Sitting on Teddington Park Avenue is a modern custom build unlike anything you’ve seen before in Toronto. Step into the future with 50 Teddington Park Ave., the architectural gem on the market for $11,995,000. With handcrafted bronze panels gracing the exterior and minimalist, contemporary details crafted by architect Laith El-Bahrani that reach outward toward the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The summer season is the perfect time to slow down and explore charming nearby towns filled with heritage buildings, chic boutiques and cute cafés. And what better way to experience their character than on foot? Here are five walkable small towns near Toronto that make for the perfect summer escape. Elora View this post … Continued
Peach season is almost here in Ontario — and there’s one place that will be celebrating with all the appropriate fanfare! Started in 1967 as part of a centennial celebration for Canada, the Winona Peach Festival, held annually in Winona Park, has been a staple of summer fun for the Hamilton community for nearly 60 … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto tennis star Denis Shapovalov is part of a large contingent of Canadian talent set to tackle the top pros at the National Bank Open in Toronto at York University July 26 until Aug. 7. What are your earliest memories of picking up a racquet and getting into tennis in the Toronto area? I would … Continued
There’s a new vintage shop in Toronto’s west end that is a strong contender for the most colourful shop in the entire city — and it’s got a mystical name to match. Mystiq Parc belongs to ex-Exile Vintage manager Naho Takemoto; frequenters of the iconic family-owned Kensington business might recognize Takemoto by the show-stopping maximalist … Continued
What does a big-city chef know about lakeside eats? Turns out, plenty. Mark McEwan — the name behind Diwan, Bymark and Top Chef Canada — is revamping the Boathouse Restaurant at Taboo Muskoka, a storied resort with postcard views and a top-ranked golf course. With a résumé that spans fine dining. With a résumé that … Continued
By Ron Johnson
All too often we hear about what Toronto is getting wrong, but when we get something right, we tend to get it really right. Case in point, the incredible new Biidaasige Park in the city’s Port Lands at the mouth of the Don River. Toronto unveiled its largest new park in a generation on Friday … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto is a walker’s paradise, offering a mix of cute cafés, mom and pop shops and essential services all within strolling distance. And there’s no better way to explore the unique character of each neighbourhood than on foot! Here’s a guide to five of Toronto’s most walkable and charming areas. Queen West View this … Continued
Italian restaurants are always in style, and with new ones opening all the time, it can be hard to know which spots are actually worth your time (and money). So, we asked the people who know best — Toronto chefs — to share their go-to Italian restaurants in the city. Here are 10 spots they … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
This summer, instead of trekking across the globe on an expensive vacation, why not check out one of these beautiful small towns near Toronto? A summer weekend getaway in one of these locations will make you feel like you’re half a world away but save you some serious pocket money. To help you plan your … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
It’s beach season and Ontario is filled with mesmerizing, crystal clear blue water lakes and long sandy beaches that are ripe for exploration. But perhaps one of the most Insta-worthy is Blue Lake Provincial Park, one of the largest parks in the province. The campgrounds are located northwest of Vermilion Bay in the Kenora District … Continued
There’s something infinitely wonderful about looking out at a sky filled with stars — and in Ontario, we have some of the most beautiful spots designated just for stargazing. With roughly 80 per cent of Canada uninhabited, there are vast expanses of untouched and pristine wilderness far from the lights and noise of our biggest … Continued
