Celebrate Canada Day Weekend with Mariposa Cruises! July 1, 2011

Celebrate Canada’s 144th Birthday on the water with Mariposa Cruises for a weekend of family cruises! Bring the whole family for a special Canada Day Fireworks Cruise on Friday, July 1 with the best seats in Toronto to take in the fireworks from Ontario Place, a delicious afternoon Ice Cream Social Cruise on Friday, July 1 or Monday, July 4, or a Harbour Tour Cruise running throughout the whole weekend! For more information visit www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178.

CANADA DAY FIREWORKS DINNER CRUISE
Take in the spectacular fireworks from Ontario Place with family and friends aboard the Captain Mathew Flinders at Mariposa Cruises’ Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Friday July 1. Boarding begins at 7:00pm, followed by dinner and cruising from 7:30pm-11:30pm, $82.95 + taxes & hsc per person.

Enjoy a scrumptious buffet-style meal prepared by Mariposa’s Chefs, dance the night away and take in the refreshing lake breezes on the upper deck with front row seats for the spectacular fireworks display on the lake during a 4-hour cruise around the Toronto harbour.

The dinner menu includes:
• Mediterranean Dips and Tasty Breads
• Mixed Baby Greens Salad
• Whole Wheat Pasta Bean Salad
• Homemade Vegetable Lasagna
• Carving of Roast Beef
• Fresh Herb Grilled Chicken
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Market Fresh Season Vegetables
• Sweet Endings: a selection of Gourmet cakes, tortes, freshly baked, mini pastries, squares and home baked cookies
• Seasonal fresh fruits and succulent berries

ICE CREAM SOCIAL CRUISES – Friday, July 1 & Monday, July 4
Experience that old-fashioned quality of yesteryear aboard the Mariposa Belle for this summer’s hottest event, the Mariposa Cruises Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 1 or Monday, July 4!

Boarding for this 1.5 hour interactive cruise and harbour tour begins at 2:30pm at the foot of York Street by Queen’s Quay Terminal. Prices per person include a single serving of ice cream and toppings:
• Adults……………….. $24.95 + HSC and HST
• Seniors 60+………… $22.95 + HSC and HST
• Children (4-12)………$14.95 + HSC and HST
• Children 3 and under are FREE
Optional enhancements for your ice cream may be available on board for an additional charge.
** There is a special discounted rate for groups of 15 or more

Top your rich and creamy scoop of locally-sourced, dairy fresh ice cream with your choice of gooey fudge, caramel and other sauces, fresh fruit, cookie and candy bits, or sprinkles and whipped cream!

Please note: For safety, Mariposa Cruises does not offer nuts to top your ice cream; however the ice cream is NOT produced in a nut-free facility and may contain traces of nuts.

Soda, juice, mocktails and cocktails are available.

HARBOUR TOUR CRUISES – All Canada Day Weekend
As a special treat for our nation’s birthday, Mariposa Cruises is offering Harbour tours that will be setting sail at 11:00am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm and 4:00pm all Canada Day weekend!

Experience a narrated one-hour tour aboard one of Mariposa Cruises' classic vessels. Thrill to Toronto's breathtaking skyline and take in the sights and sounds of the Toronto Islands, Island Airport, Harbourfront, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre and the fabled Gibraltar Point Lighthouse.

Prices for the harbour tours per person are Adults: $20.00 + HST, Seniors (65+) and Youth (5-15): $18.10 + HST and Children (4-14): $13.33 + HST. Children under 4 years of age are free.

About Mariposa Cruises:
Now in its third decade, Mariposa Cruises has built its reputation as the established leader in the Toronto harbour, with an impressive fleet comprising of six distinctive ships, varying in size and style to accommodate groups up to 575 passengers. Mariposa Cruises is the largest Canadian cruise operator to provide full service event management for corporate and social events. For more information on Mariposa Cruises please visit www.mariposacruises.com or call (416) 203-0178.