Share this Story : CHEO Teddy Bears' Picnic a hit after four-year hiatus Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News CHEO Teddy Bears' Picnic a hit after four-year hiatus The teddy bears' picnic drew thousands to a new location on the grounds of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Author of the article: Lynn Saxberg Published Jun 16, 2024 • 2 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account.
The 37th annual CHEO Teddy Bears' Picnic was held on the grounds of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Proud dad Massimo Scanga was enjoying every moment as he watched his daughter, nine-month-old Luna, who needed a little nap during the festivities. Photo by Ashley Fraser / Postmedia Article content More than 3,000 people, mostly children and their grownups, spent Father’s Day at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum on Sunday to celebrate the return of the CHEO Teddy Bears’ Picnic after a four-year hiatus.
Organized by the CHEO Foundation, the popular event was put on hold in 2020 because of the pandemic. This year, the 37th edition of the picnic was part of CHEO’s 50th-anniversary celebrations and took place in a new location that was green and spacious, but lacking in parking spots. Instead, shuttles were provided from nearby lots, and there were few, if any, complaints.
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