Winterfest is Coming to Toronto's Waterfront!
Santa will be making two stops at The Waterfront BIA's annual Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront, presented by the Toronto Port Authority and sponsored by Scotiabank, this holiday season! Families can join Santa and his elves for the 9th Annual Santa Cruise
aboard Mariposa Cruises' Northern Spirit or enjoy their first-ever
Santa Brunch Cruise. Pets can also get in on the action for Pet Photos with Santa at PawsWay.
Join us for Winterfest on Saturday
December 13, Sunday December 14, Saturday December 20 and Sunday December 21.
Hop aboard the 509 and the 510 streetcars for direct access to Toronto's Waterfront via TTC.
"Celebrate the magic of the holiday at Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront," states Carol Jolly, Executive Director, The Waterfront BIA. "There is so much for
families to experience from cruising and photos with Santa, to creating arts and crafts and watching performances as well as dog
shows."
CLICK HERE for a complete Schedule of Events.
9th Annual Santa Cruise presented by Mariposa Cruises
Families are invited to join Santa and his elves for the 9th Annual Santa Cruise presented by Mariposa Cruises aboard the Northern Spirit (docked at the foot of York Street). Children are encouraged to bring their wish lists to share with Santa while having their picture taken with him by The Waterfront BIA's professional photographer!
Families have two options for cruising into the holidays with Santa:
- Mariposa's enchanting one-hour Santa Cruise on Saturday December 13, Sunday December 14 and Saturday December 20 boards at 1:30pm and cruises from 2pm to 3pm. Purchase advance tickets for $14 + HST/person online at www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178, and $17 + HST/person at the dock (children under 6 are admitted FREE). Capacity for these popular family cruises is limited. Buy early and SAVE $3.00 as they will sell out!
- NEW this year! Mariposa has added a magical two-hour festive Santa Brunch Cruise for the whole family on Sunday December 21, boarding at 11:30am and cruising from 12pm to 2pm. The Santa Brunch Cruise menu includes a continental bakery basket, seasonal fresh fruit, mixed garden greens, wild rice salad with cranberry & butternut squash, olive greek pasta salad, chef's famous cinnamon french toast, scrambled eggs, hickory smoked bacon and organic pork breakfast sausage, carving of roast turkey, yukon gold home fries and freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee, orange pekoe and assorted herbal teas, fountain soft drinks and juices. Advance tickets only - adults are $48.95 + HST and children (ages 6-12) are $24.95 + HST (children under 6 are admitted FREE). Purchase at www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178.
Santa's merry elves will entertain families on the Santa Cruise, hand out holiday treats and help make sure each family has their photo taken with Santa. Get in the holiday spirit and decorate a complimentary ship-shaped felt Christmas ornament to take home.
Remember to download your FREE photo with Santa following each Santa Cruise by visiting www.waterfrontbia.com.
 Make Eco-Friendly Crafts and Donate to the Snowball Express Toy Drive in Queen's Quay Terminal
Drop by Queen's Quay Terminal (207 Queens Quay West) to enjoy making crafts with recycled and natural materials for FREE during Winterfest from 12 - 4pm.
There will be three crafts to choose from - a yarn wrapped twig star, recycled card dot garlands and charming little pinecone trees that children can decorate. All it takes is a little imagination to create the ultimate one-of-a-kind holiday gift.
Local charity, Artbarn School, is partnering with Queen's Quay Terminal to provide supervised crafts suitable for all ages. The school has been delivering quality art experiences to adults and children in Toronto since 2005. They are a registered charity and provide scholarships to talented children who otherwise are unable to attend their classes.
For more information about Artbarn School visit www.artbarnschool.com.
Bring a smile to a child's face this holiday season! Queen's Quay Terminal is holding its annual Snowball Express Toy Drive with all donations going to the Salvation Army. Drop off a NEW unwrapped gift in the collection bin in the office lobby. Call 416-203-3269 for more information.
Frozen Ice Queen & Ice Princess Show and Meet & Greet in Queen's Quay Terminal
Have you been enchanted by the smash hit musical Frozen? Now is your chance to meet and sing-along with your favourite princesses and their best friend, Kristof, in this exciting and interactive show inside the Queen's Quay Terminal. You can also have your pictures taken with both the Ice Queen and Ice Princess in Queen's Quay Terminal.
For more information visit www.qqterminal.com or call 416-203-3269.
Strolling Performers bring Holiday Magic to
Queen's Quay Terminal
Queen's Quay Terminal will be full of holiday magic during Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront. Keep an eye out for the Lollipop Princess (Dec 13, 14, 20) or the Candy Cane Princess (Dec 21 only) from 12 - 3pm, whose dresses are made of tasty treats that will be distributed to the kids.
Watch the balloon artist create masterpieces or have your face painted by the sensational face painter.
Explore a new world of magic as
Orion the Magician takes you out of reality and into the Art of Magic, a world of mystery, intrigue, laughter and fantasy. It all happens in an instant, but the wonderment lasts a lifetime!
Have Your Pet's Photo Taken with Santa at Purina PawsWay
Find out if your cat or dog has been naughty or nice as Santa pays a memorable visit to Purina PawsWay (245 Queens Quay West). Capture that special moment between Santa and your pet and help support a guide dog. Photos cost $12 + HST ($2 from each photo is donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides).
Purina PawsWay is open daily from 11am-6pm, general admission is FREE. Visit www.pawsway.ca for more details.
Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show at Purina PawsWay
The Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show is coming to Purina PawsWay (245 Queens Quay West) during Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront at 1pm | 2:30pm | 4pm!
Featured on Family Channel, Animal Planet and The Pet Network, The Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show is a one-of-a-kind comedy stunt dog show showcasing more than 50 incredible and hilarious stunts and tricks.
The highly trained dogs demonstrate some amazing circus style tricks including: tightrope walking, bike riding, piano playing, skipping and more!
Ultimutts Stunt Dog Sophia was found as a stray in Ohio, taken to a shelter, where she was saved by an Animal Rescue before her 'time was up'. She was taken to a special farm for animals where she waited for a forever home for a year. In that time she was completely overlooked as no one wanted her. Sophia was then sent on the rescue relay for animals to the London Humane Society to try her luck in a different area. In London, she was adopted by Melissa Millett, founder of the Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show. She was given lots of love and with training has become an integral member of the Ultimutts Dog Show.
From Underdog to Wonderdog, Sophia will be making the rounds after each show accepting donations to help other dogs in need for the Ultimutts Retrieve for Rescue.
Meet a Real Dog Sledding Team at Purina PawsWay for FREE during Winterfest from 11am - 5pm
This is your chance to meet and have your picture taken with a real dog sledding team during Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront!
Visitors will be able to have a quick 'pat and chat' with Tanya Hawley and her authentic sled dogs on PawsWay's outdoor front patio (245 Queens Quay West) and see various equipment used in dog sledding!
Winterfest at the Museum of Inuit Art
 To celebrate this holiday season, the museum will have a great line-up of programming including crafts, games and tours for the whole family to enjoy:
Come by the arts table and create your own wrapping paper using stencil printmaking Saturdays 12:30 - 4:30pm and Sundays 12:00 - 4:00pm.
Learn how Inuit "weather the storm" during snow blizzards. They'll have traditional clothing from the educational collection out for you to see up close! Every day from 10:30am - 5:30pm.
Hear some traditional Inuit legends and myths read from published children's books. Each day of Winterfest during story time, they'll read two different books. Story time starts at 3:00pm on December 13, 14 & 20 and at 4:30pm on December 21.
All activities are included in museum admission! Adults $5, Seniors/Students $3, Children under 12 get in for FREE (must be accompanied by an adult).
For a full schedule of events, visit their website at
Winterfest Offers from Local Restaurants & Hotels
For families feeling hungry while enjoying Winterfest, stop by Watermark Irish Pub & Restaurant for lunch or dinner where you will be offered one FREE kids meal with the purchase of one adult meal - offer valid during Winterfest weekends.
You can also visit the Amsterdam BrewHouse for FREE hot chocolate on their festive front patio (at the entrance of the restaurant) during Winterfest weekends from 12pm - 5pm.
About The Waterfront BIA
The Waterfront Business Improvement Area (WBIA) is the voice of the local business community. Toronto's WBIA is a community-driven organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the economic and cultural vitality of the waterfront area. The WBIA welcomes 17 million visitors annually with a service area population of 57,121 and growing rapidly. 68% are under the age of 45 and average household income is $118,924. Unlike most Toronto BIAs, the waterfront is both a destination and a tourist attraction. It is committed to improving and promoting the waterfront area through investment and advocacy to maintain its position as one of Toronto's premier shopping, business, entertainment and tourist destinations.
Annual programs include Family Day, Doors/Gangways Open, My Waterfront Photo Contest/Exhibit, Redpath Waterfront Festival, Singing Ambassadors and Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront. The Waterfront BIA has been the proud recipient of the TABIA Marketing Award 2011, 2013 and 2014.
www.waterfrontbia.com
About the Toronto Port Authority
For more than 100 years the Toronto Port Authority (TPA) has worked with its partners at the federal, provincial and municipal levels to enhance the economic growth of the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. The Toronto Port Authority owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which welcomes more than two million passengers each year, the Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada's largest freshwater marinas, and Terminals 51 and 52, which provide transportation, distribution, storage and container services to businesses at the Port of Toronto. The Toronto Port Authority is committed to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable communities and has invested more than $5.6 million since 2009 in charitable initiatives and environmental programs that benefit communities along Toronto's waterfront and beyond. The TPA operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act and is guided by a nine-member board with representation from all three levels of government.
www.torontoport.com
 
Local Businesses Say it's Better to Give... and to Receive!
Bring a smile to a child's face this holiday season as the Queen's Quay Terminal is holding its annual Snowball Express Toy Drive from November 17 until December 19. All donations are going to the Salvation Army. Drop off a NEW unwrapped gift in the collection bin in the office lobby located in front of the security desk.
Brookfield Office Properties
Queen's Quay Terminal
207 Queens Quay West, Suite 410
416 203 3269
Help the Harbourfront Community Centre (HCC) by donating to holiday gift bags for 80+ local families with 175 children, youth and 40+ isolated adults and seniors. Wish list items include: baby, toddler and children's toys, toiletries, warm clothing as well as retail gift & grocery cards. Monetary donations are welcome and donations of $20+ are eligible for a charitable donation tax receipt. New, unwrapped gifts will be collected at HCC until Friday, December 12th. For more information please contact Karen: [email protected] |416.392.1509 ext 315.
Harbourfront Community Centre
627 Queens Quay West
416 392 1509 x315
www.harbourfrontcc.ca
Oxford Properties will be collecting toys for CHUM City Christmas Wish Toy Drive from December 1-18 in their marked collection boxes in their lobbies.
Oxford Properties
WaterPark Place
20 Bay Street, Ground Floor
416 360 6150
www.oxfordproperties.com/
Iron Rose Tea Gallery is proud to announce they have partnered with CTV Toronto's Toy Mountain Campaign as the official Harbourfront drop-off location. Help those less fortune have a Happy Holidays by dropping off an unwrapped toy or money donation to 228 Queens Quay West, starting December 1. Each donation will be met with a FREE cup of tea, plus the chance to win Afternoon Tea-for-Two, courtesy of the Iron Rose Tea Gallery.
Iron Rose Tea Gallery
228 Queens Quay West
647 352 8110
[email protected]
www.teagallerytoronto.com Our local RBC Royal Bank of Canada is collecting new toys until Thursday, December 11 for the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish Campaign.
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