Summer in Toronto means long lines at our favourite local ice cream shops — but the flavours on this list are definitely not your average childhood classics. From West End newcomers to award-winning gelato masters, Toronto makers are taking things to a whole new level with unexpected ingredients like sourdough, brie cheeseToronto ice cream shops … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto has some of the best food festivals to look out for this summer, but why stick to just one city? Gather the family and plan a staycation within Ontario. Make sure to check out these delicious food fests along the way. The Incredible Edibles Festival | Campbellford View this post on Instagram … Continued
Summer doesn’t have to cost much — especially if you take advantage of all of Toronto’s completely free outdoors activities planned for the season. From jazz festivals in the street and string quartets in the garden to DJ sets in the park and dance parties near the lake, Toronto’s summer is shaping up to be … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Long thought of as the quiet cousin to big and brassy Rosedale, the Summerhill nabe is finally coming into its own, attracting some of the city’s top chefs and fashionistas to a quiet strip of Yonge that is not going to stay quiet for much longer. Shuck the status quo Summerhill is waking up thanks … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
PG Clucks has long been considered one of Toronto’s best spots to get your chicken fix, and now, after a decade, it’s turning off its fryers for good. The restaurant announced yesterday that its tiny College Street counter closed immediately, while the larger Queen St W location will keep frying until July 25. View … Continued
This weekend’s forecast calls for hot weather, picnics and dancing the night away! From Salsa on the Beach to a massive outdoor art fair at Nathan Phillips Square, these are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend. Salsa on the Beach Beaches Jazz Festival is taking over Toronto the entire month of July … Continued
If you want to get your hands on one of the best sandwiches in Ontario, you usually only have to drive about 45 minutes up to Bolton. That is where La Focaccia built its massive cult following, regularly drawing huge crowds and selling out of daily-baked sourdough focaccia by the early afternoon. But if you … Continued
Cold plunges and other wellness innovations have basically become synonymous with Toronto, thanks to the launch of places like Unbounded and Othership. So it’s no surprise that the city will be getting a new kind of festival: one entirely revolving around wellness. Next month, Unbounded is hosting the Sunset Social Wellness Festival, a one-day-only event … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Tennis Canada just unveiled its entry list for the 2026 National Bank Open in Toronto, and it’s stacked: 72 of the WTA Tour’s top 75 players are set to compete at Sobeys Stadium next month! World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka leads a field packed with almost every top women’s tennis player in the world, including … Continued
Toronto is getting a starring role in a hot new drama series premiering in July — and our city will be playing the role of 1980s New York. The Westies is the new crime show from Narcos creator, Chris Brancato, and we caught up with Irish-Canadian star Vincent Walsh to get the scoop on gang … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto may be done hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, but the city is definitely not done watching. The World Cup quarterfinals are here, and Torontonians have some huge games to watch over the next few days. Two of the biggest matches will be France and Morocco face off July 9, at 4 p.m., after … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s long-running oyster-shucking championship is less than two weeks away, and this year’s competitors are facing a major first. The Shuck Stop: Ontario Oyster Shucking Championship returns to The Block on King St. W. on July 19, and for the first time in the competition’s 38-year history, Ontario’s top shuckers will have to tackle both … Continued
