1. Queen’s Plate
#1 Sports Event
The oldest thoroughbred horse race in Canada, Queen’s Plate celebrated its 153rd year in 2012 and Strait of Dover took home the victory. Next: summer 2013
The oldest thoroughbred horse race in Canada, Queen’s Plate celebrated its 153rd year in 2012 and Strait of Dover took home the victory. Next: summer 2013
Photo: Michael Burns Photography/WEG/
2. RBC Canadian Open
#2 Sports Event
This year marked the 108th anniversary of the RBC Canadian Open, the second-oldest stop on the P.G.A. tour, and brought 156 players to Hamilton Golf and Country Club. Next: July 22-28, 2013
This year marked the 108th anniversary of the RBC Canadian Open, the second-oldest stop on the P.G.A. tour, and brought 156 players to Hamilton Golf and Country Club. Next: July 22-28, 2013
Photo: Bernard Brault/Golf Canada
3. Honda Indy Toronto
#3 Sports Event
The race filled the city with roaring engines, and, with new contracts announced this year, will continue to do so through 2014. Next: July 2013
The race filled the city with roaring engines, and, with new contracts announced this year, will continue to do so through 2014. Next: July 2013
Photo: Michael Levitt
4. Rogers Cup
#4 Sports Event
This year's Rogers Cup will have men take the tennis courts in Toronto, while the women play in Montreal. Next: August 4-13, 2012
This year's Rogers Cup will have men take the tennis courts in Toronto, while the women play in Montreal. Next: August 4-13, 2012
Photo: Warren Toda/Tennis Canada
5. Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
#6 Sports Event
The city's only fall marathon, the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon brought Brooks Running on as a new major partner this year and hopes to draw a record 25,000 runners. Next: October 14, 2012
The city's only fall marathon, the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon brought Brooks Running on as a new major partner this year and hopes to draw a record 25,000 runners. Next: October 14, 2012
Photo: STWN.ca
6. Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s
#8 Sports Event
The 2012 Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s raised $2.3 million in Toronto and added a new leg of the fundraiser in Vancouver. Next: Spring 2013
The 2012 Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s raised $2.3 million in Toronto and added a new leg of the fundraiser in Vancouver. Next: Spring 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Scotiabank Pro-Am for Alzheimer's
