Festivals and Events in Toronto

The holiday is already planned and yet, it feels like something is missing in your forthcoming holiday. EconomyCarRentals.co.uk recommends visiting some of the remarkable events in Toronto during 2012, to feel the real ambience. Seize this opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and see the impending events while travelling in Toronto!
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January

Toronto Celebrates Lunar New Year (End of January) – The Automotive Building and Exhibition Place hosts this Toronto festival, which is the largest Lunar New Year celebration in Canada. Marvel at the lion dancing, acrobatic feats and conjuring tricks.
Winter City (Late January into February) – A whirlwind of free entertainment unfolds at this fourteen day festival in Toronto, unveiling culinary delights and the arts.

July

Summerlicious – A continuation of the ‘Winterlicious’ festival in Toronto dedicated to the restaurant industry.
Toronto Fringe Festival (Beginning of July) – Both unknown and established actors perform at this annual theatre festival in Toronto.
Caribana – This is Canada’s largest Caribbean festival in Toronto focusing on the parade, a competition and concerts.
Beaches International Jazz Festival – A celebration of jazz music and culture takes place at this popular ten day festival in Toronto.

February

Winterlicious (First two weeks of February) – Focusing on the city’s restaurant industry is this popular month long food festival in Toronto. Indulge yourself and order the scrumptious dishes offered at affordable prices at the high class restaurants in this Prix Fixe promotion period.
Canadian International AutoShow – Canada’s largest automobile event in Toronto is held at The Metro Toronto Convention Centre. (www.autoshow.ca/index.htm)

August

Toronto International Dance Festival – This is Canada’s largest film festival in Toronto.
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE, or the Ex) – The Exhibition Centre hosts this 18 day festival in Toronto advocating Canadian agriculture and technology.
Taste of the Danforth (Every second weekend in August) – Greek food and culture is honoured at this Toronto festival taking place in the Danforth Avenue district.
Muslim Fest –The finest in Muslim Art and entertainment are celebrated at this premier event in Toronto.

March

Canadian Music Week – A four day music festival in Toronto, the largest in Canada features renowned global artists. (www.cmw.net).
Study and Go Abroad Fair Toronto – The Metro Toronto Convention Centre stages this annual international educational festival in Toronto. (www.studyandgoabroad.com/toronto.html)

September

The Toronto International Film Festival – This eminent film festival in Toronto lasts eleven days and is attended by the public.
Word on the Street – A celebration of the world of literature and ‘words’ takes place at this huge open- air literary festival in Toronto.
Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair – A food fair dedicated to the vegetarian unfolds at this Toronto festival at the Harbourfront Centre.
Cabbagetown Fall Festival (Second weekend in September) – Riverdown Farm hosts this annual arts and crafts event in Toronto. (www.cabbagetownfestival.org)

April

Annual Canada Life CN Tower Climb for WWF-Canada – This annual fund raising event in Toronto sees thousands of climbers enter this exhilarating discipline to help save the world’s endangered animal species.
Hot Docs – The annual premier film festival in Toronto presenting in depth documentary screenings.
Markland Wood Environmental Day Clean Up - The undertaking of the city’s yearly clean-up takes place at this annual event in Toronto.

October

The Toronto Marathon – This Toronto event is the city’s largest annual running discipline.
Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair – International and national antiquarian booksellers display their exhibits at this annual book fair event in Toronto held at the The Metro Toronto Convention Centre. (www.torontoantiquarianbookfair.com)
International Festival of Authors (IFOA) - The Harbourfront Centre accommodates this annual literary festival in Toronto, attracting writers from the world of modern literature.

May

Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival (First Sunday in May) – Spring is welcomed by this annual festival in Toronto incorporating a small procession combined with entertainment and creative activities.
Doors Open Toronto – This Toronto festival is a celebration of the city’s architectural heritage as some of the most monumental historic buildings of the city open their gates to the public free of charge. (www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/).
Contact Toronto Photography Festival – This photography festival in Toronto is the largest one of its kind in the world.

November

Toronto Santa Claus Parade (Mid November) - The Christmas spirit is in the air when a huge number of people take part in this spectacular seasonal parade at this Toronto event.  (www.thesantaclausparade.ca)
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair – A two week agricultural festival in Toronto featuring horse shows, demonstrations, livestock and more. (www.royalfair.org)
Cavalcade of Lights (Last weekend of November) – The traditional lighting of the Christmas tree, firework displays and other forms of entertainment feature at this month long annual Toronto event.

June

Luminato – A ten day multi-disciplinary arts festival in Toronto.
Pride Week (End of June) – This week long festival in Toronto is features gay and lesbian events culminating with the annual parade.
Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival – The heart of the city is the setting for this annual jazz festival in Toronto.
Art of Jazz Celebration – Downtown Brampton is where this annual jazz festival in Toronto takes place featuring internationally acclaimed artists gather.
Fête de la Musique “World Music Day” (21st June) – Global musicians attend this annual music event in Toronto in celebration.

December

First Night Toronto (31st December) – An alternative celebration takes place for this annual event in Toronto as the New Year is welcomed by an arts festival showcased at Skydome.