Visit Couture Vision this month for the latest European styles. Recently, they had the pleasure of travelling to Europe to explore the latest fashion trends in the world of eyeglasses.

Two very special lines struck their attention that they had to bring back to Toronto - XAVIER GARCIA from Barcelona, Spain and MARQUES BEAUSOLIEL from Paris, France. Both lines offer superior contemporary design including the latest cutting-edge materials such as organic woods.

These European brands will now be offered in their Queens Quay store, located on Toronto's waterfront.

On the last weekend of November, lookout for great savings with their 'Shop The Neighbourhood Black Friday Weekend Sale'. Exclusive regular priced merchandise will be an incredible 50% OFF! On your next visit for a new pair of eyeglasses, be sure to take advantage of their FREE eye prescriptions to provide you with your specific vision needs.

Visit Couture Vision - Where Eyes Meet Luxury!

Couture Vision

3 - 228 Queens Quay West

As a member of the Expedia Inc. family of brands, they can offer you any escape imaginable. From all-inclusive land resort packages and tours, to the most extraordinary luxurious custom vacation anywhere in the world, their expert travel consultants can put your dream vacation together to create the experience of a lifetime!

Attend their next travel presentation with WestJet Vacations and learn about new resorts and hot destinations they will be flying to in 2015. Spring Break is just around the corner! Mark your calendars and join them for a lunch presentation featuring:

WestJet Vacations

Wednesday, November 26 

Noon to 1:00pm

Watermark Irish Pub and Restaurant in the Atrium of Queen's Quay Terminal

RSVP by calling 647-361-7545 or emailing [email protected]

Visit Expedia Cruiseshipcenters at the National Women's Show on November 7, 8 and 9 at Booth 317, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Never taken a cruise? Join them for an informative presentation on the New Ideas Stage on Friday, November 7 at 2:00pm. Visit the store to request your discounted admission ticket for any day!

Every November, Mexican families gather together to celebrate the lives of their deceased loved ones during Day of the Dead. On November 8 and 9, your family can discover the wealth of authentic cultural activities celebrating life at Harbourfront Centre's Day of the Dead festival, presented by Scotiabank.

The Natrel Rink is one of the most scenic places to skate in the city. The season opens mid-month when the temperatures are just right and skate rentals are always available. New to skating? Why not take a four-week class with Learn to Skate, generously supported by RBC Learn to Play. With classes for every skill level, it's easy to find your stride.

If you're a dance fan, you'll be happy to know that NextSteps is back in full swing. Don't miss Toronto Dance Theatre's Triple Bill (November 4-8). Later in the month, Ballet Creole returns with the holiday classic, Soulful Messiah (November 28-29). It's become a Harbourfront Centre holiday tradition you won't want to miss.

The elves at Mariposa Cruises have been hard at work to create some great holiday party packages to alleviate the stress that many party planners are facing across the GTA. An office holiday party cruise is a memorable way to celebrate the festive season with co-workers and reward them for their hard work over the past year.

There is nothing more spectacular in the GTA than seeing the Toronto skyline lit up like a Christmas tree from the vantage point of the Toronto Harbour. Especially when viewed from one of the two largest ships, the Northern Spirit or the Captain Matthew Flinders.  

From planning to execution, the Mariposa team of professionals will take care of all the details. Learn more about hosting your holiday party aboard Mariposa Cruises. Visit their Holiday Parties page for more details or call (416) 203-0178 to talk to a Sales Manager.

Reneltta is of Inuvialuit, Gwich'in and Chipewyan-Cree descent originally from Fort Smith, North West Territories. Raised by her grandparents on the trap-line until school age, Reneltta travelled with them across the north. Being raised in a nomadic environment gave her the skills and imagination to become the artist she is today.  

Copies of the book will be available in the Museum of Inuit Art's gift shop with an opportunity for your copy to be signed by the author!

Museum of Inuit Art, Queen's Quay Terminal 

It's that time of year again! Purina PawsWay's Pet Photos with Santa are back by popular demand, beginning Sunday, November 30 and running each weekend through Sunday, December 21 from 11am - 5pm. Don't miss your chance to have your pet professionally photographed with the jolly man of the season.

It only costs $12 per session (includes 1 print and a $2 donation to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides), plus $6 for additional prints and $5 for a digital copy (taxes not included).

Families and children are always welcome too but please note, Santa and his elves will take a lunch break each day from 2pm - 3pm. 

Visit their website for more information: www.pawsway.ca 

Purina PawsWay

Shoeless Joe's knows what it means when the leaves begin to fall. It means that not only is it time to start planning your holiday parties, but it's also the start of some exciting sports seasons! With sample holiday party packages available and Shoeless Joe's being 'The place to watch the game,' they are ready for all the leaves to fall!  
 

Beer, wings and football go together perfectly and all you sports fans can get just that. Looking for a spot to catch all the NFL action? Shoeless Joe's on Queens Quay may be just the right place for you. During all NFL games, get a 'Pint & a Pound' for only $15.

Every Saturday until December 20 is Fan Appreciation Night (F.A.N). If the Leafs win, you win too! You could win a free sandwich or share plate if you're there to watch the Leafs come out victorious.  

If you're looking to plan a holiday party, look no further! Contact Shoeless Joe's to check out their sample holiday packages or have them customize one for your needs.  

Travel into and out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) is about to get even easier with the airport's new pedestrian tunnel just months away from its opening, in early 2015.  
 

The complete journey through the tunnel to the island-side of the airport will take only six minutes, providing BBTCA travellers convenient, predictable and reliable access to Canada's 9^th busiest airport. 
 

Final phases of the tunnel have now begun, including the installation of moving walkways, escalators and elevators, an innovative digital advertising platform, and final finishing work on the electrical and landscaping. The tunnel, which is being built at no cost to taxpayers, will be the only fully pedestrian, underwater tunnel in the world that connects travellers from a mainland to an island airport.  

To view updated photos of the tunnel's progress, click here. To be added to the Toronto Port Authority's tunnel newsletter mailing list, e-mail [email protected]. 

Toronto Port Authority

In the spring of 2015, Union Pearson Express (UP Express) will launch as Canada's first dedicated airport express rail service, connecting Toronto's downtown core to Toronto Pearson International Airport. UP Express will provide a fast route, taking only 25 minutes each way and departing every 15 minutes, 19 � hours a day. There has been significant progress on the corridor, tracks and stations, with many residents now seeing the project come to life as it nears completion. 

In mid August, after a 20,000 kilometre journey, we welcomed the first two UP Express trains to Toronto. Built by Nippon Sharyo in Japan, these  state-of-the art trains were shipped in from Toyokawa, Japan to Savannah, Georgia and then on to Rochelle, Illinois where Nippon Sharyo's plant is assembling and testing the train cars under Metrolinx's stewardship. The remaining trains will be arriving on a cascading basis over the coming months.

Before arriving in Toronto, the first two trains underwent high and low speed testing on Chicago's Metra Line and are now undergoing a comprehensive testing and commissioning program in Toronto. Starting in September, the first two trains began testing on a variety of GO corridors and the Spur into terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson. Over the coming months, you will be seeing many UP Express trains on the GO corridors from now until the launch next spring.

Follow them at @UPexpress and remember to #Trackthetrains.   

Union Pearson (UP) Express 

20 Bay Street, 6th Floor

[email protected]

www.upexpress.com

GIVE YOUR BODY A BOOST WITH VITA-PLUS

Winter is just around the corner, signifying the arrival of the dreaded cold and flu season. For some of us, it may mean getting a flu shot, but how about thinking of ways to fortify and boost our immune system naturally?

Two supplements you should take daily are omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D₃. Omega-3's act as immune boosters by increasing the activity of white blood cells that eat up bacteria, while vitamin D₃ stimulates the production of proteins that act like natural antibiotics. Deficiency of vitamin D₃ encourages infections, inflammation and immune system suppression. From astragalus to zinc, there are many more supplements that will help strengthen your body from the cold that is to come.

With 15 years of industry knowledge and over 700 natural health products to choose from, visit Vita-Plus to see how they can help you through the winter season and give your immune system a boost.

Vita-Plus, Queen's Quay Terminal

207 Queens Quay West, Ground Floor

416 364 7718

• Crews are installing more than two million pieces of granite by hand for the pedestrian promenade, which is about three times the width of a normal city sidewalk.
• Construction of the Martin Goodman Trail is underway and will give cyclists a much-needed, separated bike route through the central waterfront.
• As crews build the promenade and Martin Goodman Trail, they are excavating approximately two metres below ground to install soil cells that will help Queens Quay's double row of trees grow quickly and stay healthy in order to create a green canopy.
• In total, more than 240 new trees are being planted on Queens Quay. Some tree planting occurred last spring but the majority will occur in spring 2015.
• The new asphalt roadway for the street's realigned traffic lanes is underway and granite laybys have been built to accommodate on-street parking. Traffic will continue to be one-way on Queens Quay until the project is complete and the road and signals are commissioned next spring.