Toronto has two all-Canadian chain bookstores complete with in-house cafes, in various central locations. They are Chapters and Indigo and are open 7 days a week. They all have their own music and gift departments as well as cafés for noshing and schmoozing. They even have evening live entertainment and learning sessions. However, for those [...]
Well December is a hectic month for parties and shopping; and January in the post-holiday season is generally a slow-moving month. There are not a lot of big events in the Toronto area but the theatre season is in full swing with special holiday performances of The Nutcracker and The Hobbitt on stage. We have [...]
It’s March and spring is in sight, which brings large consumer shows to town: March 1-4: Toronto Golf and Travel Show Everything to do about this popular sport. For location and details, go to www.premierconsumershows.com. March 10-18: Toronto Sportsmen’s Show This is Canada’s largest venue for the great outdoors. Check out www.Sportsmenshows.com. March 14-16: Canada [...]
Location Toronto is in Southern Ontario on Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes. It is about 90 minutes by road from the U.S. border (New York state), about 4 hours from Ottawa and five from Montreal, Quebec. The city is quite spread out from east to west and also north but about all [...]
Photo courtesy of Toronto 2008 Well, the dreary, sun-starved days of January are over, and February gives hope of spring to come. There are no national holidays to celebrate in February, but here are events for both indoor and outdoor lovers: Feb. 9-11: Computer Fest Over 100 independent dealers will display at Canada’s largest computer [...]
While Toronto may not yet be Manhattan in terms of after-hours places, it has come a long way since its "Toronto the Good" image decades ago, when 11 p.m. downtown was considered a late night. There are now places to eat, dance, and find essential services either 24/7, or at least until 3 a.m or [...]
Skydome photo courtesy ofTourism Toronto Toronto is a mecca for sports fans throughout the year. This has been a major league town for many years, starting with the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team – one of the NHL’s original six teams. There is a Hockey Hall of Fame in the area of Front-Bay streets. The [...]
November can be a dreary month with the daylight hours shorter and winter looming, but it is also a quiet time to meet the locals and visit in an off-tourist month. The theatre season is in full swing and here are the major events for the month: Nov. 2-11 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair The year [...]
Toronto has so much to offer after dark in the way of music clubs, dance clubs, and comedy clubs. Let’s deal with each of these and guide you to the areas where things are hopping. When you visit, be sure to check the weekly (Thursday) EYE magazine and NOW magazine available free in outdoor boxes [...]
Toronto is well known for its many green spaces, including parks, ravines with pathways that interconnect various greenbelts, islands facing downtown in Lake Ontario, and even a boardwalk. We’ll mention some of the most easily accessible by public transport and even some special interest organized walkabouts at little or minimal charge. The best part is [...]
