Important Websites

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
www.bbbsc.ca

Volunteerism in Canada
www.volunteer.ca

Mentoring Canada
www.mentoringcanada.ca

Mentorship Resources

Mentoring Boys
www.mentoringboys.com

Search Institute
Search Institute Mentoring

Summer Fun in Toronto

The CNE Opening Day Special
Opening Day Special for The Ex

SunLife Financial Museum Passes
Museum Arts Pass

KidSummer 2009
Kid Summer

Top 10 Things to Do for Free (or very little)

1. The Beaches
Walk along the board walk, cycle and sunbathe near the waters of Lake Ontario. The nearby commercial area is home to interesting shops for window shopping as well as cafes and restaurants.

2. Allan Gardens
The lovely Victorian style greenhouses house a unique botanical garden, free to the public. The conservatory provides a peaceful escape from the bustle of the city at any time of year.

4. Chinatown
The colors, sounds and movement of this vibrant area of town make it excellent for window shopping and exploring, or meeting new people.

5. Kensington Market
With its colorful corner fruit stands, many thrift stores and restaurants, Kensington Market is a meeting place for some of Toronto’s most interesting people. Each month the neighborhood blocks off the narrow streets for a Sunday afternoon festival celebrating the diversity of the area with drums, dances and music.

6. Riverdale Farm
Located in the midst of Toronto’s Cabbagetown in the downtown area, this 7.5 acre farm has wooded paths, flowered vegetable gardens and a number of animals, including cows, horses, donkey, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and rabbits, which you can view for free in the barns or outdoor paddocks.

7. Don Valley
The ten kilometers of biking trails along the Don Valley are great for experts and beginners alike. The stretch of ravine between the Don Valley Brickworks up to Thornhill Park boasts some challenging trails, with exciting descents and climbs as well as some North Shore elements built in.

8.Wednesday nights at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Housing over 36,000 works of art in its collection, the AGO is an excellent gallery worth visiting. You can do so for free every Wednesday evening between six and nine o’clock pm.

9.St. Lawrence Market and Market Gallery
Now a bustling marketplace filled with vendors of delectable foods, the Victorian building that hosts the St. Lawrence Market was once home to Toronto’s City Hall. It is a great place to wander and visit, or just sit and watch people interact. Visit the gallery on the second floor in what was once the council chamber. That space now hosts periodically changing exhibits of paintings, artifacts and furnishings that display the history and culture of the area. Admission to the market and the gallery are free.

10.Toronto Islands
The trails, picnic areas and beaches of the Toronto Islands make them an ideal place to spend an afternoon. You may want to investigate the mysterious and perhaps macabre history of the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, or enjoy the sun on one of the many sandy beaches. There are a number of baseball diamonds, volleyball courts and wading pools to enjoy as well.