IceNite – Mix & Mingle Ι The Ice Heats Up Ι Ontario Tourism Snow Globe 2008 Ι Ice Carving Competition Ι Underwater Kingdom Ι Santé Chill Ι Ice Carving Demonstrations Ι Shop With Heart Ι Points of Interest
When:
February 21 - 24, 2008
IceNite – Mix & Mingle
Thursday, February 21 • 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay St.
IceNite guests will enjoy a glistening view of the Toronto skyline from the top-floor ballroom – Stop 33 – and rub
elbows with Yorkville’s movers and shakers, as they launch Bloor-Yorkville IceFest.
This event is a fundraiser in support of the Yonge-Bay-Bloor Business Association (YBB), a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the development of the Yorkville district as a desireable shopping, business, professional, commercial and residential area.
Tickets are $10 each. Credit cards accepted. Unique “Yorkville Chic” silent auction. Cash bar. Advance registration required by February 19.
For ticket purchase and other inquiries 416-922-4211. For full details click on the Events page at www.ybba.org
The Ice Heats Up
Friday, February 22
Friday marks the official kick-off for IceFest and the arrival of the ice. See the magic of the Underwater Kingdom come to life as artists put the finishing touches on this amazing scene, crafted from an astounding 25,000 lbs. of ice.
Ontario Tourism Snow Globe 2008
Friday, February 22 • 12 noon – 8 pm
Saturday, February 23 • 12 noon – 6 pm
Sunday, February 24 • 12 noon – 6 pm
Hudson’s Bay Centre (Yonge & Bloor)
From ice skating to ice wine, and spa retreats to outdoor activities,the globe highlights some of the exciting experiences to be discovered in Ontario this season.
For more information visit: www.ontariotravel.net/winter
Ice Carving Competition
Saturday, February 23 • Starting at 12 noon
Village of Yorkville Park (Bellair St. & Cumberland St.)
The 8th Annual Sassafraz Ice Carving Competition takes over the Village of Yorkville Park, as great masterpieces begin to emerge beneath the picks, chisels and even chainsaws of talented carvers. Cast your vote for your favourite sculpture between 3 and 5 pm, for your chance to win one of three Bloor-Yorkville Prize Packages. The People’s Choice Sculpture will be announced at 5:15 pm in the park.
Ice Competition Sponsors:
ACCESSITY, AVEC PLAISIR FINE LINGERIE, CRÊPES À GOGO/LOVECRAFT, GLOW
MEDI SPA,
IN BEAUTY SPA, MENDOCINO, ROBIN BARKER HAIR’SOCIATES, SASSAFRAZ, SATORI URBAN WELLNESS, TONI & GUY HAIRDRESSING, WHOLE FOODS MARKET.
Enter to win One of three Bloor-Yorkville Prize Packages*
- PRIZE PACKAGE 1
- One-Night weekend stay for two at the Sutton Place Hotel
- $300 store Gift Certificate from Clarins Skin Spa
- $250 store Gift Certificate from Mendocino
- PRIZE PACKAGE 2
- Two 60-min. Swedish Massages from Satori Urban Wellness
- Glow Signature Micro/Peel for Two from Glow Medi Spa
- Gift Basket, two free eye exams & two coupons for eyewear (sunglasses included) from Dr. Peter Milanos, Optometrist
- PRIZE PACKAGE 3
- $250 store Gift Certificate from Nike Toronto
- $100 store Gift Certificate from La Casa Del Habano
- $50 Gift Certificate from Toni & Guy Hairdressing – Yorkville
Click here for full contest rules.
Underwater Kingdom
Saturday, February 23 & Sunday, February 24 • 12 noon – 4 pm
Village of Yorkville Park (Bellair St. & Cumberland St.)
Explore the magical story of the Underwater Kingdom in ice. A half sunken pirate ship with treasure chests of ice crystals illuminates the city while King Neptune and a lovely Mermaid lay on a bed of crystalline coral close by.
Donate $5 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, pose in a giant clam shell and walk away with a digital photo taken by
photographer Henry Lin.
Santé Chill
Saturday, February 23 • 2 pm – 5 pm
Manulife Centre Atrium, 55 Bloor St. West
Chill out and check into Santé: Toronto International Wine Festival’s exclusive lounge and Ice Bar. Get a taste of what Santé has in store. Sip on wine from
Jacob’s Creek®, while previewing the festival’s 10th Anniversary coming
up May 5 – 10. Santé early bird tickets will be on sale.
For Santé information visit: www.santewinefestival.com
Ice Carving Demonstrations
Saturday, February 23 & Sunday, February 24 • 1 pm – 4 pm
Town Hall Square (Yorkville Ave. & Yonge St.)
Sunday, February 24 • 1 pm – 4 pm
Village of Yorkville Park (Bellair St. & Cumberland St.)
See ice turned into crystal clear ice sculptures created live by
some of the most talented ice carvers in Ontario.
Shop With Heart
for the Heart & Stroke Foundation
Saturday, February 23 • All Day
February is Heart Month and all IceFest participants have generously made a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. In addition, the following businesses will be donating a portion of proceeds from sales on Saturday February 23 to the Heart & Stroke Foundation... so bring this brochure to any participating retailer to take advantage of exclusive one-day specials and “Shop with Heart”.
Click on the map for a full view and printable pdf.
Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. West Holt Renfrew, one of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle shopping experiences, invites you to indulge in hot cocoa at their custom-made Ice Bar – open from 12 noon – 4 pm on Saturday, February 23. Executive Chef Corbin Tomaszeski will be preparing a special Tartine at the holts café, with 50% of the proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Holt Renfrew’s stunning ice sculpture will be located at the entrance to the Village of Yorkville Park at Bellair & Cumberland.
www.holtrenfrew.com
Sassafraz, 100 Cumberland St. One of Toronto’s most vibrant dining and private event venues. Experience contemporary Canadian cuisine indoors, or kick back on the Sassafraz patio complete with Ice Bar – the perfect spot to try a Wyborowa
Exquisite Vodka® “IceFest Martini”.
www.sassafraz.ca
Renaissance Court, 162 Cumberland St. Located next to the Four Season’s Hotel, Renaissance Court is the home of Michelle’s Brasserie, Carlton Currency Exchange, AxiSpa and some of the finest linens, jewellery and fashion retailers in Toronto. Explore the majestic ice sculptures at each entrance and throughout the courtyard.
The Bay, Bloor Street, 44 Bloor St. East Canada’s leading retailer, The Bay will have a custom Ice Bar outside their Bloor St. entrance serving hot apple cider and bite-sized brownies. Friday 12 noon – 2 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 noon – 2 pm.
www.hbc.com
Clarins Skin Spa, 87 Yorkville Ave. A serene oasis in the heart of the city, where you can treat your skin inside and out... experience an authentic ‘Clarins Touch’ treatment method in the hands of our Skin Care Trainers. This lovely Victorian building will showcase a stunning ice sculpture display.
www.clarins.com
The Colonnade, 131 Bloor St. West
Come discover The Colonnade’s signature rental apartments offering some of the world’s most fashionable retail shops such as Chanel, Coach, Prada, Lacoste, Hermes, Max Mara and Sephora at your doorstep. Stop by and see the magnificent ice sculpture outside the entrance.
www.colonnade.ca
Harry Rosen, 82 Bloor St. West
Canada’s leading quality menswear retailer, offers extensive collections of the world’s finest labels including Versace, Hugo Boss, Armani Collezioni, Ermenegildo Zegna, Prada, Etro and Dolce & Gabbana. Visit our stunning ice sculpture in the Village of Yorkville Park near our Bloor Street store.
www.harryrosen.com
Hazelton Lanes Shopping Centre, 55 Avenue Road
A Toronto landmark since 1977, this is where discerning shoppers can find the most desired international brands and the latest fashion, beauty and accessories. Chic boutiques carry the must-haves of the season. View the Hazelton Lanes ice sculpture in the Village of Yorkville Park.
www.hazeltonlanes.com
Holt Renfrew Centre, 50 Bloor St. West
Your shopping adventure starts at Holt Renfrew Centre. Here, 25 retailers offer local, regional and international boutiques. Don’t miss the Holt Renfrew Centre ice sculpture located in the Village of Yorkville Park.
www.holtrenfrewcentre.com
Hudson Bay Centre, 2 Bloor Street East
One of Bloor-Yorkville’s distinctive shopping venues and office tower is home to The Bay, Marriott Bloor-Yorkville Hotel, residences and a variety of retail shops and services. Don’t miss the stately ice sculpture and the Ontario Tourism Snow Globe flanking its entrances.
www.brookfieldproperties.com
Four Seasons Hotel, 21 Avenue Rd.
Offering elegance without pretension and boasting some of the city’s most luxurious guest rooms. Four Seasons is in the heart of Yorkville where you can explore their majestic ice sculpture at their entrance.
www.fourseasons.com/toronto/
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park
Bigger, bolder and better than ever, the ROM has one of Canada’s largest collection of Dinosaurs. Come and see them in the new James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of the Dinosaurs and view the ‘Dinos are Back’ ice sculpture outside the ROM.
www.rom.on.ca
Scotiabank, 19 Bloor St. West
A leading financial institution and Canada’s most international bank prides itself in building strong community presence. Visit their Bloor-Yorkville location and check out their ice sculpture outside the bank entrance.
www.scotiabank.com
Salon Daniel & Spa, 79 Yorkville Ave.
Selected beauticians ‘hand picked’ by Daniel to form a team of hairstylists, colourists and aestheticians. Truly representing the melting pot that Toronto is; Daniel’s staff comes from every corner of the globe with one thing in common “Beauty”. To warm you up, cinnamon hot apple cider will be served from their custom-made Ice Bar.
www.salondaniel.ca
Yay! Yorkville Ave. & Yonge St.
Yay!* and Canadian Tire present an impressive sculpture commissioned for the north west corner of Yorkville Ave. at Yonge. Ice Carving Demonstrations will take place in Town Hall Square Saturday February 23 and Sunday February 24 from 1 pm – 4 pm. Crêpes à GoGo will be serving hot Limonana during the ice carving hours.
*Yay is the Yorkville at Yonge Association of businesses: La Mexican-Kitchen & Glass Store-Bravo School of Music-China Panda-Cookbook Store- Crêpes à GoGo-finn-Y5-Mela-Jayne Berman-Imperia-Lovecraft.
