Gerald Schwartz Articles
Toronto, Ontario – September/October 2001Well, Toronto didn’t quite make the cut for the 2008 Olympics, but Fall is approaching and the events in Toronto are running full tilt.
Sept. 1-3
Canadian International Air Show
The last days of the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) are highlighted by the majesty of commercial and military aircraft overhead. This events signals the end of vacation [...]
Summer in the city and the emphasis is on street festivals and entertainment. Toronto finds out in July if it was selected as the site for the 2008 Olympic Summer Games.
July 1st
Canada Day
Canada turns 134 on this day marked by outdoor parties, special events and fireworks. Check the local papers for what’s on.
July [...]
Day Trips From Toronto – Toronto, OntarioThere are many possibilities for day trips from Toronto (within a 1-3 hour one-way drive). Some destinations are better from May to October, while others are great year-round.
Toronto, Ontario – June 2001
Well, June is bustin’ out all over and so are the outdoor festivals in Toronto.
June 7-9
North by Northeast Music Festival
Dozens of artists perform at clubs across the city over a three-day period. For information, surf onto www.nxne.com.
June 10
Festival on Bloor
This is a lively stretch of Bloor Street – from Spadina to Bathurst – [...]
Gerry Schwartz had stayed in many other interestin
Toronto, Ontario Travel Guide – Unique Bookshops and CafésToronto has two all-Canadian chain bookstores complete with in-house cafes, in various central locations. They are Chapters and Indigo and are open 7 days a week. They all have their own music and gift departments as well as cafés for noshing and schmoozing. They even have evening live entertainment and learning sessions. However, for those [...]
Toronto, Ontario – December 2000/January 2001Well December is a hectic month for parties and shopping; and January in the post-holiday season is generally a slow-moving month. There are not a lot of big events in the Toronto area but the theatre season is in full swing with special holiday performances of The Nutcracker and The Hobbitt on stage. [...]
The Scuds and I (2 of 2)Gerry Schwartz had meant to go on a Kenya safari a
The Scuds and I (1 of 2)Gerry Schwartz had meant to go on a Kenya safari a
Toronto, Ontario – March 2001It’s March and spring is in sight, which brings large consumer shows to town:
March 1-4: Toronto Golf and Travel Show
Everything to do about this popular sport. For location and details, go to www.premierconsumershows.com.
March 10-18: Toronto Sportsmen’s Show
This is Canada’s largest venue for the great outdoors. Check out www.Sportsmenshows.com.
March 14-16: Canada Blooms: The Flower and [...]
