Remember the great blackout of 2003 — that slightly scary but magical time when people came together, made friends and had a great time without a single light on? Earth Hour is a chance to relive that glory, while also saving energy and showing your love for planet Earth.
On Saturday March 25 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. people and businesses worldwide are encouraged to shut off all non-essential lighting. It's a great chance to look up and see the stars or just hang in candlelight.
Here's how to celebrate Earth Hour 2017 in Toronto.
Events you might want to check out:Unite Earth Hour walk (March 25 @ Queen Street West & Roncesvalles Avenue )
Parkdale and Roncesvalles villages are having candlelight walks in support of climate action, one west along Queen St. and one south down Roncesvalles Ave., meeting at the intersection of King, Queen, and Roncesvalles.
In Darkness There Is Light (March 25 @ University of Toronto - Earth Sciences Centre, Room 1050)
The University of Toronto's AstroTours is celebrating with free planetarium shows, telescope viewing, interactive demonstrations and a talk with Professor Suresh Sivanandam. It's a great way to star gaze from the heart of the city.
Our Place Initiative (March 25 @ Centennial Park Arena)
Meet at Centennial Park at 8:30 p.m. and leaders will guide you through a walk in honour of climate change. Bring any source of light you're into and be sure to dress for the weather.
Beaches 5th Annual Earth Hour Lights Out (March 25 @ KEW Gardens Park)
The Beaches 5th annual Light Out celebration includes dancing and a sing-along in the dark starting at sunset until the witching hour is done. There'll be paper lantern lights illuminating the park and prizes.
Lights Out with Mill St. Brewery (March 25 @ The Stone Lion)
More Earth Hour fun in the Beaches, but this time inside a pub. From 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. you watch some live music in the glow of candlelight. What could be more intimate than that?
Earth Hour (March 25 @ Lambton House)
This is Green 13 and Heritage York's 10th year celebrating Earth Hour. Meet at the Lambton House and take a guided walk along the Humber River with guide Madeleine McDowell. Bring a lantern or a flashlight to light your way.
Intercontinental #EarthHour (March 25 @ InterContinental Toronto Centre )
InterContinental Toronto Centre celebrates Earth Hour by turning out the lights in the hotel and offering dinner at Azure Restaurant where $10 from every purchase of $40 or more will be donated to Evergreen.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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