Category Archives: Around Toronto

Casa Loma

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

One of the most romantic landmarks in Toronto has to be Casa Loma, a Gothic Revival castle built between 1911 and 1914 by financier Sir Henry Miller Pellatt for as a residence for him and his wife. Named Casa Loma, … Continue reading →

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What’s on this Weekend: Saturday 21 to Sunday 22, January 2012

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

What: The Lunarfest 2012 Lunar New Year Festival celebrates the Year of the Dragon with multi-disciplinary expressions of Chinese tradition. There will be visual installations, puppet shows, workshops, traditional Chinese New Year activities and of course, culinary treats. There will … Continue reading →

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Activities this Weekend: Saturday, January 14 to Sunday, January 15, 2012

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

What: Bashed! All Girl Pillow Fight Revue, a spectacle where extraordinary women prove their pillow prowess in on the underrated art of pillow fighting. The organizers expect us to be shocked and amazed at unexpected events throughout the night! When: … Continue reading →

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Toronto Chinatowns

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Every city has a Chinatown, but to the size and importance of various Asian settlements in the City, there are a few Chinatowns in the city. Here’s a quick breakdown of where they are: The Old Chinatown: This is the … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for 2012!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Here’s a short guide to what’s happening this New Year’s Eve in Toronto: What: New Year’s Eve Fetish Ball. When: 9:30 p.m. Where: Opera House (735 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON). Cost: $25 advance or $30 at the door. Info: … Continue reading →

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What’s Open Christmas Day 2011 in Toronto?

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

So what is actually open on Christmas Day in Toronto, you ask? Where are we travelers to go when there are no relatives around and 90% of the city is closed for the holidays? Or when we must find some … Continue reading →

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Souvenir Gifts from Toronto

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

If you are traveling to Toronto this holiday season, that may be get you off the hook from getting Christmas gifts or sending well wishes to your friends, family and other loved ones. While you may not have space to … Continue reading →

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What’s Going on in December?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

What: Ice skating in the city’s most famous skating rink, under the solid arches at Nathan Phillips Square. When: All December. Where: Nathan Phillips Square (NW Corner of Queen Street West and Bay Street, Toronto, ON). Cost: Free to use. … Continue reading →

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Black Friday

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Canadian stores, including the ones in our very own Toronto, are getting in on the American tradition of Black Friday on November 25, 2011! Sure, some stores are calling it something else, but it is essentially the big shopping day … Continue reading →

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Come in and get lost!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

While Honest Ed’s is not your typical tourist destination, it is a local landmark every Torontonian knows. It is a kitschy landmark discount store located at 581 Bloor Street West (located close to Bathurst Subway). It is named after its … Continue reading →

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