GLOBAL: In honor of March as National Sleep Awareness Month, Sonesta Hotels has announced a partnership with NighFood, a sleep-friendly snacking brand. The partnership also marks NightFood’s first-ever presence in a major hotel chain. In effort to assist guests in their health and wellness goals, Sonesta Hotels will now offer NightFood’s signature ice cream, which was created with less sugar and fat, natural ingredients, and sleep-inducing qualities.
CALGARY: Calgary Stampede will welcome an events tent courtesy of The Back Alley from July 6-16. The tent will occupy a portion of the Calgary nightclub’s parking lot and is set to host a slew of concerts, live performances, special events, and private corporate affairs. Already on the lineup is rapper Sean Paul, who will take the stage on July 11. Tickets are available on Calgary Stampede’s website, and aspiring attendees are encouraged to follow the venue’s social media for additional updates to The Back Alley tent’s lineup.
MISSISSAUGUA: Jurassic World: The Exhibition is making its Canadian debut at Square One on April 14. Guests can expect life-sized, ultra-realistic dinosaur animatronics and cutting-edge technology that will allow attendees to learn about dinosaurs like the Brachiosaurus, Velociraptor, and Tyrannosaurus Rex like never before. Jurassic World: The Exhibition, produced by immersive experience company NEON, will occupy a 20,000-square-foot space. Visit the exhibit’s website to purchase tickets.
TORONTO: Great Canadian Entertainment has announced plans for a casino and resort to debut on Toronto’s west side come summertime. The $1 billion development will feature a 400-key hotel, plus a selection of on-site restaurants and a 5,000-seat live performance venue. Meanwhile, the on-property casino will boast more than 4,800 slot machines and 145-plus table games. The forthcoming Toronto property will join Great Canadian Entertainment’s portfolio of casinos and resorts across Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
VANCOUVER: Vancouver’s new nightclub, Sunwave, is opening a new venue on March 25 that’ll cater exclusively to musical experiences. The new-age, industrial-style venue is dubbed Wave Space and will welcome a lineup of global performers and headliners. An opening night party will take place on March 25 starting at 10 p.m. and will feature LA DJ Annika Wolfe. Wave Space will host three public events monthly, and invite-only events will be on offer throughout the rest of the month.
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