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Location: Harbourfront Centre
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH SANTA at Winterfest on Torontos Waterfront presented by the Toronto Port Authority Toronto, Ontario November 11, 2013 Santa will be making two stops at The Waterfront BIA’s annual Winterfest on Torontos Waterfront presented by the Toronto Port Authority this holiday season! Families can join Santa and his elves for the 8th Annual Santa Cruise aboard Mariposa Cruises Northern Spirit and pets can get in on the action for Pet Photos with Santa at PawsWay. Sharpen your skates, or rent a pair, and take a whirl around the Natrel Rink. Get creative with hands-on winter crafts in Miss Lous Room or decorate a gingerbread cookie in Queens Quay Terminal. Join us for Winterfest on Torontos Waterfront on Saturday December 14, Sunday December 15, Saturday December 21 and Sunday December 22. For additional information, please visit www.waterfrontbia.com. Celebrate the magic of the holiday on Torontos 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 with our elves and lakeside skating to decorating your own gingerbread cookie. 8th Annual Santa Cruise presented by Mariposa Cruises Families are invited to join Santa and his elves for the 8th 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 and have their picture taken with him by our professional photographer! This enchanting one-hour cruise sells out quickly! Purchase tickets for $14. +HST/person in advance and $17. +HST/person at the dock (children under 6 are admitted FREE) online at www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203- 0178. Capacity for these popular family cruises is limited. Buy early and SAVE $3.00 as it will sell out! Santas merry elves will direct families to 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. Local charity, Artbarn School, is partnering to provide supervised crafts suitable for all ages. Artbarn 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 the school visit www.artbarnschool.com Remember to download your FREE photo with Santa by visiting www.waterfrontbia.com. 8TH ANNUAL SANTA CRUISE DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22 TIME: Morning: Boarding 10:30am | Cruise 11am-12noon Afternoon: Boarding 1:30pm | Cruise 2pm-3pm LOCATION: Northern Spirit – foot of York Street (by Queens Quay Terminal 207 Queens Quay West) COST: Tickets $14. +HST per person in advance and $17. +HST per person, at the dock Children under 6 are admitted FREE! Capacity for these popular family cruises is limited. Buy early and SAVE $3.as it will sell out! Complimentary professional photo with Santa and crafts on board. Tickets are available online at www.mariposacruises.com or by calling 416-203-0178. Decorate a Gingerbread Cookie and Donate to the Snowball Express Toy Drive in Queens Quay Terminal Drop by Queens Quay Terminal (207 Queens Quay West) and decorate your own gingerbread cookie for FREE after the Santa Cruise. All it takes is a little imagination to create the ultimate one-of-a-kind holiday treat. Bring a smile to a childs face this holiday season as Queens 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. Visit www.qqterminal.com for more information. GINGERBREAD COOKIE DECORATING DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22 TIME: 12pm-4pm LOCATION: Queens Quay Terminal, in front of Sobeys (207 Queens Quay West) COST: FREE Have Your Pets Photo Taken with Santa at PawsWay Find out if your cat or dog has been naughty or nice as Santa pays a memorable visit to PawsWay (245 Queens Quay West). Capture that special moment between Santa and your pet and help support a guide dog. Photos cost $10 +HST ($2 from each photo is donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides). PawsWay is open daily from 11am-6pm, general admission is FREE. Visit www.pawsway.ca for more details. PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22 TIME: 11am 1pm / 2pm 5pm LOCATION: PawsWay (245 Queens Quay West) COST: $10 +HST ($2 from each photo is donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides) FREE Dog Sledding Demos with Tanya Hawley presented by PawsWay at York Quay Centre A perfect addition to Winterfest on Torontos Waterfront, PawsWay presents FREE Dog Sledding Demos with Tanya Hawley at 12pm and 2pm. This is your chance to meet and have your picture taken with a real dog sledding team! Each 30 minute demo will showcase the kick sled, harnesses, lines, leashes and items used in dog sledding and visitors will be able to have a quick pat and chat with Tanya and her authentic sled dogs! Visit www.pawsway.ca for more details. DOG SLEDDING DEMOS DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22 LOCATION: Ann Tindal Park, Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West) TIME: 12pm and 2pm FREE Woofjocks Canine All Stars Performance Demos presented by PawsWay at Ann Tindal Park Visit Ann Tindal Park and see the Woofjocks Canine All Stars presented by PawsWay in action. One of the most popular canine sports groups, the Woofjocks are a high-energy dog and handler performance team specializing in interactive games and demonstrations of canine agility and obedience. After each show, they do a pat and chat where visitors come out onto the floor and meet the dogs and have photos taken. FREE! Visit www.pawsway.ca for more details. WOOFJOCKS PERFORMANCES DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22 LOCATION: York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West) TIME: 1pm and 3pm! FREE Skating at Harbourfront Centres Natrel Rink Families are invited to enjoy everyones favourite winter pastime at Harbourfront Centres Natrel Rink (235 Queens Quay West). Tucked away behind York Quay Centre and set against the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, the citys most scenic rink awaits. No skates? Harbourfront Centre rents them and helmets too. The Natrel Rink is set to open November 16 (weather permitting) Full programming details including hours, schedules and more, are available at www.harbourfrontcentre.com SKATING AT HARBOURFRONT CENTRES NATREL RINK DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22 TIME: Saturdays 10am-11pm, Sundays 10am-10pm LOCATION: Natrel Rink, behind York Quay Centre Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West) COST: FREE DJ Skate Nights: Season Launch with Scratch Bastid Rock the Natrel Rink as Torontos hottest DJs put the beat in your blades at Harbourfront Centres DJ Skate Night Saturdays, December 14 and 21 from 8pm to 11pm. DJ Skratch Bastid brings the heat to the ice to kick off the DJ Skate Night series on December 14. Visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com for more information. HARBOURFRONT CENTRES DJ SKATE NIGHTS: Season Launch with Skratch Bastid DATE: Saturday December 14 TIME: 8pm-11pm LOCATION: Natrel Rink, behind York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West) COST: FREE 1 LOVE T.O. Holiday Skating Party with DJ Dlux and Lissa Monet at Harbourfront Centres Natrel Rink Celebrate knowledge, culture, identity, love and life at the 1 Love T.O. Holiday Skating Party with DJ Dlux and Lissa Monet on Saturday, December 21 at Harbourfront Centres Natrel Rink. 1 Love T.O. is a movement that bridges the gaps between cultures, neighbourhoods, interests and generations. Visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com for more information. HARBOURFRONT CENTRES DJ SKATE NIGHTS: 1 LOVE T.O. HOLIDAY SKATING PARTY DATE: Saturday December 21 TIME: 8pm-11pm LOCATION: Natrel Rink, behind York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West) COST: FREE Winter Craft Activities at Miss Lous Room This dynamic space overlooking the NatrelRink welcomes visitors from across the city and around the world throughout the year. During Winterfest on Torontos Waterfront, enjoy fun and engaging hands-on activities and create your own winter craft. And learn about Miss Lou, too. Explore winter throughout Harbourfront Centre’s entire site with an interactive scavenger hunt! Available at Miss Lous Room and at the info desk. Visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com for more information. HARBOURFRONT CENTRES WINTER CRAFT ACTIVITIES DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22 TIME: 11am-3pm LOCATION: Miss Lous Room, York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West) COST: FREE
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