This week, looking for something fun and different to do on the long weekend, I went with my family to see the Shrine Circus. I’ve never been to a circus but have always wanted to go. When I received the chance to attend the Shrine Circus during their Toronto stop, I jumped at the opportunity. The circus didn’t disappoint and here’s why I think you should go… there’s still time, the circus is in town for another month!
Top 10 reasons why you need to see the Shrine Circus
10. You get the experience of sitting under a European style Big Top tent.
9. Your children can go for an elephant ride during the intermission.
Picture courtesy of Shrine Circus
8. It’s perfect for the entire family. Everyone in your family, regardless of their age, will enjoy the circus. My 5 month old loved it as much as I did!!
7. It’s affordable family entertainment. Tickets are only $30 each and right now, you can purchase 2 for the price of 1 using promo code “FUN”.
6. Two young boys make riding a unicycle look so easy, you will leave thinking you can do it.
5. You’ll get to see a family juggle… EACH OTHER, using only their legs to flip each other into the air. This really is a site to see!
4. The aerial acrobatics show reminds you just how talented (and brave!) people really are.
3. There are TWO awesome horse shows. Being so close to the stage you really get to see the horses beauty and strength.
2. The circus is timeless. The Shrine Circus is on tour celebrating 250 years of entertaining.
1. Where else will you get a chance to see tigers jumping through a ring of fire?!?!
For more information, check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TheShrineCircus and on Twitter at: @theshrinecircus
You can also enter for a chance to WIN a trip for four to Two Tails Elephant Sanctuary in Florida ($4,000 value). No purchase necessary.
Mayale… I must put in my two cents here. I don’t mean to be the Debbie Downer here and I am glad families have a blast at the circus. I know Sammy would love it, but…..
I need to mention to those reading that the animals are so poorly treated in these travelling circuses. I am conflicted myself in taking our son to places like these, but I think I personally would opt not to support them the same way I prefer not to support Marine Land. The TO Zoo I sway back and forth as they do follow a stict ethics on how they treat their animals, but they’re still captive which is a little sad.
I just wanted to add the “why you should not go see the circus” side of things. No judgements I promise! Just a different perspective!
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I understand your concerns. But please know, you can’t judge all circus’s under the same belief. Not all circus’ are created equal. This circus is allowed to travel in Canada because they do adhere to strict guidelines and do not poorly treat their animals.
I do hope that is true as it would make me very happy to know that. Sometimes however, even Canadian guidelines are not as effective as they should be (like in the case of Marineland). But hopefully Shrine is better than that! Again, please know that I am not judging those that choose to go. I just wanted to shine a light on a potential issue with these circuses! 🙂