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Bonjour, mes ami! In a few hours, I am going to be whisked away on a romantic rendezvous to Montreal for the holidays compliments of my new beau but before I leave you, I thought I’d take the time to give those of you staying in Toronto some suggestions on what to do for your Victoria Day long weekend.

If, unlike me, clowns and stilt walkers don’t strike fear into your little heart why not swing on down to Harbourfront Centre (located at 235 Queens Quay East) from the 22^nd to the 24^th between 11am and 5pm for the Toronto International Circus Festival! Other attractions promised include world-class acrobats, fire-eaters, side-splitting comedy, mind-bending daredevil stunts, balloon animals and much more. It’s all free and there will be workshops for kids so take the whole family!

Southeast, the Distillery District (55 Mill Street, near King Street East and Parliament) is hosting their Artisans Spring Craft Show from the 22^nd to the 24^th between 11am and 6pm, rain or shine. Shows like this have a very outdoor flea market setup but the wares for sale are all Canadian made. The exhibitors display hand crafted jewelry, ceramics, soaps, dolls, hats, leather, clothing, gourmet food, textiles, wood furniture, as well as photography, art and sculpture. If you’re in the market for something unique, this will be just the place to find it!

Don’t forget about Ontario Place (955 Lake Shore Boulevard West) which opens for the season with rides, children’s entertainment and fireworks. The park opens on the 22^nd and Victoria Day celebrations will run until the 24th. Weather permitting; fireworks will light up the sky only on Sunday the 23rd at 9:30pm. Admission to and hours for the park are as follows:

Admission:

Adult/Youth – $16.90 + tax

Child/Senior – $11.19 + tax

Prices listed are for Ground Admission which provides access to park wide events and entertainment. Upgrade to a Toronto Star Play All Day Pass to access Ontario Place rides and attractions.

Hours:

Saturday, May 22nd     10am to 6pm

Sunday, May 23rd        10am to 10pm (Remember, fireworks begin at 9:30pm!)

Monday, May 24th       10am to 6pm

You don’t have to pay to see fireworks though if you head down to the Beaches! Fireworks at Ashbridge’s Bay (Lakeshore Boulevard East, just east of Coxwell Avenue) start after 9:30pm on Monday the 24^th but it’s advised on their site to head down much earlier and I can attest to that. I went with friends one year only to be disappointed in learning that they set the skies ablaze a half hour ahead of schedule due to the weather. There’s other benefits to going earlier too. Take a stroll along the sandy beach, do a little shopping or pop in to the restaurants on Queen’s eastern strip. The Beaches are full of hidden gems! A couple of tips: Take the TTC and avoid the traffic or the long search for a parking spot and bring a blanket or sweater because despite the warm weather it can get a bit chilly at night still, especially down by the water!

Well, that’s it for me folks! Have yourselves a lovely Victoria Day long weekend. I’m off to La Métropole! Salut!