Downsview Park’s Trail of Lights lit up the skies and festive spirits for an exhilarating 34 consecutive nights from November 28 to December 31, 2008. As Canada’s largest walk-through holiday light show, the Trail of Lights featured two kilometres of light displays made up of 400,000 LED lights, including a 13-metre tall decorated tree. Visitors enjoyed free pictures with Santa and Downsie, Downsview Park’s official mascot, free wagon rides, choir performances by local school and community choirs, a photo competition and more.

To watch a video of Trail highlights, check out contest winners or view photos, visit www.downsviewpark.ca. Now an annual event, Trail of Lights will be back again at Downsview Park in December 2009. See you on the Trail!

Celebrate Hockey Day in Canada by playing ball hockey in Downsview Park's 5th Annual 3-on-3 Street Hockey Tournament on Feb. 21st 2009. The tournament is run in partnership with the Ontario Ball Hockey Association with pledges being donated to Shoot for a Cure. Register now, this tournament sells out each year and there is no better place to celebrate Canada’s official national sport than at Canada’s National Urban Park in the Greater Toronto Area! Deadline is Feb. 9. This year the tournament is bigger and better than ever! More information and the registration form is available at www.downsviewpark.ca.

This year’s tournament has a new feature, provincial championship ball hockey teams from across Canada will compete for the 1st Annual Downsview Park Cup. Truly a national experience worth celebrating.


The team that raises the most amount of money in pledges for Shoot for a Cure will have the opportunity to play in the Downsview Park All-Star Game with NHL Alumni. NHL alumni who have played in Downsview Park’s 3-on-3 Ball Street Hockey Tournament include Steve Thomas, Gary Leeman, Ron Ellis, Bob Probert, Ken Dryden, Jack Valiquette, Jim Thomson, Mark LaForest and many more.

Once again, Downsview Park will celebrate Earth Day with a community festival packed full of tree plantings (public and corporate teams), children’s activities, music and an eco market with vendors and information displays. We hope you can join us. To sign up for corporate team plantings or for more information, check www.downsviewpark.ca for festival details. Lets continue to build Downsview Park together throughout these important stewardship opportunities.

Learning is what it's all about at Downsview Park! School groups can leave the classroom behind and head on over to Downsview for one of our FREE curriculum-based school programs that focus on sustainability. Celebrate today what our future generations will have in store in this wonderfully dynamic sustainable community. With interactive lessons, memorable crafts, fun activities inside and outside, and great staff, students can’t help but have a fabulous time learning. Book now because days fill up fast. Learn more at www.downsviewpark.ca

March Break is just around the corner! Downsview Park is ready to give your children an interactive, educational and energetic camp experience that will provide an unforgettable week of fun! Each day offers a different theme— wildlife, science, sports, art and nature. Campers will explore the Canada Forest; play sports at the Downsview Park Sports Centre; enjoy arts, crafts and hands-on activities in the Discovery Centre; meet some special guests; and be introduced to the natural and cultural history of the area. For more information or to register for our March Break Camp, please contact us at (416) 952-2222 or learn@pdp.ca.

Downsview Park is the perfect place for summer camp fun! Downsview Park’s Summer Dayz Camp 2009 offers a fun, safe, and energetic learning environment for children aged six to twelve right in the heart of the GTA. Weekly themed programming includes nature, science, multi-sports, art and the great outdoors. Centrally located, easily accessible by public transit, competitively priced and flexible extended hours of operation make Downsview Park’s Summer Dayz Camp a popular summer fun option and celebrates our values and lifestyles together. For more information or to register for our Summer Dayz Camp, please contac us at (416) 952-2222 or learn@pdp.ca.