Notable Now: December 30, 2011

Masquerade Ball at Casa Loma
Any chance to party it up in Canada’s foremost majestic castle is notable, and Masquerade Ball at Casa Loma is going to be an off-the-hook experience. Replete with visual spectacles, this year’s NYE 2012 event at the historic site is the perfect juxtaposition for Auld Lang Syne’s midnight appearance.

Prohibition NYE at STORYS
One of the city’s hottest new supper clubs, STORYS’ bespoke NYE event, Prohibition, harkens back to the swanky and opulent days of the roaring 20s. Midnight champagne toast, some of Toronto’s hottest tastemakers, a splendid five-course dinner and more round out this happening ring-in-2012 event.

Icetravaganza at F-STOP
King West New Year’s has never been so chilled…to perfection, that is. Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial’s Icetravaganza Winter Gala on December 31st is an ultra-VIP event, with flutes of the champagne paired with gourmet canapés, la creme de la creme of scene-hopping TOsters, and an intimate setting perfect for the countdown’s party vibe.

Easy & The Fifth Masquerade NYE 2012
Shinan Govani (National Post) and friends host this mystical New Year’s fete at Easy & The Fifth this year, bringing hot fashion and hot names to the NYE catalogue. With open bar, a balloon drop midnight countdown, hors d’oeuvres, and lavish decor, bet on this to be one of the society page’s snap galleries.

NYE at Thompson Hotel
Arguably King West’s ‘destination of choice’, the Thompson Hotel is hosting an NYE bash that’ll be impervious of fault. Moet Champagne, passed hors d’oeuvres, sophisticated suits and sexy skirts, party favours, midnight countdown, rooftop access and the list goes on for this happening December 31st event.

Ritz-Carlton Toronto NYE
Looking for something…more decadent, on New Year’s? The glorious Ritz-Carlton is inviting attendees to indulge in a sensuous dinner pre-party at TOCA, a romp in the Grand Foyer through the night, or a VIP gathering at the hotel’s DEQ Lounge, including access to the ICE lounge, hot and cold apps, champagne, wine, and a special dessert buffet by Chef Tom Brodi.