BMO Field (National Soccer Stadium)
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With a capacity of 20,000, BMO Field is home of Canada's National Soccer Team as well as Toronto FC, Canada's first Major League Soccer team. Located at Exhibition Place in Toronto BMO Field is Canada's first soccer-specific stadium. Opened in summer of 2007, BMO Field was the main venue for the 3rd most watched sporting event in the world, the FIFA U-20 World Cup, in which it hosted over 260,000 people and 12 games. In its first year of operation, over 500,000 people entered BMO Field's gates.
Gossip Restaurant
Overlooking the Rose Garden at Bandshell Park, Gossip Restaurant’s spacious dining room and patio offers one of the City’s most alluring vistas. Corporate and private dining events can be hosted in our beautiful separate dining area with lake views.
Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
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Nestled inside a stunning example of Beaux Arts architecture that features 1920’s splendor and finishes, an open-air central courtyard and a spectacular view of Lake Ontario, this corporate function and banquet complex caters to groups from 150 to 3000 and is one of the finest venues of its kind in Ontario. It is operated by the Liberty Entertainment Group and is located on British Columbia Road at the western end of the grounds. For additional information please contact www.libertygrand.com (416) 542-3789 or kindly email us
Medieval Times
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Nestled in Toronto's Exhibition Place is Medieval Times' only Canadian Castle. The Toronto Castle features unique -- but no less regal -- architecture from its former life as the Arts and Crafts Building of Exhibition Place. As our largest castle, Toronto provides ample space for King Philippe's massive feast, show of medieval games of skill and, of course, the authentic jousting tournament. The atmosphere inside the arena is electric as 1,400 revelers cheer on our six Knights whilst the swords clash and lances splinter
Musik
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Equipped to host groups ranging in size from 100 to over 3000, MUZIK's interior space houses nine fully equipped bars in the main event area and the flexibility to create a number of private bars for V.I.P. hosting. MUZIK's three acres of outdoor licensed patio space also allows for additional capacity and the ability to set up customized bars, patios, tents and cabanas. As the former Horticulture Building at Exhibition Place, it has undergone a complete interior restoration creating a state-of-the-art nightclub atmosphere for hosting concerts and special events. Juxtaposing classical architecture and charm with modern magnificence, MUZIK is quickly becoming the landmark of Toronto's historical exhibition grounds as the city's most innovative special event and entertainment venue.
Ricoh Coliseum
Located adjacent to Direct Energy Centre, Ricoh Coliseum is home to AHL’s Toronto Marlies Hockey Club. An intimate 8,200 seat arena offers ice rentals, concerts, special and corporate events with great sightlines and acoustics
Riding Academy at the Horse Palace
Located in the heart of Exhibition Place, The Riding Academy is first and foremost a teaching institution. Our staff are experienced and professional riding instructors certified in first-aid. We maintain an excellent selection of school horses, ranging from novice to advanced level mounts. Group and private lessons are available by appointment six days a week, and our heated indoor riding area assures you comfortable conditions throughout the year.
We specialize in taking insecure, unbalanced and sometimes nervous students and safely turning them into elegant accomplished riders. Our introductory courses are specially designed for first time riders (as well as novice riders with little formal instructional background).
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
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This 50 year old theatre has recently undergone renovations to create a spectacular mid-sized concert venue. Nestled between BMO Field and the Press Building, with plenty of adjacent parking the QET is Toronto’s newest, hottest concert venue. Concert goers will applaud this intimate venue, from the high ceilings and exceptional acoustics to the fully-stocked bar and lounge.
Toronto Animal Services, South District
Located in the east with of the Horse Palace, Toronto Animal services offers Toronto residents a wide variety of services including pet adoptions, lost and found, registrations, and sheltering stray animals. For further information please contact (416) 338-PAWS (7297)
www.toronto.ca/animal_services
Canadian Bureau for the Advancement of Music
The Canadian Bureau for the Advancement of Music (CBAM) has been at Exhibition Place since 1973, it was, in fact, established in 1917 under special Federal and Provincial Charters. Working with the Ontario Ministry of Education to develop the first high school band program, CBAM initiated collaboration with the Canadian National Exhibition in 1921, which resulted in the first "Music Day" during the annual fair – a tradition that continues today.
Today, CBAM continues to promote the advancement of music and offers affordable, quality music instruction on a non-profit basis. Since its inception, over one million children have received an opportunity to explore and develop their musical skills through instructional programs that are offered in public elementary schools in and around the Greater Toronto Area. CBAM also offers an annual "Teacher Training Course in the Art of Group Instruction". For additional information please contact (416) 260-6451.
Canadian National Exhibition Association
The Canadian National Exhibition Association ("CNEA") was formally established in 1912, the tradition of fairs and exhibitions at Exhibition Place dates back to 1879, when the first Industrial Exhibition was staged and managed by the Industrial Association of Toronto.
A year before, in 1878, the Provincial Agricultural Fair was held on what was to become the CNE grounds, or Exhibition Place. But the Provincial Agricultural Fair moved each year to a different town or city, and in 1879, Ottawa was chosen as host by the Board of Directors of the Provincial Agricultural Fair. That year, the City of Toronto decided to hold its own annual fair, and the Toronto Industrial Exhibition or CNE was born.
Since its founding in 1879, the CNE has served as a "Show Window of the Nation", introducing Canadians to advances in science, technology, agriculture and industry, as well as the latest trends in the arts and entertainment.
Today, the CNE Association continues the tradition of staging and managing a world-class fair in August of every year. The permanent full-time administrative offices for the CNEA are located in the Press Building. Constructed in 1905, this building has periodically served as the headquarters for the CNEA since 1905.
For additional information and highlights, please contact (416) 263-3800 or visit www.theex.com
Canadian Sports Hall of Fame:
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is currently closed to the public. Located in the Stanley Barracks building, just south of the Direct Energy Centre, the Hall of Fame is in the process of archiving and digitizing their collections, and will re-open upon the completion of this project.
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is a unique event that takes place every November in the City of Toronto. The Royal is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world. Where Canadian and International breeders, growers and exhibitors are declared champions and where hundreds of thousands of attendees come to learn, compete, shop and have a great time with friends and family.
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair began on November 22, 1922 with an astonishing 17,000 agricultural entries and over 150,000 visitors. Now planning for its 86th year, The Royal continues to hold an important place in the world of agriculture and in the hearts and minds of the many participants and visitors - now over 326,000 strong - who continue to appreciate this truly one-of-a-kind event.
Toronto Police Services – Mounted Unit
The Head Quarters for the Toronto Polices Services Mounted Unit, located in the historic Horse Palace, is home to fifty fully trained and commissioned steeds and their uniformed officers that are dispatched throughout the south district of Toronto. A state of the art facility that is worth visiting! For additional information please contact (416) 808-1700.
Toronto Police Services – 14 Division: For additional information please call (416) 808-1500.
Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI)
The Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) is an innovative and highly respected non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and nurturing small business entrepreneurs. TFI plays an essential role in the growth and promotion of the Canadian fashion community by helping creative entrepreneurs to develop the business and professional skills they need to thrive and survive.