Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh’s Guide to

Inside: Tips for getting around the city

A map of downtown and important tourist destinations

Guide to restaurants and shopping Welcome to Toronto Getting Around

While in Toronto, you can choose from a number of quick and convenient On behalf of the partners and ways to get where you’re going. associates of Smart & Biggar/Fether- Whether you decide to explore a stonhaugh, I am pleased to welcome neighbourhood on foot, through the Transit our clients and colleagues who will be extensive transit system, or simply hop visiting Toronto on the occasion of in a taxi, you’ll find Toronto to be The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) is a safe, fast and inexpensive option for getting around Toronto. An intricate and tourist-friendly and easily accessible. interconnected web of subways, streetcars, buses and light rapid transit (LRT) makes it possible to reach every part of the city the 128th annual meeting of the on a single fare. International Trademark Association in May 2006. The subway system and most of the bus and streetcar routes operate$ Monday to Saturday from 6:00 am to 1:30 am, and Sunday from 9:00 am to 1:30 am. The Blue Night Network runs on major bus and streetcar routes every 30 minutes from 1:00 am to 5:30 am. Toronto is among the world’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities and is proud to be home to more than 80 cultural For more detailed information about fares, routes and schedules, pick up a Ride Guide at subway entrances or contact the TTC communities. To assist you in making the most out of your stay, Taxis 24-hour information hotline at 416.393.4636. Hotline recordings are available in 18 languages. we have prepared this visitors’ guide, which offers an array of tips and advice and highlights some of the best attractions and It is easy and efficient to get around TTC fares (including subway, buses, streetcars and all transfers) Toronto by taxi. You can either hail a activities that the city has to offer. Adult $2.75, Senior/Student $1.85, Children (under 12) $.70 taxi on the street – you’ll know it’s (On buses and streetcars, exact change is required.) available if the light on its roof is on – $ We hope that you find this guide to be informative and helpful, or you can order one by calling one of TTC Day Pass and we look forward to seeing you in Toronto in May. the many taxi companies directly. Taxi Offers unlimited travel to a single customer (Monday to Friday after 9:30 am) or a family/group of customers (Saturday and fares begin with a base fare of C$3.00 Sunday) for a fee of $8.50. and then increase by C$.25 for each With best regards, .17kms you travel.

Phone Numbers of Major Taxi Companies

Beck Taxi 416.751.5555 A. David Morrow Crown Taxi 416.750.7878 Chair, Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh Diamond Taxi 416.366.6868 Tipping East-End Taxi 416.694.3311 Leaving a tip is the customary way of expressing your appreciation for the service you’ve experienced while eating in a Metro Taxi 416.504.8294 restaurant. In general, a 15-20% tip on the total bill before taxes is acceptable. An easy way to calculate the appropriate tip Royal Taxi 416.777.9222 amount is to add together the 7% federal tax (GST) and the 8% provincial tax (PST) owing on the pre-tax amount. If you’re eating out with a large a group, check your bill carefully before leaving a tip – sometimes restaurants add the gratuity If you experience problems with your automatically for groups$ of six or more. taxi service, call the Metro Toronto Licensing Commission: 416.392.3082 A 15-20% tip is also customary for services such as haircuts, shoe shines, spa or aesthetic treatments, and taxi rides. $ The City of Toronto

Chinatown$ (Spadina Ave. between Dundas St. and College St.) Kensington Market (N/S College St. to Dundas St., W/E Bathurst St. to Spadina Ave.) $ Toronto’s Chinatown is a $sensory celebration featuring fruit stands, grocery stores, restaurants and shops filled with asian This vibrant area of the city represents the multicultural diversity for which Toronto is known. From gourmet cheese shops souvenirs. Discover the wide range of dining choices, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese and Thai. to speciality spice stores and vintage clothing boutiques, Kensington Market offers an eclectic mix of tastes, sounds and traditions.

$ Distillery District (Mill St. between Parliament St. and Cherry St.) Little Italy (College St. between Montrose Ave. and Bathurst St.) $ Developers converted the old Gooderham & Worts Distillery, founded in 1832, into an arts and entertainment hot spot, Home to some of the city’s best Italian trattorias, cafés and outdoor patios, Little Italy is always hopping. It’s a great place while retaining the original Victorian industrial architecture. Stroll around the Distillery District and check out the many to people-watch as you treat yourself to an espresso on an outdoor patio or an after-work cocktail at one of the many galleries, studios, shops, cafés and restaurants. trendy bars in the area. $

Entertainment District (N/S Queen St. to Front St., W/E Spadina Ave. to Yonge St.) Old Town/St. Lawrence Market (N/S Adelaide St. to The Esplanade, W/E Church St. to Sherbourne$ St.) This$ exciting area of Toronto offers every type of entertainment imaginable, including live stage productions at the Princess Home of the city’s first market in the 19th century, today St. Lawrence Market is a popular Saturday morning destination of Wales and Royal Alexandra theatres, sporting events at the Rogers Centre, concerts at Roy Thomson Hall, and dinner $ for those who want to buy their fruit and vegetables, cheese, meat and fish direct from local farmers. A peameal bacon and dancing at any number of trendy restaurants and nightclubs. $ sandwich is a must-have breakfast treat.

Financial District/Underground City (N/S Queen St. to Front St., W/E University Ave. to Yonge St.) $ Queen West (Queen St. between Strachan Ave. and University Ave.) $ $ Toronto’s underground PATH system makes navigating the downtown financial district simple and straightforward. $ The strip of Queen Street West, particularly between University Avenue and Spadina Avenue, offers some of the best and Browsing through the more than 1,200 shops and services along the way can make your subterranean journey even more most interesting shopping in the city. In this area, you’ll also find a wide variety of trendy bars, funky restaurants and hip $ interesting. cafés.

Greektown (Danforth Ave. between Broadview Ave. and Jones Ave.) $ (Accessed from the Ferry Docks at Queen’s Quay and Bay St.) $ If you’re in the mood for spanakopita and souvlaki, head over to the Danforth to dine at one of the many restaurants The Toronto Islands are a popular spring and summer destination for Torontonians who enjoy cycling, walking, inline featuring authentic Greek cuisine. While you’re there, check out the selection of specialty shops. skating, picnicking and relaxing in this huge park setting. Centreville – a children’s theme park on Centre Island – is a favourite family outing. $ $ $ $ Harbourfront (Queen’s Quay between Bathurst St. and Jarvis St.) The Village (Church St. between Bloor St. and Carlton$ St.) $ The Toronto harbour is a beautiful spot – especially in the spring! Browse through the boutiques in the Queens Quay North America’s second-largest gay community thrives in this neighbourhood which hosts Toronto’s annual gay and lesbian $ Terminal, visit the artist studios and shop in , check out the current exhibit at the Power Plant INTA pride celebrations. Stroll up and down Church Street, browse through the shops and enjoy a drink or dinner at one of the Contemporary Art Gallery or simply stroll along the scenic pathways that run alongside the lake. many bars and restaurants.

Indian Bazaar (Gerrard St. between Greenwood Ave. and Coxwell Ave.) $ Yorkville (N/S Davenport Rd. to Bloor St. W., W/E Avenue Rd. to Yonge St.) $ Also known as Little India, this section of Gerrard Street offers a wealth of authentic Indian restaurants, grocers and shops. One of the hottest spots in Toronto to see and be seen, Yorkville offers designer boutiques, upscale dining, chic galleries, As the largest South Asian market in North America, Indian Bazaar is a sensory experience with shops selling multicoloured and posh spas and salons. Meander through the courtyards and cobblestone laneways, and stop at the Four Seasons for saris and scarves, Hindi pop music playing in the streets and traditional fare being cooked outside. $ high tea or Whole Foods for an organic snack. Shopping Shows and Concerts

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Queen West Whether you’re looking for a hip new outfit, a one-of-a-kind collectible or unusual housewares, Queen West will deliver in spades.The Shows eclectic mix of stores ranges from brand-name retailers to local designers, and artisans to vintage clothing shops. Romeo & Juliet Toronto Eaton Centre National Ballet of Canada The world-renowned National Ballet of Canada brings you Shakespeare’s classic tale of Yonge St. between Dundas St. and Queen St. As Toronto’s landmark shopping mall, the Eaton Centre is a popular destination for Hummingbird Centre (1 Front St. E.) star-crossed lovers. With music by Prokofiev and choreography by John Cranko, Romeo & 416.598.8560 tourists and locals alike. Browse through its 250 shops and services, grab a bite to 416.393.7476 Juliet is one of the Ballet’s last productions to be performed at the Hummingbird Centre www.hummingbirdcentre.com before the company moves to the new Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. $ www.torontoeatoncentre.com eat and check out Michael Snow’s famous Canada geese. May 6: 2:00 pm, 7:30 pm Yorkville May 7: 2:00 pm From Tiffany and Cartier to Chanel and Hermes, Yorkville offers a crème de la crème shopping experience. The strip along Bloor Street is also home to Canada’s own Holt Renfrew, as well as perennial favourites such as Banana Republic, Zara and French Connection. The Lord of the Rings Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King St. W.) Having opened to rave reviews, the stage musical adaptation of The Lord of the Rings 416.872.1212 or 1.800.461.3333 continues to amaze audiences. Don’t miss your chance to experience the most lavish The Clothing Show www.mirvish.com theatre production ever! May 6-7, 2006 A wide range of vendors participate in this yearly sale, offering everything from Tues., Sat. 7:30 pm Automotive Building, Exhibition Place vintage clothing to designer fashions and unique pieces. Wed., Sat., Sun. 1:00 pm Sat. 11am-8pm, Sun. 11am-6pm Admission $8.00 www.theclothingshow.com Wingfield's Inferno Royal Alexandra Theatre (260 King St. W.) Follow Walt Wingfield’s comedic attempt to galvanize the town into rebuilding the 416.872.1212 or 1.800.461.3333 Larkspur town hall after it is destroyed by fire. This latest foray into the Wingfield www.mirvish.com chronicles is sure to entertain and delight. Tues., Sat. 8:00 pm Museums and Galleries Wed., Sat., Sun. 2:00 pm

Concerts Art Gallery of 317 Dundas St. W. Currently under large-scale renovation designed by Frank Gehry, the AGO is home to an 416.979.6648 impressive collection of works by seminal Canadian and international artists. Special exhibits on Toronto Symphony Orchestra www.ago.net through May include David Milne Watercolours, Peter Doig and Lismer and Beyond. Roy Thompson Hall (60 Simcoe St.) 416.593.4828 Bata Shoe Museum www.tso.ca 327 Bloor St. W. The Bata Shoe Museum is a shoe lover’s dream come true. With over 10,000 pairs of footwear on 416.979.7799 display, this Museum showcases shoes from around the world and through the ages. Current Tchaikovsky & Sibelius Friday, May 5, 8:00pm www.batashoemuseum.com exhibits include Icons of Elegance: Influential Shoe Designers of the 20th Century. Tania Miller conducts the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s controversial First Piano Concerto and Sibelius’ First Symphony. Featuring young Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski. Hockey Hall of Fame BCE Place, 30 Yonge St. If you’re a fan of the great Canadian game, you’ve got to make time for a visit to this hockey The Mischievous Adventures of the Rascally Rhythm Saturday, May 6, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm 416.360.7765 shrine. There are many interactive exhibits to experience: you can test your slap shot, try your hand Part of the TSO’s Young People’s Concerts series, this programme explores rhythm in its many, often elusive forms. Conductor Tania www.hhof.com at colour commentary, and even gape for a while at the Stanley Cup. Miller leads the audience through an interactive adventure that promises to be entertaining, informative and fun.

Royal Ontario Museum Joan of Arc Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11, 8:00 pm 100 Queen’s Park From Egyptian mummies to a life-size Tyrannosaurus Rex and the Hands-On Biodiversity Gallery, This program features a series of works inspired by Joan of Arc, including a selection from Rossini’s Giovanna d’Arco and “Joan’s Aria” 416.586.8000 the ROM offers something for everyone. Featured exhibitions this spring include Déco Lalique and from Tchaikovsky’s Maid of Orleans. Featuring conductor Richard Bradshaw and contralto Ewa Podles. www.rom.on.ca Korea around 1900: The Paintings of Gisan. Kid-friendly Activities Parks

High Park Casa Loma 1873 Bloor St. W. (not shown on map) This 400-acre park is an oasis of nature in the middle of a bustling city. Tourists and locals 1 Austin Terrace Nestled in a Toronto neighbourhood, the towers and turrets of Casa Loma are an impressive Near High Park subway station flock to the park to run, bike and inline skate or to enjoy the many year-round attractions, www.casaloma.org sight. Visit the elegant suites, climb up the tower, discover secret passageways and explore the www.toronto.ca/parks/highpark.htm including Colborne Lodge, animal paddocks, the volunteer-built Adventure Playground and Open daily 9:30 am to 5:00 pm magnificent gardens surrounding this historic castle. Grenadier Pond.

$ Martin Goodman Trail CN Tower This trail follows the Toronto shoreline from the Western Beaches to the Eastern Beaches and provides a safe and scenic route for Front St. just north of Bremner Ave. Canada’s best known landmark, the CN Tower is the world’s tallest building. Travel up the running, walking, cycling or inline skating. www.cntower.ca Tower to take in the breathtaking view from the observation decks. Back on the ground, take some time to play in the arcade and check out the souvenirs in the Marketplace. Ravine System If you’re interested in off-road cycling, you have to check out Toronto’s ravine trail system. Made up of paved paths and crushed Olympic Spirit stones, these trails are easily accessible to hybrid and road bikes. 35 Dundas St. E. The interactive activities at this Olympic Discovery Centre give you insight into what it’s like to www.olympicspirit.ca be an athlete at the Olympic Games. Through simulators, you can be an athlete for the day and Tue.-Sat. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm try your hand at events like the 100-metre sprint, bobsleigh, long jump and curling.

Ontario Science Centre Nightlife 770 Don Mills Rd. You don’t have to be a scientist to enjoy the Ontario Science Centre. Over 600 exhibits let you www.ontariosciencecentre.ca learn about everything from rain forests to static electricity to biomechanics. And be sure to Open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm check out KidSpark, the hands-on extravaganza specially designed for kids aged 8 and under. Brassaii Bistro Lounge 461 King St. W. This elegant restaurant on King Street, west of Spadina, is set back from the street and Rogers Centre 416.598.4730 looks out onto a courtyard. Brassaii features 14’ ceilings, maple floors and stainless steel One Blue Jays Way Originally known as the SkyDome, the Rogers Centre is home to Toronto’s Major League counters. Popular menu choices include steak frites, duck confit and rack of lamb. www.rogerscentre.com Baseball club, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Crush Wine Bar www.bluejays.com The Toronto Blue Jays are playing home games daily during INTA. Visit www.bluejays.com 455 King St. W. This Toronto fave is located just west of Spadina on King Street and offers an extensive for more details. 416.977.1234 wine list with more than 30 wines available by the glass to complement the French menu.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Concerts $King Street West (in the Entertainment District) Roy Thompson Hall (60 Simcoe St.) The Mischievous Adventures of the Rascally Rhythm Particularly popular with the before- and after-theatre crowd, the strip of King West between John and Spadina offers a wide variety 416.593.4828 Part of the TSO’s Young People’s Concerts series, this programme explores rhythm in its many, of restaurants and bars, including Kit Kat Italian Bar and Grill, Hey Lucy Café, Fred’s Not Here, and Dhaba Indian Restaurant. www.tso.ca often elusive forms. Conductor Tania Miller leads the audience through an interactive $ Saturday, May 6 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm adventure that promises to be entertaining, informative and fun. Little Italy With its wealth of trattorias, nightclubs, pool lounges and coffee bars, College Street truly comes alive at night. Favourite haunts in Toronto Zoo the area include Veni Vidi Vici, Bella Vista Trattoria & Wine Bar, Coco Lezzone Grill & Porto Bar and Li’ly Restro Lounge. Sheppard Ave. and Meadowvale Rd. The Toronto Zoo offers one of the best opportunities to view animals outside of the wild. Scarborough (not shown on map) Exhibits reflect the species’ natural habitats as closely as possible, with the animals organized Montreal Bistro www.torontozoo.com according to geographic region. Check the information boards at the entrance for details about 65 Sherbourne St. Home to some of the city’s greatest live jazz, Montreal Bistro has been a Toronto mainstay Open daily 9:00 am to 6:00 pm feeding times and recently born zoo babies. 416-363-0179 since 1979. Enjoy a selection from the Quebecois- and French-inspired menu while soaking www.montrealbistro.com up the relaxing atmosphere and listening to great jazz artists. With over 100 professionals in five offices, Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh is Canada’s largest firm practising exclusively in intellectual property and technology law. We provide clients with sophisticated and practical advice in all areas of trade- mark practice, from registering Canada's first sound mark to precedent-setting anti-counterfeiting customs remedies and reshaping the law of pharmaceutical trade-dress protection. This, combined with service that led our firm to be called Canada's "best value in trade-mark matters" by the readership of Trademark World magazine, is why we have been entrusted with filing more trade-mark and patent applications than any other firm in Canada.

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