Winterfest on Toronto’s Waterfront presented by the Toronto Port Authority

By: Waterfront BIA
 
TORONTO - Nov. 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Santa will be making two stops at The Waterfront BIA's annual Winterfest on Toronto’s Waterfront presented by the Toronto Port Authority this holiday season! Families can join Santa and his elves for the 8th Annual Santa Cruise aboard Mariposa Cruises’ Northern Spirit and pets can get in on the action for Pet Photos with Santa at PawsWay. Sharpen your skates, or rent a pair, and take a whirl around the Natrel Rink. Get creative with hands-on winter crafts in Miss Lou’s Room or decorate a gingerbread cookie in Queen’s Quay Terminal.  Join us for Winterfest on Toronto’s Waterfront on Saturday December 14, Sunday December 15, Saturday December 21 and Sunday December 22. For additional information, please visit www.waterfrontbia.com.

8th Annual Santa Cruise presented by Mariposa Cruises

Families are invited to join Santa and his elves for the 8th Annual Santa Cruise presented by Mariposa Cruises aboard the Northern Spirit (docked at the foot of York Street).  Children are encouraged to bring their wish lists to share with Santa and have their picture taken with him by our professional photographer!

This enchanting one-hour cruise sells out quickly! Purchase tickets for $14. +HST/person in advance and $17. +HST/person at the dock (children under 6 are admitted FREE) online at www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178. Capacity for these popular family cruises is limited.  Buy early and SAVE $3.00 as it will sell out!

Santa’s merry elves will direct families to the Santa Cruise, hand out holiday treats and help make sure each family has their photo taken with Santa. Get in the holiday spirit and decorate a complimentary ship-shaped felt Christmas ornament to take home.  Local charity, Artbarn School, is partnering to provide supervised crafts suitable for all ages.  Artbarn School has been delivering quality art experiences to adults and children in Toronto since 2005. They are a registered charity and provide scholarships to talented children who otherwise are unable to attend their classes. For more information about the school visit www.artbarnschool.com

Remember to download your FREE photo with Santa by visiting www.waterfrontbia.com.

8TH ANNUAL SANTA CRUISE

DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22

TIME: Morning: Boarding 10:30am  | Cruise 11am-12noon

Afternoon: Boarding 1:30pm | Cruise 2pm-3pm

LOCATION: Northern Spirit - foot of York Street (by Queen’s Quay Terminal – 207 Queens Quay West)

COST: Tickets $14. +HST per person in advance and $17. +HST per person, at the dock

Children under 6 are admitted FREE! Capacity for these popular family cruises is limited.  Buy early and SAVE $3.as it will sell out! Complimentary professional photo with Santa and crafts on board. Tickets are available online at www.mariposacruises.com or by calling

416-203-0178.

Decorate a Gingerbread Cookie and Donate to the Snowball Express Toy Drive  in Queen’s Quay Terminal

Drop by Queen’s Quay Terminal (207 Queens Quay West) and decorate your own gingerbread cookie for FREE after the Santa Cruise. All it takes is a little imagination to create the ultimate one-of-a-kind holiday treat.

Bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season as Queen’s Quay Terminal is holding its annual Snowball Express Toy Drive with all donations going to the Salvation Army.  Drop off a NEW unwrapped gift in the collection bin in the office lobby.

Visit www.qqterminal.com for more information.

GINGERBREAD COOKIE DECORATING

DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22

TIME: 12pm-4pm

LOCATION: Queen’s Quay Terminal, in front of Sobeys (207 Queens Quay West)

COST: FREE

Have Your Pet’s Photo Taken with Santa at PawsWay

Find out if your cat or dog has been naughty or nice as Santa pays a memorable visit to PawsWay (245 Queens Quay West).  Capture that special moment between Santa and your pet and help support a guide dog.  Photos cost $10 +HST ($2 from each photo is donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides).

PawsWay is open daily from 11am-6pm, general admission is FREE. Visit www.pawsway.ca for more details.

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA

DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22

TIME: 11am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm

LOCATION: PawsWay (245 Queens Quay West)

COST: $10 +HST ($2 from each photo is donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides)

FREE Dog Sledding Demos with Tanya Hawley presented by PawsWay at York Quay Centre

A perfect addition to Winterfest on Toronto’s Waterfront, PawsWay presents FREE Dog Sledding Demos with Tanya Hawley at 12pm and 2pm. This is your chance to meet and have your picture taken with a real dog sledding team! Each 30 minute demo will showcase the kick sled, harnesses, lines, leashes and items used in dog sledding and visitors will be able to have a quick ‘pat and chat’ with Tanya and her authentic sled dogs!

Visit www.pawsway.ca for more details.

DOG SLEDDING DEMOS

DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22

LOCATION: Ann Tindal Park, Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West)

TIME: 12pm and 2pm

FREE Woofjocks Canine All Stars Performance Demos presented by PawsWay at Ann Tindal Park

Visit Ann Tindal Park and see the Woofjocks Canine All Stars presented by PawsWay in action.  One of the most popular canine sports groups, the Woofjocks are a high-energy dog and handler performance team specializing in interactive games and demonstrations of canine agility and obedience.  After each show, they do a ‘pat and chat’ where visitors come out onto the floor and meet the dogs and have photos taken.  FREE!

Visit www.pawsway.ca for more details.

WOOFJOCKS PERFORMANCES

DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22

LOCATION: York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West)

TIME: 1pm and 3pm

FREE Skating at Harbourfront Centre’s Natrel® Rink

Families are invited to enjoy everyone’s favourite winter pastime at Harbourfront Centre’s Natrel® Rink (235 Queens Quay West). Tucked away behind York Quay Centre and set against the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, the city’s most scenic rink awaits. No skates? Harbourfront Centre rents them and helmets too. The Natrel Rink is set to open November 16 (weather permitting)

Full programming details including hours, schedules and more, are available at www.harbourfrontcentre.com

SKATING AT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE’S NATREL® RINK

DATE: Saturday December 14 | Sunday December 15 | Saturday December 21 | Sunday December 22

TIME: Saturdays 10am-11pm, Sundays 10am-10pm

LOCATION: Natrel® Rink, behind York Quay Centre Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West)

COST: FREE

Contact
Waterfront BIA
info@waterfrontbia.com
416-596-9821
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