Saturday, December 15, 2012

Toronto Tourist Attractions - MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT: Banquet, Knights, jousts, sword-fighting, combat...


Attraction: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Location: 10 Dufferin Street, Exhibition Place (Dufferin & Gardiner Expy), M6K 3C3, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Contact: (1-888) 935-6878, (1-866) 543-9637
Transportation: by car, public transit (TTC), by bike


Overview of Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament:
-- #1 dinner attraction in North America
-- 6 Knights in 2 hours of competition and tests of skill
-- 9 castles across North America
-- 11th century Medieval Spain story & setting
-- 1,400 seating capacity (Toronto Castle - largest of the 9 castles)
-- the first Medieval Times castle opened in Majorca, Spain, in 1973 
-- famous and popular dinner attraction for tourists and local residents
-- Noble Guests (King's Court Nobility)
-- jousting
-- horsemanship
-- swordsmanship
-- hand-to-hand combat
-- falconry
and more...


Tourist Attractions/Places & Points of Interests:
-- Hall of Arms
-- medieval torture museum
-- medieval artifacts
-- Celebration Arena
-- birds of prey
-- Knighting ceremonies
-- King's feast
-- full-service bar
-- dance floor
-- Gift shop
-- Exhibition Place
-- Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)

Nearby Tourist Attractions/Landmarks:
-- Dufferin Gates
-- Allan Lamport Stadium Park
-- Marilynn Bell Park
-- BMO Field
-- Ricoh Coliseum
-- Molson AmphiTheatre
-- Ontario Place
-- Lake Shore Blvd
-- Lake Ontario
-- West Island
-- East Island
-- Brigantine Cove
-- Princes' Gate
-- Coronation Park
-- HMCS York
-- National Yacht Club
-- Little Norway Park
-- Toronto City Centre Water Aerodrome
-- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
-- Toronto Island
-- Toronto Music Garden
-- HTO Park and HTO Park West


Dress, Manner, Food Menu:

Dress code: Casual
Manner: Eat with your hands
Menu:
* garlic bread
* tomato bisque soup
* roasted chicken
* spare rib
* herb-basted potato
* pastry of the Castle
* beverages
Vegetarian meals are available upon request:
> tomato bisque soup
> garlic bread
> large Portobello mushroom cap stuffed with whole grain
> rice and bean blend
> large skewer of roasted vegetables
> hummus with pita chips
> pastry of the castle
> two rounds of select beverages


Contests and Games:
-- Medieval Times DRAGON SHOT Game
-- Medieval Joke Contest


Group Activities, Programs, Events:
-- Birthday Parties
-- Corporate Events
-- Student Program for Educators
-- Scout Troops
-- Tours and Travel


9 North American castle locations:
1. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2. Kissimmee, Florida
3. Buena Park, California
4. Lyndhurst, New Jersey
5. Schaumburg, Illinois
6. Dallas, Texas
7. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
8. Hanover, Maryland
9. Atlanta, Georgia

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