Four Seasons Toronto Prepares for TIFF’s 51st Edition

The festivities launch on September 8 with the annual kickoff event at d|bar, where a new photo exhibit documenting the festival's history will be unveiled in the lobby. The hotel’s culinary team is also leaning into the cinematic theme. Executive Chef William Kresky has redesigned the Café Boulud tasting menu to include Japanese A5 Wagyu and a caviar course, while d|bar is offering the Final Cut XO Sazerac. This $1,000 cocktail experience includes chauffeured transport in the hotel’s Rolls-Royce house car for those looking to arrive at their next engagement in style.

Beyond dining, the property is focusing on high-end logistics and recovery. Guests can access a collection of luxury handbags through a partnership with Zero Collective, designed to assist with red-carpet styling. For those requiring a respite from the festival pace, the Spa at Four Seasons Toronto is introducing two recovery treatments. The After-Party Afterglow, a 90-minute facial, and the Yorkville Manicure and Pedicure include access to the hotel’s Cloud 9 Terrace. These additions, alongside the return of the invitation-only Road to the 84th Golden Globes event on September 12, reinforce the hotel's role as a primary touchpoint for the city’s international film community.