The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) unveils the Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth's Treasures located on Level 2 of the Weston Family Wing on December 20, 2008. Composed of the Vale Inco Limited Gallery of Minerals, the Gallery of Gems and Gold and the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame Gallery, the galleries occupy a combined total of 6,900 square feet and showcase over 2,300 of the ROM’s exceptional specimens of minerals, gems, meteorites and rocks, a collection among the finest in North America. The fascinating displays are contextualized by over 40 interactive touch-screen stations, compelling video exhibits and engrossing information on Canada’s mining industry.

Opening at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) on May 16, 2009, the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity is devoted to exploring our world’s biodiversity and the numerous factors affecting its conservation and survival. This innovative and interactive gallery combines seven ecosystem experiences, approximately 2,500 specimens and the Earth Rangers Studio featuring live animal ambassadors to convey an important message about the stunning variety of life on Earth, the interconnectedness of nature’s amazing web, and the ability that each of us has to care for the environment.

Monday to Thursday Open: Noon to 6pm Tour Times: Every 30 minutes beginning at 1pm. Last tour at 5pm. Friday and Saturday Open: 11am to 6pm Tour Times: 12:00 and Every 30 minutes beginning at 1pm. Last tour at 5pm. Sunday Open: 11am to 5pm Tour Times: 12:00 and Every 30 minutes beginning at 1pm. Last tour at 4pm. Tour Size: MAXIMUM 15 people Reservations accepted Monday to Thursday, Booked first-come first-served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For group tours, please contact our Retail Manager at 416-362-2337 ext 240 or retail@steamwhistle.ca

Harbourfront Centre's Artists' Gardens are back for the 20th year with 23 existing gardens. Since the programme's inception in 1990, landscape architects, designers, craftspeople, performing and visual artists have collaborated to create living installations that challenge traditional ideas about gardening. All the gardens are situated outdoors on the Harbourfront Centre site (235 Queens Quay West). Curated by Patrick Macauley. Admission is free. For more information the public can call 416-973-4000 or check the Harbourfront Centre website.

Do your part in creating, greener and more liveable Toronto. What better way to live green than to attend a Community Environment Day event hosted by your local Councillor.

Facets of Fame: Portraits by Toronto Photographer Al Gilbert. Presented by the Ontario Jewish Archives, a department of the National Centre for Jewish Heritage of the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. Internationally acclaimed portrait photographer Albert Gilbert C.M. has photographed some of the most influential people of our time, including many prominent Torontonians. This photo exhibit will celebrate his career, showcasing some of the images he recently donated to the Ontario Jewish Archives. Contact: 316-392-7604 or via email marketgallery@toronto.ca. FREE admission. Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 4pm. Saturday: 9am to 4pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Every Saturday from 10am to 1pm. All summer long! Kids Bowl Free is a great summer bowling program where children receive 2 FREE Games when accompanied with an adult from May 1 to September 11, 2010. Terms & Conditions: not good for use with daycare outings, business or club outings, or birthday party celebrations. Must be with a parent. Standard shoe rental rates apply. Based on lane availability. Ages 12 & under. Not valid on holidays. Other conditions apply.

2010 represents the 41st anniversary of Canada's Original Safari Adventure. The park continues the original vision of the late Col. G.D. Dailley, founder of African Lion Safari, "to provide an environment for self-sustaining populations of declining wildlife species." He realized this vision by creating displays where visitors were "caged" in their vehicles and the animals were allowed to roam freely. On Friday, August 22, 1969 African Lion Safari opened its gates with 40 lions roaming free throughout three large drive-through Game Reserves. Today, over 40 years later, African Lion Safari maintains a collection of 1,000 exotic birds and animals comprised of over 100 different species. African Lion Safari has successfully bred over 20 species that are considered endangered and 30 that are listed as threatened. We are a founding member of the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA). The park also participates in the International Species Survival Plan for the Asian elephant, white rhino and Cinereous vulture. We hope you will find your visit both entertaining and enriching and encourage you to respect the animals and their environment.