When is Father's Day?
Father's Day is the third Sunday in June. In 2009, Father's Day falls on Sunday June 21st.
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 2009
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 18th and 19th. 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
Brunch, Bows and Arrows at Casa Loma
Casa Loma is hosting a special Father's Day Royal Brunch with sittings at 10:30am, 11am, 12:30pm and 1pm. You can add to the fun by attending one of the special archery sessions taking place on Sunday or come the day before for the special Saturday Father's Day archery session. 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.com: 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
- Northern Ink Exposure Tattoo Festival
The Queen's Plate
The Queen's Plate Thoroughbred horse race is on at Woodbine Racetrack on Father's Day with a 1pm post time. Located in north Etobicoke, Woodbine offers free admission.
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
“Daddy’s Day Off" at Wild Water Kingdom
"Dads get into the park for free on Saturday or Sunday with the purchase of ANY two regularly priced admission tickets. Plus, dads get a free bucket of golf balls for use at our state-of-the-art Sports Dome Driving Range AND a voucher for a free hotdog or hamburger for dads who arrive before 12 noon. Join us for a day full of father-child activities including rock climbing and mini-golf challenges as well as games for the whole family!"
- Visit the Wild Water Kingdom website or call us 1-866-794-WILD (9453) for more details.
"Because You Are Worth It" Father's Day Brunch
And from the About.com Toronto user-posted June events listings: "The Gourmet Connection is hosting it's first Father's Day Brunch. We invite all new and veteran fathers and their families to join us in celebrating this special day. Great food. Live Entertainment by: Silhouettes Steelband Combo featuring Mark Mosca, Dick Lochan "The JuiceMan", a dj and much more..."
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009
- Time: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
- Location: Malvern Community Recreation Centre, 30 Sewells Rd.
- $30-Adults,$12-children 12 & under
- For tickets & information please contact Patricia at 416-529-9413 or patricia@gourmetconnectioncatering.com
