Thursday, June 30, 2011


24 Hours Toronto
June 30, 2011
Mariposa's High Tea Cruise



Tuesday, June 28, 2011


Let Mariposa Cruises Take You Away for a Night of Romance!
Romance on the Harbour Cruise – Saturday, July 20

Enjoy an evening of romance on Toronto's Harbour with a buffet-style dinner, soft music and Toronto's breathtaking skyline aboard the Mariposa Belle.

This three-hour cruise will take you along Toronto's waterfront and allow you to enjoy a romantic evening with your significant other. The Mariposa Belle will set the mood and will provide you with a romantic dinner followed by dancing. A full cash bar and professional DJ will be on board.

Boarding begins at 6:30pm, followed by a buffet-style dinner, and dancing from 7:00pm-10:00 pm. Prices per person are $72.95 + taxes & hsc.


The Menu includes:

• Mediterranean Dips and Tasty Breads
• Mixed Baby Greens Salad
• Whole Wheat Pasta Bean Salad
• Homemade Vegetable Lasagna
• Carving of Roast Beef
• Fresh Herb Grilled Chicken
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Market Fresh Season Vegetables
• Sweet Endings: a selection of Gourmet cakes, tortes, mini pastries,
squares and home baked cookies

For more information visit www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178.

Friday, June 24, 2011


AROUND THE BLOCK HAS MOVED TO 150 LESMILL ROAD
MORE GREEN HOME DÉCOR SOLUTIONS, SAME GREAT PRICES

Toronto's leading furniture and décor consignment store Around The Block has moved to a new location at Lesmill Road (south of the 401). Around The Block is now open seven days a week (Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am - 6:00pm).



The store has 3,800 pieces of vintage and contemporary furniture and accessories on one level. And, now has tons of FREE parking and loading docks, for all of those purchases you will be making in the future.

Around The Block is for trendy shoppers who are thinking green and prefer to buy second hand items and for shoppers who are searching for one-of-a-kind quality pieces.




For more information please call (416) 546-1760,visit www.aroundtheblock.com or

follow on twitter at http://twitter.com/AroundTheBlock1 for up-to-date information
on new items arriving daily.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Celebrate like a Royal as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Canada
Experience Traditional British High Tea with Mariposa Cruises
Select dates from June 30-July 8



The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge make their first Royal visit to Canada and you can experience the Royal experience as well. Even though Toronto is not one of their stops, you can enjoy an afternoon with Mariposa Cruises High Tea aboard one of three uniquely historic vessels, including the Mariposa Belle.

For a limited time only on select dates during the Royal visit from June 30 through July 8, the Mariposa C
ruises High Team saisl at 3pm (Boarding at 2:45pm). Boarding for this 1.5 hour cruise begins at 2:45pm at the foot of York Street by Queen’s Quay Terminal.

Prices per person:
• Adults $39.95 + HSC and HST
• Seniors 60+ $36.95 + HSC and HST
• Children (12 and under) $24.95 + HSC and HST
* Group rates are available for 15 or more.

Treat youself to a rich British tradition steeped with culture as Mariposa Cruises lays out the linens and the best silverware for a Traditional British High Tea.

For more information visit www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011



Herzig Eye Institute First in North America to Introduce LipiFlow®

Are you affected with dry eyes? Well, you're not alone! More than 100 million people worldwide are too and 65 per cent of them are suffering from Evaporative Dry Eye disease, which hinders daily activities such as reading, using the computer, wearing contact lenses and being outdoors on windy days.

Evaporative Dry Eye disease causes the eye to become dry, itchy and gritty, and often become red and swollen. The disease occurs when small glands in the eyelid margins produce oil which then creates a deficiency in the lipids in the tear film resulting in the water in the tears to faster. The small gland is called the meibomian. Herzig Eye Institute is the first centre in North
America to introduce LipiFlow®. It is a new advanced treatment system for patients suffer from Evaporative Dry Eye disease and the procedure has received a medical device license from Health Canada.

The non-invasive treatment only takes 12 minutes per eye and a cup-shaped device is placed over the eye and begins to warm the inner layer
of the lids at 42.5oC while keeping the eye cool. Then, the inflatable outer layer puts pressure on the outer lids.

Clinical studies have shown that most patients who have received a single LipiFlow® treatment, have felt at least some relief of their dry eye symptoms within the two weeks following the treatment. And, at four weeks after the LipiFlow® treatment, 79 per cent of patients reported
improvement in dry eye symptoms.


For more information visit www.herzig-eye.com or call (416) 929-2020


Celebrate Canada Day Weekend with Mariposa Cruises!
Harbour Tour Cruises – All Canada Day Weekend



To celebrate Canada’s 144th birthday in style, Mariposa Cruises
is offering Harbour tours that will set sail at 11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm and 4:00pm all Canada Day Weekend!

Enjoy a narrated hour long tour and take in the sites of Toronto’s breathtaking skylines and float on by the Toronto Islands, Island Airport, Harbourfront, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre and the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse.

Prices for the harbour tours per person are Adults: $20.00 + HST, Seniors (65+) and Youth (5-15): $18.10 + HST and Children (4-14): $13.33 + HST. Children under 4 years of age are free.


For more information visit www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011


Celebrate Canada Day Weekend with
Mariposa's
Ice Cream Social Cruises!

Celebrate Canada’s 144th Birthday on the water with Mariposa Cruises for a weekend of family cruises! Bring the whole family for a special Canada Day afternoon Ice Cream Social Cruise on Friday, July 1 or Monday, July 4!

Experience that old-fashioned quality of yesteryear aboard the Mariposa Belle for this summer’s hottest event, the Mariposa Cruises Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 1 or Monday, July 4!

Boarding for this 1.5 hour interactive cruise and harbour tour begins at 2:30pm at the foot of York Street by Queen’s Quay Terminal.

Prices per person include a single serving of ice cream and toppings:
• Adults……………….. $24.95 + HSC and HST
• Seniors 60+………… $22.95 + HSC and HST
• Children (4-12)………$14.95 + HSC and HST
• Children 3 and under are FREE

Optional enhancements for your ice cream may be available on board for an additional charge.

** There is a special discounted rate for groups of 15 or more

Top your rich and creamy scoop of locally-sourced, dairy fresh ice cream with your choice of gooey fudge, caramel and other sauces, fresh fruit, cookie and candy bits, or sprinkles and whipped cream!

Please note: For safety, Mariposa Cruises does not offer nuts to top your ice cream; however the ice cream is NOT produced in a nut-free facility and may contain traces of nuts.


Soda, juice, mocktails and cocktails are available.

For more information visit www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178.

Monday, June 20, 2011


Celebrate Canada Day Weekend with Mariposa Cruises!

Canada Day Fireworks Dinner Cruise


Come celebrate Canada’s 144th Birthday on the water with Mariposa Cruises for an evening of fun, on the Canada Day Fireworks Dinner Cruise. Watch the spectacular fireworks from Ontario Place on Friday July 1st. Boarding begins at 7:00pm , which includes a four-hour boat cruise and dinner. The boat cruise will return at 11:30pm and is $82.95 + taxes & hsc per person.

Enjoy a delicious buffet-style meal prepared by Mariposa’s Chefs, dance the night away and observe the breath taking fireworks on display on the lake during the 4-hour cruises around the Toronto harbour.

The dinner menu includes:

  • Mediterranean Dips and Tasty Breads
  • Mixed Baby Greens Salad
  • Whole Wheat Pasta Bean Salad
  • Homemade Vegetable Lasagna
  • Carving of Roast Beef
  • Fresh Herb Grilled Chicken
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Market Fresh Season Vegetables
  • Sweet Endings: a selection of Gourmet cakes, tortes, freshly baked, mini pastries, squares and home baked cookies
  • Seasonal Fresh Fruits and Succulent Berries

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For more information visit www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Free Waterfront Shuttle Bus

Until October 10, 2011


The Waterfront BIA in partnership with Ontario Place launched the Free Waterfront Bus Shuttle, on May 21, 2011 of Victoria Day weekend and will run straight through to October 10, 2011 of Thanksgiving weekend.

The shuttle is designed for GTA residents and visitors to easily explore all that the Toronto Waterfront has to offer.

The Free Waterfront Bus Shuttle provides a direct shuttle that starts at Union Station (south entrance at Maple Leaf Square) with stops along Queens Quay West at the Radisson Admiral Hotel, Queen’s Quay Terminal and The Westin Harbour Castle enroute to Ontario Place.


The shuttle bus holds up to 30 people in total and has lots of storage space for strollers, shopping and even has a bike rack on the front of the bus.

Visit www.waterfrontbia.com for more information

Thursday, June 16, 2011



Revive the 50’s with the Rock N Roll Dinner Cruise

Mariposa Cruises – Friday, June 24th

Come aboard the Mariposa Belle to enjoy an evening on the Rock n’ Roll Dinner Cruise and listen to tunes you can twist and jive to. Experience a sunset buffet-style dinner, rock n’ roll music and take in the breathtaking view of Toronto’s waterfront on Friday, June 24.

Boarding begins at 6:30pm, followed by dinner and cruising from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The Rock n’ Roll Dinner Cruise is $72.95 + taxes & hsc. The cruise will have a professional DJ and full cash bar available on board.

The dinner menu includes:

  • Mediterranean Dips and Tasty Breads
  • Mixed Baby Greens Salad
  • Whole Wheat Pasta Bean Salad
  • Homemade Vegetable Lasagna
  • Carving of Roast Beef
  • Fresh Herb Grilled Chicken
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Market Fresh Season Vegetables
  • Sweet Endings: a selection of Gourmet cakes, tortes, freshly baked, mini pastries, squares and home baked cookies
  • Seasonal fresh fruits and succulent berries

For more information on Mariposa Cruises please visit www.mariposacruises.com or call (416) 203-0178.

Monday, June 13, 2011


Sprint on New Airr® Performance
Introducing the new Airr® Insole,
Airr®
Orthotic, Airr® Arch & Airr® Cup

Sof Sole continues to enhance performance by expanding the Airr family to include the new Airr Cup, Airr Orthotic and Airr Arch in addition to the Airr Insole to further maximize premium support for active lifestyles.

The advanced technology of the Airr line incorporates air chambers to absorb powerful impact which contributes to better comfort and cushioning. This produces a “walking on air” comfort that makes every step feel light while executing stability for high impact activities at the same time.

These lightweight insoles have heel and arch support with exceptional shock absorption to reduce pain and exhaustion and are made sturdy to endure severity during ponderous activities.


Airr Insole
is the first insole to combine air cushioning and moisture control, giving feet ventilation during intense activities. The innovative Coolmax® fabric cover absorbs moisture and provides breathability to keep your feet drier while the polymer gel forefoot ensures complete comfort. Combined, these unsurpassed technical features help reduce fatigue and foot pain. SRP $24.99.





Airr Orthotic
combines four special technologies to optimize cushioning and stability: polymer gel, a reinforced stability plate, encapsulated air chambers and energy rebound foam. The topcover is made up of humidity control material to keep feet cool and dry. SRP $29.99






Airr Arch
combines the best-selling air encapsulated cushioning system with an anatomically designed foam base to fit all types of feet. It also has extra cushioning for the heel and foot to provide maximum air cushioning for high impact activities. SRP $19.99




Airr Cup is a tailored gel heel devices that combines the polymer gel and air cushioning systems for superior comfort and shock absorption in the heel. The multi-column gel cups cradle the heel for added stability and dynamic dual-density protection. SRP $11.99

The Sof Sole Airr family featuring the Airr Cup, Airr Orthotic, Airr Arch, and Airr Insole is available at select Sports Chek and Mark’s Work Warehouse stores across Canada.

For more information, visit www.sofsole.com or call 1-800-446-7587
.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011


Gallery in the Garden: Last Flight at Sherway Gardens until July 9

The Gallery in the Garden: Last Flight showcases two photographers' understanding of the perfect moment. Antoni Lukowicz and Sherry Prenevost capture your interest by showing you the world's true beauty and showing you a glipse of an ideal colour and composition.

"Last Flight" is the name of Antoni Lukowic
z's photograph (shown in the image below.) The image is a rising cloud of birds spiraling away from a ruin in the closing light of day.



Photography has always been Antoni's passion since he was a young boy and has photographed for several years in Poland, Germany and Canada.

Sherry Prenevost's passions are the earth, environment and culture. She has traveled across the globe to work towards preserving, protecting and promoting sustainability of peoples, nature and humanity by utilizing photography to convey interconnectedness.

Some of Sherry's work has been featured in Born Free, International Aid Agencies, on the documentary Listen To The Children, in Canadian Franchise Magazine the Toronto Star. The Queen of England even has one of her pieces.



A Sherry Prenevost Original "Hidden Steps"


Come to Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW) before July 9th, to see their magnificent photographs.


For more information please visit www.sherwaygardens.ca or call (416) 621-1070

Wednesday, June 1, 2011



You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!
Mariposa Cruises Ice Cream Social
Saturday, June 11



Come aboard the Mariposa Belle Cruise Ship for the first ever Ice Cream Social Cruise on June 11. Boarding starts at 2:30 p.m. at the foot of York Street by Queen's Quay Terminal.

Enjoy a fun filled afternoon with new friends, old friends and family members. This hour and a half tour provides you with a historical view of Toronto's Harbour.

Treat your sweet tooth with ice cream and all the fixings!

Prices
- Adults.................. $29.95 + HSC and HST
- Seniors 60+........ $ 27.95 + HSC and HST
- Chidlren (4-12).. $ 19.95 + HSC and HST
- Children 3 and under are FREE

** There is a special discounted rate for groups of 15 or more **

For more information visit www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178.