By Ron Johnson
When October rolls around, Toronto transforms into a playground for the eerie, the unusual, and the downright gothic. From haunted happenings to costume-filled soirées, the city offers something for thrill-seekers and spooky enthusiasts alike. If you’re looking to trade the usual pumpkin patches and horror movie marathons for something a little more… offbeat, you’re in … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After a stretch of summer-like weather this fall, it’s hard to imagine getting out those winter coats anytime soon — but meteorologists say winter may be closer than we think. Unless you trust the Farmer’s Almanac, then not so much. According to The Weather Network’s first long-range forecast for the 2025–26 season, much of Canada, … Continued
Fall brings with it warm, vibrant colours while the leaves change over. There are so many ways to appreciate the fall colours in Ontario, but possibly the grandest way would be to fly overhead in a hot air balloon ride. Whether you’re a local looking to make new memories on a day trip or a … Continued
Friendsgiving in Toronto often means squeezing too many chairs around a too-small table and washing dishes until midnight. This year, give yourself a break and let someone else set the table. The city is full of dining rooms that feel made for the season: warm lighting, bread served still warm, vegetable-forward sides that taste like … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) after a huge win over the New York Yankees last night in the Big Apple. The team announced that Blue Jays tickets for their ALCS home games will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Toronto holds home-field advantage for the … Continued
That autumnal fever is hitting Toronto hard this year — not the flu, but our love for pumpkin spice lattes, watching the leaves fall and celebrating Halloween. The latter is one of the more stressful dates in October, mostly because we all need help with creative costumes. Streets of Toronto has got you covered: we’ve … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s that time of year when we start hearing kitschy Christmas songs in stores (and it’s not even Halloween yet). Consider it your reminder to start locking in holiday plans! First to add to your list is Miracle Toronto. The city’s OG Christmas pop-up Miracle Bar is expanding this year, and will offer two deck-the-halls … Continued
By Ron Johnson
For a decade, Toronto mentalist Jaymes White has been giving the city goosebumps with his immersive séances in some of its most historic and, reportedly, haunted spaces. What began as a one-off experiment has turned into a Halloween-season staple in the city — a theatrical and real experience that blends history, mystery, and a touch … Continued
To get to Henderson Brewing Company from Dundas on foot, you need to pass the Nestlé Factory on Sterling Road. The smell of chocolate perfumes the air. Henderson is a stone’s throw from the quaint and family-friendly Roncesvalles Avenue, but slapped in the middle of an industrial park and bordered by train tracks on one … Continued
For this Thanksgiving, chefs Anthony Rose and Nuit Regular went all in on pumpkin — but ditched the pie. From lush custards to spiced cakes, they taste-tested their way through the city’s sweetest contenders and crowned one gourd-geous winner. Nuit’s Winner: Pumpkin Candied Pecan Caramel Cheesecake, The Rolling Pin Nuit raved about The Rolling Pin’s … Continued
The lineup at Christie and Dupont starts forming around 11 a.m. and by noon stretches nearly three-quarters of a block. By 2 p.m., the line is much shorter — just eight or ten people, ending at the door of the former bank building that’s been lovingly restored by the young owners of Golden Horseshoe BBQ. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’re looking to explore a picturesque town that’s filled with stone-built charm and riverside fall colours, there’s one hidden gem nestled in Lanark County, about halfway between Ottawa and Kingston. Perth, Ontario, sits along the Tay River, surrounded by stone façades, maple-lined footpaths and river views (making it an easy add to your fall … Continued
