Miss Toronto Tourism
Beauty pageant in Canada
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The Miss Toronto Tourism pageant has been run since 1999.[1] The pageant was formed to revive Miss Toronto pageant[2] that was first run by Toronto Harbour Commissioners from 1926 to 1928, and then by the Amateur Police Athletics Association from 1937 to 1991.[3] However, by that time "Miss Toronto" was registered as a name for a cruise ship company in Toronto,[4] hence the title "Miss Toronto Tourism". It is the only non-ethnic Toronto local beauty pageant.[5][6]
The title holders attend various charity events across GTA including Rotary Club Charity Auction,[7] Afroglobal TV Excellence awards,[8] parades (Canada day, Santa Claus, St. Patrick Day), and charity walks.
Past Title Holders
| Year | Title Holder |
|---|---|
| 1999 | |
| 2000 | |
| 2001 | |
| 2002 | Nancy |
| 2003 | Laura |
| 2004 | Gabriela |
| 2005 | |
| 2006 | Carla |
| 2007 | Jessica |
| 2008 | |
| 2009 | Lorraine |
| 2010 | Alana |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | Kendall |
| 2014 | Prinscila |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | Kalista |
Controversies
A couple of former Miss Toronto Tourism have been involved in controversies. Alana Kindree, formerly Miss Toronto Tourism 2010, was involved in controversies involving Rob Ford. She was observed partying with a heavily intoxicated Ford on March 17, 2012 -- St Patrick's Day.[9]