BRIAN'S BLOG
Toronto Events February 2022
February 1, 2022
Fire And Ice Nights (Now-February 26th)
Recently named one of 19 Stunning Natural Ice Skating Rinks Around the World by Travel+Leisure, the Ice Skating Trail at Arrowhead Provincial Park is best in class. This fairy-tale skate through the Muskoka forest is already a must-do, but the experience reaches another level when the sun goes down and the trail is lit up by hundreds of tiki torches.
The aptly named Fire & Ice nights at Arrowhead Provincial Park have become extremely popular over the years. Many skaters that have tried the now famous skating trail return to Huntsville for this magical skate under the stars.
Holt’s Cafe Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea (January 26th-February 7th)
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, we’re offering a delightful afternoon tea at Holts Café. Each of our esteemed chefs has built a menu filled with both sweet and savoury elements, matching Asian flavours with local produce, for a tea experience that promises to be exceptional.
Each menu is perfect to enjoy with your loved ones and is available as takeout from our Bloor Street and Yorkdale locations.
Nordic Lights (January 27th-February 13th)
We welcome our audiences back for illuminating outdoor winter experiences, starting with Nordic Lights, a dazzling display of Nordic and Canadian light art, co-produced with Fjord Studio at the Harbourfront Centre.
Beyond Monet (Reopening February 3rd)
People of all ages can be part of every brushstroke as Monet’s artwork comes to life in front of their very eyes. Guests can become one with the paintings as projections of Monet’s pieces swirl around, transforming the space into an ethereal representation of his life’s work. His artwork expands beyond the framed canvases through music, sound effects and scenography that will awaken the senses and create a captivating atmosphere. Beyond Monet promises to break conventions with this spectacular audio-visual journey through impressionism. In Monet’s vision lies an incandescent world without a shore, a world of fleeting and effervescent reflections. Beyond our gaze is Monet.
Winter Glow (February 4th-27th)
Experience a family-friendly outdoor festival as you celebrate the magic of winter with Ice Sculptures, Snow Carvings, illuminated Structures, Life-size Snow Globes, Performers and more with a Light Show synchronized to music!
A 1.8km forested trail through Black Creek Pioneer Village will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland. Choose between a walk thru experience or drive thru in the comfort and safety of your car.
Winter Stations (February 21st-March 31st)
Over the course of the last year and a half, we have so clearly witnessed the immense ability of people to withstand and push through challenging and unprecedented times.. In recognition and celebration of this courage, the theme chosen for the 2022 edition of Winter Stations is Resilience: the ability to withstand adversity and recover from difficulties.
To be resilient, one is faced with hardship, confronts it, and pushes to overcome it. Whether on a micro or macro scale, families, livelihoods, cities, and countries have experienced loss and isolation – but also – have been presented with great opportunities for adaptation and growth. This year, we not only reflect on all the ways people have had to be resilient, but the ways people have channeled this resilience, be it through communities, movements, support networks and more.
Shary Boyle: Outside The Palace of Me (February 24th-May 15th)
Outside the Palace of Me is a major exhibition of new work by Canadian visual artist and performer Shary Boyle. Borrowing a line from UK poet Kae Tempest’s 2017 song “Europe Is Lost,” Outside the Palace of Me assembles the artist’s ever-mounting anxieties about global crises, within the context of identity theatre. Reflecting on contemporary constructions of self through the language of costume, character, set design, and stage effects, Boyle explores how we see each other, and how we see ourselves.
Are you looking to get outdoors and enjoy nature this winter? It seems like the newest trends include interacting with interesting animals. That’s just what we have in store on this Ontario farm where you can take Alpacas for a walk.
Catch Up On The Latest Films And TV Shows
From action and adventure to rom coms, no matter what your tastes are there is something for everyone with these new shows coming to Netflix Canada in February.
We have all heard of our typical pub crawl, but have you ever tried a snowshoe and beer tour? If you are looking to stay in shape, while enjoying one or two local breweries this is the perfect event for you. You will enjoy a gorgeous hike along the Bruce Trail and then have your choice to visit one or both of the Side Launch Brewing Company and Denison’s Brewpub.