2015 Guide - Toronto Carnival Guide
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2015 Guide - Toronto Carnival Guide
2015 TORONTO CARNIVAL GUIDE T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 3 CONTENTS DID yOU KNOW? .... ...................4 Travel info ...........................6 cARNIVAL MAP ........................8 SURVIVAL GUIDe ....................11 ABOUT THE CAMPs..................12 CaribBean sayings ..............14 COUPONS............................17 TORONTO nightlife ...............21 OFFICIAL EVENTS ...................23 carnival events ..................25 MODEL BIOGRAPHy .................31 caribbean food ..................32 AcknowledgeMENTS ............34 31 32 4 6 4 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 DID you know? A costume with wheels is called a “float” Toronto currently has 9 mas bands A mas band takes approximately 5 hours to travel the entire parade route Toronto’s largest mas band, Saldenah, is comprised of 3000 members T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 The parade route is 4.5 km There are 7 - 8 sections within a band One headpiece consists of 16 feathered plumes About 15,000 people will be dressed in costume to play mas in 2015 One who wears a costume and plays mas is called a “masquerader” 5 6 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 TRAVEL INFO Take the TTC/GO to the Grand Parade on August 1st • Lakeshore passengers: Train trips to Exhibition GO are available every 30 minutes (some exceptions apply) • Barrie passengers: Take advantage of the GO’s seasonal weekend service – Head to Union and continue on to Exhibition GO • If traveling by bus, passengers can take the GO to and from Union Station Bus Terminal • Milton, Kitchener, Richmond Hill and Stoufville lines will have special trains heading to and from Exhibition GO Join the conversation! #GOcarnival T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 Making Your Way Around Toronto Avoid driving whenever possible. The festival brings about traffic restrictions that can cause delays. Festival venues are located near one another, so driving between them is not necessary. If you do plan on driving, try to park in a festivaldesignated lot, as parking can be difficult to find during the festival. There are some great alternatives to driving, including: Taking a Taxi Taxis are a convenient way to get around the city and fares are reasonable. Depending on traffic, expect a fare of $27+ to get across town. Take the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) Buses, trains and streetcars An adult fare on the TTC is only $3.00 (one way). Be sure to obtain a transfer (if you plan on changing your route) after paying your fare. If you intend on attending several events, buy a day pass for only $11.00 and enjoy unlimited travel for an entire day. For information on accessibility for persons with disabilities, visit the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario. 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St George Stn. tn. or S e-Blo g Yon July 30th, 2015 5.00pm-2.00am King & Queen August 1st, 2015 9.30am - 8.00pm Grand Parade August 2nd, 2015 12.00pm-8.00pm 3 Carnival Island 2 1 2 Ali's roti 1 Pearl King Restaurant CARNIVAL EVENT MAP 8 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 Beer Garden START Assembly Area Masqueraders Marilyn Bell Park To Footbridge & Jameson Ave Sprin g e t Av hurs Ave urst gh Sprin Location Grand Parade ATM Lakeshore Blvd Parade Staging Dufferin Gate et tre rty S Libe Assembly Area Steel Pan Better Living Centre Queen Elizabeth Building py r Ex ine d Gar Ontario Place BMO Field ATM ATM Beer Garden ATM Direct Energy Centre ATM Allstream Centre P py Gardiner Ex Princess Gate eB St hor erin Duff Lak es Olympic Island cha ve nA lvd Stra T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 9 10 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 Carnival Survival Guide Water Be sure to stay properly hydrated throughout the day and check the local news for weather updates. Sunblock / SUNSCREEN Apply sunblock or sunscreen as needed. headwear Use appropriate headwear, such as hats, to protect yourself from the heat. Sunglasses Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Whistle / flag Bring a whistle and a flag and join the celebration! footwear Wear comfortable shoes. You will be thankful you did after hours of walking and dancing! travel bag Be sure to carry all necessary essentials, including money and other valuables, safely in a small bag that won’t weigh you down. Friends Follow the buddy system during the parade and agree upon easy-to-see meeting places with your friends. If you are enjoying the parade with children, be sure to keep them close, as there tends to be a large crowd. 11 12 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 ABOUT THE CAMPs The D’Regulars Arts and Cultural Club The D’Regulars began their carnival career as a “Sweeper” band – a t-shirt band that ended the parade. After viewing the other Mas bands, spectators would circle back to complete their parade experience with D’Regulars. Under Michael Williams’ leadership, the band proved to be extremely popular and was celebrated for its unique steel drum sound. After 27 years of supporting other Mas band groups, D’Regulars decided to branch out on their own. In 2010, they were officially competing as a fully costumed Mas Band. Tribal Knights Dexter Seusahai, although from Trinidad and Tobago, which is known as one of the Mas capitals of the world, did not discover his passion and talent for designing and building Mas costumes until 1996, when he assisted the legendary Louis Saldenah. TRIBAL KNIGHTS was founded on Seusahai’s ability to translate ideas and images into majestic works of art, using the finest materials, sound structural design, and an incomparable attention to detail. Mas K Louis Saldenah migrated to Canada from Trinidad & Tobago in 1970. Following in his father’s (one of Trinidad & Tobago’s most renowned Carnival bandleaders) footsteps, Louis produced his first Mas band ‘Shangri-la’ in 1977, which went on to win the coveted Band Of The Year Honours. Louis’ artistic vision and creativity has created excitement, inspiration and joy in tens of thousands of Canadians, foreign spectators, and masqueraders alike. Carnival Revolution Carnival Revolution was created by Osei & Joan Brand to represent the voice of the younger generation and show their parents what they learned from growing up in Toronto and playing Mas. Carnival Revolution is dedicated to encouraging and developing creative talent amongst at-risk youth. Toronto Revellers The Toronto Revellers Cultural Association is a non-profit organization that aims to contribute to the multicultural landscape T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 of Canada by promoting, celebrating and exploring the rich, diverse culture and traditions of the Caribbean. Toronto Revellers was founded by bandleader Jamaal Magloire in 2006, and is made up of 2000 masqueraders, volunteers, and designers. Carnival Nationz Inc. Carnival Nationz is a nine-year-old organization that produced its first band of 600 masqueraders entitled “Dis is Paradise” in 2005. They made history by being the only band ever to receive the most coveted festival award, “Band of the Year” in their inaugural year. CNz is comprised of bandleaders, Marcus Eustace, world-renowned designer, and Bryce Aguiton (aka “Island Boyz”), who promoted events in Toronto. Connections The Mas band CONNECTIONS was inherited from a former bandleader. In pursuit of a new identity for the band, the old name was dropped and the band presently campaigns as an Ontario Non-Profit Corporation known as “CONNECTIONS MASTUMES BAND.” The name MASTUMES was derived from a combination of the words MASquerade and cosTUMES. Fantazia International Will Morton always had a passion for designing and creating art. He started his journey by volunteering his time at the Louis Saldenah Mas K Club before bringing out his first section in 1987. With all his years of experience working with the best designers and Mas builders, Will decided to forge ahead and branch off on his own with wife Annalisa by his side. Will became a bandleader in 2009, and looks forward to nothing but success in the future. Durham Mas & Recreational Club Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival welcomes Durham Mas (under the leadership of Jerrol Augustine) to be a part of the grand parade. The band is passionate about Mas and is confident that they will give their masqueraders a fabulous new experience that they will never forget. 13 14 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 Caribbean sayings Pelau ‘Tank yu’ nu buy half bit bread - Payment is more useful than expressions of gratitude Donkey got long ear but he don’ like to hear he own story - People don’t like to take criticism All crab fine dey hole Every mickle mek a muckle - Everyone finds their place in life - Every little bit adds up Blood ticka dan water, but water taste better Every rope gat two ends - Dealing with friends or strangers is often better than dealing with family - Every story has two sides Falla fashion monkey caahn buy good soup Cockroach nu go da fowl dance -Some people try to keep up with the fashions of others even if it means they have to deprive themselves of basic necessities Common sense make before book sense. Fisherman never smell he own basket - Don’t go where you don’t belong - Not all useful knowledge comes from books or formal learning Dance a yard before yu dance abroad - Practice good behaviour at home before you go outside - People are oblivious to their own faults and flaws Haad ears pickny nyam rockstone - Disobedient children often learn the hard way If yu cuss Johncrow peel head turky wi bex - People resent when you criticise others that are similar to them Dawg whe eat egg neva stop - Bad habits are hard to break De dog dat bring a bone will caah one - The person that gossips to you will gossip about you Kine word neva bruk jawbone - You’ll never be harmed for saying something nice or polite One one blow does kill ole cow - Simple or minor annoyances may build up and cause major damage ACHIEVE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS! 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Music: R&B, HIP-HOP, REGGAE & SOCA. EVENT Pearl King 416-528-6257 / 416-684-7592 waynechung.ca / bratpak.ca CARIBANA SATURDAY AUGUST 1st 5 R&B ON KING ST. $ OFF your next shipment Exp: Oct 2015 Limit one coupon per shipment OTHER Trade Span 6305 Danville Rd #2, Mississauga, ON L5T 2H7 416-410-1009 www.tscargo.ca 5OFF $ Location: 291 King St., W. Feature: Rooftop patio Music: R&B, HIP-HOP, REGGAE & SOCA. EVENT PEARL KING 416-528-6257 / 416-684-7592 waynechung.ca / bratpak.ca CARIBANA SATURDAY AUGUST 1st GET 5 % OFF ANY PURCHASE OVER $20 1 per Customer Exp: Oct 2015 OTHER Charlie’s West Indian Groceries 3057 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON 647-349-5700 www.leftbanktoronto.ca TRINIDAD & JAMAICA The ultimate PARTY reggae soca party 5OFF $ Location: 50 Cumberland St., Yorkville EVENT Lyrics Music Bar 416-528-6257 / 416-684-7592 waynechung.ca / bratpak.ca ALI’S ROTI west indian food www.alisroti.ca TOronto NIGHTLIFE Toronto’s nightlife is world-renowned. Some of the hottest places to party include: Cube Escape to a voyeuristic world where the dance floor and sound take shape as they take you over. Succumb to the next dimension of entertainment and style as CUBE unveils a provocative realm where superior design, mood and art merge to create a masterpiece of untamed sophistication. 314 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M5V 2A4 (416) 263-0330 Thompson Toronto Featuring unparalleled, stunning 360 degree views of Toronto’s skyline and Lake Ontario, Thompson Toronto’s rooftop lounge is a chic and exclusive retreat. Guests can dip in the infinity pool or lounge in poolside cabanas, while enjoying cocktails and an upscale atmosphere at the premier rooftop bar. 550 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2V4 (416) 640-7778 Cabana Pool Bar Cabana Pool Bar at Polson Pier transforms Toronto’s waterfront into a “Day-to-Night” party spot with private cabanas, daybeds & room for 2500 sun worshippers. 11 Polson Street, Toronto, ON M5A 1A4 (416) 479-7645 1.866.264.5433 www.thinkbowen.com T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Ball July 24, 2015 | 5:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Location: Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON Cost: $160 / $250 (special seating) OFFICIAL CARNIVAL EVENTs An elegant evening at the Liberty Grand gives the Festival Management Committee the opportunity to engage the community of supporters including sponsors, donors, and partners. This event presents the cultural outputs of the festival masquerade, calypso (soca), and steelpan - to this unique audience and also gives the Festival Management Committee the opportunity to recognize the historical impact of people who have contributed to, and volunteered countless hours to this festival over the years. Begin the evening at 5:30 pm with cocktails and fundraising, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. End the night with a runway show displaying costumes, and an after party from 10:00 pm to midnight. Calypso Extravanga July 25, 2015 | 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Location: Chinese Cultural Centre PC Ho Theatre, 5183 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, ON Cost: Adv. $35 / Gate $40 BAND Gallery Caribbean Food Bank July 23 - August 8, 2015 Location: 1 Lansdowne Avenue, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON BAND Gallery partners with chefs, Bashir Munye of My Little Dumplings and Ikeila of One Love Vegetarian, to celebrate the communal exchange that is a core part of Caribbean culture with a Caribbean food market. In exchange for a recipe, patrons will be given ingredients to create a classic Caribbean meal or introduce a friend to the unique blend of African, Indian and Chinese flavours that make up Caribbean home cooking. Pelau anyone? Merry Monarchs Calypso Extravaganza, a special event featuring our Calypso and Soca monarchs, including the unstoppable six-time Calypso Monarch Macomere Fifi, Structure, Connector, Susan G, Yellows, and Love Bug. In addition, there will be international guests such as the legendary David Rudder, Sheldon Skeete, the British Calypso Monarch and Aaron Duncan, Trinidad & Tobago’s reigning Junior Calypso and Chutney monarch. 23 24 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Grand Carnival Parade August 1, 2015 | 9:30 A.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Exhibition Place, Ontario Place & Lake Shore Blvd., Toronto, ON Cost: Adv. $10 | Adult Gate: $20 | Senior or Child Gate: $10 | 2 Adults & 2 Children Gate: $55.00 | VIP Cabana Adult $100 | VIP Cabana Child (3-12) $50 | VIP Cabana Group of 10: $950 King & Queen Showcase July 30, 2015 | 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Location: Allan Lamport Stadium, 1151 King Street West, Toronto, ON Cost: Adv. & Senior $30 | Adult Gate: $35 | VIP $100 Bandleaders provide the main cultural entertainment for this event, with male and female performers presenting the creative output of the talented artist, designers, and costume builders in the city of Toronto. At this event, the Allan Lamport Stadium becomes an outdoor theatrical stage, where the Kings, Queens, and individuals from the Carnival bands unveil their elaborately-themed costumes. Pan Alive July 31, 2015 | 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Location: Allan Lamport Stadium, 1151 King Street West, Toronto, ON Cost: Adv. $25 | Gate: $30 Presented by the Ontario Steelpan Association, this thrilling evening showcases the musical and tonal qualities of the steelpan, as members of the Ontario Steelpan Association compete before a panel of judges. This panorama of the North is the best opportunity to hear this wonderful instrument in all its glory. This event showcases the talent of steel pan performers, ranging in age from early teens to adults, who perform their original renditions to the aficionados. The Grand Parade continues to attract local, regional, national, and international attention from visitors and media, as it is the highlight of the three-week festival. This event draws millions from all over the world with live street art performances year after year, and live streaming. After months of preparation, masqueraders in colourful, striking costumes make their way from the assembly area at Exhibition Place along Lakeshore Boulevard. Admission applies to Exhibition Place, where patrons have the opportunity to enjoy the parade of the Mas Bands. Carnival Island Music and Food Festival – One Lime, One Jam August 2, 2015 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Olympic Island Park (a ferry boat ride) Toronto, ON Cost: Adult: $15 | Senior or Child $10 | VIP $100 Get away from the city and come to Carnival Island to take in the scents, sights and sounds of Carnival 2015 and the Tropical Rhythms Food Festival with exotic Caribbean cuisine prepared by local chefs, cooking demos, and special signature dishes courtesy of the festival’s official celebrity chef, La-toya Fagon. The island is transformed with performances by Iwer George – Prince of Soca, Tallpree, J-Perry (Dekole–Haiti), Reggae greats Moses Revolution and Len Hammond, Roger Gibbs, T.Dot Bantu–Afro-Brazilian Samba Reggae, and Bahamian Junkanoo. Laugh with comedians Nicky Crosby and Blakka Ellis; pan-jazz with Danny and Mark Mosca of Silhouettes Steel Band; watch dance presentations by D’LYFE (Dance, Let Your Feet Explore); play with the Brazilian Soccer Academy and enjoy a games area for adults - bring your dominoes, cards, and other games. Calypso All Stars August 4, 2015 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON Closing Church Service August 12, 2015 | 4:00 p.m. Location: St. James Cathedral, 65 Church Street, Toronto, ON T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 CARnival events FRI. JULY 24 CALLING ALL SINGLES Proof Vodka Bar Lounge 220 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON $15 / 7pm / Flava In Ya Ear - Summer Edition The Rum Exchange 67 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON 10pm / SAT. JULY 25 ALL WHITE ZOUK ON THE SEA Empress Of Canada 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $25 / 10pm / Blame it on the Hennessy Solarium (Polson Pier) 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $15 / 10pm / NIGHT LIFE BOAT PARTY FAMILY DAY EVENT FETE COLOUR SWAG 310 Sports Bar 310 Colbourne St., Brantford, ON $15 / 10pm / One More Time Boatride 2015 The Enterprise 2000 (Pier 35) 242 Cherry St., Toronto, ON 12:30pm / STATUS All White in HD VUUR NIGHTCLUB 2220 Hwy. 7 W. 11pm / Carnival BrAIDathon and Hairstyling Show with Live Performances Centre for Social Innovation 720 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON 11pm / 25 26 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 WOW All White Boat Cruise Yankee Lady 1V 539 Queens Quay W., Toronto, ON 7:30pm / SUN. JULY 26 Wet Dreamz Enterprise 2000 Boat Cruise 242 Cherry St., Toronto, ON 12pm / THU. JULY 30 CRUISE IN THE 6 Empress of Canada 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $40 / 2pm / #YESBOATRIDE Stella Borealis 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON $45 / 9pm / Bacchanal Thursday Electrified Twilight Lounge 55 Nugget Ave., Scarborough, ON 10pm / CARIBANA WELCOME TO TORONTO Bloke 401 King St. W., Toronto, ON $30+ / 10pm / CARNIVAL FROST Uniun 473 Adelaide St. W., Toronto, ON $25 / 10pm / CARNIVAL NIGHTS Surrender Nightclub 108 Peter St., Toronto, ON $25 / 10pm / CARNIVAL VIBEZ BOAT CRUISE Enterprise 2000 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON 9pm / COTTON CANDY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EFS 647 King St. W., Toronto, ON $25 / 10pm / F.i.F.A. - FETE’N IS FOR ALL - BATTLESHIP Pioneer Queen 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON 12:30pm / T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 Ignite (Caribana Thursday) Luxy Nightclub 60 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON 10pm / KARNIVAL ON DE LAKE BOAT CRUISE River Gambler 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON 8pm / DAYLIGHT: HOSTED BY LEBRON JAMES Cabana Pool Bar 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $50 / 1pm / DAYLIGHT: MACHEL MONTANO LIVE Sound Academy 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $40 / 2pm / Flare RAMAJAY Revival 783 College St., Toronto, ON $20 / 10pm / SOCA OR DIE! Cabana Pool Bar 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON 2pm / Glow Toronto 3pm / SOCA UNITES NATIONS Daniels Spectrum 585 Dundas St. E., Toronto, ON $30 / SPLASH Empress Of Canada 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $50 / 10pm / SUITS TORONTO River Gambler Pier 31- 333 Lakeshore Blvd., E., Toronto, ON $45 / 12pm / TOPLESS | The Patio Party Tryst Nightclub 82 Peter St., Toronto, ON Surrender 108 Peter St., Toronto, ON 10pm / WELCOME TO THE CARNIVAL TORONTO Tattoo Nightclub 567 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON $25 / 10pm / FRI. JULY 31 Connected - Bunji, Dexta Daps & Funkmaster Flex Luxy Nightclub 60 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON $30 / 10pm / Sound Academy 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON 10pm / High Noon Boat Ride Enterprise 2000 242 Cherry St., Scarborough, ON $30 / 10pm / Island Soul Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay W., Toronto, ON 12pm / Jab Jab J’ouvert PT. #5 The New Carnival Grounds 53 Bakersfield St., Toronto, ON $25 / 10pm / Jouvert Pump Aurora Borealis 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON 10pm / One Big Dutty Jouvert Twilight 55 Nugget Ave., Scarborough, ON $30 / 10pm / PURE - The Day Cruise River Gambler 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON $50 / 1pm / RUM, FUN, AND SUN Empress Of Canada 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $30 / 2pm / 27 28 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 SET IT OFF Red Nightclub 135 Liberty St., Toronto, ON $30 / 10pm / SAT. AUGUST 1 Caribana Saturday on the Lake SHINE 2015 Solarium 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $25 / 10pm / SOCA ABOVE THE WATER Twilight Outdoor Grounds 55 Nugget Ave., Toronto, ON $20 / 10pm / The Phoenix 410 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON $35 / 10pm / Atlantis 955 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON $30 / SOCA ON THE ROOF Club 224 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON $20 / CARNIVAL FUSION CARNIVAL IN THE 6IX Sound Academy 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $40 / CARNIVAL MAYHEM Soul Kitchen Ace Nightclub 425 Adelaide St. W., Toronto, ON $15 / STGC Fundraiser Ball 2015 Kalypso Hut Mississauga 1455 Britannia Rd. E., Mississauga, ON $20 / 10pm / THE HOT 97 JUMP OFF Luxy Nightclub 82 Peter St., Toronto, ON $20 / 10pm / Fiction Nightclub 55 Nugget Ave., Scarborough, ON 10pm / LeParc Banquet Hall 8432 Leslie St., Markham, ON 6:30pm / Surrender Nightclub 108 Peter St., Toronto, ON $30 / TURNT UP Tryst 82 Peter St., Toronto, ON $20 / CHUTNEY SHOWDOWN DEF JAM PARTY I REMEMBER Forty2 42 Mowat Ave., Toronto, ON $20 / In 2 Deep WELCOME TO THE 6IX Coalition Lounge 282 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON $20 / 9pm / WICKED IN WHITE Fort York 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto, ON 3pm / Ace Nightclub 425 Adelaide St. W., Toronto, ON $15 / Stella Borealis 333 Lakeshore Blvd., Toronto, ON $50 / 9:30pm / WICKED IN WHITE HD BOAT RIDE Irie Music Festival Kizomba Caribana Luanda House 974 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON 10pm / Empress Of Canada 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $30 / 10pm / W W W. TO R O N TO B E R E S H A M M O N D - S H AG MA R C I A G R I F F I T H - T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 LADIES NIGHT OUT BOAT CRUISE Empress of Canada 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON 9pm / MACHEL MONTANO & FRIENDS - Carnival Kingdom Wild Water Kingdom 7855 Finch Ave. W., Brampton, ON 10pm / White Sands Boat Party The River Gambler 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON 10pm / WORST BEHAVIOUR 2.0 Toronto Carnival Grounds - Club 1230 Sheppard Ave. W., Toronto, ON $25 / 8pm / SUN. AUGUST 2 $WAG: MODELS AND BOTTLES Blnd Tger 180 Pearl St., Toronto, ON $25 / 5th ANNUAL CARIBANA SUNSET BOAT RIDE SOCA X HIP HOP Lake Ontario Lower Simcoe St. & Queens Quay, Toronto, ON 10pm / THE 9TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN MUSIC FEST: LADIES NIGHT OUT Stella Borealis 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON $30 / 2pm / The Gallery Carnival Fete 7855 Finch Ave. W., Brampton, ON 9pm / Atlantis 955 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON $30 / 10:30pm / Empress of Canada 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $50 / 9pm / The Forth 629 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON $20 / 10pm / THE HOT 97 TRILOGY Surrender Nightclub 108 Peter St., Toronto, ON $30 / 10pm / ACCENT Boat Cruise Big People Fete BLESSED: HOSTED BY BIG SEAN Red Nightclub 135 Liberty St., Toronto, ON $40 / BLUE AND WHITE BOAT RIDE TORONTO CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL Empress Of Canada 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $30 / 2pm / Tryst Caribana Saturday The Wayward Princess 242 Cherry St., Toronto, ON 9:30am / CNE Grounds (and Lakeshore Blvd.) 100 Princess Blvd., Toronto, ON 10am / Tryst Nightclub 82 Peter St., Toronto, ON 10pm / TWERK MADNESS: HIP-HOP & SOCA RED Nightclub 135 Liberty St., Toronto, ON $30 / BORDERLINE BREAKFAST BOATRIDE Carnival BLISS Cruise Enterprise 2000 242 Cherry St., Toronto, ON 7pm / Carnival Rooftop BBQ Party Pearl King Lounge 291 King St., W., Toronto, ON 3pm / O R E G G A E F E S T. C O M G G Y - LU C I A N O - Y E L LO W MA N - TAU R U S R I L E Y + M O R E 29 30 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 CHUTNEY IN DE PARK 2015 BELLA GARDENS 12700 Jane St., King City, Toronto, ON $20 / 11am / DRAKE’S OVO FESTIVAL Molson Amphitheatre 909 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON ELITE ON THE WATER Empress of Canada 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON $45 / 9pm / FIRE FETE “Carnival Breakfast Edition” The New Carnival Grounds 53 Bakersfield St., Toronto, ON All night / 10pm to 10am / GOOD MUSIC Ace Nightclub 425 Adelaide St., W., Toronto, ON $15 / Hot 97 & BET All-star Celebrity Party Surrender Entertainment Complex 102 Peter St., Toronto, ON 10pm / HUT LIKE PEPPER FAMILY PICNIC POWERADE CENTRE 7575 Kennedy Rd. South, Brampton, ON 11am / SOCA RAVE LUXY NIGHT CLUB 60 Interchangeway, Vaughan, ON $30 / 10pm / SOCA SENSATION Forty2 42 Mowat Avenue, Toronto, ON $20 / 10pm / Summer Breeze 15 Mercer St 615 Mercer St., Toronto, ON $15 / 2pm / SUNDAY BLOCKO: HOSTED BY FABOLOUS Muzik Pool Bar 15 Saskatchewan Rd., Toronto, ON $30 / 2:30pm / Sunday Fete Adventure Valley 7015 Leslie St., Markham, ON 3pm / MON. AUGUST 3 Carnival Rehab Cabana Pool Bar 11 Polson St,, Toronto, ON $20 / 12pm / SUMMER WAVE BOAT CRUISE Icon - Destination YYZ Stella Borealis 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON $30 / 7pm / Pool Party and Cooler Wet Fete BBQ PT.#4 “Like AH Boss” Edition The River Gambler EFS 647 King St., W., Toronto, ON 10pm / 54 Bakerfield 53 Bakersfield St., North York, ON $20 / 12pm / POWER Same Lounge 510 King Street, Toronto, ON Quench All-Inclusive $40 / Gossip 50 Prince Edward Island Cres., Toronto, ON 1pm / Friends Boatride 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON 12pm / Last Lap Boatride The Stella Borealis 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON 1pm / SMiLE - THE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - BON VOYAGE Pioneer Queen 333 Lakeshore Blvd. E., Toronto, ON 5:30pm / @ T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 I cannot wait fo C arnival in Tr inidr next year! ad BIOGRAPHY Tiffany Phillips I am of Jamaican and Scottish descent. I have lived in Toronto for the past 7 years, but am originally from the small town of Petrolia, which is not too far from Sarnia, Ontario. When I was younger, my mother would take my brother and I to Caribana every single year. We would drive 3 hours to watch the magnificent parade and revel in all the excitement it brought; this marked the beginning of my carnival love affair. After graduating with a degree in biology, a subject I have always been passionate about, I moved to Toronto in hopes of finding a career. I dabbled in modeling for a while, but ended up taking a job as an Operating Room Technician in a prominent laser vision correction company and discovered within myself a passion for nursing. This newfound passion led me back to school to acquire another degree, this time in nursing. Now, I work as an RN and absolutely love my job. Ever since I can remember, I have been dancing. I began my training in tap dancing as a child, and shifted to hip-hop when I got older. Currently, I am a member of ‘Nexx Level,’ a dance & theatre company in Toronto, and I have been performing with them for 4 years. I knew I was hooked on Caribana the very first time I played mas. From the adrenaline, excitement, energy, food, vibrant colours and music to the great joy the festival brings - I love it all! For me, it brings back fond memories of my childhood and the joyous celebrations I shared with my family. I have played mas for the past 4 years and each time I do, I cannot help but be excited about the following year’s celebrations. Being able to represent my culture freely in the streets of Toronto fills me with a great sense of pride. I cannot wait for Carnival in Trinidad next year! Here’s a random fact about me: I have an exotic pet named Zoe; she is my beloved Pygmy hedgehog. If you’re wondering why I decided to become the owner of a hedgehog, your guess is as good as mine. What I do know for certain is that Zoe and I are similar in many ways - we are both low maintenance, easy to get along with, and have hair with dark roots and blonde tips! 31 32 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 GREAT PLACES TO FIND CARIBBEAN FOOD Ali’s Roti 1446 Queen St. W. Toronto, ON M6K 1M2 (416) 532 7701 Baba Geddo 69 Duncan St. Toronto, ON M5V 2C5 (416) 901 4336 Blue Water Curry & Roti 1646 Victoria Park Ave. Scarborough, ON M1R 1P4 (416) 755 9649 Caribbean Queen Metro 10 Dundas St. Toronto, ON M5B 0A1 Caribbean Roti Palace 744 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON M5S 2R6 (416) 533 7466 Caribbean Taste 224 Adelaide St. W. Toronto, ON M5H 1G2 (647) 347 7394 Coconut Grove 183 Dundas St. W. Toronto, ON M5A 1Z4 (416) 348 8887 Cool Runnings Restaurant 146 Main St. Toronto, ON M4E 2V8 (416) 693 8724 T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 Pat’s Homestyle Jamaican Alexandra Park 558 Queen St. W. Toronto, ON M5V 2B5 (416) 304 0767 Patois The Jerk Joint Entertainment District 238 Queen St. W. Toronto, ON M5V 1Z9 (647) 748 7011 Tropical Joe’s 1000 Gerrard St. E., Unit 1D Toronto, ON M4M 3G6 (416) 461 5030 Harlem Restaurant 794 Dundas St. W. Toronto, ON M6J 1V1 (647) 350 8999 Food, Music Art & Cocktails Come for the food, stay for the vibe. Live music every Friday & Saturday Instagram: HarlemRestaurant Twitter: @Harlem1920 www.HarlemRestaurant.com Rasta Pasta Downtown Core 684 Yonge St. Toronto, ON M4Y 2A6 (416) 923 0111 Rhum Corner The Vineyard Restaurant 67 Richmond St. Toronto, ON M5H 1Z5 (416) 368 1920 Island Foods 1182 King St. W. Toronto, ON M6K 1E6 (416) 532 6298 Jerk King The Annex 522 Bloor St. W. Toronto, ON M6G 1K1 (647) 352 0300 Mr Jerk Cabbagetown 209 Wellesley St. E. Toronto, ON M4X 1G1 (416) 961 8913 One Love Vegetarian Seaton Village 854 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON M5R 3G3 (416) 535 5683 Pam’s Caribbean Kitchen 912 Bloor St. W. Toronto, ON M6H 1L1 (416) 533 3588 Tropical Palms 61 Kensington Ave. Toronto, ON M5T 2K1 (647) 501 4505 Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods 926 Dundas St. W. Toronto, ON M6J 1W3 (416) 533 3588 Ritz Caribbean Foods Downtown Core 450 Yonge St. Toronto, ON M4Y 1W9 (416) 934 1480 3918 Cottrelle Blvd. Brampton, ON L6P 2R1 (905) 794 0211 Information sourced from www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com and www.yelp.com/toronto 33 34 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 AcknowledgeMENTS Ayumi Saeki Deighton Goode Janell Allen-Colin Kenisha Williams Kirsten Gaikwad Lisa Morton Nathan Hammah Nikki Doorbal Sarah Gaikwad Sophia Lim Will Morton #TOcarnivalguide T Oro n to carn ival gu ide 2015 35 36 TO r o n to c a r n ival gu ide 2015 UR O Y E R WHENDS ARE! FRIE drupatis.com OUR LOCATIONS Toronto Ajax 252 Bayly Street West, 2038 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L1 Ajax, ON L1S 0E1 (905) 686-8100 (416) 487-7684 WE ARE MOVING! 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