By Nisean Lorde
Ontario’s soon-to-be Toronto-to-Muskoka train was just spotted on the tracks! The Northlander, i.e., the legendary passenger rail service that’s been paused for more than a decade, is back on the move. The blue and yellow train was spotted pulling into Ontario Northland Train Station in North Bay last week after passing through towns such as … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Canada’s Wonderland is kicking off its 2026 season this May with news of a major nostalgia play. The inverted roller coaster long known as Flight Deck (originally introduced as Top Gun in 1995) is being reimagined as The DareDeviler, a newly themed ride tied to the park’s Grande World Expo area and a turn-of-the-century aviation … Continued
There are several bars in Toronto that don’t have kitchens, which means they actually want you to bring your own food. It’s a total loophole that lets you skip the $18 appetizer and eat exactly what you’re craving while you grab a drink. Most people call it BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) and it’s a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto has no shortage of omakase experiences, but Denovia is taking the Japanese chef’s-choice dining style in a much sweeter direction. Traditionally, omakase refers to a fixed-price, chef’s-choice meal where diners leave the selection up to the chef. But at Denovia, that idea shows up as a monthly Dessert Omakase, so guests can indulge in … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Watching the Toronto Maple Leafs play at Scotiabank Arena is one of the most expensive game-day experiences in the NHL, and despite the team generating hundreds of millions in revenue each year, the franchise has somehow found yet another way to monetize fandom. This goes well beyond ticket prices and overpriced beer — the club … Continued
April in Toronto drags on, but the seafood scene refuses to hibernate. Across the city, bars and restaurants are piling plates with briny conservas and fresh catches that make even the grayest day worth leaving the house. For anyone bored of the usual meat-and-cheese boards, “sea-cuterie” is having a moment. Some spots serve it ready-made, … Continued
The Boys — the gritty, gory show that asks the question, “How would power and corruption affect superheroes in the real world?” — is coming to an end. Ahead of the season five premiere on April 8, we caught up with Toronto superhero Nathan Mitchell, who plays the now not-so-mysterious Black Noir. What can we expect … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s night sky is about to light up with colourful streaks of cosmic dust, and you won’t even need a telescope to see it. The annual Lyrid meteor shower returns later this month, with the strongest activity taking place around the nights of April 21-22 and April 22-23. The shower is active through the second … Continued
Toronto’s best experiential dining right now proves dinner is no longer just dinner. In the past decade Toronto has become a true “foodie” city. Whether it’s ambiance, menu, or gimmicks — the food scene in this city has continued to step their game up. Constantly giving us Michelin recommended restaurants, chasing the newest craze, or … Continued
The doors at 828 Eastern Avenue are locked, but Slammie Sammies owners Pedro Dos Santos and Marilyn Simms didn’t close their eatery — they were locked out by their landlord. Inside, they’ve been forced to leave everything behind, including Dos Santos’s professional knives and the $20,000 commercial suppression hood he paid for out of pocket, … Continued
Little Italy’s reputation as one of the best food spots in the city is well-known, and there’s a new concept debuting among all of the restaurants on College Street: Naari Thai BBQ. The space used to be home to Oro, but owner Hemant Bhagwani embraces growth and evolution in his culinary concepts, and Naari is … Continued
A colourful springtime festival is opening its doors near Toronto this month, and it’s the perfect day trip for those who are flower-obsessed (or looking for a great photo op). Ontario’s largest tulip farm is getting ready to open for the season, and when it does, it will welcome in visitors for their annual tulip … Continued
