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Canada's Sugar Beach is open
In a ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Ontario Energy and Infrastructure Minister Brad Duguid, Glen Murray, MPP for Toronto-Centre, Toronto Mayor David Miller and Coun. Pam McConnell, Canada's Sugar Beach was opened to the public on Monday, August 9 2010.
What used to be a parking lot is now a beautiful outdoor space for everybody to enjoy and yet another example of the continuing revitalization of the Toronto Waterfront that we are so proud to be a part of.
Claude Cormier Landscape Architects, who designed the beach, added quartz to the sand, creating a sparkling sugar crystal effect. The sugar theme continues with candy stripes on the large granite rocks, shipped from Québec, and pink umbrellas.
White Muskoka chairs provide a perfect vantage point from which to watch the boats on the Lake and the freighters arriving from faraway places, loaded with raw cane sugar.
Sugar Beach was build by Waterfront Toronto, an organization funded by all three levels of government.
Pictures from the Redpath Toronto Waterfront Festival 2010
Our Acts of Sweetness Ambassadors made lots of new friends at the Redpath Toronto Waterfront Festival 2010. Here are some of the many, many pictures they took over the weekend.
Acts of Sweetness in action
We asked the kids who came to play at the Acts of Sweetness tent at Harbourfront to share their own Acts of Sweetness with us.
Every day for the next four weeks we'll pick a favourite and post it on our Facebook page. As a thank you, we'll also be sending out a collectible Acts of Sweetness Redpath Sugar spoon to each young author.
We're staring with Sephra, who sounds like she's a very busy, and a very good, little girl. To see more, visit us on facebook.com/redpathsugar.
Tallships are coming - and we're there
We are proud and happy to announce that we are the title sponsor of the Redpath Toronto Waterfront Festival 2010.
"This festival is a tremendous opportunity to showcase one of the most important locations in the city - our Waterfront," says Jonathan Bamberger, President of Redpath Sugar. "For over 150 years, Redpath has been bringing sugar into Canada by ship. We are very proud to sponsor this celebration of Canada's history, Toronto's Waterfront and the glorious tall ships."
"The American Sail Training Association is excited that the great city of Toronto will be our first port in the Great Lakes system for the Great Lakes United TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE," Says ASTA Executive Director, Bert Rogers. "Wherever they go, Tall Ships bring the excitement of their rich maritime histories to their host ports. In 2010, Torontonians will be able to tour the ships, meet crews from many nations, and experience first-hand the beauty of some of the most famous vessels in history."
In addition to supporting youth sail-training and historical preservation of tall ships, ASTA has partnered with Great Lakes United to generate awareness of the importance of water conservation.
Invited Tall Ships include:
BRIGG Roald Amudsen, Germany; BARK Europa, The Netherlands;
Freedom Schooner AMISTAD, U.S.A; Denis Sullivan, U.S.A; Pride of Baltimore II, U.S.A; Flagship Niagara, U.S.A …and others!
Also present at the festival will be Toronto's homeport vessels:
Empire Sandy, Pathfinder, Playfair, Challenge, and Kajama.
The Acts of Sweetness team has compiled all the entries for The Sweetest Month Ever competition on our Facebook page:
The Grand Prize Winner of a Tall Ships VIP Package is Barbara Fersht!
Barbara nominated her friend Marie as a person of true sweetness for sending care packages twice a year to friends and family in Guyana.
The two runners up are Haley Cullingham and Vicky Weiss; both these sweet ladies will be receiving Redpath Sugar gift baskets.
NEWSFLASH: Visit us at the Redpath Sugar Acts of Sweetness tent at Toronto Harbourfront
Redpath Acts of Sweetness: Do it Yourself Juggling Balls
May 22-24, 2010
What does every up-and-coming circus star need? Equipment!
Make your very own set of juggling balls to use while you learn how to juggle in the Be a Juggling Genius tent. Then take them home and impress your friends and family with your cool new skills!
This event is held inside the Redpath Acts of Sweetness Tent on the Ann Tindal Lawn.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Ann Tindal Lawn
235 Queens Quay West (Map)
Sunday, May 23, 2010
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Ann Tindal Lawn
235 Queens Quay West (Map)
Monday, May 24, 2010
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Ann Tindal Lawn
235 Queens Quay West (Map)
The Acts of Sweetness truck will be at the Redpath Sugar Acts of Sweetness stage Sunday and Monday. Meet the ambassadors, have your picture taken and of course, get free cookies.
Doors Open at Redpath Sugar
We are proud to be a part of the annual Doors Open Toronto and will be opening the doors of the Redpath Sugar plant to the public on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of May.
Come visit us and learn how we craft sugar on the Toronto waterfront. We'll be offering guided tours through parts of the plant and a video virtual tour. Meet the Redpath Acts of Sweetness Ambassadors and have your picture taken with the Redpath Acts of Sweetness truck.
Our doors are open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Admission is FREE.
Our address is:
Redpath Sugar
95 Queen's Quay East
Toronto , ON M5E 1A3
Introducing the latest in sugar packaging
Here at Redpath Sugar we have a history of innovative packaging and this latest container is no exception.
Recyclable and reusable with an easy to carry handle it is the perfect size for pantry or storage cupboard. No more need to transfer sugar from a paper bag to a storage vessel and once it's empty the container can be used for a multitude of uses, from kitchen to garage and garden.
Use it to store craft supplies, small tools or even seedlings. The possibilities are endless.
