The Word on the Street Festival
What’s the word on the street? Why it’s only the nation’s finest literary festival! The Word on the Street National Book and Magazine Festival is a countrywide celebration of literacy and the written word held annually in Vancouver, Kitchener, Toronto and Halifax. For one extraordinary Sunday in September, these four communities invite travelers in Toronto car rentals to come out and participate in hundreds of author events, presentations and workshops. Each festival also boasts a vibrant marketplace overflowing with the selection of Canadian books and magazine you’ll find anywhere. But that’s not even the best part. Travelers in Toronto car rentals are invited to attend the Word on the Street Festival free of charge. Now that’s something you don’t read every day!
Twenty years promoting literacy in T.O.
The 2009 literacy festival celebrated the 20th anniversary of The Word on the Street Festival, and what a celebration it was! New programs were unveiled, murals were created, and Canada’s own literary maverick, Margaret Atwood, took to the stage for an exclusive reading. Families had plenty to be excited about at the Festival as well, thanks to engaging activities in the KidStreet area. Adults were all about the Cooks ‘n’ Books Stage, while the World Food Market was in constant state of hungry chaos. Word on the street is the 2009 festival was the best yet!
Authors at the festival
Since 1990, the Word on the Street Festival has hosted some of the finest literary talent from across the nation. These writers come from far and wide, the New York Best Seller’s list and independent publishers. But they all have the same goal in mind – providing their readers with an amazing story. Travelers in Toronto car rentals would have seen the following authors at the 2009 Word on the Street Festival: John Bemrose, Boone Burnard, Kenneth Oppel, Matthew Tierney, and Aubrey Davis.
Make your way to the marketplace
Don’t leave The Word on the Street Festival empty handed! The Festival Marketplace is brimming with amazing Canadian books and magazines, just waiting for you to read. The Word on the Street Exhibitor Marketplace offers festival-goers and travelers in Toronto car rentals a window into the ever-expanding Canadian literary circle, presenting detailed displays from the largest publishing houses and the smallest niche magazines. Every year, vendor registrations pour into the Festival, providing visitors with an amazing shopping experience. So whether you’re searching for a recent best seller, or a little known author, the best place to start is at The Word on the Street Festival Marketplace.
Directions to the Festival
The Word on the Street Festival is held in Queen’s Park, which is situated just south of the Royal Ontario Museum at Bloor Street West and Avenue Road/Queen’s park). Travelers in Toronto car rentals can take the 401, exiting at Avenue Road (exit 367). Continue south along Avenue Road, following the signs indicating 11A. Avenue Road will turn into Queen’s Park Crescent south of Bloor Street West. If you’re on the QEW/Gardiner Expressway, exit at Spadina Avenue. Continue north along the Avenue to Bloor Street West where you will turn right (east). Continue along Bloor until you reach Avenue Road/Queen’s Park. Travelers in Toronto car rentals will find street parking and public parking within a 10 minute walk of Queen’s Park. Rates are between $5 and $20 for the day, depending on your location.
The 2009 Word on the Street Festival took place on Sunday, September 27 from 11am to 6pm. For information on upcoming Word on the Street events, please visit the official Festival website at www.thewordonthestreet.ca. Travelers in Toronto car rentals can also contact Festival organizers at 416-504-7241. Happy reading!