The past decade of food culture in this city has been defined by virality, exclusivity and restaurants designed to feed our Instagram pages more than ourselves — but this year’s openings are telling a different story. Universally, across all aspects of culture, people are gravitating back towards an old way of the world. A world … Continued
The return of the annual National Bank Open here in Toronto is yet another reason this city continues to reign supreme. For two weeks every August, Toronto becomes one of the biggest destinations on the international tennis calendar. The National Bank Open is taking over Sobeys Stadium from Aug. 1–13, bringing 96 of the world’s … Continued
Much like fashion, the “it-girl foods” of the season come in and out of style—and this summer, hot dogs are officially taking the crown. Whether you believe these shifts are driven by social media, the economy, or a broader cultural influence, one thing is clear: over the past few years, we’ve watched a wave of … Continued
Emmy-nominated actor Connor Storrie was spotted arriving at Toronto Pearson Airport earlier this month, as production ramps up on the highly anticipated adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, where he’s rumoured to be playing Constantin opposite Billie Eilish. He’s expected to return to the city after filming wraps, with the next season of Heated … Continued
Dundas West has long been a bit of a haven for vintage shopping, and the latest addition is no exception. Boomie Vintage has opened a new location at 1191 Dundas St. W., transforming the online shop and pop-up market favourite into a brick-and-mortar collective featuring pieces from 15 independent vintage sellers. While curated pieces from … Continued
It’s no secret that party culture has changed. Dance floors have transformed into seas of glowing screens, where people spend more time filming themselves in the DJ booth than they do actually dancing. Nights out have become content opportunities and awkward moments that live online forever. The pressure of potentially ending up on someone else’s … Continued
Before Toronto had Ossington (or now Geary Avenue, for those in the know), Queen West was the spot to be in the city. Queen West was known as the city’s fashion district and cultural destination, thanks to independent music venues that lined the blocks. Still, in recent years, the strip has lost the foot traffic … Continued
It’s happening a week later than usual this year, but it’s finally arrived: Father’s Day is this weekend. If you kind of forgot, or were waiting for your sibling to make plans, don’t worry — Toronto has a full weekend lineup of things to do that will make Dad happy. Whether your dad is the … Continued
Pride in Toronto is not a one-size-fits-all celebration — in fact, the celebration itself is built upon the fact that everyone is different. For some people, celebration looks like sweating it out on the dance floor until 2 a.m. For others, it means finding community over board games, watching movies on the big screen, or … Continued
One of Toronto’s most unique summer festivals is back and transforming a former airport runway into a giant playground for the public. Held at YZD, the 370-acre redevelopment of the former Downsview Airport lands, Play on the Runway is returning for its fifth year and offers a rare opportunity to explore a site that was … Continued
Making friends as an adult can feel surprisingly difficult. Between demanding careers, caregiving responsibilities, divorces, relocations and increasingly digital lives, social circles often shrink just as people need them most. For Toronto entrepreneur Keely Kemp, that reality inspired a growing community built around a simple idea: helping people put their phones down and connect with … Continued
As the weather warms up, the city has begun gearing up to host the FIFA World Cup matches for 2026 — and with it comes a number of once in a lifetime experiences hosted right here in our hometown. A new Airbnb experience is giving Canadians the chance to swap hockey sticks for soccer cleats … Continued
