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ten action-packed
festivals, fairs and activities
Agricultural
Winter Fair
1 Royal
Nov. 3-12
Exhibition Place, royalfair.org
Hall of Fame
Induction Weekend
2 Hockey
Nov. 10–13
Dave Andreychuk, Clare Drake,
Jeremy Jacobs, Danielle Goyette,
Paul Kariya, Mark Recchi
and Teemu Selanne will all be
welcomed into the Hockey Hall
of Fame at this year’s annual
weekend of festivities. Along
with special guest appearances,
Q&A fan forums and autograph
signings, Sunday afternoon’s
Legends Classic will feature a
star-studded lineup. Cheer on
your favourite hockey hero at
the Air Canada Centre, as teams
lead by Mark Messier and Jari
Kurri face off against each other.
Various venues, hhof.com
Food and
Wine Expo
3 Gourmet
Nov. 16–19
Each year, more than 45,000
visitors attend the Gourmet Food
& Wine Expo for epicurean
eats and a selection of more than
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1,500 wines, beers, and spirits.
Among the purveyors at the 23rd
edition are exhibitors such as
Cannoli Queens, Stonetown
Artisan Cheese and Barilla Pasta.
Thirsty guests can visit the
Spiritology Pavilion for a tipple,
or join a Tutored Tasting seminar
to learn about fine wines and
spirits from the experts. Live
programming continues at the
Chef Stage, which hosts
demonstrations from an all-star
line-up, including celebrity chef
Emily Richards. Metro Toronto
Cavalcade of Lights
Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W.,
foodandwineexpo.ca
4 Santa Claus Parade
Nov. 19
The Santa Claus Parade has been
an annual Toronto tradition
since 1905. Kids of all ages line
the streets along Santa’s route
to catch a glimpse of upside-
down clowns, marching bands,
and, of course, the man in
red himself. The parade starts
at 12:30 p.m. at Christie Pits Park
and works its way along Bloor
Street, down Avenue Road, and
across Wellington Street to the
St. Lawrence Market. Some
years are colder than others,
so dress warmly, and bring a
Thermos of something hot to
drink. thesantaclausparade.com
5 One of a Kind Show & Sale
Nov. 23–Dec. 3
Find gifts and inspiration at the
One of a Kind Show & Sale, a
juried event that celebrates all
things crafted and handmade.
Held twice annually, the winter
edition features more than
500 designers and artisans,
with a variety of merchandise
The largest indoor agricultural
fair in the world visits Toronto
every November, bringing with
it giant vegetables, pet-able
farm animals, performing dogs
and one of the most renowned
international equestrian compe-
titions anywhere. While you’re
there, don’t forget to take in the
butter sculptures, relax with a
session of goat yoga or enjoy
an evening of wine tasting.