Follow the South Florida Bulls to Toronto for International Bowl 2010

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Press Release from Tourism Toronto- Follow the South Florida Bulls to Toronto this January 2nd for International Bowl 2010

International Bowl 2010 Touches Down in Toronto with a Weekend of Sports Action and New Year’s Eve Events - Hotel Packages Starting from $89 USD a night!

TORONTO (December 15, 2009) Fans following the South Florida Bulls to Toronto for the International Bowl this January 2nd can now book hot deals and great packages at more than 80 hotels in the Greater Toronto Area starting from just $89 USD a night. Sports fans coming in for the big game can build their own Toronto Weekend Getaway package featuring the best of accommodations, admission to the season’s must-see exhibitions, and tickets to the most popular shows at www.SeeTorontoNow.com or by calling 1-800-205-7638.

Fans planning a powerhouse sports weekend should also catch:

Toronto Raptors vs. San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, January 3rd at 6:00 pm. Tickets available at www.nba.com/raptors

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers on Tuesday, January 5th at 7:00 pm. Tickets available at www.mapleleafs.nhl.com

The Hockey Hall of Fame to see the entire Olympic medals collection on loan from The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. All 137 medals from all Summer and Winter Olympic Games, dating back from the first in 1896, will be on display until January 15, 2010. This marks the only time such a collection has ever been available for viewing outside The Olympic Museum. www.hhof.com Note: Closed on New Year’s Day.

A Toronto tradition, ice skating at Nathan Phillips Square in the city centre is a must when visiting this cosmopolitan Canadian destination. www.cityrinks.ca

A bite to eat at the famous Wayne Gretzky’s Restaurant where Wayne’s hockey memorabilia makes visitors feel like they’re dining in a sports hall of fame. www.gretzkys.com

New Year’s Eve excitement starts with:

Toronto’s City TV New Year’s Eve Bash at Nathan Phillips Square. Cap the season off in style with an open-air concert featuring some of Canada’s hottest musical talent. www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/entertainment/news/article/7311--performers-announced-for-citytv-new-year-s-bash-2009

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner aboard Mariposa Cruises. www.mariposacruises.com/cruises-special-events.php

Massey Hall’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza. www.masseyhall.com

More parties can be found at http://toronto.beforelastcall.com/happenin/3/22-toronto_new_years_parties.html.

Toronto attractions are open on New Year’s Day:

Visit the Toronto Eaton Centre, a landmark shopping centre located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a fascinating selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services www.torontoeatoncentre.com

The CN Tower, Toronto’s signature attraction, is open on New Year’s Day and offers a panoramic view of Canada’s largest city. Watch for a special countdown to 2010 and light show! Note: 360 Restaurant is closed. www.cntower.ca

Casa Loma, Canada's Majestic Castle complete with 98 rooms, decorated suites, secret passages, stately towers, estate gardens and more takes visitors back in time to a period of European elegance and splendour. www.casaloma.org

·        The Toronto Zoo’s new 10-acre Tundra Trek, the Zoo’s Awesome New Arctic Adventure is now open to the public and animals from the Far North are ready to get acquainted with their human pals from Down South! www.torontozoo.com

·        Visit the Ontario Science Centre for BODY WORLDS and the Story of the Heart on through February 28th. A profound insight into the human body, health and disease, and the intricate world of the cardiovascular system with over 200 human specimens including whole-body plastinates, organs and translucent body slices awaits at the OSC. www.ontariosciencecentre.ca

·        Shop until you drop at Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre with a wide variety of outlet shops, quality retailers and an architectural design theme based on discovering Ontario. vaughanmills.shopping.ca

·        King Tut: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Art Gallery of Ontario through April 18th. www.ago.net

·        Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 at the Royal Ontario Museum through January 3rd www.rom.on.ca 

·        North American premiere of the Broadway Show The Sound of Music will play at the Princess of Wales Theatre on January 2nd and 3rd. www.mirvish.com

·        Jersey Boys at Toronto Centre for the Arts is playing on December 31st, January 2nd and 3rd. www.jerseyboystoronto.com

·        The Nutcracker at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts through January 3rd. www.national.ballet.ca \

·        Check out the humorous side of Toronto with legendary Second City Toronto’s Shut Up and Show Us Your Tweets playing on December 31st, January 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. www.secondcity.com

To plan or book a Toronto Weekend Getaway or for a full calendar of events travelers should visit www.SeeTorontoNow.com or call 1-800-205-7638.

About Tourism Toronto

Tourism Toronto, Toronto’s Convention and Visitors Association, is an industry association of more than 1,200 members established to sell and market the Greater Toronto Region as a remarkable destination for tourists around the globe.