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Island Dance ! Sunday July 26, 2009 |
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Adina Gordon & Celticladda !
At the Algonquin Island Clubhouse (Ward's Island)
Flyer (PDF) Photos 2006 Photos 2007 Photos 2008
Alternative travel if ferries still on strike:
The Shipsands is a boat run by Toronto Harbour Tours (416 203-7786), hired by the city to take people to Ward's Island. In the afternoon and evening they run once an hour at 1:15, 2:15 and sometimes more often (schedule PDF below), loading in the dock just behind the Second Cup (where the outdoor seating is) at the foot of York St. They charge $6.50 for a return ride. The boat's capacity is 50 people. The priority is for Island residents.
Dan at Harbour Tours says he would let the people running the boat know that TCD has a dance happening and dancers should indicate to the boat operators that they're going to the AIA hall. He also suggested dancers spread out their departure times so everybody doesn't try to get on the same boat. No bicycles are allowed. Elizabeth at AIA said they prefer exact change.
Toronto Harbour Tours Schedule PDF
If you can afford to spend a bit more, there are also water taxis available. Here's what Richard has found out, both charge $10.00 each way, both will take you to the back door of the AIA Hall:
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Roddy's Water Taxi (416 570-8004) loads at the foot of Yonge St.,
Ramp #1 near Captain John's seafood boat/restaurant. -
Ralph's Water Taxi (416 203-8294) leaves near the Second Cup.
Where: At the Algonquin Island Clubhouse (Ward's Island)
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 9:30 pm
Cost: $15.00 Cdn ($10.00 Students, $8.00 under 17 years)
We will be having a one hour PICNIC break from around 5:30 to 6:30 pm so
it's best to bring your own picnic supper. We will supply water and lemonade.
Limited dining available at the Rectory Cafe and the Ward's Island Café.
Want to stay the night? Check out the Island B&Bs.
Celticladda
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(Bill Thomas, Randy Miller & Gordon Peery)
With Celticladda you will hear and dance to exciting tunes from the Irish, Scottish and New England music traditions, played with joy and incredible drive. Based in New Hampshire, Celticladda is a band of devoted and experienced instrumentalists who will inspire both dancers and musicians alike!
Adina Gordon
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Adina Gordon is caller and contra dancer based in Brattleboro, VT and Asheville, NC. She travels throughout North America calling dances large and small, in communities from Cocoa Beach, FL to Anchorage, AK and Belfast, ME to Honolulu, HI. Dancers frequently remark on her energy and joy which is both highly evident and contagious.
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Picnic Time - 2006
Directions:
- Take the ferry to Ward's Island from the docks at the foot
of Bay St. and Queen's Quay. Return fare $6.50 adults, $4.00 students
with cards and seniors. Bikes are allowed on the ferry.
- From the Ward's Island dock, walk to the right (west), past the yachts
on your right and the Rectory
Cafe on your left. Plan for a 10 to 15 minute walk.
- Cross the wooden bridge on your right at Algonquin Bridge Road. This
takes you north onto Algonquin Island.
- As soon as you're over the bridge, turn left (west) and walk past
several streets.
- Turn right at the last street (Wyandot Ave.) and head north. Watch
for the blue and white AIA Clubhouse on your left. You'll see the signs
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Ferry Schedule:
- From the city: Every 30 minutes from 11 am. to 7 p.m., then
every 45 minutes until 11:30 p.m.
- From Ward's Island: Every 30 minutes from 11:15 am to 7:15 pm then every 45 minutes until 11:45 p.m.
For more information about ferry schedules and fares, call 416-392-8193 or visit the Toronto Island Ferry Fares & Schedules on their web site.
Further Info:
Contact Richard at island@tcdance.org or 416-703-4932