Canada’s largest flower and garden festival's new home is in Canada’s largest convention facility.
On June 12 the official announcement came at a press conference
revealing that the 13th annual Canada Blooms would move to the Direct
Energy Centre from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
“Canada Blooms as a leader in the greening of Canada is pleased to move
to one of the world’s most environmentally responsible exhibition
facilities,” said Canada Blooms general manager Gerry Ginsberg.
Toronto deputy mayor Joe Pantalone was on hand at the press conference
to welcome Canada Blooms. Pantalone, who is also chair of the
facility’s board of governors, said, “We welcome such as amazing event
as Canada Blooms to this fantastic facility.”
Peter Guinan, co-chair of Canada Blooms, was pleased with the improved
access for both the garden builders, exhibitors and guests. “It’s
provides an easy one-level access.” Many others commented on the large
(7,000 vehicles) and less-expensive parking areas along with easy
access off the Gardiner Expressway.
The 2010 version of Canada Blooms is scheduled to take place over March
Break, from Mar. 17 through to Mar. 21. The theme for the show, as
chosen by the board of governors, is “passion.”
Over its 14 year history, Canada Blooms has contributed over $500,000
to community horticultural projects. The show is one of the major
avenues used by Landscape Ontario to communicate the many benefits of
horticulture to the public.
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