National Ballet of Canada

Frommer's Review

Perhaps the most beloved and famous of Toronto's cultural icons is the National Ballet of Canada. English ballerina Celia Franca launched the company in Toronto in 1951 and served as director, principal dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Over the years, the company has achieved great renown. The legendary ballerina Karen Kain became its artistic director in 2005. The company performs at the Four Seasons Centre in the fall, winter, and spring; tours internationally; and makes summer appearances before enormous crowds at the open theater at Ontario Place. Its repertoire includes the classics (you can always count on The Nutcracker every Dec) and works by luminaries like George Balanchine.

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