TORONTO
Toronto Art
2011
October 28 — November
1
For four days,
the Metro Convention Centre will host over 100 galleries from 13 countries for the 12th Toronto International
Art Fair, the largest indoor visual art event in Canada, where artworks by both renowned and emerging artists
will be on display and sold. This year, you can look forward to Kent Monkman’s
The Art
Game, a
life-sized maze; Open Spacefeaturing larger-than-life sculptures and installations and Vidéothèque, the
fair’s art video screening space.
For more details and
ticket information, visit arttoronto.ca
International
Home Show
October 27 — October
30
At the
International Home Show you can find all you need to know about the best and most innovative products and
services for your home from industry professionals. Seminars and speakers will address all your home
questions regarding renovation, kitchens, bathrooms, gardens, and so much more. Canada’s largest fall show
will also feature the new Interior Decorating Show and the Better Living Boomer Show, a specially designed
show that highlights food, health, finance, and travel for today’s active boomers.
For more details and
ticket information, visit internationalhomeshow.ca
VANCOUVER
Heart of the City
Festival
October 26 — November
6
The 8th Annual
Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival is underway! There are more than 80 events at over 20 locations
scheduled over the 12 days in this year’s festival celebrating the Downtown Eastside as the founding
neighbourhood of Vancouver. To commemorate the city’s 125th anniversary, the vibrant art community will be
telling stories of the area’s past and present through a variety of traditions and forms including paintings,
poetry, music, dancing, walking tours and so much more.
For more information,
visit heartofthecityfestival.com
Vancouver
Cupcake Bike Ride
Saturday October 29, 2011
at 1:00 p.m. PST
Who knew bikes
and cupcakes could go so well together? Hyedie Hashimoto started Girls’ Cupcake Rides in Toronto two years
ago and has recently brought it to Vancouver. (Don’t let the title deceive you, men are happily welcomed to
participate too!) Meet up with other cupcake-eating, bike-riding enthusiasts at the first stop, Original
Cupcakes on Denman at English Bay, and pedal through a guided tour of some of Vancouver’s tastiest cupcake
shops.
For more information,
visit cupcakeride.com/blog/2011/10/vancouver-cupcake-ride
BANFF
Banff Mountain Film and
Book Festival
October 29 — November
6
The festival
began in Banff more than 35 years ago when a small group of climbers and outdoor adventurers wanted an annual
event during the shoulder season between climbing and skiing. Now the festival attracts world-renowned
authors, filmmakers, conservationists, and explorers from around the world. Check out the film, book, and
photography competitions, pick out souvenirs or gifts at the Mountain Art and Craft Sale, or get your hands
on the latest gear at the Adventure Tradeshow — there’s something for everyone.
For more details and
ticket information, visit banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival
QUEBEC
La Grande Dégustation de
Montreal
October 27 — October
29
La Grande
Dégustation de Montreal is a tasteful journey through the world of wines and spirits. This year, La Grande
Dégustation de Montreal is showcasing France. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet numerous French
producers and sample almost 100 different champagnes and other sparkling wines from France, Spain, Italy and
the U.S., as well as 55 whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, U.S., and Canada.
For more details and
ticket information, visit lagrandedegustation.com/en •
Photo Courtesy: Art Toronto
2010
