Tag Archives: Backpackers On Dundas

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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Where to Eat on Christmas Day

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

A backpacker’s life is filled with adventure, although the holidays may be a little bit harder to get through. Miles away from family and friends, it’s hard to celebrate on your own. Even when you are with old friends, or … Continue reading →

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Future Toronto: The Toronto Aquarium

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

We are already have so many iconic places in Toronto, including the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre (formerly known as the Skydome) and the Hockey Hall of Fame, just to name a few. Now there are concrete plans that Toronto will be getting … 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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Scotiabank Buskerfest 2011

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Scotiabank Buskerfest is back again! So make sure to come with a pocket full of change to throw to your favourite street performers and there’s no doubt there will be a few that will catch your eye! Running until Sunday, … Continue reading →

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The EX 2011

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Are you going to The Canadian National Exhibit (aka. the Ex or the CNE) this year? Well, you should! Held at Exhibition Place (200 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto, ON), it is just a short subway and bus ride from Backpackers on … Continue reading →

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Island Soul and Caribana 2011

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

The Island Soul Festival, happening this weekend from Friday July 29 to August 1, 2011, is a celebration of the diversity of Caribbean life and culture! It celebrates the massive transformation of the Caribbean islands from places of colonial conflict … Continue reading →

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Edgewalk at the CN Tower

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

Edgewalk at the CN Tower, the newest attraction at the CN Tower will allow you to step outside and take a walk around the observation pad of what was once the tallest building in the world! It allows visitors to … Continue reading →

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The PATH for Avoiding Canadian Winters

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

With the huge amount of snow we’ve gotten recently, it makes sense to avoid going outside if you can avoid it. Luckily, Toronto has 29 kilometers of pedestrian tunnels underground with shops, services and restaurants beneath the office towers of … Continue reading →

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Christmas for Backpackers

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

The holidays are a weird time for backpackers. I remembered when I used to travel solo during the holidays and it was strange to be away from all my friends and family around Christmas. Luckily, I did find company amongst … Continue reading →

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