Generation Go This Week: Dec 14th - Dec 20th, 2009

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Olympic Torch Relay: This is an event you do not want to miss! Come by Nathan Phillips Square this Thursday and see the Olympic torch make its way through Toronto. The event is free and occurs at 6 pm.

Holiday Jam: Is a benefit for Sick Kids. Here you will see performances by Kathleen Edwards, Sarah Harmer, Sam Roberts and others. Show begins at 8 pm and ticket prices are $39.50.

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Generation Go: Gear And Things- REI

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Marmot Frontside 3-in-1 Jacket: This is a great waterproof and breathable snowboard coat.  Its insulating, removable fleece liner jacket provides extra warmth on cold days. Price is $275.00.

North Face Nuptse: The warm Nuptse jacket from the North Face can be worn on its own in cold, dry conditions or as a layer of warmth under a waterproof shell in wet weather. This down jacket retails for $199.00.

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Generation Go: Skating Rink Hunt

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With the snowfall we just had last night, it’s only a matter of time before we are all skating on our favourite outdoor rinks.  Here are Generation Go’s top 10 picks this week focusing on Toronto East.  Keep Active!

Christie Pits Park:                          779 Crawford Street

Dieppe Park:                                   455 Cosburn Avenue

Dufferin Grove:                                875 Dufferin Street

Greenwood:                                    150 Greenwood Avenue

Harry Gairey:                                   707 Dundas West

Kew Gardens:                                 2075 Queen Street East

Nathan Phillips Square:               100 Queen Street West

Ramsden Park:                              1020 Yonge Street

Riverdale Park East:                      550 Broadview Avenue

Trinity Bellwoods:                           790 Queen West

Generation Go This Week: Dec 7th - Dec 13th, 2009

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DJ SK8 Nights at Harbourfront Centre: Bring your whole family down to the Natrel rink for a free family skate.  The event runs Saturday’s beginning at 8pm.  The location of the event is at 235 Queens Quay West.

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Generation Go: Gear And Things- Save More Sports Store

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The Canadian Jac Shirt: This item has just arrived. Made with mostly recycled wool, this jacket is sure to keep you warm while your outdoors this winter.

Red Plaid Flying Hat:  This sleek and stylish hat has the classic red and black plaid design that is associated with outdoor gear. To ensure your warmth is it also fitted with a fur lining around the forehead area. 

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Generation Go: Skating Rink Hunt

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Generation Go is back with our top 10 skating rink picks for different areas in Toronto.  This week’s neighbourhood pick is Etobicoke/York District.  Although it has not snowed yet, we know outdoor skating is just around the corner!

Buttonwood:                 30 Mulham Place

Giovanni Caboto:          1369 St. Clair Avenue West

High Park:                    1873 Bloor Street West

Humber Valley:             50 Angelsey Boulevard

Lambton-Kingsway:     37 Marquis Avenue

Martingrove:                 400 Martin Grove Avenue

Prince of Wales:           1 Third Street

Queensway:                  8 Avon Park Drive

Rennie Park:                 1 Rennie Terrace

Rivercrest:                    30 Harefield Drive

Generation Go This Week: Nov 30th - Dec 6th, 2009

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Street Dance Academy Performance:  This Saturday between noon and 3pm you can catch a great stage performed dance off.  This family event is free for all who wish to watch The Street Dance Academy in action, and maybe learn a few moves themselves. A 30 minute presentation is held on stage, followed by several free dance workshops for kids. Participants will be shown a number of easy street-dance moves, from hip-hop to pop and lock and more. Come by the Harbourfront Centre and enjoy.

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Generation Go Neighbourhood: Yorkville

If there is one thing Yorkville is known for it is shopping.  Some of the best places to spend your dough on clothes are located in this area. There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes and shops to entertain you while you are visiting.  With so many places to review it was really hard to nail down only a few but here are Generation Go’s picks for Yorkville.

The Toronto International Film Festival: Is a publicly-attended film festival held each year in September. The festival begins the Thursday night after Labour Day and lasts for ten days.   Here you can see around 350 films which play on 23 screens in various locations through out Yorkville.

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Generation Go: Skating Rink Hunt

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To ensure you stay active this winter, Generation Go is starting our outdoor skating rink hunt. Each week until Christmas we will be posting the top 10 outdoor skating rinks in various Toronto areas. This week’s area is North York.  Keep Active!

Broadlands Rink: 19 Castlegrove Boulevard

Eglinton Park: 200 Eglinton Avenue West

Fountainhead Rink: 445 Sentinel Road

Glen Long Rink: 35 Glen Long Avenue

Irving W. Chapley Rink: 205 Wilmington Avenue

Ledbury Rink: 146 Ledbury Street

Memorial Park: 340 Chaplin Crescent

Mel Lastman Square Rink: 5100 Yonge Street

North Toronto Memorial CC: 200 Eglinton Avenue West

Otter Creek: 140 Cheritan Avenue

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