After the last year and a half, we all deserve a little fun. That’s why Reset Organization is launching a summer series of 50 pop-up playgrounds for adults across the city. The Pop-Up Playground is an outdoor audio experience designed to contribute to social recovery by encouraging individuals to develop a deep connection with others. … Continued
Soccer fans from across Toronto and the GTA came together on Sunday to celebrate Italy’s second Euro cup win after defeating England, filling streets, patios, and city centres. Many in Toronto watched as Europe’s top teams faced off at Wembley Stadium in London for the nail-biting final match of the 2020 tournament— delayed due to … Continued
Little India can be found in Toronto’s east end, starting on Gerrard Street East, between Coxwell Avenue and Greenwood Avenue. The neighbourhood is easily accessible by taking the Bloor-Danforth subway line and exiting at Coxwell Station, and then walking roughly 15 minutes south along Coxwell Avenue. Little India is affectionately known as the Gerrard India … Continued
Mark your calendars because following eight long months, the Art Gallery of Ontario is finally reopening on July 21 with a massive new Andy Warhol exhibit. After weeks of preparations, the Gallery is back and better than ever before with a brand-new patio, several new exhibits, and a must-see Pop Art summer phenomenon. “This time … Continued
Little Ethiopia has been largely overlooked in Toronto during the last few years, but it is a neighbourhood that is not to be missed, despite its small proportions. Little Ethiopia represents a small stretch of Danforth East, roughly mapped out as the five-minute stretch between Greenwood and Monarch Park Avenues. Although Greek and various other … Continued
For the owner of Dundas West boutique CHOSEN Vintage Melissa Ball, scouring the racks for the best vintage pieces was a passion long before it was considered “cool.” Growing up in Vancouver, she and her friends made a hobby of digging up the most unique vintage finds, and her interest in the pastime hasn’t waned … Continued
Located at the intersection of Steeles and Woodbine Avenues is Toronto’s largest Japanese shopping centre. J-Town can be most easily accessed by car via Highway 404 and taking the Woodbine exit. However, you can also visit the district by taking public transit and getting off the bus at Steeles and Victoria Park. Despite being somewhat … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Imagine Dragons immersive theatre experience will transform Casa Loma, Toronto’s iconic mansion, into a fairy-tale castle complete with dragons, fairies, and fair maidens. Liberty Entertainment Group is announcing the opening of Imagine Dragons – Light Forest with tickets going on sale today and is currently scheduled to premiere July 21 in accordance with the … Continued
Often considered the city’s other Little Italy (besides actual Little Italy), Corso Italia has got a lot of Italian character, from the food to the generations of families that live along St. Clair Avenue West, from Lansdowne to Westmount, many of whom settled here in the 1950s. In fact, more than 80 per cent of … Continued
Property in the GTA is rare and comes with a hefty price tag, but lacking outdoor space doesn’t mean you can’t live surrounded by green. You can cultivate an indoor botanical garden with the right plants and know-how. We spoke to a few horticulture experts to determine the best plants for indoor life in Toronto, … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Danielle Bryk is the co-founder and principal designer of Niche & Co. and one of the experts on HGTV Canada’s Home To Win series. When my husband and I bought our 110-year-old home in the Beaches area at the tail end of 2019, we knew we had a big job on our hands. As an … Continued
For many, Canada Day is a day of fireworks, cottage visits, drinks with friends and celebration. But over the past month, discoveries of multiple mass burial sites near the locations of former residential schools have been uncovered, marking a growing tally of previously undocumented deaths of Indigenous children in Canada. The discoveries have prompted heartbreak … Continued
