The low-down on where to spot (or even rub elbows with!) the stars at this year's film festival.
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Once a year starlets and industry leave Hollywood and Manhattan and bring that energy and excitement with them to Toronto for the film festival. With celebs and directors lurking on our streets this time of year, here are some of the best spots and events where you may just end up rubbing elbows with Megan Fox.
Top 10 hot spots:
The Windsor Arms Hotel
Paul Haggis, Olivia Wilde, and Jane McLean are a few stars expected to stop by the IT Lounge, housed in the hotel, which will be gifting celebs with outerwear from Brooks and Fila the necessary active wear to out run the paparazzi. The hotel is also hosting a slew of parties throughout the fest including the 10th Anniversary Celebration in support of Artists for Peace and Justice and the exclusive InStyle and Hollywood Foreign Press party.
The Park Hyatt
The Park Hyatt’s Roof Lounge is one of the best spots to watch the stars all while grabbing a drink or two. Sightings of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weiss, Ralph Finnes and Harvey Weinstein in past years pretty much ensure that you’ll run into a celeb or two before reaching the elevators.
The Hazelton
The hotel and it’s private screening room is a magnet for top directors and industry during the festival including the Coen Brothers last year. If you can finagle a reservation at The Hazelton’s restaurant, One, be sure to get a patio seat for a prime people watching spot in the heart of Yorkville.
The Spoke Club
The nondescript private club on King West is difficult to access without a membership, but it’s this privacy that attracts A-listers to get away from the busy streets. If you’re lucky enough to have a membership or get in as a hanger on, the battle is half won, so sit back and have a round and enjoy the view of the rooftop patio or just soaking it up from where you may be sitting.
The Drake
Stars like Drew Barrymore have frequented the West Queen West area when in Toronto in the past, so The Drake’s Sky Yard is a hotspot for those looking to get away from areas of the city more commonly referred to as “festival central.” With a cooler vibe, it makes it the ideal spot to unwind at.
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