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From Union Subway Station on the Yonge-University subway line: take the 509 Harbourfront Streetcar West to Exhibition. From Bathurst Subway Station on the Bloor subway line: take the 511 Bathurst Streetcar South. From Dufferin Subway Station on the Bloor subway line: take the 29 Dufferin Bus South. For more TTC information call (416) 393-INFO (4636) or visit www.ttc.ca.Downtown to the Rogers Center.Rogers Centre is located in the heart of the entertainment district of downtown Toronto at the corner of Front and John Streets, west of the CN Tower. Rogers Centre is just a short walk from Union Station (subway and train station), just north of Toronto's Harbourfront. Rogers Centre is also accessible from Lakeshore Blvd. at the Spadina Avenue exit.Directions from within TorontoPublic transit is just walking distance away from Rogers Centre facility. Subway stations close by are: Union Station (also a GO Transit station) and St. Andrews Station. From Union Station, walk west along the south side of Front Street to Rogers Centre or take the convenient SkyWalk which will lead you to the foot of the CN Tower (next door to Rogers Centre). The King Street streetcar connects at St. Andrews station and stops at the end of both John Street and Peter Street for access to Rogers Centre. The LRT (Light Rapid Transit) train line runs along Queen's Quay from Union Station and stops at Spadina at the south end of Rogers Centre. The LRT also stops at Rees Street. Walk north on Rees from Queen's Quay to north side of Bremner Blvd. for the Gate 7 entrance to the facility (in use during events only) as well as Rogers Centre Box Office.EMERGENCY SERVICES.Police/Ambulance/Fire 911 British ConsulateBritish Trade & Investment Office777 Bay StreetSuite 2800College Park Toronto Ontario M5G 2G2Telephone: (1) (416) 593 1290LOCAL ATTRACTIONS. CityPass Inc.Five famous attractions, one-low-price, avoid most ticket lines. CityPass includes tickets to CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Zoo and Casa Loma. Purchase at any of the participating attractions or www.citypass.com. CN Tower We are located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, between the Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Front Street, just north of Bremner Blvd.FootFrom Downtown TorontoAs strange as it sounds, the truth is: look for the Tower (it's hard to miss) and head towards it.We're located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, right in the middle of the Entertainment District. The CN Tower is situated between the Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Front Street, just north of Bremner Blvd. We are a quick 5 minute walk from the Theatre District, the Harbourfront and trendy Queen West Village.SubwayYour ultimate destination is Union Station. From there, the Tower is a short walk west along Front Street, or a 5 minute covered stroll along the SkyWalk. Hockey Hall of Fame 30, Yonge Street, Toronto. The world's one and only. Voted “Toronto's Top Appeal Attraction” by Zagat Survey. Experience the game that defines Canada and a sport that has been adopted by over 80 countries. Home of the Stanley Cup, the Hockey Hall of Fame has something for everyone: state-of-the-art games, interactive exhibits, larger-than-life statues, replica dressing room and rink zone, theatres, extraordinary gift shop, and hockey's most precious artifacts. Experience the Hockey Hall of Fame's newest exhibit honouring 100 seasons of Montreal Canadiens hockey. The Montreal Canadiens Centennial Exhibit will be on display for a limited time and features elaborate showcases, multi-media displays and a specially-designed replica Canadiens dressing room. Monday-Friday……10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday…………… 9:30am to 6:00pmSunday…………….10:30am to 5:00pm Ontario Science Centre With hundreds of engaging interactive exhibits and daily science demonstrations, the Ontario Science Centre will delight, inform and challenge visitors of all ages: KidSpark is a unique discovery playground for children eight and under, the Weston Family Innovation Centre has 50 open-ended experiences that allow youth to create and innovate, the Space Hall is home to Toronto’s only public planetarium and the Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre features a great lineup of IMAX® films that run hourly throughout the day. The Ontario Science Centre is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during the summer and holiday seasons and is closed December 25. For more information call 416-696-1000 or visit www.ontariosciencecentre.ca BARS. Duke of Gloucester 649 Yonge Street , (2nd Floor) Toronto The Duke of Gloucester is one of Toronto's more authentic British pubs and is known to attract many ex-pats. In fact, the bar was actually built in Britain and shipped over here. The Duke has the traditional red couches, deep burgundy wallpaper and patterned tin ceiling of the best British pubs. This is a favourite place for University of Toronto alumni and friends. There are 14 beers on tap, and two English ciders available. The menu includes some unique dishes and vegetarian items as well as pub favourites such as shepherd's pie and bangers and mash, and the food is cheap. The Bottom Line Restaurant & Bar 22 Front Street West, Toronto Described as a classy sports bar, the financial district hotspot offers a relaxed spot to meet up with friends or business associates. Watch the Raptors, Leafs and Jays on one of the many tv screens while enjoying the selection of local, domestic, and foreign beers as well as martinis and cocktails. The Bottom Line is located at the corner of Yonge and Front streets adjacent to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Harbour Sports Grille10, Yonge Street A sporting event, a business lunch, a family get together or just a night of fun times….you will enjoy yourself at Harbour Sports Grille! We are open 7 days a week 11am- 2am, with a full menu till 2am. So come on down and enjoy yourself! From Union Station, just walk south down Bay Street until Harbour Street, then go east on Harbour Street. You can’t miss us we are on the south side of the street at 10 Yonge Street The Football Factory,164 Bathurst Street Thirteen high definition flat screen tv’s in a pub/restaurant devoted to the beautiful game.www.thefootballfactory.ca RESTAURANTS. Kathmandu Restaurant 517 Yonge Street , Toronto Best Nepalese & Indian cuisine in Toronto Kathmandu offers customers a variety of traditional Indian-Nepalese cuisine including an assortment of curries, tandoor and naan. A lunch buffet is also available with a range of delicious all-you-can-eat dishes. Don’t forget to leave room for something sweet like homemade kheer or gulab jamun. Acqua Italian Mediterranean Ristorante 10 Front St. West , Brookfield Place Toronto Where the New Age meets nouvelle cuisine, this exceptionally stylish upscale restaurant has a waterfall and a small river running through the dining room. Did anybody say Venice? These liquid details make for a relaxing and luxurious dining experience, particularly when complemented by the visually stunning and scrumptious haute Italian cuisine. The menu changes with every season Baton Rouge Restaurant 277 Front Street W ,TorontoLocated next to the CN Tower, Rogers Center, and Metro Convention Centre The particular Baton Rouge location is located in downtown Toronto -- a short distance from the Rogers Centre, which makes it an ideal place to hit with friends and family right before or after the game or a concert. Best item on the menu is the ribs which are slowly cooked until the meat falls from the bone -- perhaps the best ever tasted in this town. Other items on the menu include tender cuts of beef and fresh fish, salads and appetizers. Casual and family friendly. Korean Grill House 214 Queen Street West , Toronto Dining out is supposed to be a treat so why consider cooking your own food at a restaurant -- and pay for the chance to boot? The Korean Grill House is betting on it. And judging by the many munchers that fill up the place at all hours of the day and night, it appears this cook-it-yourself concept is being eaten up by Toronto's trendanistas. Think of it as meat fondue, only instead of cooking with hot oil, a gas-powered grill does the job. Terrific entertainment value that's cheap-as-borscht -- and includes the free fun factor with every dish 360 The Restaurant at The CN Tower 301 Front Street West , Toronto One of Canada’s finest dining experiences - with award-winning cuisine and ambiance and spectacular revolving views, 360 is a popular fine-dining and special event destination Wayne Gretzky's Restaurant 99 Blue Jays Way , Toronto The Great One may not be playing hockey anymore, but there's still a way to keep the memories of his hockey career alive. That's because Wayne Gretzky's is a monument and a museum to Canada's fastest, most agile man on ice. Renovated in the Winter of 2003, the Broadway-type diner, has modernized the facilities to keep pace with the changing clientele. The expanded bar and lounge area complete with video installation make for a great after work meeting place. Sit down in one of the very comfy booths for cocktails and conversation. The dining area has been completely refurbished, but the display fixtures showcasing Wayne's extensive memorabilia collection will remain a crowd pleaser with families. According to Wayne Gretzky, the restaurant gives kids inspiration when they see the jersey's, and memorabilia adding that it's a great place to bring kids. Don't forget the rooftop patio for cocktail sipping on those warm summer nights.
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