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Leaf Sports & Entertainment, says that many must-do activities can be found right in the area.


“We’re pretty much the hub,” he says. “There is so much variety throughout Toronto, and you could say that we are at the beginning.”


The CN Tower, located just steps away from Air Canada Centre, is a must-see. The 1,815-foot tall concrete communication’s tower is the tallest free-standing struc- ture in the western hemisphere.  deck that gives spectacular views of the city.


“The thrill of standing on the glass floor is worth the price of admission,” Campbell


says of the experience.


Hunter also recommends the 10-minute ferry ride to Ward’s Is- land. The island provides incred- ible city views, acres of park land and a 1.5-mile boardwalk along Lake Ontario. Ferries run every 30 minutes.


Toronto is a city that experienc- es all four seasons, so the weath- er in July should be pleasantly warm. Outdoor entertainment thrives during this time, so at- tendees should be sure to make their way to Yonge-Dundas Square. It’s a little bit of a walk from the convention centre, but is easily accessible by subway.


Yonge-Dundas is a one-acre out- door public space located at the busiest intersection in Toronto, if not all of Canada. The facili- ty hosts an array of events – cul- tural celebrations, festivals and concerts – over the course of about 200 days throughout the year, primarily between April and November.


“It’s a true community gathering - ager of operations. “A majority of our events are cultural celebra- tions.”


Plan to unwind and catch a movie at Yonge-Dondas after a full day of convention activity on Tuesday, July 24. The venue hosts City Cinema each week at sunset.


Feast


As a city that is home to so many people groups, visitors should not be at a loss for restaurant options.


Quattrociocchi says that the Peameal Bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery in the St. Lawrence Market is not to be missed and neither is dinner on the patio at George, an urban oasis enveloped by fountains and lush greenery. Additionally, there’s the House on Parliament (also known as the HOP) that he likens to the friendly neighbor- hood pub made famous on the television show Cheers.


“My weekly dose of their chick- en liver pate does nothing for my cholesterol, but I am a happier person for it,” he says jokingly.


In order to experience true Ca- nadian cuisine, try out poutine (French fries) with cheese curds slathered with brown gravy or pancakes with maple syrup. However, Campbell says you can’t go wrong when it comes to dining like a Torontonian.


“The truth is that because To- ronto has such a multi-cultural population, the only ‘must do’ is to be yourself and eat and drink what you love,” she says. “You really can have anything you want in this city.” - nadian Lager being among the more well-known), Toronto is not unlike most cities when it comes to the recent explosion of craft beers.


All Business


In addition to being known for their pleasant nature, Canadians are also humble. Though they will boast about their city, some people interviewed for this arti- cle were hesitant to speak high- ly of their achievements when asked what VenueConnect attend-


ees can learn from how they conduct business.


“We Canadians are renowned for being somewhat modest, but I am proud to say that our overall customer survey results are 98 percent positive,” Quattrochiocchi says of the convention centre.


Sustainability, while a common practice throughout the industry, is taken to a higher level in Canada. Campbell says that they are contacted on a regular basis from facility representatives around the


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