When is Father's Day?
Father's Day is the third Sunday in June. In 2008, Father's Day falls on Sunday June 15th.
Taking Transit on Father's Day
On special days such as Father's Day it's especially nice to avoid any parking or traffic hassles. Because Father's Day is on a Sunday, transit riders can make use of the TTC Day Pass which allows many small groups to ride all day for only $9. But on Sundays service also starts later, with subway service generally starting at 9am. So check your routes to make sure the timing will work for you then consider grabbing a Day Pass in advance.- Using a TTC Day Pass
- Check Sunday route schedules on www.toronto.ca/ttc/
Father's Day Events in Toronto for 2008
Father's Day Walk/Run for Prostate CancerToronto's installment of this national 5km family event is taking place at the Distillery District with registration beginning at 8am. You can pre-register online or at select Running Room locations on June 12th and 13th. Money raised will go to support the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada.
- Visit the Toronto page on fathersdayrun.ca for details
- New to walking? Read 10 Walking Mistakes to Avoid on About Walking
- Learn more About Prostate Cancer
Father's Day at the Zoo
The first 99 dads to arrive at the Toronto Zoo on Father's Day will receive free admission, thanks to 97.3 EZ Rock. The zoo opens at 9am, so you'll have to get up early to make dad a great breakfast. Because who wants to visit the animals on an empty stomach?
- Guide to Visiting the Toronto Zoo
- Breakfast Cookery on About Culinary Arts
Brunch, Bows and Arrows at Casa Loma
Casa Loma is hosting a special Father's Day Royal Brunch with sittings at 11am and 1pm. You can add to the fun by attending one of the special archery sessions taking place between 10am and 4pm that will look at the history of the weapon and the skills needed to use it. Both the brunch and the archery sessions are ticketed, and you must reserve and pay for your brunch seats in advance.
- Visit Casaloma.org for details
- Prepare by reading History of the English Longbow on About Military History
Festival Finales
Summer is full of festivals in Toronto and this June is no exception. Several festivals are having their final events on the same Sunday as Father's Day, so if your dad's into short films, music, art, or tattoos there may be an event just for him. Visit the websites of:
- The Worldwide Short Film Festival
- The North by Northeast Music and Film Festival and Conference
- Luminato Festival of Arts and Creativity
- Northern Ink Exposure Tattoo Festival
Sporting Events
The Blue Jays play the Chicago Cubs on Father's Day and the first 10,000 dads in the door will receive a BBQ apron with the Jays logo on it, courtesy of Lesters Hot Dogs. The game starts at 1:07pm and tickets range from $9 - $63 and are available online, by phone, from the box office or from select Rogers Video Stores. Another option is Woodbine Racetrack, which always has free admission and is having live thoroughbred racing on June 15th starting at 1:10pm.
- Visit the Blue Jays official website
- Visit WoodbineEntertainment.com
Take a Father's Day Cruise
Jubilee Queen Cruises is offering a two-hour Father's Day harbour tour with a buffet brunch. Boarding begins at 11:30am and tickets will cost around $50 for adults and $25 for children 11 and under.
- Visit the Jubilee Queen Cruises website for details
