By Nisean Lorde
Heated Rivalry just dominated the Canadian Screen Awards, and now, it’s coming for Toronto’s music scene, too. Sony Music Soundtracks has announced Heated Rivalry x Gone to the Cottage indie record store vinyl release parties, with the physical editions arriving in record stores on July 10. To celebrate, participating stores across North America will host … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Summer getaways don’t always have to involve a cottage or Airbnb rental; renting a houseboat lets you sleep right on the water, giving you the dreamiest escape! Most houseboats feel like floating cottages, complete with bathrooms, kitchen space and indoor/outdoor areas for hanging out. And while Toronto has a gorgeous waterfront, the best houseboat escapes are … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Francis “Fran” Deck, a longtime figure connected to one of the city’s most recognizable restaurant legacies, has passed away. Deck was the son of Fran’s Restaurant founder G. Francis “Fran” Deck. The younger Fran helped carry on the family legacy behind the popular Toronto diner, which has been part of the city’s food scene for … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
In a city packed with moody cocktail bars and late-night snack spots, Dear Darling is, well, simply darling. With its motto of “late nights, low lights and strong drinks,” it’s definitely living up to its name. The new Toronto kitchen-cocktail bar-third space opened on Richmond St West last month, bringing intimate dining and playful cocktails … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Summer in Toronto is already full of golden-hour views and some pretty iconic sunsets, but as June winds down, there’s another good reason for Torontonians to look up after sunset. The Strawberry Moon is set to rise over the city soon, and this one comes with a small celestial twist: it’s also the last micromoon … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Seafood boil season is here, but honestly, you don’t even need a reason to roll up your sleeves and crack into some crab legs. The GTA is home to tons of restaurants serving up saucy seafood spreads loaded with everything from lobster tails to shrimp, mussels, crawfish, clams, corn and more! Whether you’re looking to … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Beach escapes and patio crawls are great, but picking your own flowers might be one of the most charming ways to spend a summer day. And you don’t have to travel too far from Toronto to wander through rows of dahlias, sunflowers, lavender and other colourful blooms before heading home with a pretty bouquet you … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Church-Wellesley Village is officially making room for more people and tons of patio energy. Starting Friday, June 19 a stretch of Church Street is going car-free as part of the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot, a new summer initiative aimed at turning Toronto’s most iconic 2SLGBTQ+ neighbourhood into a more walkable public gathering space! The … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
World Cup predictions are big business. Most rely on sportsbooks or even AI forecasts these days, but now and then, an animal dips its toe (limb?) into the ring. In 2010, Paul the Octopus became famous for predicting World Cup winners in South Africa. Now, we have a new animal oracle in our midst, this … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Wasaga Beach is one of Ontario’s most stunning white-sand getaways, and now there’s a new car-free way for Torontonians to reach the iconic summer destination directly from downtown. FlixBus just launched a new direct, twice-daily round-trip bus service connecting Union Station to Wasaga Beach, aptly dubbed The Wasaga Beach Line. The fastest trip takes just … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s been killing it lately when it comes to global rankings, everything from steakhouses to universities and must-try World Cup dishes. So, it’s no surprise that the city’s also getting major attention from tourists. And now, a new ranking from GuruWalk has named Toronto the top city in the world for solo travellers! The platform … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Patio season is officially here, and while Toronto has tons of amazing spots where you can grab a bite and enjoy a beer or two, the city’s biggest transit hub is turning into a foodie’s paradise over the next few weeks! Union Summer is back for the season, transforming the plaza outside Union Station into … Continued
