Taking a stroll to clear your mind or relieve workday stress is always a good idea, but it’s an even better idea when walking through neighbourhoods with amazing scenery. Because we are always looking to take a walk on the scenic side, we’ve put together a list of the top five (in our opinion) most … Continued
Toronto is in for a super sweet fall this year as a rising pastry chef and winner of the Spring Baking Championship is realizing his “lifelong dream” of opening his very own brick-and-mortar pastry shop in September. “It’s been a long journey to get to this point where I can finally say this is me … Continued
Summer may be ending, but with the dreaded earlier sunset comes an exciting perk of living in this city — the nightlife. September is when Toronto comes alive with arts, culture, fascinating food experiences and pop-ups and plenty of other cool things to do when the sun and temperature goes down. From comedy in an … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s been a year since Canada’s first Nobu Restaurant opened its doors in downtown Toronto, and it has quickly become one of the city’s top dining destinations. Now, Nobu is making headlines as the only restaurant in the city to be shortlisted in the 2025 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. The awards recognize and celebrate … Continued
The Toronto International Film Festival returns this September, and for its 50th anniversary, the city is going all out. Nearly 300 films will screen between September 4 and 14 for TIFF50, with Colin Hanks’ John Candy: I Like Me kicking things off on opening night. But it’s not just the red carpets drawing the spotlight … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Despite the recent heat wave, summer in Ontario always feels like it’s gone too soon. Thankfully, we still have a few more weeks to squeeze in one last sun-soaked escape. Here are seven charming towns to check out before the season ends that offer the most perfect summertime vibes! Elora View this post on … Continued
Whether you prefer yours chilled and mixed with mayonnaise or served warm and dunked with butter, there’s no denying that this classic New England treat is what summer is all about. Here are 5 of the very best lobster rolls you can find in Toronto. Lobster Burger Bar View this post on Instagram … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Long has By The Way Cafe reigned as one of the cornerstones of the Annex neighbourhood in Toronto. Especially on weekends when it was overrun by locals out for brunch. Neighbours would wave, friends would stop to say hello. But at the end of this month, its 40-year run will come to an end. By … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto is celebrating the end of August with an all-out folk celebration on the Toronto Islands! The Toronto Folk Festival will take over Ward’s Island on Saturday Aug. 23 and Sunday Aug. 24, transforming the Wards Island Association (WIA) Pavilion (20 Withrow St) into a hub for music, dance, and community connection. Of course, the … Continued
As August comes to an end, it brings with it the seasonal equivalent of glancing at the clock late on a Sunday night. For most, the onset of dread kicks in as they close up their cottages, pack away their linen pants, and watch the sun set earlier each night. But for Torontonians (and cinephiles … Continued
By now, every outlet has already published the full list of this year’s CNE food creations — from pickle boats and noodle pizza to lobster ice cream and glitter tea. But not all of them are going to be hits. Some will vanish before the first weekend is over. Others will create pandemonium and lineups … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Comedian Ricky Gervais is taking in the sights in Toronto ahead of his sold-out “Mortality” world tour stop at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday evening. Earlier this week, he shared pics of the city to his 4.5 million+ followers, including a snap of a tree-lined pathway on the Toronto Islands, which he captioned, “I think The … Continued
