Where to watch the Oscars in Toronto

As one of Canada's top film festival destinations, movie-goers in Toronto will have the opportunity to watch and bet on this year's Oscars at a number of venues across the city.

Here are five places you can munch on popcorn while watching daytime funny woman Ellen DeGeneres host the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday.

Drake Hotel

Join CTV's Richard Crouse at one of Toronto's trendiest hotels while cheering on your picks for Best Film. There will be free popcorn and a special bubbly menu available for guests.

Where: 1150 Queen St. West

When: 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Big Picture Cinema

Experience the Oscars like an A-list celebrity and dress up for the evening. Guests attending this Leslieville party are asked to "dress to impress" and may also walk away with hundreds of dollars in prizes.

Where: 1035 Gerrard St. East

When: Doors open at 6 p.m., pre-show starts at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

Cost: $10.20 - $40.80

Fox Theatre

Hollywood's biggest names will be walking down the red carpet on Sunday. Put their star-power to good use and turn the evening into one that will benefit a great cause. Guests attending this free screening of the Oscars are encouraged to donate to the AIDS Committee of Toronto.

Where: 2236 Queen St. East

When: 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Mad about Movies!

Dig out those lost treasures hiding at the back of your closet and dress up like the stars of the crime-comedy drama "American Hustle" while attending this annual Oscar night party.

Where: Location disclosed only to members. Click here to join.

When: 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $5

Innis Town Hall

Rub shoulders with other film buffs at this University of Toronto Oscars event. Guests can fill out an Oscar ballot for a chance to win prizes from Hot Docs and Reel Asian Film Festival.

Where: 2 Sussex Ave.

When: 6:30 p.m. to midnight

Cost: Free