Welcome Reception at The Westin Harbour Castle Thursday, May 25th We look forward to welcoming you to Toronto and the Congress. Join us for some genuineCanadian hospitality. Complimentary for Registrants. See Registration Form for informationon purchasing tickets for $25 USD each for accompanying persons.
	Gala Banquet at the Liberty Grand With Film Festival Awards Saturday, May 27th Join friends and colleagues for an outstanding Saturday evening at Toronto’s premiereevent venue - The Liberty Grand. Although in a city comparably young in years, theLiberty Grand is the epitome of luxury and elegance, combining the Beaux Arts monumentalityof the exterior with classical interior finishes. Transportation will be providedbetween The Westin Harbour Castle and Liberty Grand. Tickets may be ordered on theRegistration Form for $85 USD per person.
Optional Leisure Program
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	The Lord of the Rings May 26, 2006 One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, one ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them… The critically acclaimed epic trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, follows the quest undertaken by the hobbit, Frodo Baggins, and his fellowship of companions to save Middle-earth by destroying the One Ring and defeating the evil forces of the Dark Lord Sauron. J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous book trilogy has sold in excess of 200 million copies. The award-winning three-film adaptation broke box office records….now, experience the drama as never before!!! An acclaimed international creative team has combined all three books into one unforgettable theatrical event. With a thrilling score, spectacular and ingenious design, and featuring an ensemble of over 65 actors, singers and musicians, The Lord of the Rings is the biggest, most ambitious theatrical production ever staged! By special arrangement, a limited number of prime seats have been purchased for the International Congress on Glaucoma Surgery. Cost: $125.00 CAD/person. Estimated at $107.00 US/person.
	Toronto City Tour with stop at CN Tower Friday, May 26, 2006 The perfect activity to capture a glimpse of the many wonderful sites available in Toronto! This "get acquainted" tour includes such famous attractions as Queen's Park, the Parliament Buildings, Old and New City Halls, Nathan Phillips Square, Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, the Annex, University Avenue – Hospital Row, St. Lawrence Market and Hall, SkyDome Stadium, Roy Thomson Hall, the four city block shopping complex Eaton Centre, the Bay-King financial district, Harbourfront, Chinatown, the elegant neighbourhood of Forest Hill and the trendy Yorkville area. The highlight will be a visit to one of the most visible landmarks of the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower. No facility in the world can compare! Board a glass-faced elevator for a thrilling 58-second ride up the world's tallest freestanding structure. Once on the Observation Deck, the most spectacular view of Toronto, Niagara Falls, and New York State will be seen. This level also features an outdoor observation balcony, and the latest and most exciting addition - a glass floor! Imagine walking 1,122 feet above the ground on the highest glass floor in the world. Dare to cross it! Cost: $49.00 CAD/person. Estimated at $42.00 US/person. Duration: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
	Niagara Falls/Maid of the Mist/Lunch at Estate Winery Saturday, May 27, 2006 Visit one of the world's wonders! Learn about the historical, cultural, and geological highlights of the Niagara region. At Niagara Falls, you will be able to stand at the very edge of the spectacular Falls. On board the Maid of the Mist you will feel the spray and see the Falls from the Whirlpool Rapids below. The next stage of the tour is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, one of the oldest settlements in Ontario, famous for the War of 1812 between Canada and the United States. The Niagara area produces international award-winning wines. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the area’s finest estate wineries. Cost: $135.00 CAD/person. Estimated at $115.00 US/person. Duration: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm