Celebrate the holiday season with Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront presented by Queen's Quay Terminal and The Waterfront BIA

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(1888PressRelease) October 13, 2012 - Santa will be making a special stop at Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront presented by Queen's Quay Terminal and The Waterfront BIA this holiday season! Visit Santa's Workshop in Queen's Quay Terminal from Saturday November 24 to Sunday December 16 (weekends only) for FREE arts and crafts. Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront offers a variety of activities for the entire family! For additional information, please visit www.waterfrontbia.com.

"The holiday season is always magical at Toronto's Waterfront," states Carol Jolly, Executive Director, The Waterfront BIA. "There is so much for families to experience from cruising and photos with Santa to creating arts and crafts with our elves and lakeside skating to hotel getaways."

Santa's Workshop in Queen's Quay Terminal
Visit Santa's Workshop in Queen's Quay Terminal from Saturday November 24 to Sunday December 16 (weekends only) for FREE Arts and Crafts in Santa's Workshop in Queen's Quay Terminal where children can create holiday ornaments and greeting cards or decorate an elf hat with our elves from Artbarn School.

Artbarn School has been providing quality art experiences to adults and children in North 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

SANTA'S WORKSHOP
DATE: Saturday November 24, Sunday November 25, Saturday December 1, Sunday December 2, Saturday December 8, Sunday December 9, Saturday December 15 and Sunday December 16
TIME: 12pm-4pm
LOCATION: Santa's Workshop, Queen's Quay Terminal, (207 Queens Quay West)
COST: FREE

7th Annual Santa Cruise presented by Mariposa Cruises
Families are invited to join Santa and his elves for the 7th Annual Santa Cruise presented by Mariposa Cruises aboard the Northern Spirit. Children are encouraged to bring their wish lists to share with Santa and have their picture taken with him by our professional photographer! This magical one-hour cruise sells out quickly! Purchase tickets for $12 + HST/person (children under 6 are admitted FREE) online at www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178.

To add special sparkle to the festivities, the Waterfront Ambassadors will direct families to the Santa Cruise, sing carols and hand out holiday treats aboard the cruise. Join the Waterfront Ambassadors for a holiday sing-along and holiday stories. Families will be provided with song lyric booklets and are invited to sing along! Get in the holiday spirit with complimentary face painting aboard each cruise provided by Artbarn School.

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

7TH ANNUAL SANTA CRUISE
DATE: Saturday December 8, Sunday December 9, Saturday December 15 and Sunday December 16
TIME: Boarding begins at 10:30am and 1:30pm
LOCATION: Northern Spirit - Foot of York Street (by Queen's Quay Terminal - 207 Queens Quay West)
COST: Tickets $12 + HST per person (children under 6 are admitted FREE)
Complimentary professional photo with Santa and live entertainment on board.
Tickets are available online at www.mariposacruises.com or by calling 416-203-0178

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. Capture that special moment between Santa and your pet and help support a guide dog. Photos cost $10 ($2 from each photo is donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides). PawsWay is open daily from 11am-5pm, general admission is FREE. Visit www.pawsway.ca for more details.

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA
DATE: Saturday December 8, Sunday December 9, Saturday December 15 and Sunday December 16
TIME: 12pm-4pm
LOCATION: PawsWay (245 Queens Quay West)
COST: $10 ($2 from each photo is donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides)

Visit Harbourfront Centre for Free Skating and Holiday Activities
Be sure to take advantage of Harbourfront Centre's FREE all-ages programming including concerts, film screenings, a scavenger hunt, activities, storytelling, and a holiday marketplace as well as ice-skating activities on Toronto's favourite outdoor rink. Full Skate Culture programming details, including hours, schedules and more, are available at www.harbourfrontcentre.com/skateculture/

Every weekend in December, families are invited to enjoy a variety of Skate Culture events highlighting (and celebrating) everyone's favourite winter pastime. Tucked away behind York Quay Centre and set against the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, the city's most scenic rink awaits. Harbourfront Centre's Natrel® Rink is open daily from 10am - 10pm; Friday and Saturday to 11pm. No skates? Harbourfront Centre rents them and helmets too. Saturday, December 15, one of Toronto's hottest DJs will put the beat in your blades at Harbourfront Centre's DJ Skate Night.

Join us for family programming including a scavenger hunt, storytelling and hands-on activities in Miss Lou's Room each Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm; Family Film Feature in the Studio Theatre on Saturday December 8 and 15 from 2pm to 4pm; and Big Bands in the Lakeside Terrace on Sunday December 9 and 16 from 2pm to 4pm.

SKATING AT THE NATREL® RINK
DATE: Saturday November 24, Sunday November 25, Saturday December 1, Sunday December 2, Saturday December 8, Sunday December 9, Saturday December 15 and Sunday December 16
TIME: 10am-11pm
LOCATION: Natrel® Rink, York Quay Centre (235 Queens Quay West)
COST: FREE

FAMILY FILM FEATURE IN THE STUDIO THEATRE
DATE: Saturday December 8 and Saturday December 15
TIME: 2pm-4pm
LOCATION: Studio Theatre, York Quay Centre (235 Queens Quay West)
COST: FREE

BIG BANDS IN THE LAKESIDE TERRACE
DATE: Sunday December 9 and Sunday December 16
TIME: 2pm-4pm
LOCATION: Lakeside Terrace, York Quay Centre (235 Queens Quay West)
COST: FREE

DJ SKATE NIGHT
DATE: Saturday December 15
TIME: 8pm-11pm
LOCATION: Natrel® Rink, York Quay Centre (235 Queens Quay West)
COST: FREE

The Magic Continues with these Exclusive Winterfest Weekend Getaway Hotel Rates
To complete your Winterfest experience, enjoy a winter weekend family getaway on Toronto's Waterfront at the Radisson Admiral Hotel for just $99/night or The Westin Harbour Castle for $129/night from Friday December 7-Sunday December 9 and Friday December 14-Sunday December 16.

Admire the Breathtaking Beauty of the Cavalcade of Lights
Check out the spectacular lights at the waterfront! The Cavalcade of Lights continues throughout the month of December as part of Winterfest on Toronto's Waterfront and includes four locations: the fully restored and enhanced Tall Ship on the Amsterdam Bridge (at Simcoe) using a new generation of animated super bright LED lights, the Music Garden, the Firehall, and The Westin Harbour Castle. FREE

About Queen's Quay Terminal
Today, Queen's Quay Terminal encompasses a specialty retail centre with over 20 shops, restaurants and cafes, approximately 400,000 square feet of office space, and the 450-seat Fleck Dance Theatre. Situated in the heart of Toronto's Harbourfront district, Queen's Quay Terminal is a historical building and is a favourite destination for both local Torontonians and tourists alike, offering visitors an opportunity for shopping and dining along the waterfront.

About The Waterfront BIA:
A stone's throw from Toronto's downtown and financial core, The Waterfront BIA encompasses the exciting heart of the City's central waterfront with Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands forming a spectacular backdrop for the area's countless attractions. Stay in one of our relaxing hotels, The Westin Harbour Castle or Radisson Admiral Hotel, take in a dynamic theatrical performance, wander through our galleries and studios or attend one of the vibrant cultural festivals year- round. Stroll Queen's Quay Terminal and visit our many unique shops, then enjoy a delicious dinner at one of our fabulous restaurants. Looking for recreation? Play in the parks, stroll the revitalized promenades, skate on the outdoor rink, rent a bicycle, canoe, kayak, sailboat or power boat. Indulge in a cruise on one of our fine charter vessels and enjoy Toronto's spectacular city skyline from the water. There is no end to the activity on the Waterfront!

For additional information or interview requests, please contact:

Peter Ashworth | Ashley Lloyd | Ashworth Associates Public Relations | 416-603-6005
peter ( @ ) ashworthassociates dot com | ashley ( @ ) ashworthassociates dot com

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