By Nisean Lorde
Famed British döner kebab shop I Am Döner kebab shop, with a cult-like following that includes pop star Taylor Swift, is making its way across the pond to Queen St W (with two more locations already confirmed!) On Oct. 17, British-famed doner shop, I Am Döner, will make its Canadian debut with its flagship location at the corner … Continued
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Toronto’s housing market may be super expensive, but at least it’s the coolest place in Canada. A new report analysed cities across the US and Canada to identify the 50 coolest cities, based on factors such as cultural and arts scene, lifestyle and recreation (e.g., attending a sports event, taking a shopping trip, enjoying a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Guerlain Spa in Toronto received top honours at the 10th Annual World Spa Awards on Tuesday. The spa, which is nestled within Hotel X Toronto — a luxury hotel on the Lake Ontario waterfront — was named Canada’s Best Hotel Spa of 2024 due to its prestigious Parisian treatments, impressive facilities, and innovative wellness approach … Continued
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Research shows that young families are still leaving Canada’s big cities for smaller towns such as Brockville, Ont. Recent Stats Can data shows that more than 132,000 people left Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, combined in 2022–2023 (much higher than the previous average of about 42,000/year from 2001 to 2019!) And it’s for a good reason … Continued
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to finish among the top three teams in the Atlantic Division, according to Puckpedia, but that won’t mean much if it doesn’t lead to a deep playoff run (especially because the team only had one playoff series win in eight years). Still, sportsbooks are giving the Leafs +1500 odds … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The sprawling 91-acre site of the Cheltenham Badlands originated around 450 million years ago at the bed of an ancient sea. Located just northwest of Toronto, these distinct red and grey clay hills are considered an Ontario geological treasure. The structure of the Badlands is due to poor farming practices that took place between the … Continued
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There are only a few months left of the year, but there will still be plenty of opportunities to look out for celestial activities across the night sky. From Oct. 17 to Nov. 20, tourists from around the globe are invited to Muskoka for free astro-tourism events, where they can stargaze, witness the northern lights, or … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Autumn is here, and along with the slightly cooler weather, the season brings crisp, clear skies and longer nights, making it the perfect time to go stargazing. This year has been filled with celestial events, from full moon Supermoons to a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse, to a planetary parade that was more than two centuries in the making. Thankfully, … Continued
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Kensington Market has long been considered one of the most iconic neighbourhoods in downtown Toronto, with a super diverse food scene showcasing the city’s melting pot of cultures (it’s no surprise that it was recently dubbed one of the world’s best foodie finds), as well as vintage shops, and tons of historical elements. To help … Continued
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Although Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi has arrived in Toronto, soccer fans across the city are still wondering whether they’ll get a chance to see Messi play in this Saturday’s match between Toronto FC and Miami at BMO Field. For the first time in the club’s history, Inter Miami CF won the Supporters’ Shield by … Continued
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To get into the spooky spirit, Torontonians can experience one of the most diabolical Halloween pop-up bars to hit the city. Offworld Bar on Queen St West has transformed into Hellbar. All throughout October, saints and sinners alike are invited to trade in the starry heavens for the warm and cozy pits of the underworld … Continued
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Located about 10 minutes east of Port Hope on the northern shore of Lake Ontario sits the historic town of Cobourg, which MoneySense magazine previously named one of the top three best Canadian small cities to live in. The spacious, small-town setting is bursting with unique architectural landmarks, shopping opportunities, galleries, theatres, a gorgeous white sand beach, and even … Continued
