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Here are just some of the great events from Canada Blooms 2010!
Guests Unleashed their "Passions" at the Canada Blooms
Preview Party - Tuesday, March 16, 2010
PASSIONS came to life as Canada Blooms transformed
the Direct Energy Centre in to gardener's dream.
Celebrating Spring in style, guests:
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Sipped on a complimentary Temptation
signature cocktail
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Sampled from tasting stations
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Enjoyed a fabulous fashion show
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Rubbed shoulders with the who's who of the gardening
and floral world
Guests strolled through the innovative
garden displays by some of Canada's best landscapers and designers.
Took in the fragrant and creative botanical masterpieces in
our Garden Hall Floral Competition. Wandered the Blooms Marketplace
filled with hundreds of vendors, artisans and garden experts
without having to fight the crowds.
Our exclusive Silent Auction tempted guests with some unforgettable
items and gardening experiences! Where else would you be able
to bid on a lunch and dinner in one of Toronto's most elegant
private gardens or an authentic NHL Jersey signed 28 Alumni
including Wendel Clark, Terry Clancy and more.
The Canada Blooms Preview Partywas an unforgettable experience.
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Contributing Sponsors:
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889 Yonge St.
Allweather Landscaping
Berry Ellen Clothier
Beth Edney
Bill and Janet Rowley
Bruce Warren
Centreplate
Charlie Dobbin
Colomba Fuller
CWP Enterprises
David Agro
Delta Hotel
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Frank Ferragine
GR Ditributors Inc.
Heather Fuller
Hello Dolly Originals
Intercontinental Hotel
Jacquie Tilford-Clarke
Jeff Olson
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Joe Lowewith and Sons, Ltd.
Lee Valley Tools
Little Painting Company
Mark Cullen
Mary Dawn Roberts
McKenzie Seed Company
Michele Noonan
Ontario Place
Peter Guinane
Reha Enterprises
Roz Hermant
Scotts Canada
Sheridan Nurseries
Shrub Coat
Solo Base Hair Salon
Soulpepper Theatre
The Ontario Science Centre
Thriving Metropolis
Tryst Night Club
VIA Rail
Williams Design Studio |
Cyrus Blooms: A Celebration of Culture
MuseumCad and Canada
Blooms presented an evening of Ethnic Culture
On Friday March 19th on the
Grey Power Celebrity Stage guests enjoyed a variety of cultural dance, including the Children's Flower Dance, a fashion show, music and much more.
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Red Hat Day - Saturday, March 20 |
Canada Blooms welcomed the ladies of the Red
Hat Society to this year’s festival for a Special Day filled
with exclusive Red Hat opportunities:
a discounted ticket offer, guided garden tours
with well known personalities, food and beverage specials,
as well as an unique opportunity to be part of a private lecture
given by Mark Cullen of Canada AM and CFRB1010 exclusively
for Red Hat members only!
Symposium on ARTchitectural Landmarks
and Landscapes: Visions of Future Cities.
MuseumCad and Canada
Blooms presented 2 unique exhibits this year.
On Saturday March 20th on the
Grey Power Celebrity Stage we honoured architectural contributors
and their significant accomplishments to Toronto and World
Architecture.
Canada Blooms Special Days
St. Patrick's Day with Tourism Ireland - Wednesday March 17th
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Guests who wore green to Canada Blooms on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th enjoyed a $2 discount off their entry ticket! St. Patrick's Day is the one day when everyone is a bit Irish. On thursday evening Tourism Ireland provided some uniquely Irish entertainment on the Grey Power Stag,.
Visitors Brought out thier Irish at Canada Blooms. Tourism Ireland celebrated St. Patrick's Day with loads of goodies and giveaways, as well as prizes throughout the day.
Visitors voted for the People's Choice Garden.
Congratulations to the winner: The Disney Garden created by Teamscape with credit to Beth Edney of Designs By the Yard, Frank Ferragine of BT/CityTV, and Jordan Murfin of Vast Exteriors.
The Finalists: Green for Life and The Cellar
One winner and their guest won a trip to Ireland courtesy of Air Transat and Tourism Ireland.
Congratulations to the winner: Vera Petrovic |
Vineland Research Day - Thursday March 18th
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Guests were offered an opportunity to enter a draw to experience the best of Niagara's Wine Country courtesy of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre.
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CP24 Day - Friday March 19th
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CP24 Broadcasted Live from Canada Blooms Wednesday through Saturday. Guests were invited to stop by their booth on Friday for speacial giveaways throughout the day. |
Scotts Canada Day, Saturday March
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The first 3,000 guests who attended Canada Blooms received a package of the Miracle-Gro Water Can Sachet (retail value: $7.99). This special gift contains 24 pre-measured sachets of Miracle-Gro plant food, just pour the contents into a full watering can and you are ready to feed while you water! |
Grey Power Day - Sunday, March 21st
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Attendees 50 years and over received a $4 discount on their regular adult admission
show ticket (Seniors saved $2) and received a ballot upon entrance to the show, for
an opportunity to win a "Garden Package with Mark Cullen" courtesy
of Grey Power Insurance.
Congratulations to the winner: Marlene Ademic
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