 40

Jul 12 - Aug 16, St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival ---Prescott, Eastern Ontario
Experience lively,
affordable professional
theatre in our beautiful
riverside setting.
Summer theatre

Jul 13 - 20, Greater Sudbury Blueberry Festival -Sudbury, Northern Ontario
Look out for the various events and blueberry
food offerings throughout Sudbury during the
Blueberry Festival!

Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:30 pm from July 15 to August 12

Jul 17 - 27, Pride London Festival 2008 “Flying High With Pride” --------London, Southwestern Ontario
Art Show opening, July 17. Literary Night July

Jul 18 - 27, Day Out With Thomas -St. Thomas, Southwestern Ontario
Day Out with Thomas is an exciting way to
enter the world of Thomas & Friends. The event

Jul 19 - 27, Rogers Cup 2008 -Toronto, Greater Toronto Area
An exciting new look will hit Toronto when the
stars of the ATP Tour return for the Rogers Cup.

Jul 18 - Sep 1, Emancipation Celebration Festival Art Exhibit -Owen Sound, Southwestern Ontario
In conjunction with the 146th Emancipation
Celebration Festival, this exhibition showcases

Jul 18 - Aug 10, Festival of the Sound -Parry Sound , Northern Ontario
The 29th annual Festival of the Sound - Canada’s
premier summer chamber music event - takes

During the week of July 21-27th dine at the following restaurants and add $1 to your bill in support of cancer research.

VICTORIA RESTAURANTS
Barkley's Steak & Seafood House, Executive Hotel

Jul 22 - Aug 17, Toronto Summer Music Festival Toronto, Greater Toronto Area
Presenting world-class chamber music concerts
and opera featuring international artists.
T: (416) 585-4464

Aug 23 - Sep 1, The Forest Festival -Haliburton, Central Ontario
An annual festival of the arts located in the
Haliburton Forest & Wildlife. Concerts, workshops,

Aug 23 - Sep 1, The Forest Festival -Haliburton, Central Ontario
An annual festival of the arts located in the
Haliburton Forest & Wildlife. Concerts, workshops,

Jul 24 - 26, 1st Annual Fun Festival Commanda, Northern Ontario
For all from 5 to 85. 1, 2 or all 3 days of fun:
make art from ‘junk’ - music from instruments

Jul 24 - 26, Hanover Sights & Sounds Festival -Hanover, Southwestern Ontario
Hanover is “the place to be” the last weekend in
July! Fun the whole family will enjoy. KidzZone

Jul 24 - 26, Illuminaqua -Welland, Niagara Falls and Region
The event is a blend
of art, culture, elements
of fire and water. Pods
of fire will float in a
laid-out design along

Jul 24 - 27, Just For Laughs Toronto Festival -Toronto, Greater Toronto Area
After an enormously successful inaugural
year, we’re coming back for more. Come

Jul 24 - 27, Mattawa Voyageur Days -Mattawa, Northern Ontario
A four-day festival
which includes: Friday
Country Rock Night,
Saturday the Classic
Rock Entertainment
with “12 to 12 Rock

Jul 24 - 27, Welland 150th Anniversary Weekend -Welland, Niagara Falls and Region
A celebration of the City of Welland’s 150th
Anniversary. Many activities and events are

Jul 24 - 27, Collingwood Elvis Festival -Collingwood, Central Ontario
Days of singing, dancing and Vegas-style
shows. Fun for all ages. Tickets on sale now!
Call for tickets or purchase online.

Your ‘Pampered Chef Playdate’ is a great way to get together with other mom friends and share in the summer fun!

Jul 25 - 27, Wasaga Under Seige - An 1812 Experience -=Wasaga Beach, Central Ontario
Wasaga Under Siege is a three day battle
re-enactment depicting certain battles from
the War of 1812.

Jul 25 - 27, Highlands of Durham Games -Uxbridge, Central Ontario
This exciting family event is held in the
picturesque setting of Elgin Park. Live music,

Jul 25 - 27, Kapuskasing Annual -Lumberjack Heritage Festival -Kapuskasing, Northern Ontario
A celebration of our Canadian Culture and our
natural resource which surrounds us. Join the

Jul 25 - 27, Fergus Truck Show Fergus, Southwestern Ontario
The leading Family
Entertainment and
Trucking event in North
America features
a Show & Shine
competition, Truck

Jul 25 - 27, Harriston Summer Fest -Harriston, Southwestern Ontario
Classic Car Show and Shine, dance to the
Twist Tops 50s-60s band. Breakfasts, Minto

Jul 25 - 27, Greek Festival ,Sudbury, Northern Ontario
Celebrate Greek culture, cuisine, dance, music
and tradition.
T: (705) 522-7871

Jul 25 - 27, Norseman Floatplane Festival -Red Lake, Northern Ontario
Weekend Festival featuring the Noorduyn
Norseman but welcoming all floatplanes and

Jul 25 - 27, Pro-Am WFN Tour Bass -Championships 2008 -Sarnia, Southwestern Ontario
This tour will feature 5 stops & award a total
of $1,000,000 in prize money. Will include top

Jul 25 - 27, Zurich Fair -Goderich, Southwestern Ontario
Friday evening: entertainment and dance.
Saturday: parade, home craft exhibits and more.
Sun: 1pm jamboree, speed horse show 10am.

Jul 25 - 27, Hillside Festival -Guelph, Southwestern Ontario
Hillside is a three-day,
community-based
celebration of music,
drumming and the
spoken word. We feature
music performances

Join us for Aldergrove Fair Days featuring the 96th Annual Agricultural Fair.

ul 26, Fort Henry Military Tattoo -Kingston, Eastern Ontario
In the 19th century, military procedures at the
end of the day evolved into a ceremony known

Jul 26, Dragon Boat Festival -St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Region
Come out and enjoy the 8th Annual Dragon
Boat Festival. Get involved or just enjoy the

Jul 26 - 27, Battle of Fort William -Thunder Bay, Northern Ontario
With the War of 1812 raging, British and
American forces fight over Fort William,
the inland headquarters of the North West

Jul 26 - 27, Whitefish Lake Pow Wow -Naughton, Northern Ontario
The Whitefish Lake First Nations Pow Wow is
a traditional gathering which helps us keep

Jul 26 - 27, Inter-Cultural Festival -Markham, Greater Toronto Area
Join us as we celebrate Markham’s diversity.
A weekend full of shows, food, and music

Jul 26 - 28, Cobalt Rock & Mineral Show -Cobalt, Northern Ontario
Held in the National Historic District of Cobalt.
Rock and mineral vendors, collections, mining

Jul 26 - Aug 9, Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival -Ottawa, Ottawa Region
Celebrating our 15th
Anniversary. 250
renowned musicians
travel far and wide
each summer to attend

Hive of Activity awaits you! A fun and educational weekend that includes everything from Taekwondo demonstrations, bake-offs, magic show, pie eating and more!

Want to walk your dog? Sit on a log, or see a frog? Then come down to the Bog!

Jul 26 to Jul 27
Festival showcases the lively talents of various street performers including jugglers, comedians, cyclists, fire-eaters, magicians and more.

You're Invited....
to experience a pampering SPA ESCAPE you can repeat at home daily.

RELAX and enjoy some "me time";
REJUVENATE with revitalizing face, hand, lip and foot treatments;

After dusk, handmade lanterns, candlelit installations, elaborate costumes, musicians and performers will transform Beacon Hill Park with a captivating blend of light and shadow, colour and form.