Backpackers on Dundas Gets Ready for Summer Rush

Backpackers on Dundas was crazy busy this week! We had backpackers from all over the world staying at our Toronto hostel this week and it was a lot of fun. Pretty much every night became movie night and it was mob rule over what was showing on our big screen.

As we get into swing for summer, we will start adding more group activities for travellers staying with us. I have a few ideas of my own so stay tuned for those. I would also LOVE to get some activity suggestions from other people as well.

So, if you have the time and inclination, leave a comment on what group activities we should organize at our Toronto hostel this summer.

Doors Open Toronto 2008

Next Saturday and Sunday May 24 & 25th is the annual Doors Open Toronto event. Last year's events were based around the idea of green spaces and this year, the them revolves around "Sacred spaces, sacred circles", where you can view multicultural places of worship and Toronto's National Historic sites for free. This year's spotlight will be on the churches, chapels, temples, synagogues and mosques that make up the religous and spiritual diversity in the city. The event gives visitors an opportunity to see and explore 140 buildings of importance, with many which are not open to the general public.

This year, the event is also in collaboration with the Tafelmusik Orchestra and the Toronto Consort, in with special performances will be hosted in various buildings.

Pick up the official program guide, with maps and listings in the Toronto Star on Thursday May 22nd, 2008.

NXNE 2008

North by Northeast (ie. NXNE), the sister festival to Austin, Texas' SXSE takes place this June 12-15 in Toronto and listings for this four day music and film festival are just being announced. Many bars will be open until 4am for all you music lovers to come out and check out the potential next big things. Wristbands are $19 for one day, $29 for 3 days and for those who aren't willing to take any chances on not getting into a must see show, VIP wristbands are available for $149 at most ticket counters in the city.

Yonge and Dundas Square will also be hosting some free shows, although the performers haven't been announced yet, so keep checking www.nxne.com for more details.

More ChalkMaster and other Toronto Images

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Toronto's Inukshuk

How would you like waking up from your nap in the passenger seat to this in front of you? IT was actually being towed but, in my half-awakened state, this really freaked me out!

For Those in Downtown Toronto This Weekend

Saturday, May 10th
8pm-12midnite
Join us for fantastic food, ambience and the sounds of Jazz

Katyanna – Vocals

with Stacey Macgregor- Keyboards

Sly Juhas- Drums

http://www.oneup.ca/
130 Dundas Street West
(Bay and Dundas)
416-340-6349

Book an intimate get together, dinner, a night out after the theatre for dessert…or?
The menu is available to peruse, as well as the owner has promised wonderful 3 or 4 course dinners for your enjoyment as well at varying prices.
Perhaps you would like to come for dessert and drinks or specialty coffees.

or

If you would like to just come for music and drinks there is a $10 cover at the door.

For Those of You East of Toronto This Weekend

Come and Support my band damn it!

The Apollos

invite you to get a group of your friends together
and join us for our Annual
Spring Bash


Saturday, May 10th

At the Annandale Golf & Curling Club
Ajax, Ontario
(Corner of Bayly & Church)

8:00 pm to 12:00 am

Special Guests: Reignsound

A late evening snack table will be provided

For tickets & information, please call:

John: 416-817-1172 or Joe: 416-704-4992

Tickets & seating will be first come, first served.


The Apollo’s are a 9 piece Toronto based Rock’n Roll’n Blues Band with Horn Section. Musical renderings include 60’s, 70’s & 80’s hits from bands like Chicago, Springsteen, Beatles, Aerosmith, & Steely Dan with a mixture of R&B & Soul standards. Visit: www.theapollos.ca

Reignsound is a group of talented young Ajax musicians showcasing their own original music, which can be best described as Progressive Swing.

www.theapollos.ca

A late evening snack table will be provided

Toronto's Newest Backpackers Open for Business

Backpackers on Dundas is proud to announce that we are officially open for business.

It took us a little longer than expected to open up our first Toronto hostel's doors but we wanted to make sure we had everything perfect before accepting guests. We know we made the right decision because we have only been open a very short time yet we have already had travelers from all over the globe check in. The feedback we have been getting from our guests has been consistent and heart warming.

Our guests have marveled at how clean our facilities are, how comfortable our brand new beds are, and how helpful and friendly the proprietor, Michael Scott is.

If you are traveling in Toronto, Canada, book a bed with us. We offer a clean, friendly, and relaxing environment, we have a HUGE flat screen TV and an entire collection of movies to choose from, free internet access, and brand new comfy beds.

Because we are so new, we are offering reduced rates, so be sure to take advantage of a great Toronto hostel at a real value.

Here are some photos of Toronto's newest International Hostel, Backpackers on Dundas.

Clean and Comfortable Beds

Free Internet Access and nice dining area

42" flat screen TV in common r0om

Fully equipped kitchen area with extra seating

New Toronto Hostel

Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone, Toronto

There were so many events going on in Torotno this past weekend, it was hard to choose which one to attend. In the end (and to be honest, with pretty much no deliberation) we decided to help raise some cash for charity so we attended the Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone.

Apparently we were not the only ones to attend the Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone. Over 4000 people showed up to raise money and walk 5 kms. Among the local (and not so local) celebrities was Chris Jericho.

Check out some great photos taken at the event.

Chris Jericho revving up the crowd at the Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone, Toronto

On Your Marks, Get Set, Raise Money!

Toronto Argos mascot cheering on the crowd at Toronto Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone