As November
approaches, Toronto is ramping up to welcome the world’s biggest pop music icon,
Taylor Swift, and her phenomenally popular Eras Tour. Hailed as one of the
world’s top destinations for global concert series, the Ontario capital is the only
North American city outside of Los Angeles to host as many as six performances.
On November
14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23, Swift will bring her record-smashing tour to Canada’s
largest metropolis, with around 240,000 attendees expected to pour into the
city during that time.
And, Toronto intends to be ready with ample Taylor-inspired
events, activities and packages to tempt all those Swifties to explore, shop
and dine to their hearts’ content. In fact, the city’s streets, restaurants,
tours and various venues are set to take on a distinctively Swift-themed flair
for the month of November.
And, To facilitate fans’ experience of the urban landscape during their stay, Destination
Toronto has launched a dedicated website called Taylor
Swift in Toronto.
Where To Stay
Swift fans coming
to Toronto will find a range of hotels close to the Rogers Centre offering
exclusive deals and packages. Notable options include the Toronto Marriott City
Centre Hotel, Bisha Hotel, Omni King Edward Hotel, and 1Hotel. Each of these
accommodations is within walking distance of the concert venue, making it easy
for fans to take part in Eras-related activities. During November, a portion of
Queen Street West and John Street, from Nathan Phillips Square to the Rogers
Centre, will be renamed Taylor Swift Way, giving concert-goers a special Swift-specific
walk.
What To Do
Whether it’s with
one-night-only happenings or ongoing offerings, Swifties will find a wide range
of options stand ready to help them celebrate their fandom. They can tap into
the spirit of the city with a Toronto aERAs City Tour, be inspired by artisan-made
wares at the One Of A Kind Winter
Show (Taylor’s Version), or put their knowledge and talents to the test at Taylor
Swift Trivia & Drag. Fans might try out Taylor-inspired moves at an In
Our Era Dance Party, put their vocal prowess to the test at the Eras! Eras! Eras! sing-along series, crash the Taylgate '24 pre-concert
event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre or sightsee from 1,168 feet up in
the air while traversing the CN Tower’s Edgewalk.
Where To Eat
Toronto’s diverse
dining scene is well worth traveling for and, during this special time, it will
be buzzing with Taylor-inspired menus and offerings. Fans can embark on a
curated Toronto
Eras Tour food crawl to sample some of Taylor’s own favorite dishes across
the city or stop by The Well, a
new mall concept close to the concert venue, to choose from its many fare
options before or after the big show.
Swiftie Scavenger
Hunt
For visitors looking
for an extra layer of engagement, Destination Toronto has put together a custom
scavenger hunt inspired by Taylor Swift’s discography. Each clue connects
to one of her songs, giving participants the chance to win Taylor-themed
prizes, including gift boxes and a grand prize package featuring a weekend stay
at the Fairmont Royal York, dinner at the 360 Restaurant and a shopping spree
at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre.
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