Toronto Events

There are plenty of events inside of Toronto that are fun and exciting for people to do. Many businesses and organizations constantly sponsor local events for people to enjoy. There are international events such as the Toronto 2015 Pan Am and Parapan American Games that help to draw tourists from all over the world. People should not forget about the local events such as the Summerliscious and Winterliscious food festivals that take place each year. Local events also help to make Toronto a special place to be. The following information is about some of the biggest events that tourists and Torontonians can both enjoy.

Winter Events

For the sake of simplicity, winter month events will last from October to March. During this time in Toronto many yearly events takes place. One event that is really popular is the Toronto Waterfront Marathon. This is a half marathon and 5K mile run race. This marathon is considered an elite racing event in North America and athletes from all over the world compete.

The Toronto Santa Claus parade takes place in November and it is an extremely popular wintertime event that is broadcast to different countries all over the world. The Cavalcade of Lights is a big winter festival in Toronto that officially starts the holiday season. Winterliscious is a big food festival that take place in Toronto each year. Only select restaurants can participate in this event. The Canadian International Auto Show is Canada's premiere auto show event that draws in over 300,000 spectators from all over the world. The St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place is March and it is one of the biggest of its kind.

Summer Events

These particular events typically take place between April and September. Starting in April the Sporting Life 10K run takes place and so does the documentary film making festival known as Hot Docs. Toronto Fashion Week is also popular during this time of the year. In May the Anime North event takes place and so does Science Rendezvous. The Luminato festival takes place in June and so does the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival.

During the month of July people can attend the Fringe Festival which is all about the theater. They can also enjoy Brickfete which is a Lego building convention. The Fan Expo, Canadian National Exhibition (The Ex) and Danforth are all festivals that take place in August.

Remember that the nation of Canada has big holidays such as Christmas, Canada's Day and New Years. Each of these holidays typically provide locals and tourist with extra events to do. The fireworks in Toronto on Canada Day are exceptionally good and the New Years Eve celebration in Nathan Phillips Square is a fantastic place for people to attend if they happen to be in this city on this special day. 

These are just some of Toronto events that are fun and entertaining to experience. 

Ottawa Tourism

Ottawa tourism is important to the city's economy since it generates billions of dollars each year. So why do 7 million people a year visit Ottawa? Well, let's just say that this city is one of the cleanest and best places to live in Canada. Not only that, Ottawa has a quiet charm that draws people in from far and wide. It is a modern city that has all of the amenities and attractions of a large metropolitan area without all of the business, hassle and confusion.

When tourists visit Ottawa tourism they will experience a great city that moves at a even pace. One of the first things that tourist should do is visit Parliament Hill. This is the government district of the nation and this area of the town has plenty to offer tourists. As a matter of fact nearly 3 million people come to visit this area every year.

Visitors can tour the government buildings and if they are lucky enough they can catch a nightly light show during the spring and summer months.

The Rideau Canal is another popular feature of Ottawa and it is a large water way that tourist can use to travel through the city. In the wintertime this canal transforms into an ice skating rink. The National Gallery of Museum, Bytown Museum and Canadian's Agricultural Museum are three great places to see classical artwork and great exhibits. Tourists often walk through Majors Hills Park or they can visit Centre point Theatre to take in a show.

The ByWard Market is a place with two personalities. During the day it is occupied by artists, farmers and shop owners but during the night the place is taken over by bar hoppers, clubbers and people who love to dance and party. ByWard Market has plenty of clubs and bars to keep people entertained well into the early morning hours. The Casino du Lac-Leamy is a well-known casino arena for tourists. Visitors can also check out Rideau Falls which is not as glamorous as Niagara Falls but it is worth viewing.

Popular local restaurants such as Johnny Farina, Play Food and Wine and Beckta Dining and Wine. Most tourists can find a really good restaurant by taking a trip down Murray Street. Amusement parks such as Calypso Theme Waterpark, Epic Bike Park and Midway Family Fun Park are also available for tourists as well. 

Ottawa tourism has plenty for visitors do once they arrive. 

Once any one visits Ottawa chances are they will be back again to pick up where they left off.