Toronto is truly a cosmopolitan city. With a population of 8.5 million, this is the throbbing cultural heart of Canada. Often called the “Hub of Immigrants”, you will surely experience a lot of cultural diversity if you visit Toronto this week.
Sunday:
Experience the cultural vibrancy of Latin America in this year’s “Ritmo y Color” festival. Considered to be the biggest cultural festival in the continent, here you can truly taste the Latin culture. You can go over to their website for detailed info.
Opening Time: 10 am-10 pm
Place: Harbourfront Center
You can also visit the Earlscourt park for the Toronto International Brazilfest 2015. This will continue from 11 am-10 pm.
Monday:
Visit Toronto’s historic distillery district on the 20th of July to watch the “panamania” live. You can be a part of the unique experience of culture and cuisine in this event.
Get more info here.
Place: Trinity Square
Opening time: 10 am-10 pm
Tuesday:
On Tuesday, pay a visit to “The Aboriginal Pavilion” festival. You will get to see theatre events, concerts, exhibitions, and taste some local cuisines in this festival. It opens at around 6 pm and lasts till 10 pm.
Place: 250, Fort York Boulevard.
Wednesday:
Want to see the live theatre of William Shakespeare’s timeless, “Romeo and Juliet”? Then head over to the Guild Park this Wednesday. You are bound to have a lovely evening in this amazing spot, but you must book your tickets now on their website.
Opening time: 7:30 PM
Place: Guild Park
Thursday:
Enjoy the theater, circus, and a dance performance this Thursday by visiting the Fleck Dance Theater. You will get to see a small circus troupe from Saint Alphonse performing amazing stunts. Visit their website for more schedules and ticket pricings.
Opening time: 7:30 pm
Location: Fleck Dance Theater, Harbourfront Center.
Friday:
Enjoy the culinary delicacies of the newly opened Diwan restaurant at the Aga Khan Museum. You can find Persian and Lebanese cuisine here. Halal and vegetarian options are also provided, since it’s a Muslim restaurant, and anyone can eat there.
The restaurant is open from 11:30 am-4 pm on Fridays.
Place: Aga Khan Museum, Wynford drive.
Saturday:
Experience Latin salsa in Toronto on Saturday. Arranged to honor the Pan Am games, Dance schools will show off their performances with some introductory classes on Casa Loma here. Visit their website for detailed information.
Opening Time: 12 pm -2 pm
Location: Casa Loma, Austin Terrace
