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Shop, Stay & Play in the Village - 5 Days

Come to Toronto for some Retail Therapy

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Return home the envy of all your friends with unique fashions from the hottest Canadian designers.

To help you plan to make the most of your Toronto weekend, check out the Top Gay Destination Guide: Toronto which has lots of practical information about Canada's gay capital. And check out these other Toronto packages designed exclusively for gay and lesbian visitors.

Shop, Stay & Play includes:

> 4 nights hotel accommodation at your choice of three centrally located, very gay-friendly hotels
> Hop on hop off city tour
> 3 course dinner at Fuzion Resto-Lounge
> All prices are PER PERSON.


Take the VIA Train to Toronto!

Day 1.
Arrive Toronto. Check into your centrally located gay-friendly hotel where you will spend the next 4 nights. Tonight, experience and enjoy a 3 Course Dinner at Fuzion Resto Lounge, located in the heart of Toronto 's gaybourhood.

Toronto is home to Canada 's largest gay community and welcomes visitors from all walks of life. The Gay Village , or "The Village" as the locals call it, is a predominantly gay neighbourhood nestled within Toronto 's downtown core. Centred at the intersection of Church and Wellesley Streets, the area is packed with cafés, restaurants, gay-oriented shops and a vast array of hot bars and nightspots.

Day 2. Bloor-Yorkville and the Historic Distillery District. Experience the best of Toronto aboard a London-style double-decker sightseeing bus. Your ticket allows you unlimited hop-on-hop-off privileges to Toronto 's best Attractions over three consecutive days. With over 25 scheduled stops, take advantage of Toronto 's unlimited entertainment, excitement and shopping in vibrant neighbourhoods.

Toronto's countless markets, boutiques, malls and galleries create a shopper's paradise.

Spend today in the trendy Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood – one of Toronto 's most elegant shopping and dining areas. Bloor-Yorkville is home to high-end designers like Tiffany, Chanel, D&G and the hottest Canadian designers including Jeremy Lang, Hoax Couture, Izzy Camilleri and Nadya Toto.

You won't want to miss a visit to Hazelton Lanes - a luxury shopping destination located in the heart of Yorkville with more than 60 unique fashion, lifestyle and service boutiques. Spanning more than 200,000 square feet

Head down to the Historic Distillery District for dinner (dinner at own expense). This 13-acre historic enclave is North America 's best-preserved collection of Victorian industrial architecture embracing the area's rich past and architectural legacy.

The Distillery has been developed as a centre for arts, culture and entertainment. The picturesque, pedestrian-only area is filled with over a hundred tenants, including galleries, museums, rehearsal halls, boutiques, retail shops, artist studios, restaurants, bistros and cafés. The Distillery bustles with activity day and night. You can catch live music, outdoor exhibitions, fairs and special events year-round.

Day 3. Eaton's Centre and the Underground City (PATH). Toronto Eaton Centre is one of the city's legendary landmarks and the #1 retail destination in Toronto . Toronto Eaton Centre is a place like no other. Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a fascinating selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services. Located in the heart of the city, it is one of the most interesting and exciting shopping experiences you will find anywhere.

Situated underneath the Eaton's Centre is The PATH, or Toronto 's Underground City . A whole other city thrives below the surface. The PATH, is an underground shopping concourse that weaves its way for more than 28 kilometres beneath the bustling city streets. With close to 1,200 retail shops, cafés and restaurants, the Underground City connects to 48 office towers, six hotels and five subway stations.

Day 4. Queen West and Chinatown. Spend your morning with a visit to Queen West. Unique restaurants, boutiques and a diverse collection of galleries make Queen West this vibrant and dynamic neighbourhood. This funky area is packed with culture and creativity. You'll find a mix of fashions, antiques and Art Deco. Local cafés and bistros act as a perfect lookout for some of the city's best people watching.

Queen West is home to the largest concentration of art galleries in Toronto , including the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art . This museum houses the hip and intriguing visions of contemporary Canadian artists from a wide variety of media.

In the afternoon, make your way to Chinatown at Spadina and Dundas . Wandering along Spadina Avenue , you'll find yourself in the heart of Toronto 's fashion district. Hundreds of local designers make this the place to go for the latest styles in fabric, leather, fur and wedding dresses. Visit Dragon City Mall for more Asian fashions, electronics and restaurants.

And of course, Chinatown prides itself on the wide variety of authentic Asian cuisine. A bountiful selection of Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Vietnamese restaurants. Experience Peking duck served in two courses at the Bright Pearl, or visit the Golden Leaf for fabulous dim sum that's available all day long. The red cow on the sign of Pho Hung marks Toronto 's favourite destination for real Vietnamese beef pho. Lotus Garden offers fresh vegetarian options.

Day 5. Depart Toronto. Check out of your hotel this morning. Stay longer if you wish.


All prices are per person. Taxes are an additional 13%.
Black-out dates may apply.


To book your Shop, Stay & Play package, call 800.387.1240 or email us.



Holiday Inn Downtown Holiday Inn Downtown Centre
Stay You...Stay Real
Double
Single
01 Apr - 30 Apr 2012
$359
$624
01 May - 31 Oct 2012
$434
$774
01 Nov 2012 - 30 Apr 2013
$364
$629

Bond Place Toronto Sheraton Centre
In the Heart of the City
Double
Single
01 Apr - 31 Dec 2012
$389
$679
01 Jan - 31 Mar 2013
$394
$689

Toronto Park Hyatt Park Hyatt
An experience of understated elegance and contemporary luxury.
 
Double
Single
01 Apr - 31 Oct 2012
$659
$1219
01 Nov - 31 Dec 2012
$544
$994



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