Category Archives: Fun Free Toronto

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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What’s Free and Happening on Friday, November 18, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Friday is a particularly good day for backpackers and travelers as there are plenty of things going on in the city for free! Here’s a list of what’s on: What: Celebrating Community Victories – Standing Up To The Harper Threat. … Continue reading →

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What’s Going on this Weekend of October 22-23, 2011?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

What’s going on this weekend? A whole slew of random stuff. Some of it should tickle your fancy… First up is the Reel Asian Film Festival, which has a free screening of the Taiwanese film Night Market Hero as part … Continue reading →

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Nuit Blanche 2011

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

It’s already time for Nuit Blanche 2011! Since its inception in Toronto since 2006, it has been an awesome all-night event, but like all art shows, the displays are sometimes hit and miss. It’s got a great alternative atmosphere to … Continue reading →

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Hot and Spicy Food Festival 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

The annual Hot and Spicy Food Festival at the Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay, Toronto, ON) is back with four days of food, art, music, film, dance and much more! What could be a better way of ending the summer … Continue reading →

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The Taste of the Danforth 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

The annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth takes place this weekend, from Friday, August 5, 2011, to Sunday, August 7, 2011. While the origin of the festival was to celebrate the flavours of Greece in Toronto’s Greecetown, it has grown … Continue reading →

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50th Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

This year is the 50th year of the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE), with more than 20,000 artists presenting their work at Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON), which is just a short walk from Backpackers on … Continue reading →

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Free City Cinema Series at Yonge and Dundas Square

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

It’s that time again. When the weather warms up, there’s bound to be tons of things to do outdoors in the city. Yonge and Dundas Square (10 Dundas Street East), which is walking distance from Backpackers on Dundas, has just … Continue reading →

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Toronto Complaints Choir

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

We’ve all have a time in our lives where we were angry about something petty and wanted to shout it for the world to hear. Sure, it would feel really good to just shout it out, but some creative minds … Continue reading →

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Toronto Skating Rinks

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

One of the few good things about winter is that it’s really the only appropriate season to go outdoor ice skating. It’s a cheap and fun way to get some exercise with friends and family and it also makes a … Continue reading →

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