July 2013 Activity Calendar
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Activity Calendar - July 2013 You must sign up for all activities www.studyquest.net/studentarea.htm Day Date Name Description Cost Meeting place Celebrate Canada's 146th birthday with live music & dance performances, as well as Mon 1 Canada Day Celebration FREE North York Centre Station @ 5PM a spectacular firework show! Canadian Cuisine: The Taste of What better a way to follow Canada Day than to try the best of the best poutine at Tues 2 PYOW Quest Lounge @3:45PM Poutine! Poutini's on Queen!? A wide variety of toppings to try! Wed 3 TIFF Movies in the Park Enjoy a screening of the classic film Casablanca out in the fresh air! FREE St. Andrew Station @ 8:45PM Tour one of Toronto's most historical neighbourhoods, North America's top-rated St. Lawrence Market Tour and Music Thurs 4 market and enjoy a free concert in the park featuring traditional Canadian folk FREE Quest Lounge @5PM in St. James Park music. A three-hour sunset canoe tour on Lake Ontario, with free time on Toronto island. A Fri 5 Canoeing on Lake Ontario $22 Quest Lounge @2PM must experience in Canada! Ride the ferry over Lake Ontario to Toronto Island! Walk along the beach, lay in the Sat 6 Trip to Toronto Island $4.5 Union Station @3PM shade, rent a bike, have a BBQ, or simply to take in the beautiful city skyline. Come together to eat and eat and eat until you are full… and then eat a little more Sun 7 All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Cuisine PYOW Wellesley Station @1:30PM becabecauseuse y youou can affo affordrd to at this delicio deliciousus 'AYCE' Japanese r restaurantestaurant. Tues 9 Bowling! Back yet again by popular demand, everyone loves bowling! PYOW Quest Lounge @3:45PM Grab a coffee and spend a few hours chatting with a native English speaker. Open to Wed 10 Conversation Club FREE Quest Lounge @3:45PM ALL students. Chill out at Toronto's largest beach, Ashbridges Bay, for a walk along the boardwalk, Thurs 11 Beach Afternoon a game of volleyball, a swim at the public pool, a tan in the sand, an ice cream cone, FREE Quest Lounge @3:45PM or simply just to dip your toes in the water under the sun! Spend the day at Niagara Falls! Includes ticket for Maid of the Mist boat tour, coach Sat 13 Day Trip to Niagara Falls $39 285 Victoria Street @9:15AM transportation, and tour staff. Only 42 seats available! Canada's largest Latino- themed street festfestivalival with live music, dance lessons, fiery Sun 14 Salsa on St. Clair FREE St. Clair West Station @1PM food and sizzling fun! Tues 16 Laser Quest Play for points in a friendly game of glow-in-the-dark lazer tag! $8.5 Quest Lounge @5PM Take advantage of the AGO's free admission hours into their impressive and Wed 17 Art Gallery of Ontario extensive permanent collection of thousands of masterpieces ranging over FREE St. Patrick Sttn @5:45PM thousands of years old. Enjoy the view of the city lights from over 550 metres above at night. Amazing Thurs 18 CN Tower Night View views from the outdoor observation deck, the indoor glass floor, & even the elevator $25 Union Station @7PM ride! Pack your lunch with a soccer ball for an afternoon in the sun (or shade) in beautiful Fri 19 PicnicLunchinHighParkPicnic Lunch in High Park FREE Quest Lounge @2PM High Park. All-day admission to Canada's premier amusement park! Try out one of the world's Sat 20 Canada's Wonderland $35 York Mills Station @9:30AM newest, most tallest and fastest rollercoasters, the Leviathan! The 10th annual Toronto International Brazilfest offers musicians, singers, dancers, Sun 21 BrazilFest and more that will take you on an exotic trip exploring Brazilian culture. Don't forget FREE Spadina Station @2PM the "Caipirinha" and "Churrasco"! A three-hour sunset canoe tour on Lake Ontario, with free time on Toronto island. A Tues 23 Canoeing on Lake Ontario $22 Quest Lounge @3:45PM must experience in Canada! Spend 4 hours of fun on Lake Ontario with a live DJ, dancing, prizes and more! Wed 24 Boat Cruise Party! $20 5:30PM, see ISX flyer for details 19+LLBO, must be 16+ to board the boat. Thurs 25 School Pizza Lunch Forget your packed lunch and pay only $3 for 2 big slices of the best pizza in town. $3 Quest Lounge @12:15PM Sat 27 Karaoke Night in Koreatown Sing your heart out to your favourite songs with friends. 19+ LLBO PYOW Christie Station @8PM Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Tour Toronto's eclectic area Kensington Market during its popular pedestrian Sunday FREE/P Sun 28 Spadina Station @2PM Market and Dinner in Chinatown and Chinatown before grabbing a cheap eat. Great for souvenir shopping. YOW Treat yourself after class, to either a sweet or savoury crepe at a top-favourite Tues 30 Sweet Afternoon at Café Crepe PYOW Quest Lounge @3:45PM eatery amongst Torontonians, located in the heart of the entertainment district. Grab a coffee and spend a few hours chatting with a native English speaker. Open to Wed 31 Conversation Club FREE Quest Lounge @3:45PM ALL students. Weekly Recurring Activities Special and recommended activities of the month Farewell Fridays: Say goodbye to departing students. Drinks, Canoeing on Lake Ontario: 3‐hour sunset canoe tour on Lake Ontario, with laughter, friends. See flyers for details. free time on the island. A must experience in Canada! Free Conversation Club: Meet up with a Canadian buddy and Day Trip to Niagara Falls: Spend the day at Niagara Falls! Includes ticket for brush up your English in a casual environment. FREE after Maid of the Mist boat tour, coach transportation, and tour staff. Only 42 second workshop every Wednesday! seats available! Boat Cruise Party: Spend 4 hours of fun on Lake Ontario with a live DJ, Friday Afternoon Flix: Come on down to the lounge after dancing, prizes and more! 19+LLBO, must be 16+ to board the boat. English in action for a free movie projected onto a large screen. Weekend Trips: 3 day French Canada with ISX or TNT: Departure: TBA. Starting Price: $229. Includes transportation, 3 days in Montreal and Quebec City, hotel accommodation, guided tour, ISX escort and optional activities. 3.5 day trip to New York City with ISX or TNT: Departure: TBA. Starting Price: $349. Includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, hotel accommodation and guided tours in the city. Breakfast included. Niagara Falls day trip: Departs: every day. $45. Includes transportation, tour guide, winery tours & samples, and discounted attractions. PYOW= Pay Your Own Way TBA= To Be Announced APP=Approximately .