Craig Weekes

Harbourfront Centre

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non profit cultural organization which creates events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain a diverse public. Our Mission is to nurture the growth of new cultural expression, stimulate Canadian and international interchange and provide a dynamic, accessible environment for the public to experience the marvels of the creative imagination. Our vision is to be a vibrant home for the culture of our time, inspiring people through the magic of the creative spirit. QUICK FACTS ABOUT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE * Governed by a 26-person community based volunteer Board of Directors * 1- acre site attracts over 12 million visits each year * Creator and presenter of over 4,000 events annually * Partner to more than 450 community and cultural groups annually * Multi-disciplinary artistic and cultural focus showcasing works in contemporary visual arts, crafts, literature, music, dance and theatre for adults and children * Operator of 4 Marinas and 5 parking lots * Host to 30,000 children at School Visits and 4,500 children at Camps annually * Assisted by approximately 2,000 volunteers who generously contribute their efforts and time * Supported by government grants and contributions which constitute about 1/3 of our annual operating budget * Driven by a strong entrepreneurial spirit to generate revenues to support 2/3 of our annual operating budget * All events and programmes are offered at reasonable prices or are completely free of charge