Many adults can recall with happiness their first visit to the circus as a child. The amazing sights and sounds, as well as the delicious smell of popcorn stays with us into adulthood, when we are compelled to bring our own children to experience the awe and amazement that only circus entertainment can provide. From our family to yours, we want you to enjoy the full circus experience and will ensure your day is memorable.

The Shrine Circus is a renowned circus show that has been providing high quality family entertainment for 251 years. The circus is fun, affordable, and most importantly, animal friendly. Our animal performers work closely with their trainers, and together delight their audiences with amazing performances, from the majestic equestrian acts to the unbelievable big cats.

At the Shrine Circus, our animals are our priority and we do not tolerate any form of animal abuse or cruelty. The beautiful animals are vital to our show and are treated with love, care and dignity. Trainers and animals share an extremely strong bond, evidenced by the mutual caring of animal and trainer. Our trainers regularly speak out against any form of animal abuse and cruelty and use positive reinforcement during performances as well as in training. You will be amazed and impressed with the connection between animal and trainer; it is an extremely close relationship and one that is fostered after years of love, attention and time has been invested into the relationship. Our renowned trainers consider what is best for their animal first, and are intolerant of any animal abuse or cruelty.

At the Shrine Circus, our family has been performing for 251 years, with the same values and commitment to professionalism and excellence as well as a commitment to ensuring our animals are treated with care, love and dignity. Our circus family works hard to ensure not only successful and thrilling shows and performances, but also that our animals are safe, happy and not at risk for any animal abuse or cruelty.

Don’t miss the 2014 Shrine Circus, featuring the largest cat act in the world, performing Elephants, Equestrian Horses, amazing Trapeze artistry, Comedy, Clowns and high flying Acrobatics. You will be awed and impressed with the beauty and skill of the animals and performers as well as the close bond between the trainers and animals.

The Shrine Circus has a great line up of shows not to be missed throughout the spring and summer in Ontario and Quebec in the following cities: Toronto, Rexdale, Brampton, Milton, Woodbridge, Paris, Montreal and Laval.