EVENTS
Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Festival
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
free admission
A Fair Trade Christmas festival featuring works from over 130 artisan groups in more than 35 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Purchase personal and home accessories, carpets, Christmas decor, games, toys, coffee and food, while soaking in the sights and sounds of Christmas. As one of the world's oldest and largest Fair Trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages builds long-term relationships with artisans based on mutual understanding and respect. (Continues to November 29th.)
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One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
various times
$10 advance/$12 door for adults - $6.50 for students and seniors
The One of a Kind Show is a shopping experience like no other. Discover visual art, toys, jewelry, fashion, ceramics, glass, home decor, food and much more! Meet the makers, the artists and creators of these unique works; chat with them and find out about what inspires them. (Continues to December 6th.)
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Whole Life Expo 2009
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West
various times
$15 admission to exhibits and lectures - $8 admission for exhibits only
Whole Life Expo is Canada's largest showcase of natural health, alternative medicine, and eco-friendly lifestyles. With 60 speakers and over 200 exhibitors, Whole Life Expo brings you the most comprehensive array of natural health products and services ever gathered under one roof. (Continues to November 29th.)
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Chirstmas Remembered
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
weekdays: 9:30 AM to 4 PM - weekends: 11 AM to 4:30 PM
various prices - see website for details
Step back in time to the magic of a Victorian country Christmas. Festive demonstrations and hands-on activities include homemade presents, decorations, and tasty treats. Don't miss one of Toronto's favourite holiday experiences. (Continues to December 31st.)
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DINNERS
The French Connection
Eight Wine Bar & Restaurant, Cosmopolitan Toronto Centre Hotel, 8 Colborne Street
7:00 PM
$100 - email chris.cargill@cosmotoronto.com to reserve
Sommelier Zoltan Szabo and Eight Wine Bar & Restaurant Executive Chef, Derek Kennedy will be presenting an evening of great glorious cuisine, accompanied with some of the best Bordeaux-style wines from across the country, served "blind" with their cousins from France. If you ever said that French Wine is better, then this is your chance to prove to yourself wrong! Or right? Ten wines to be tasted along with ten culinary masterpieces.
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Taste of Peru
Babalúu Supperclub, 136 Yorkville Avenue, Lower Level
$39.95 - call 416.515.0587 to reserve
Babalúu launches their new Latin American Regional Dinner Tasting Series with A Taste of Peru, featuring a 3-course meal and a pisco sour cocktail. (Continues to November 28th.)
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MARKETS
Birchcliff Village Indoor Market
1668 Kingston Road
12:00 noon to 7:00 PM
For a comprehensive list of upcoming events in and around Toronto, check out our Events page.
