‘Where’s Buddy?’ Scavenger Hunt (Feb 8-15)

Our popular mascot has weaseled his way into great hiding places in a variety of stores in The Beach. Pretty soon, we'll have the passport for you to unload, on this page. Also, as of Feb. 8, kids can pick up their passports at the sponsoring stores listed below.

As soon as they spot the photographic image of Buddy in a store, children take their passports over to a staff person who will stamp them. When they have 10 stamps, they turn in their passport at the BMO Branch at 2072 Queen E. or at the Beach BIA Info Booth on Family Day to get a prize and also be entered into a draw for some pretty special prizes. Good luck finding Buddy. He’s pretty sneaky.

‘Where’s Buddy?’ Sponsors and Participants:

1. The Purple Thumb, 1887 Queen Street E.

2. Bumbleberry Kids, 1908 Queen Street E

3. Beachwood Flower, 1916 Queen Street E.

4. Alex Farm Products, 1965 Queen Street E.

5.BizzyBee Playcentre, 1971 Queen Street E. Suite 204

6.The Artisans, 1974A Queen Street E.

7.The Salty Dog, 1980 Queen Street E.

8.Titika, 2012 Queen Street E.

9.Big Dog Bakery, 2014 Queen Street E.

10.BMO Bank of Montreal , 2072 Queen E.

11. Scotiabank, 2080 Queen Street E.

12. Kids at Home, 2086 Queen E.

13. Hair Dynamix & Skin Care, 2090 Queen Street E.

14. Pippins Tea, 2098 Queen Street E.

15. Boa Apparel Inc., 2116B Queen E

16. Bark & Fitz, 2116H Queen Street E.

17. Beaches Sylvan Learning Centre,  2126 1/2 Queen Street E.

18. Rowe Farms, 2126 Queen Street E.

19. Set Me Free, 2130 Queen Street E.

20. Wild Earth Bakery and Cafe, 2142 Queen Street E.

21. Nutty Chocolatier, 2179 Queen Street E.

22. Kew Gardens Health Group, 2181 Queen E.

23. Oxford Learning Centre, 2191 Queen Street E.

24. Ed's Real Scoop, 2224 Queen Street E.

Buddy Prizes

Everyone wins a nifty BMO key chain, just for entering. Here are the draw prizes: 1^st prize: an iPod touch courtesy of BMO Bank of Montreal; 2^nd prize: Hansa plush animal from Mastermind 3^rd prize: $25 gift certificates from Mastermind; 4th prize: one of five $20 gift certificates from Nutty Chocolatier.

 What businesses in the Beach are doing for Family Day Festival Weekend (This section will be updated daily. Keep checking back!) 

Glitter Pie at 1789 Queen E. Escort your artist to the Open Studio for an all-family art experience from 4-5:15 p.m.

Harvest Cafe & Fine Foods at 1856 Queen E. – Offerings some great specials at $3—Harvest Chili Con Carne, Hearty vegetarian chili and kids mini-cheese panzarottis. 416-699-4343.

The Purple Thumb at 1887 Queen E. Kids will learn how to design and create jewellery.

Bumbleberry Kids at 1908 Queen E. Balloon artist from 10-noon and face painting from 11-4!

Dufflet Pastries and EllaMinnow Children's Bookstore at 1917 Queen E. Decorate cupcakes and hear authors' read from their books. Great combo.

BizzyBee Playcentre at 1971 Queen Street E. Suite 204. Author’s reading.

Seagull Classics at 1974 Queen E. 1) Guess how many jellybeans are in the jar and win a laminated Beach poster by Jennifer Cline.  2) Listen to our fabulous harmonica player between noon and 3. Harmonicas on sale.  416-690-5224.

Mr. Sub at 1976 Queen E. Free hot chocolate and a cookie to children 12 and under or with purchase of any size sub, while supplies last! 416-698-9493.

Salty Dog at 1980 Queen E. Come one in for a 10% off coupon!

Big Dog Bakery at 2014 Queen E. Colour Trixie (our own big dog) colouring contest- all week and personalized heart cookies on special for Family Day.

BMO Bank of Montreal 2072 Queen E. Free and delicious hot chocolate at two stations: Kew Gardens and Kew Rink. Drop by the branch to meet BMO the Bear or to hand in your 'Where's Buddy?' passport. Note: branch closed for business.

Kids at Home at 2086 Queen E. Author’s reading.

Hair Dynamix at 2090 Queen E. Book your haircut on Family Day and get your kid’s hair cut for free! (ages  12 and under). 416-699-3575.

Boa Room at 2116B Queen E. – On Family Day. "Junior designers craft corner at Boa."  Kids will get  stickers, markers and other crafty things to make outfits on mannequins.  Best suited for ages 3-8 but anyone can participate.

Rowe Farms at 2126 Queen E. Demonstration on how to make the perfect hamburger. Kids help gather ingredients, put them together, package them and then take their burger home. Demo between 11 and 4. 416-699-4383.

Beaches Sylvan Learning Centre at 2126 1/2 Queen Street East. Refreshments, door prizes, and information on Family Day. 

Set Me Free at 2130 Queen E. Kids can "Design a Purse." Pick up forms from store in advance and complete by Feb. 15, to win some neat prizes.

Wild Earth Cafe & Bakery 2142 Queen E.  Logan and Dustin Hickey perform throughout the day. These  accomplished teenage crooners sing everything from Disney classics to current hits. Free marshmallow snowman-making during musical breaks.

The Nutty Chocolatier at 2179 Queen E. Yummy specials include popcorn, cotton candy and fresh chocolate strawberries!!

Oxford Learning Centre 2191 Queen Street E. Author’s reading.

Ed’s Real Scoop at 2224 Queen E. Free toppings for ice cream cones or dishes.

Fox Theatre at 2236 Queen E. Family movies from 2- on 

Keetsa Canada at at 2245 Queen E. Keetsa Candy and Colouring Corner with candy bags to take home. From 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.