Experience March Break in Toronto with Affordable Packages and Specials

March Break in Toronto-

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TORONTO (February 25, 2008) –March Break in Toronto offers a full calendar of events, shows and attractions to keep kids and parents alike intrigued and entertained.  Affordable packages and specials make it easier to explore new adventures and rediscover a familiar place.

“With only seven short days to pack in as much excitement possible, Toronto is a hub of activity this spring break,” said David Whitaker, President and CEO of Tourism Toronto. “This year’s line up of events invigorates the imagination and is set to inspire great travel experiences.”

March Break Toronto adventures start with: 

• Canada Blooms – From March 12-16 the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building is in full bloom. The Toronto Flower and Garden Festival will dazzle the family with all-day creative displays of colour, texture and fragrances designed by Canada’s best landscaping talents. Kids will learn the art of painting garden pots, planting seeds and follow worms as they make soil when attending Can You Dig It? Spring is in the air at www.canadablooms.com.

• Art Gallery of Ontario –Creativity is unleashed at the AGO each Sunday until March 16^th through Smörgåsbord series at the Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School from 2pm- 4pm. During these art-filled days, families can draw on various inspirations such as Yoga, Whimsy and Wonder. General admission fees apply $15 for kids and $18 for adults. No experience required, just a sense of humour and curiosity! Call 416-979-6608 or visit www.ago.net.

• Casa Loma – From March 8-16 celebrate March Break at a real castle. Daily performances from pirates and buccaneers 10:30am- 2pm, interactive displays and strolling characters provide an exciting getaway in the heart of the city. Catch the Pirate Baron’s mystical magic show, Long John Strong’s incredible feats of juggling, or follow the lead of Pirate guides on a treasure hunt through the castle halls. Adult admission $12 child $6.75. www.casaloma.org   

• CN Tower - Buy one CN Tower admission package at $33 and get another one FREE. Enjoy a meet and greet with Dora and Diego from the pre-school series’ Dora The Explorer™ and Go, Diego, Go™ at 11am, 12pm and 1pm, explore the Pizza Pizza Kids Zone and Flower Power Days open from 10am - 4pm, a salute to Canada Blooms at the CN Tower with a access to the Look Out, Glass Floor, Sky Pod, Film, and Ride. Visit www.cntower.ca for more.

• Famous People Players – Discover a world of wonders as Famous People Players transforms into a “Big Top” bonanza for their March Break feature show, Going Bananas! Jump through magical hoops and fall into kaleidoscopes of black light mystery where things are never as they seem. Lunch and dinner shows Tuesdays through Saturdays. Adult admission $ 54.50, seniors $ 47.50, children $39.95. www.fpp.org.

• Hockey Hall of Fame – Have your photo taken with NHL Trophies, get your favourite hockey legends signature, or hear tales from the ‘Official Keeper of the Cup’. March Break extended hours from    9:30am - 6pm Monday through Saturday and 10am - 6pm on Sunday.  General admission $13. For complete details on all March Break activities call 416-360-7765 or visit www.HHOF.com.    

• Kortright Maple Syrup Festival – Celebrate March Break with the 40^th anniversary from March 10- 14.  Tap into nature and enjoy free maple syrup demonstrations, all-day creative crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides from 10am-4pm, pony rides at a small fee from 10am- 4pm, and pancakes with maple syrup.  You can even eat some syrup right off the clean snow. www.trcaparks.ca/maplesyrup    

• McMichael Gallery – Free March Break Madness special programming with the cost of regular admission welcomes children to draw up a storm with daily inspirations like The Group of Seven and enjoy entertaining songs and performances by special guests. Family favourite entertainers Magoo on March 10 and Fu
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