By Nisean Lorde
Prince Edward County has long been one of Ontario’s fave wine-country escapes, and it looks like the rest of the world is officially catching on! Condé Nast Traveler included the picturesque destination on its Best Places to Go in 2026 list, describing PEC as “a newer wine region with an old soul” and singling it … Continued
If you’ve ever wanted to hang out in a boutique hotel lobby purely for the vibe without dropping several hundred bucks on a stay, there’s a new spot about an hour from Toronto worth keeping on your radar for a weekend road trip. The Grand is the latest venture from the team behind Motel, the … Continued
The return of the annual National Bank Open here in Toronto is yet another reason this city continues to reign supreme. For two weeks every August, Toronto becomes one of the biggest destinations on the international tennis calendar. The National Bank Open is taking over Sobeys Stadium from Aug. 1–13, bringing 96 of the world’s … Continued
This weekend, Canada’s biggest electronic music festival returns to Toronto for a bass-thumping, blood-pumping good time. Music enthusiasts from all corners of Canada are preparing to descend upon Toronto for the much-anticipated Veld Music Festival. Returning to Downsview Park for its 13th year, Veld has earned its reputation as Toronto’s premier electric dance music extravaganza. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Summertime in Toronto has very distinct flavours, from slow-smoked jerk barbecue to rich, caramel ice cream layered with black garlic miso! And this August long weekend, some of the city’s best tastes are coming together in one spot, served up by a fleet of Toronto’s finest kitchens on wheels. The annual Toronto Food Truck Festival … Continued
Canada once again proved that it’s a superstar when it comes to the world’s best culinary competitions, and, not surprisingly, a Toronto-area chef helped make it happen. Team Canada placed second at the Bocuse d’Or Americas 2026 in New Orleans on Sunday, finishing behind the U.S. and ahead of Colombia, Mexico and Argentina. This is … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s annual Caribbean Carnival, a.k.a. Caribana, will once again take over the streets with Mas, steelpan and bedazzled costumes. This year, the biggest summer celebrations land over the August long weekend, with the massive Grand Parade taking place Saturday, Aug. 1. To help you squeeze in as many Carnival events and parties as possible over … Continued
Toronto is home to one of the world’s coolest streets, one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods, one of Canada’s greatest neighbourhoods and now, apparently one of Canada’s trendiest neighbourhoods! A new ranking by Airbnb named Kensington Market one of the top 10 trendiest areas in Canada, and we’re not surprised. The list looked at neighbourhoods … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
“Canada is experiencing unprecedented momentum in women’s sport,” says Marijke Vandergrift, Director, Brand & Partnerships, Canadian Women & Sport, an organization that champions gender equity in sports. “The past three years have been transformative. A generation of girls is growing up with women’s professional sports as the norm – and that’s shifting what is possible.” … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Drake is already one of the top solo male acts of all time, and if rumours are true, the Toronto-based rapper can now add another accolade to his impressive résumé: Texas saddle shop owner! There’s growing speculation that Drake may be behind the revival of Brenham Saddle Shop. The historic western wear store near the … Continued
Summer isn’t summering in Toronto unless you’re soaking up the sun on one of the city’s endless patios. But we wouldn’t just send you anywhere. We’ve called upon our friend and digital creator Jordan Shore to give you the scoop on the most underrated hidden gems to get your summer on. 1. Henry’s View … Continued
Toronto is no stranger to lining up for great sales or exclusive drops, but this one might be a new one: it turns out the hottest sale of the summer is being hosted by the City of Toronto, and it’s for rain barrels. In May, the City introduced a new low-cost rain barrel program, providing … Continued
