in Africa, Urban, Latin and worldview styles.
914 Bathrust Street
• Harbourfront Center
This is a venue for showcasing festival
International talents of music, art, film, dance
and vocal artists. 235 Queens Quay Street
• Factory Theatre
Canadian plays extraordinaire. 125 Barth-
rust Street
C
ULTURAL
I
MMERSION
• St. Lawrence Hall
Visit the old town of Toronto's historical
landmarks including the St. Lawrence Hall and
listen to the tour guide, Bruce Bill, as he dis-
cusses the contributions made by Toronto's
early Blacks as well as their different journeys
made on the Underground Railroad. Bruce
Bill Tours – www.brucebilltours.ca
• Spence Gallery
Check out some African-Canadian artists
who are making their mark on the Canadian
and international art arena. This gallery spe-
cializes in works by artists with a Caribbean
,Latin American or African heritage. 600
Markham Street – www.spencegallery.ca
S
HOPPORTUNITIES
• L' Elegante Limited
Dream of designer labels at a substantial
discount, L' Elegante takes designer consign-
ment items and sells them at approximately
one third of the original price. 132 Cumberland
Street
• Cat's Meow
Specializes in quality vintage fashion and
luxury designer resale (1920's – 1980's with a
focus on the 50's, 60's and 70's). 180 Avenue
Road
• Shoppe D' or Ltd
Specializes in resale designer items. 18
Cumberland Street
• Circa Forty Inc.
Specializes in resale designer (high-end)
items at affordable prices. 456 Queen Street
West
D
AY
S
PA
E
SCAPE
• Elizabeth Milan Day Spa
It's not the journey, it's the destination: End
your journey with a relaxing and rejuvenating
delight. Visit the Elizabeth Milan premiere day
spa, located in the Fairmont Royal York Hotel
and indulge yourself in one of its signature spe-
cialties: Organic Raspberry Souffle Facial. This
unique facial treatment uses fatty acids present
in natural cocoa. The powerful antioxidants
present in cocoa protect the skin from radicals
that cause skin damage. www.elizabethmilan-
spa.com
Black Meetings & Tourism June/July 2009: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com
Toronto City Skyline
Niagara Falls, from the Canadian side
Toronto Convention Center
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