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world to learn more about how they can repeat their successes. “Exhibition Place is a very unique venue,” she says. “It has been in existence since 1879 and has been an example of evolution.”


Also not unique though vital, continued capital investment goes a long way to keeping the doors open and serving the community.


In addition to home hockey and basketball games, Air Canada Cen- tre hosts about 55 concerts a year. Hunter says that they have invest- ed $150 million on upgrades to the soccer stadium and $40 million over the past 10 years improving the arena.


“It keeps customers happy when they see regular upkeep and invest- ment,” he says.


Making the Trip As attendees prepare for VenueConnect, representatives from Toronto venues remind you to ensure that your passport is up to date. On a positive note, while Toronto can be a fairly expensive city to visit, the currency exchange rate favors the American dollar.


Be prepared to enjoy a vibrant city that is safe and clean. And don’t be surprised that if you bump into a Torontonian that they will most likely apologize to you. FM


Kelly Pedone is a freelance writer based in Charlottesville, Virginia.


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