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There are always a lot of good reasons to come to Toronto, be it for our myriad of diverse attractions, burgeoning culinary scene or unique neighbourhoods, but 2016 is giving visitors even more reason to book a trip. Here are five reasons to visit (or just get excited about) Toronto now.
1. The CN Tower is celebrating a milestone birthday
Toronto’s iconic landmark will be celebrating its Ruby anniversary this year.
On June 26 the CN Tower turns 40 and even though there have been no announcements yet, there are likely to be at least a few celebratory events happening on or leading up to the 26 to honour the tower’s four decades of helping Toronto’s skyline stand out. Each year, over 1.5 million people visit the CN Tower to experience it’s many attractions including the world’s first glass floor and EdgeWalk, the world’s highest external walk on a building.
2. The 2016 NBA All-Star Game is coming to Toronto
From February 12 to 14 some of the biggest stars in the NBA will be coming to Toronto for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game and its associated parties and events. This is the first time the annual all-star sporting event will be held in Toronto and it’s sure to make the city a must-visit destination, which it usually isn’t in the dead of winter. The 65th annual All-Star Game doesn’t yet have an official roster of players, but we should find out just which NBA heavy hitters will be coming to Toronto when voting concludes on January 18.
3. So is the World Cup of Hockey
If having the All-Star Game in our fair city wasn’t enough, Toronto is also getting the World Cup of Hockey in 2016.
So if basketball doesn’t get you excited but hockey does, you’re in luck. For two weeks, from September 17 to October 1, you can see some of the best players in the world go head to head. All games will be played at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre using NHL rules and officiated by NHL officials. It’s expected that more than 150 of the best players in the NHL will be hitting the ice for tournament.
The eight teams include Team Canada, Team Sweden, Team Russia, Team USA, Team Europe, Team Czech Republic, Team Finland and Team North America.
We’re getting some much-loved new retailers
Toronto is already a great shopping destination but things are getting more exciting on the retail front in 2016 with the introduction of some very big name retailers making their debuts. This includes Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Saks will be opening a huge 163,000-square-foot space inside the existing Queen Street Bay flagship at Toronto’s Eaton Centre on February 18. A second Saks will open at Sherway Gardens Mall on February 25. Nordstrom is making its way to Yorkdale Mall and the Eaton Centre in the fall of 2016.
Luminato is getting bigger and better and bringing art to the Port Lands
Luminato is one of the best things to happen to Toronto in terms of highlighting and promoting art and culture and breathing new life into the city’s art scene. And it’s about to do even more for Toronto. 2016 will be the year that Luminato guides Toronto’s eye to the Port Lands with big pans to completely overhaul the Hearn Generating Station. The derelict space was used for Luminato last year for Unsound, a two day event showcasing electronic and experimental music from around the world. For the 10th anniversary of Luminato, the majority of the fest will be moved to Hearn Generating Station, which will be transformed into a massive event space featuring various performance areas, bars, restaurants and more.
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1. The CN Tower is celebrating a milestone birthday
Toronto’s iconic landmark will be celebrating its Ruby anniversary this year.
On June 26 the CN Tower turns 40 and even though there have been no announcements yet, there are likely to be at least a few celebratory events happening on or leading up to the 26 to honour the tower’s four decades of helping Toronto’s skyline stand out. Each year, over 1.5 million people visit the CN Tower to experience it’s many attractions including the world’s first glass floor and EdgeWalk, the world’s highest external walk on a building.
2. The 2016 NBA All-Star Game is coming to Toronto
From February 12 to 14 some of the biggest stars in the NBA will be coming to Toronto for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game and its associated parties and events. This is the first time the annual all-star sporting event will be held in Toronto and it’s sure to make the city a must-visit destination, which it usually isn’t in the dead of winter. The 65th annual All-Star Game doesn’t yet have an official roster of players, but we should find out just which NBA heavy hitters will be coming to Toronto when voting concludes on January 18.
3. So is the World Cup of Hockey
If having the All-Star Game in our fair city wasn’t enough, Toronto is also getting the World Cup of Hockey in 2016.
So if basketball doesn’t get you excited but hockey does, you’re in luck. For two weeks, from September 17 to October 1, you can see some of the best players in the world go head to head. All games will be played at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre using NHL rules and officiated by NHL officials. It’s expected that more than 150 of the best players in the NHL will be hitting the ice for tournament.
The eight teams include Team Canada, Team Sweden, Team Russia, Team USA, Team Europe, Team Czech Republic, Team Finland and Team North America.
We’re getting some much-loved new retailers
Toronto is already a great shopping destination but things are getting more exciting on the retail front in 2016 with the introduction of some very big name retailers making their debuts. This includes Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Saks will be opening a huge 163,000-square-foot space inside the existing Queen Street Bay flagship at Toronto’s Eaton Centre on February 18. A second Saks will open at Sherway Gardens Mall on February 25. Nordstrom is making its way to Yorkdale Mall and the Eaton Centre in the fall of 2016.
Luminato is getting bigger and better and bringing art to the Port Lands
Luminato is one of the best things to happen to Toronto in terms of highlighting and promoting art and culture and breathing new life into the city’s art scene. And it’s about to do even more for Toronto. 2016 will be the year that Luminato guides Toronto’s eye to the Port Lands with big pans to completely overhaul the Hearn Generating Station. The derelict space was used for Luminato last year for Unsound, a two day event showcasing electronic and experimental music from around the world. For the 10th anniversary of Luminato, the majority of the fest will be moved to Hearn Generating Station, which will be transformed into a massive event space featuring various performance areas, bars, restaurants and more.
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