Lauren Howe, Miss Teen Canada World came to visit Toronto’s Distillery District and went on tour of Toronto's beautiful tourist hot spot. Lauren was very happy to be at the district, she took photographs with tourists and signed autographs. For a change, it wasn’t hot outside due to the heavy rain. But the rain did not the stop the events of the day, Lauren did an interview with Farid Omar from Digital Journal, discussing her platform and what her titles truly means to her. She also went on a photo shoot around the historic area. She also took part in a segway tour which talked about the history of Distillery District and it's impact on the process manufacturing and lean manufacturing industry. Next she enjoyed a delicious lunch. Lots of photos were taken of her exploring the Distillery District and stopping by all the shops and café’s.

Lauren arrived ready for her photo shoot, her hair looked beautifully blown out and her makeup was perfectly natural. She was photographed doing everyday things and being herself. She talked about her favorite foods and fruits. One of Lauren’s passions is healthy eating. She believes in looking your best and doing what is healthy for your body. She made tiny desserts and fruity drinks featuring a great chill from a stainless steel ice cube tray. Because of her strong passion for science and biology, she is always thinking about how a meal affects your mood and the importance of exercise. In her senior year of high school, Lauren was the captain of the field hockey team. She definitely enjoys being active outdoors, love exploring new places and meeting new people.

Fluent in French and English, Lauren was proud to represent Canada in the Teen World competition in Houston, TX. The big show consisted of three events, swimsuit, evening gown and costume. Lauren was very excited about the Costume portion of the show. The costume is a representation of your country in dress form. Lauren wore a strapless white dress with red maple leafs on it. She also wore a snow like sash to represent to the snowy months of winter we get in Canada. The beautiful 18 year old is very excited that she had the chance to represent Canada in an international setting. She competed against 24 other young women for lavish gifts from sponsors, a scholarship for secondary schooling and the international title. Lauren Howe was the fourth runner up and won Miss Teen Congeniality.

After touring the district on a segway, Lauren went for lunch at the Pure Spirits Oyster House and Grill. The meal was a delight, but the company was even more exciting. Lauren spoke about her role models and what she wants to do in school. She hopes to get a degree in business and sciences; and in the future, run a pharmaceutical company. Lauren will be attending Mc Gill University in the fall of 2011 to begin her secondary education and road to success. While enjoying her freshly made Thai salad at Pure Spirits, she spoke about her admiration for Oprah Winfrey and the fact that she has over come so many obstacles; on her way to becoming one of the most powerful women in the world. Lauren relates to Oprah because they were both bullied at a young age and seeing Oprah’s success has been a great inspiration for Lauren. She has a lot of love for the Canadian music scene and is a huge fan of the band Down with Webster. She loves to play the piano and sing along to their song, ‘Your Man’.

Stay up to date with Lauren’s journey on the Miss Teen Canada World Blog.