By Nisean Lorde
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your home-cooking skills into national fame (and a major cash prize), now’s your moment. MasterChef Canada has officially opened casting for Season 9, and amateur home cooks from across the country are invited to apply. Confident chefs should be ready to step into the iconic kitchen with bold flavours … Continued
Toronto’s waterfront is your destination for skating this winter with three skating rinks across the east, central and western waterfront. From DJ skate nights to free skate rentals and hot chocolate, there are so many different ways to enjoy skating with views of the water in this season. If you want to stay up to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Will Arnett is the funny one. He’s the guy that makes people laugh with an expression, or a slight turn of phrase. He’s not the one that makes us cry, unless we are laughing too hard. But then came along the Searchlight Pictures project Is This Thing On? A film inspired by the life of … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto will once again become a living, breathing design showcase next month as the 16th annual DesignTO Festival unfolds across the city! The 10-day winter event runs Jan 23 to Feb 1, 2026, and is known as Canada’s largest annual celebration of design, transforming everyday streets, shop windows, galleries and public spaces into sites of … Continued
Inglewood Drive might just be the most festive road in Toronto. Following annual tradition, the residential street has officially transformed again into what is aptly referred to as “Kringlewood,” lining the road with massive inflatable Santas to ring in the festive season with ultimate Yuletide kitsch. What started out as a joke after one neighbour … Continued
Just ahead of the holidays, on a not-particularly busy travel day, Pearson Airport was actually doing pretty well. Security moved quickly. The terminal felt calm. No chaos, no holiday crush — at least not yet. For anyone flying out of Toronto today, especially to the United States, this was about as smooth as it gets. … Continued
Beef Wellington is the holiday showstopper that brings drama to any table. With its tender beef, earthy mushrooms, rich pâté and flaky puff pastry, it has become a festive favourite. Though its origins are debated, with some attributing it to the Duke of Wellington, others claiming a murkier history, this dish has been adored by … Continued
Some spots are all about the food, while others are about the moment. In Yorkville, the city’s style district, Powder Room — a new supper club with a hint of New York attitude — looks like it could have it all. Inside, the décor feels straight out of a magazine: Dolce & Gabbana wall coverings … Continued
It’s almost Christmas, which means party food is back in rotation. Around the city, retro cocktail staples like shrimp cocktail, devilled eggs and escargots are being refreshed with a modern touch, just in time for December nights out. Icy Legend Move over cocktail wieners — the shrimp cocktail is official back on the party scene. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of the most magical parts of the holiday season is experiencing the dazzling Christmas lights! Toronto is one of the best cities in the world to witness holiday light displays — it’s filled with iconic locations displaying everything from traditional lights to interactive art installations. To help guide you to the most charming displays, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Feel the urge to get a little Nordic with it this winter, Toronto’s waterfront has a new wellness destination: the Löyly Floating Sauna. The city’s first floating sauna and cold plunge pool is inspired by Finnish traditions, and offers a simple self-led experience designed to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. The word löyly (pronounced … Continued
When the Hudson’s Bay Company filed for creditor protection and closed all its stores earlier this year, Toronto knew one thing was for certain: we’d never be getting our iconic seasonal tradition of the holiday windows again. But it turns out this city landed on the nice list, and Santa Claus (or rather, Cadillac Fairview) … Continued
