Update: This article has now been updated with information about the 2026 festival. Who ever said Toronto lacks country culture? Round up your best cowboys and cowgirls and giddy up for this one-of-a-kind fest taking over the Distillery District for the rest of the summer. The Toronto Country Fest, a long awaited affair for lots … Continued
Looking to take a step back from the city and experience a picturesque town away from it all? This little place is a trek from Toronto but worth every bit of the journey. It’s even known as “Ontario’s prettiest village”— and rightfully so. Kagawong, a hamlet on Manitoulin Island, might be one of the most … Continued
When September rolls around this year, some of comedy’s biggest stars will be descending upon Toronto — and no, it’s not for TIFF! Just For Laughs is coming back to the city, and some big names like Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish and John Cleese will be headlining. On Wednesday, Just For Laughs announced a star-studded … Continued
Enjoying summer in Toronto, but stressed about all the traffic? The organizers of this street festival thought the same: take a stroll at BIG on Bloor, the perfect opportunity to enjoy a pedestrian-only, outdoor event full of art, culture and food. BIG on Bloor, a recurring summer festival in Toronto’s Bloordale, is back for its … Continued
Toronto has had its fair share of internationally successful brands making their way into its shopping sphere, from Chinese retailer Miniso to the colourful racks of clothes at Mango from Spain. The city is getting just one more addition this year, and it’s one of Europe’s coolest gift shops. Danish chain Flying Tiger, originally from … Continued
Toronto just hosted the first match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Bosnia and Herzegovina, but you don’t need tickets to an actual game in the city to get excited about soccer. Across the city, you’ll be able to find dozens of FIFA World Cup fan experiences where you’ll find fans from every part … Continued
It’s no secret that there are lots of chances to scope out famous people in Toronto. That includes star-studded happenings like red carpet sightings at TIFF to spotting cool celebrities at Fan Expo. There’s a lot more where that came from though — and it’s all taking place at the end of May in Toronto … Continued
In Yorkville’s Mira Godard Gallery, a special and rare commemoration of one of their longest and well-known artists is on the horizon. This May, the gallery will be putting on the Takao Tanabe 100th Birthday Exhibition, in celebration of Canadian artist Takao Tanabe. Tanabe, a decades-long visual arts advocate and influence on young artists in … Continued
It’s no secret that Ontario has its fair share of outdoor spaces. But even more unique are its abundance of beautiful provincial parks — and this sunset haven is no exception. In fact, it’s so popular because of its many unique features that other parks in the area lack. Pinery Provincial Park, located in Grand … Continued
Pub crawls are pretty common in Toronto, but for those who are into more lowkey events that omit the next day hangover, a new crawl happening in the city this month is an introvert’s dream. On May 2, Toronto Silent Book Club will be hosting their second bookstore crawl of the year. It’s “a pub … Continued
Situated in Terrace Bay, Ont. might be one of Ontario’s best natural gems, and a provincial park like no other. If rugged landscapes and animal sightings are your thing, you might just have the adventure of a lifetime this summer at Slate Islands Provincial Park. Getting to the park is a journey in itself: it’s … Continued
There’s plenty to look forward to during the spring and summer in Toronto, and one major highlight includes a seriously hyped up market in the heart of Kensington Market. The much-anticipated Kensington Flea is back next month with tons of shopping, food and so much more. Launch weekend is May 2–3, and just know you’ll … Continued
