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CONTENTS
28
Departments
Upfront
3 Welcome
8 Contributors
12 New in 2016
Heres what everyones
excited about this year.
From insider-secret
shopping tips to the
hottest gallery scenes,
find out where to get
your culture on.
City Confidential
26 Hot tickets
Nine of the years
most anticipated shows,
games, concerts
and events.
By Amber Dowling
28 Urban fusion
Six local landmarks
fuse historic Toronto
with innovative,
modern design.
92 2016 events
By Jamie Bradburn
94 Last look
Molly Babad, a boat
captain with Toronto
Harbour Tours Inc.,
introduces passengers
to the mysteries of
Lake Ontario.
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32 Strategic moves
Four movers and
shakers on why they
made Toronto their HQ.
By Jasmine Miller
36 Collect em all
Sports fans who want
to check off more
legendary sports
experiences from their
bucket lists can start
by touching the Stanley
Cup and reliving Tiger
Woodss epic shot on
the 18th hole at Glen
Abbey Golf Club.
38 Winter fun
Be enchanted by the
sparkle of the season.
44 Your festival,
your way
Catch your fave acts
in one epic weekend.
Whether thats all in
one place or all over the
city is up to you.
By Yuki Hayashi
48 City style
From pitch-perfect
designer to edgy
streetwear, weve got
wardrobe picks fit for
an evening at the opera
or a night of clubhoppingalong with
intel on Torontos best
shopping haunts.
By Vanessa Taylor
By Kat Tancock
40 Family time
Discover, delight and
devour, and see how you
stack up as a city
explorer.
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By Yuki Hayashi
42 Canadian content
Sample everything that
Canada is famous for,
without leaving the city.
By Jamie Noguchi
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CONTENTS
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82
Compass
66 Go local
61 Always hungry
54 Local flavour
Three chefs dish on
what makes their cuisine
taste like home.
By Gizelle Lau
By Ernie Ourique
58 Short orders
62 Brewers choice
Small-plates cuisine
goes casual.
82 Niagara adventures
From vineyard tours
to outdoor excitement
and family fun, theres
more to discover
beyond the Falls.
By Karen Burshein
60 Savvy sips
Sports, shops,
nature, culture:
whats your favourite
reason to visit?
By Janelle Reed
By Simone Olivero
79 Mississauga
meet-ups
By Yuki Hayashi
By Dee Brun
86 Ontario getaways
Visit Ontarios
favourite getaways.
By Aliyah Shamsher
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THE FESTIVALS, THE CONCERTS, THE SHOWS,
THE EXHIBITIONSAND MORE!
ON THE COVER
Shot on location outside the ambitiously
revitalized Union Station.
Photography: Glen Reichwein
Stylist: Michelle Paiano, plutino group
Hair and makeup: Nina Farrauto, plutino group
Models: Aislinn, Juzar Dean, plutino group
On her: Fur vest, Pink Tartan; dress, Calvin Klein
(available at Hudsons Bay); shoes, Town Shoes
On him: Blazer, shirt, EXPRESS; hat, Harry Rosen;
jeans, shoes, models own
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ELEGANT Accents
&
STUNNING Views
The Feature Rooms and Suites at the InterContinental Toronto Centre integrate classic design
and textures with elegant accents and stunning views. Azure Restaurant & Bar offers cuisine with
authentic local touches to create something that is truly unique and delicious. Discover a relaxing
oasis in the heart of Toronto at the Spa InterContinental, with its sunlit lounge, patio, saltwater
indoor pool and calming treatment rooms, it is truly a dynamic urban retreat. Steps from downtown
attractions and attached to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre overlooking scenic Lake Ontario,
the InterContinental Toronto Centre will ensure that you have an authentic upscale experience so you
can bring back memories that will last a lifetime.
CONTRIBUTORS
Karen Kwan
Writer, Screen city (page 15),
Stop and go (page 16)
Kwan is a freelance writer and the lifestyle blogger of
healthandswellness.com. She is also the Toronto editor
at VitaminDaily and the editor-at-large of iRun, and has
written for Huffington Post Canada, Glow and wdish.com.
Must-attend Toronto festival:
TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). I love going to
screenings and hearing from the director and cast about
how the movie came together.
Gizelle Lau
Writer, Local flavour (page 54)
Lau is a freelance food and travel writer and photographer
whose work has appeared on torontolife.com, as well as in
Post City Toronto, Eater, Forbes Travel Guide and many
other print and online publications.
Her perfect Sunday: Dim sum in Chinatown, then
Kensington for coffee, followed by visits to the butcher,
cheesemonger and produce shops to pick up ingredients
for dinner.
Javier Lovera
Photographer, City style (page 48)
Lovera is a Colombian-Canadian photographer specializing
in fashion and beauty. His client list includes BMW, Nike,
Mendocino, Rudsak and Ford, and his editorial work has
been published in Elle Quebec, Fashion and the
Globe and Mail. Follow him on Twitter @javierlovera.
Must-attend Toronto festival: Scotiabank
CONTACT Photography Festival is my favourite festival.
Its really special to see the entire city turn into a
photography gallery.
Michelle Paiano
Stylist, cover
Paiano is a Toronto-based fashion stylist whose work has
appeared in BlackBook, Sharp and Glow. She has also
worked with corporate clients including Nike, MercedesBenz and LOral Paris.
Must-attend Festival: Afrofest. I love hearing music from
all over the world, specifically different types of drumming.
I bring my drums and drum along! Theres also great food
from around the world, a culturally diverse crowd and
talent, and great shopping and vendors.
Tourism Toronto
Chair of the Board
Heather McCrory
President & CEO
Johanne R. Blanger
Executive Vice President &
Chief Marketing Officer
Andrew Weir
Editorial Director:
Director, Content
& Publishing
Paula Port
Managing Editor:
Content Manager
Cathy Riches
Director,
Creative Services
Bridget LeGrow
Director, Industry Relations
Pamela Laite
Member Care Director
Denise Belgrove
Spafax Canada Inc.
spafax.com
Editorial
Executive Editor
Amanda Eaton
Deputy Editor
Yuki Hayashi
Copy Chief
Jennifer Krissilas
Art
Art Director
Gordon Alexander
Designers
Shelley Frayer,
Rob Norton
Operations
Production Director
Joelle Irvine
Production Manager
Felipe Batista Nunes
Ad Production Manager
Mary Shaw
Ad Production Coordinator
Joanna Forbes
Proofreaders
Jacob Sheen,
Nicole Gottselig
Sales
Media Director
Laura Maurice
National Sales Manager
Tracy Miller
Sales Account Representative
Natalie Hope
Account Management
Senior Director,
Business Development
& Client Strategy
Courtney MacNeil
Senior Strategist,
Luxury & Lifestyle Brands
Christal Agostino
Account Manager,
Luxury & Lifestyle Brands
Celyn Harding-Jones,
Elana Crotin
Chief Executive Officer
Niall McBain
President,
Content Marketing
Raymond Girard
Executive Vice President,
Content Marketing
Nino DiCara
Senior Vice President,
Content Strategy
Arjun Basu
Director, Finance
& Operations
Faraz Saleem
Glen Reichwein
Photographer, cover
Reichwein has been creating award-winning ad
photography for 25 years, for top clients such as Rogers,
Ripleys Aquarium of Canada, Steam Whistle Brewing,
FedEx and Tim Hortons. He has also shot sports icons like
Wayne Gretzky, Doug Gilmour, Wendel Clark and Brett
Hull. Visit photoGR.com to view his portfolio.
His perfect Sunday: Sunday afternoon runs through
High Park, or a Blue Jays game with my boy.
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News
Airport express
Toronto airports just got even
more accessible! Departing
every 15 minutes, the new UP
Express (Union Pearson
Express) train takes just 25
minutes to travel between
Toronto Pearson International
Airport and Union Station.
Travellers flying out of Billy
Bishop Toronto City Airport can
now walk from the waterfront to
the island airport in about six
minutes through a pedestrian
tunnel. upexpress.com,
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Photography: Doug Brown (Marathon), Michael Cooper (Siegfried), AGO (Lawren Harris)
Whats on!
upfront
Urban improvements
Union Station, Torontos main downtown hub for local public
transit and intercity bus and train systems, is nearing completion
of its $800-million upgrade. In 2015, expanded TTC subway
facilities were unveiled, with wider platforms and a new art
installation. The Union Station faade has been revitalized and
now overlooks a public square on Front Street, which plays host
to a summer-long fresh-food market, a Wednesday farmers
market and other public events. toronto.ca
South of Front Street, the redesigned Queens Quay was
unveiled in June 2015. The waterfront corridor is now a showpiece
of contemporary street design, with two lanes of east-west
automobile traffic, a dedicated light rail transit (LRT) line, plus a
tree-lined granite pedestrian promenade and multi-use
recreational trail that link a series of whimsical parks, beaches,
gardens and cultural destinations like Harbourfront Centre.
waterfrontoronto.ca
Game on
Photography: CFL (Grey Cup), T. Carter (Honest Eds), Casa Loma (Company & Co.)
Casa Loma
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Screen city
See the big picture at a leading film fest or screening venue.
By Karen Kwan
With its dozens of film festivals, noteworthy cinemas and non-stop events,
Toronto is a cinephile paradise. Here are some must-views for culture vultures.
TERRIFIC THEATRES
The five-storey TIFF Bell Lightbox (tiff.
net) is no ordinary multiplex. The five-screen
cinema is the year-round home of the
Toronto International Film Festival and runs
curated programming from around the
globe. Its also home to two film-centric art
galleries, a library, two restaurants (Canteen
and Luma) and a rooftop event space. In
The Annex the beautifully refurbished Bloor
Hot Docs Cinema (bloorcinema.com)
screens first-run documentaries. One of the
citys oldest movie houses, the cinema first
opened in 1913 as the Madison Theatre. In
Roncesvalles Village, The Revue Cinema
(revuecinema.ca) runs special series,
such as Silent Revue, a tribute to 1920s
silent movies, and Business Film Fridays
for entrepreneurial types. And if your TV
isnt doing nature movies justice, catch
them uptown larger than life at the Ontario
Science Centres OMNIMAX Theatre
(ontariosciencecentre.ca).
FILM FESTIVALS
You dont have to be an industry player
to schmooze with Hollywoods It list at
the Toronto International Film Festival
(September 8 to 18, 2016, tiff.net): its
the worlds biggest public film fest. Kids
view the best of international childrens
flicks at the TIFF Kids International Film
Festival (April 8 to 24, 2016, tiff.net). Come
spring, the hottest tickets in town offer a
dose of reality: Hot Docs, the Canadian
International Documentary Festival (April 28
to May 8, 2016, hotdocs.ca).
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Stop and go
COXWELL
Just south of this subway stop on the east side of town, youll find the
bustling and vibrant community of Little India, also known as Gerrard
India Bazaar. Its home to more than a hundred South Asian shops and
restos packed into a few blocks for you to discover.
FOODIE FUN: Load up on cheesethe professional fromager can
make recosat The Pantry (1620 Gerrard St. E.) for a midday picnic
in Greenwood Park (150 Greenwood Ave.). Add in some samosas for
your picnic and pick up Indian spices and ingredients to bring home
at B.J. Supermarket (1449 Gerrard St. E.). For dinner, grab a bite at
Regency Restaurant (1423 Gerrard St. E.). Its my favourite Indian
restaurant in the area, says Megan Munro, who lives in the hood and
writes for the blog Im Mr. Fabulous (immrfabulous.com). There are lots
of options, plus friendly service and fresh-to-your-table naan bread.
GALLERY HOPPING: Experience the local art scenefeaturing
everything from dance to music to performanceat Gerrard Art
Space (1475 Gerrard St. E.), which rotates shows of Toronto artists
every three weeks. Pop into Rebellion Gallery and Art Academy
(1495 Gerrard St. E.) to check out the work of local and international
artists in the gallery and salon.
STELLAR SHOPPING: For exemplary gift items, cards and sweetsmelling treats such as artisan organic soaps, visit Birch & Co.
(1487 Gerrard St. E.). For sumptuously crafted saris, lenghas and
salwars, plus bridal wear and menswear, fashion landmark Chandan
Fashion (1439 Gerrard St. E.) has got you covered.
Coxwell
DUNDAS WEST
Roncey, as Roncesvalles Village is called by locals, stretches south from this westend subway station down to Queen and King Street West. Flanked by pretty brick
homes, Roncesvalles Avenue has a cozy, family-friendly vibe. Located just east
of High Park, Roncey is abuzz with runners, cyclists and couples out strolling with
their newborn baby and dog.
WAKE-UP CALL: A stop at Cherry Bomb Coffee (79 Roncesvalles Ave.) is my
morning slice of heaven, says Tammy Burns, a travel writer and editor (her blog
is Anywhere and Here, anywhereandhere.com). Their Americano is one of the
best Ive had in Toronto, and their berry-almond scones are practically seductive.
If youd rather have a greasy-spoon brekkie, pull up a stool at the diner Cardinal Rule
(5 Roncesvalles Ave.).
DE-STRESS: No workout gear in your luggage? No problem. Pick up a stylish outfit
at Ardith (373 Roncesvalles Ave.), where youll find brands such as MICHI and Lucas
Hugh. Once youre done working out at your hotel gym or sightseeing on the run,
baby those tight muscles by booking a massage at Sukha Spa (294 Roncevalles Ave.).
GOOD EVENING: As the sun sets, score a table at The Workshop by Latitude
(331 Roncesvalles Ave.)aim for a spot on the back patio lit by fairy lights. They do
cheese flights with wine pairings, which are pretty much my favourite things in life,
says Burns. Stroll over to The Revue (400 Roncesvalles Ave.) afterwards to catch
a flick at this charming community cinema.
Dundas
West
Hop off at any one of these subway or streetcar stops and build your own adventure. By Karen Kwan
University Av Bay St
Elizabeth St
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UNION
More than 250,000 people pass through this busy station daily
(it serves VIA Rail, Amtrak and GO Transit as well). The railway
station, which opened in 1927, is designated a National
Historic Site of Canada, and hopping off the subway here will
plant you close to the financial, entertainment, theatre and
sports districts. An $800-million, multi-year revitalization has
already resulted in more station entrances and a brighter, airy
ambiance while preserving the buildings historical Beaux Arts
elements. For 2017, look forward to a new concourse chock
full of retailers.
FINE FOOD: Downtown worker bees and tourists alike
have a wealth of resto options. Nelia Belkova, editor of Style
Blog (styleblog.ca), recommends Maman (First Canadian
Place, 100 King St. W.) for delectable sandwiches, salads
and pastries, as well as perfectly Instagrammable dcor.
Chef groupies wont want to miss Bymark (TD Centre,
66 Wellington St. W.)! This fine-dining spot from top chef Mark
McEwan is where you can splurge on his famous $37 P.E.I.
grass-fed burger topped with brie de Meaux and truffled
dwarf peaches.
TREAT YOURSELF: Pose for a pic with the Stanley Cup at
the Hockey Hall of Fame (30 Yonge St.), and then nab tickets
to catch a Maple Leafs or Raptors game at Air Canada
Centre (40 Bay St.) or the 2015 American League Division
Series winners Blue Jays at Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way).
Or just get pumped up alongside Toronto sports fans at
Ford Fan Zone in Maple Leaf Square, the outdoor public
square where Maple Leafs and Raptors games are often
broadcast live on the 50- by 28-foot screen. If relaxation is
what youre craving, head to Miraj Hammam Spa by
Caudalie Paris (Shangri-La Hotel, 188 University Ave.) for
some deep, cleansing breaths in the warm, soothing hammam,
followed by a gommage treatment thatll get your skin glowing.
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Aga Khan Museum
Design Exchange
Gardiner Museum
Photography: Janet Kimber (Aga Khan Museum), Melanieps (Gardiner Museum), Daninelle Petti (ROM)
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Creative
spaces
From sculpture and murals to architectural pieces and
street art, Toronto has plenty to offer lovers of visual
artwork. Here are five works worth seeking out.
By Helen Racanelli
1. The Guild
Installation dates vary
Guild Park and Gardens (201 Guildwood Pkwy.)
A former artists colony, this tranquil park will appeal to those
with a taste for salvaged architectural elements and sculptures.
Standout pieces include E.B. Cox and Michael Clays Bear
Sculpture (1979) and Sorel Etrogs Spaceplough I (1981).
2. Youve Changed
by Jesse Harris, 2012
Residential exterior (1075 Queen St. W.)
The Toronto artists text-based mural is interpreted as a positive
message to nearby patients at the
Centre for Addiction and Mental
Health. Its also a statement
about the gentrification of the
surrounding West Queen West,
once gritty and now the toast of
the international scene, including
Vogue magazine, which named
it the worlds second-coolest
neighbourhood.
3. Glenn
by Ruth Abernethy, 1999
CBC broadcast headquarters
(250 Front St. W.)
This life-size bronze of renowned
pianist Glenn Gould seated on
a bench and dressed for chilly
weather invites an up-close and
personal look. Gould, ironically,
was shy.
5. The Pasture
by Joe Fafard, 1985
Toronto Dominion Centre plaza (77 King St. W.)
Also affectionately called the 7 Cows and Courtyard
Cows, this striking group of life-size bronze cows at rest
was created by Saskatchewan artist Joe Fafard to remind
us of our ties to farmers and the land.
Visit SeeTorontoNow.com/publicart for five more great
works of public art.
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4. Sun Life
by Sorel Etrog, 1984
(King Street West and
University Avenue)
These bronze, mostly abstract
sculptures by prolific RomanianCanadian artist/writer/philosopher
Etrog are scattered on grounds
across the city. Etrog also designed
the statuette for the Genie award,
Canadas version of the Oscars.
UPFRONT
An insiders guide to World MasterCard
Simcoe St.
University Ave.
McCaul St.
GRANGE
PARK
Get prepped
The World MasterCard
Fashion Week tents at David
Pecaut Square form the hub
for the entire week. Arrive early
to take advantage of the
mini-makeover stations and
hair demos happening on-site
prior to the shows.
The
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King St. W.
Bay St.
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Wellington St. W.
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Design
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Richmond St. W.
Richmond St. W.
Queen
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Bay St.
Yonge St.
Fashion Week
ON THE RISE:
Canadian
designers
to watch
Beaufille
beaufille.com
Sisters Chlo and
Parris Gordons
line of ready-to-wear
and jewellery
captures a modern,
effortless style with
a tomboy vibe.
Sid Neigum
sidneigum.com
With plenty of buzz
in the press, Neigum
offers a collection that
fuses experimental
silhouettes with strong
architectural lines.
Maison Matthew
Gallagher
maisonmatthew
gallagher.com
Since winning the New
Labels 2015 competition,
all eyes have been on
Gallaghers beautifully
crafted feminine line.
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Hayley Elsaesser
hayleyelsaesser.com
When it comes to Pop
Artinspired prints,
a slew of neon colours
and a playful sense
of style, Elsaessers
collection is where its at.
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Mikhael Kale
mikhaelkale.com
Counting celebrities like
Beyonc and Jennifer
Lopez as fans, Kales line
subscribes to plenty of
high-watt finishes like
leather and sequins,
or cutout features.
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Fashionable finds
Relive your trip each time you don this cool Toronto gear.
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Torontonians are known to sport their city pride, whether its with a
cozy toque or TIFF-embellished doggy wear. Here are six ways to show your love!
1. City of Neighbourhoods
Kensington toque, $35, Tuck Shop
Co. Outpost at Love the Design,
tuckshopco.com.
2. YYZ Tyvek Luggage Tags,
$9 per set of three, Drake General Store,
drakegeneralstore.ca.
3. Classic Streetcar Profiles tee,
$15, Spacing Store, spacing.ca.
UPFRONT
Yorkville NOW:
Sleek shopping
mecca
Over the years, Yorkvilles coffee houses
and counterculture have segued into multimillion dollar condos, spas and designer
boutiques. Yesterdays bohemian scene
is todays shopping mecca, with Tiffany &
Co., Burberry, Prada, Herms and Calvin
Klein outposts.
Yorkville THEN:
Hot spots
with histor y
Yonge-Dundas NOW:
Yonge-Dundas THEN:
Neon market
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City
Confidential
Unveiled at last years PANAMANIA (the month-long
cultural festival celebrating the Pan Am and Parapan Am
Games), Nathan Phillips Squares TORONTO sign was
an instant icon. The three-metre-tall, 22-metre-long
(10-foot-tall, 72-foot-long) LED-illuminated installation is
a must-visit, must-photograph attraction. Snap it during
the day, when the translucent white front and colourful
sides complement its City Hall backdrop, and after dark,
when it glows boldlya luminous beacon to a city
where adventure can be found at any hour.
Hot
tickets
1. TIFF
The Toronto International Film Festival (September 8 to 18, 2016) is one of the
most-loved film festivals in the world, thanks to the A-list talent that graces its red
carpet, but also due to the festivals populist vibe. Unlike other prestigious film
fests, TIFF is one of the few thats fully open to the general public. With a global
roster of filmsfrom Hollywood heavy hitters to emerging talentthis is the festival
where everyday cinephiles are most likely to bump into marquee idols like Natalie
Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Penelope Cruz and Johnny Depp, all past attendees.
Tickets: tiff.net
2. Luminato Festival
Unleash your imagination as the groundbreaking arts festival (June 10 to 19, 2016)
showcases more than 250 art installations, specially commissioned performances and
readings at various locations across the city. Past festivals have featured Canadian
and global debuts by internationally renowned artists like Matthew Barney and singersongwriter Rufus Wainwright.
Tickets: luminatofestival.com
3. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
Fans of Canadas unofficial national sport consider this the ultimate hockey weekend
(November 11 to 14, 2016), with the annual Legends Classic hockey game and a fan forum
leading up to the star-studded Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Tickets: hhof.com
4. Matilda The Musical
Evoke your inner child at the Toronto premire of this musical (July 2016). Inspired by the Roald
Dahl novel, Matilda The Musical has played for sold-out crowds on Broadway and
in Londons West End.
Tickets: mirvish.com
5. Rogers Cup
From Rafael Nadal to Andy Murray to Roger Federer, the biggest names in mens tennis have
competed in the Rogers Cup, otherwise known as the Canadian Open. Come summer (July 23 to
31, 2016), the games biggest names will once again lob, ace and smash it out in front of packed
crowds at the Aviva Centre at York University.
Tickets: rogerscup.com
6. JFL42
Forty-two of the funniest acts on the planet congregate every fall (September 22 to October 1, 2016) at
Just for Laughs annual 10-day comedy festival, with events held at various venues across the city.
Tickets: Choose from several pass options at jfl42.com.
7. MMVAs
The alfresco Much Music Video Awards (June 19, 2016) creates organized chaos each year. Held outside
the Much studios at Queen Street West and John Street, this celebration of all things pop culture attracts
A-list musicians, actors, celebs and a city blocks worth of screaming, blissed-out fans.
Tickets: Fans camp outside the TV network to score a coveted access wristband.
8. NBA All-Star Game
B-ball fans come out in droves for an epic weekend (February 12 to 14, 2016) thats jam packed with
marquee stars showing off their biggest moves, as well as contests and autograph ops. Want to catch the
jaw-dropping talent of the biggest and brightest athletes in the sport in one place? This is it.
Tickets: nba.com/raptors/allstar2016
9. Canadas Walk of Fame Broadcast Show
Celebrate Canadas top talent as theyre feted and inducted into the star-studded Walk of Fame on King Street
West (fall 2016). No ticket to the broadcast show? No problem! Fans are encouraged to line up along the red
carpet for the pre-show public unveiling of the new stars.
Tickets: canadaswalkoffame.com
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Founders, Free The Children
The brainchild of Craig and Marc Kielburger, Free The Children is an international NGO designed to help kids
help other kids. Through programs like Adopt a Village and We Act, more than 8,000 schools and youth groups
in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. have partnered with the organization to end global poverty. The first annual
We Daya day-long, star-studded concert celebrating the students initiativeswas first held in Toronto in
2007 and now takes place all over the globe.
CRAIG
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Founder, G(irls)20
G(irls)20 is a Toronto-based social-profit with a big mission: the economic and educational
advancement of women and girls in the developing world. The organizations annual summit is held
in that years host G20 country, with young delegates attending from all G20 nations, as well as the
European Union, African Union, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the MENA region.
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Sports fans who want to check off more legendary
sports experiences from their bucket lists can start by
touching the Stanley Cup and reliving Tiger Woodss
epic shot on the 18th hole at Glen Abbey Golf Club.
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Be enchanted by
the sparkle of the season.
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2. Celebrate Ontarios
agricultural heritage
at the Royal
Agricultural Winter
Fair, which takes place
every November.
Top attractions include
equestrian shows,
butter sculptures and
a petting farm.
3. Brush up on your
hockey-hero trivia,
practise your slap shot
or test your play-byplay skills behind the
mic with a visit to the
Hockey Hall of Fame.
4. Pack your red nose
and welcome Saint Nick
at the 112th annual
edition of The Santa
Claus Parade, whose
route weaves through
several downtown
neighbourhoods
every November.
store of classic
Canadian retailer
Hudsons Bay, where
Christmas vignettes
are unveiled every
holiday season.
5. Take in The
National Ballet of
Canadas mesmerizing
and perennially popular
interpretation of the
classic Christmas
tale The Nutcracker.
Charm youngsters
with Ross Pettys nutty
annual pantomime
over the holidays or
treat yourself to a
musical at one of the
Mirvish theatres.
6. Shop the Europeanstyle Toronto
Christmas Market
in The Distillery Historic
District, where carollers,
choirs and mulled
wine enhance the
winterrific vibe.
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Family time
Discover, delight and devour,
and see how you stack up as a
city explorer. By Yuki Hayashi
Illustration by Remy Simard
With so much to see and do,
it takes dedication to win our
scavenger hunt. Challenge
other members of your
family, and check out how
many of these experiences
you can rack up. One point
per item. Winner earns
Master Traveller status!
Pet a stingray at
Ripleys Aquarium
of Canada.
Go hoarse while
cheering your
knight on to a
jousting victory at
Medieval Times.
Catch a flick at the TIFF Kids
International Film Festival
(April 8 to 24, 2016). Bonus
point if you get your ticket
stub signed by a star!
Stack, build
and create at
LEGOLAND
Discovery Centre,
the best-stocked
playroom ever!
Brave the Bat
Cave, dig for
dinosaur fossils
and create your
own animal-track
rubbing to take
home at the
Royal Ontario
Museum.
Hoof it over
to the Bata
Shoe Museum
to snap a pic of
an historic shoe
youd wear
on a dare.
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Get a fast-paced
birds-eye view of the
forest canopy while
Treetop Trekking at
Bramptons Heart Lake
Conservation Area.
Pose on the CN
Towers glass
floor 342 metres
(1,122 feet) above
street level. Take
a photo as proof!
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Canadas a big country.
And our reputation? Huge!
You could travel the nation in
search of quintessentially
Canadian experiences to sample,
savour and shop or you could
limit your efforts to the Greater
Toronto Area. Becausesurprise!
weve got it all, from eh to Z.
1. Immerse yourself in over 1,000 years
of indigenous art at the Museum of
Inuit Art (miamuseum.ca), the only
museum south of the Arctic devoted
exclusively to the sculpture, ceramic,
drawings, prints and wall hangings of
Inuit artists, from Labrador to the Yukon
to the Northwest Territories.
2. Rub shoulders with Brendan Fraser,
Jim Carrey and Shania Twain. OK,
maybe not shoulders. But you can
touch their stars on Canadas Walk
of Fame (canadaswalkoffame.com).
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Sample everything that Canadas famous for,
without leaving the city. By Jamie Noguchi
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8. Pick up a paddle at
Harbourfront Canoe
& Kayak Centre
(paddletoronto.com) and
explore the waterfront like a
true voyageur. Rent a canoe
or kayak, or sign on for a
guided paddling tour.
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JAZZ
ANNUAL FESTIVALS:
TD Toronto Jazz Festival (torontojazz.com),
Beaches International Jazz Festival (beachesjazz.com)
2016 dates: TD Toronto Jazz Festival (June 24 to July 3, 2016),
Beaches International Jazz Festival (July 8 to 24, 2016)
Vibe: The nearly three-decades-old TD Toronto Jazz Festival is the elder
(hepcat) statesman of Torontos festival scene, having showcased jazzs
biggest headliners, including Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis and Diana
Krall, at Nathan Phillips Square and other venues across town. The
Beaches International Jazz Festival adds visual art, youth programming, a
street festival and even a charity run to enhance its eclectic lineup of jazz,
blues, African, Caribbean and R&B performances.
Photography: Luis Enriquez (TD Toronto Jazz Festival), Chris Cheung (Salsa on St. Clair), Anna Encheva (Lula Lounge)
Possibly more than any other city in Canada, Toronto is renowned as a festival incubator, with dozens of music and
arts events overlapping throughout the year. But what ifgulp!your travel dates dont sync with your dream festival?
No worries. Heres how to DIY your own festival if youve missed the official one.
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FIELD TRIP
ANNUAL FESTIVALS:
Field Trip (fieldtriplife.com), Toronto Urban Roots Fest
(torontourbanrootsfest.com), Bestival (bestival.ca), WayHome (wayhome.com),
Camp Wavelength (wavelengthtoronto.com)
2016 dates: Field Trip (June 4 to 5, 2016), Toronto Urban Roots Fest (September 14 to 19,
2016), Bestival (June 11 to 12, 2016), WayHome (July 22, 23 & 24, 2016),
Camp Wavelength (August 19 to 21, 2016)
Vibe: Rock musics coolest alt, roots and indie acts like Alabama Shakes, My Morning Jacket
and Arkells have performed at Field Trip, which takes over the historic grassy field of Fort York
National Historic Site, alongside food trucks and a kids camp, where wee hipsters can play,
create art or catch shows on the kids stage. Also located at Fort Yorks Garrison Common,
Toronto Urban Roots Fest (TURF) features an eclectic mix of indie, folk, soul and roots acts, plus
a kids area with musical arts and crafts, games and an acoustic stage. Another outdoorsy fest,
Bestival brings the show to the verdant Toronto Island, where acts like Florence + the Machine,
Nas and Wavves have performed for costumed fans, including newlyweds who got hitched
at the Bestival Inflatable Church. WayHome and Camp Wavelength bring a similarly boho
alfresco vibe to the festivities, overnight camping optional.
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Horseshoe Tavern
WORLD BEAT
ANNUAL FESTIVALS:
Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival (salsaintoronto.com),
Small World Music Festival (smallworldmusic.com)
2016 dates: Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival (July 2016),
Small World Music Festival (September 23 to 25, 2016)
Vibe: Held along a strip of St. Clair West thats home to many of Torontos
Latin American restaurants and businesses, Salsa on St. Clair is a high-energy
street fest that features live music on multiple stages, dancing (including
on-the-spot salsa lessons), a kids zone and plenty of food trucks and
booths. The three-day Small World Music Festival presents a multicultural
mix of international and Canadian artists at Fort York National Historic Site.
The family-friendly fest includes on-site animation, vendors and food.
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CARNIVAL
ANNUAL FESTIVAL:
Toronto Caribbean Carnival
(torontocaribbeancarnival.com)
Luxy Nightclub
NORTH BY NORTHEAST
INDIE
ANNUAL FESTIVALS:
North by Northeast (nxne.com),
Canadian Music Week (cmw.net), Riot Fest (riotfest.org)
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CLASSICAL
ANNUAL FESTIVALS:
Toronto Summer Music Festival (torontosummermusic.com),
21C Music Festival (rcmusic.ca)
2016 dates: Toronto Summer Music Festival
(May 25 to 29, 2016), 21C Music Festival (May 25 to 29, 2016)
Vibe: Classical music takes centre stage at the Toronto Summer Music
Festival, which features top solo performers, orchestras and everything in
between. Held at various venues across town, festival programming hews to
an annual themelast years was Music of the New World, in honour of the
Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. The Royal Conservatory of Musics 21C
Music Festival debuts cutting-edge compositions (performed by innovative
artists)from classical and jazz to pop and world musicall mostly composed
in the 21st century. Past performers have included pianist and local indie
darling Chilly Gonzales, string ensemble Afiara Quartet and former Police
drummer Stewart Copeland.
EDM/DIGITAL
ANNUAL FESTIVALS:
VELD Music Festival (veldmusicfestival.com),
Digital Dreams (digitaldreamsfestival.ca)
2016 dates: VELD Music Festival (July 2016),
Digital Dreams (June 2016)
Vibe: Electronic music lovers have been flocking to
five-year-old VELD for top international acts, including
Torontos own Deadmau5, the superstar DJ behind summers
other big EDM event, Digital Dreams.
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City style
From pitch-perfect designer to edgy streetwear,
weve got wardrobe picks fit for a night out on the town.
Styling by Vanessa Taylor Photography by Javier Lovera
City Confidential
SHOP THE LOOK:
Venture just north of the city to Vaughan Mills
(vaughanmills.com), Canadas premier outlet mall,
which has an unrivalled selection of discount designer
stores like Michael Kors Outlet, Lacoste Outlet, Calvin
Klein Outlet, BCBGMAXAZRIA and Holt Renfrews
discount store, hr2 (holtrenfrew.com/hr2).
Canadian shoe stores like Browns (brownsshoes.
com), Aldo (aldoshoes.com) and Town Shoes
(townshoes.com) offer the latest in designer and
private-label shoes and accessories.
Founded in Toronto, Club Monaco (clubmonaco.
ca) has a modern-classic aesthetic with broad appeal.
Fashion favourite J.Crew (jcrew.com) offers timeless
styles that will take you from work to weekend.
Check out the Toronto Eaton Centre (cfshops.
com/toronto-eaton-centre.html), Yorkdale
Shopping Centre (yorkdale.com), Bayview Village
(bayviewvillageshops.com) and Sherway Gardens
(sherwaygardens.ca), as well as Mississaugas Square
One (shopsquareone.com) and Bramptons Bramalea
City Centre (bramaleacitycentre.ca).
Spains fast-fashion giant Zara (zara.com) and sister
store Massimo Dutti (massimodutti.com) offer ontrend clothing, accessories and footwear for both men
and women.
Topshop (topshop.com), with its shop-in-shop
locations for men and women in Hudsons Bay
(thebay.com), provides affordably priced fashions for
the ultimate trendy millennial.
Roots (canada.roots.com) has been rocking
a sporty urban style for over four decades. Its
quintessentially Canadian look straddles the city and
the great outdoors.
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THE HOT SPOT: Lees Palace (leespalace.com)
THE STYLE: Eclectic Indie
Whether its scoring the ultimate second-hand find or
discovering the latest downtown-cool boutiques, heres
where youll find your latest wardrobe obsession.
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Get on board.
Purchase tickets
at UPexpress.com
Japan?
Kariya Park,
Downtown Mississauga
Award-winning waterfront,
Port Credit, Mississauga
Dubai?
Algonquin Park?
discovermississauga.ca
food drink
food+drink
Spice of life
If youre the kind of eater who lives to feel the burn, Torontos food scene will stoke your
appetite. Home to Canadas most diverse array of ethnic restaurants, the citys selections
will have you breaking a sweat, chowing down on a global heat seekers menu: authentic
tom yum goong soup at Linda Modern Thai, habanero-spiked cochinita pibil tacos at El
Caballito, mouth-searing vindaloo at Bindia Indian Bistro, or the slower burn of Cajunstyle jambalaya from Southern Accent Restaurant. Or pair dinner with entertainment at
The Sultans Tent, where French-Moroccan dishes like North African piri piri chicken turn
up the heat, especially when accompanied by a live belly-dancing performance.
Local flavour
Three chefs dish on what makes their cuisine taste like home.
By Gizelle Lau Photography by Geoff Fitzgerald
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Nick Liu
Another great example of this is the mapo
doufu halloumi, a play on the traditional
mapo tofu dish, where instead of tofu, he
uses halloumi, a Levantine-style cheese from
a local dairy, and stir-fries it up with ground
pork, grilled scallions, black bean chili sauce,
fried chilies and garlic. Its a global dish that
sums up Toronto in every bite.
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Peoples
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Bar Fancy
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CUTLERY-FREE
An early adopter, 416 Snack Bar (181 Bathurst St.)
opened in 2011, offering small plates that adhere to
the restos No. 1 rule: no cutlery. Seriously, you
wont find a fork here. Steak tartare, steamed buns
and even a salad (Japanese-style with wakame,
toasted sesame and miso dressing) are presented
as glorified finger food. The same motto goes for its
sister restaurant, Peoples Eatery (307 Spadina
Ave.). Paying homage to the neighbourhoods
Jewish and Chinese history, the menu features
latkes and kibbeh nayeh alongside General Tso tofu
and Peking duck.
Bar Buca
costolette di
manzo
Junked Food
Company
Smash Bag
nachos
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Bar Buca
sardella
calabrese
Kanpai
Snack Bar
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CURATED CRAVINGS
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waffle
sandwich
Bar Fancy
olives and pork
sausages
Bar Buca
polipo
Kanpai
Snack Bar
Player Hater
Peoples
Eatery
grilled short
ribs
DISCOVER WHAT
FLYING IS ALL ABOUT !
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Brewers choice
The experts weigh in on the best
places to enjoy their beer.
By Karen Burshein
2015-11-11 10:37 AM
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Scarborough Bluffs
This spectacular 15-km (9.3 mile) stretch of linked
waterfront parks is a landmark worth exploring.
The surrounding Scarborough area is a cosmopolitan food
lovers dream, with eateries offering everything from Lebanese
to Filipino, Sri Lankan and Persian food. Explore local history
at Scarborough Museum, marvel at the Guild Park and
Gardens quirky sculpture park, or visit the 47-sq-km
(18-sq-mile) Rouge Park, recently designated Canadas
first National Urban Park, which encompasses First Nations
archeological sites and 1,700 plant and animal species.
Go local
Eating, shopping &
other cool things to
do in Torontos diverse
neighbourhoods.
By Jane L. Thompson
With additional research by Sarah B. Hood
Toronto-Dominion Centre
No matter where you are in and around Toronto, youll find safe, walkable
neighbourhoods and convenient transit links (not to mention a growing
network of bike facilities) that make it easy to play it by ear, strolling,
snacking and shopping wherever you feel the urge. Heres a starter list of
places to visitcomplete with some foolproof Instagrammable locations!
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Harbour Sixty Steakhouse
For serious steak aficionados, fine dining in a
historic Harbour Commission Building with a
prodigious wine list of more than 1,000 offerings.
60 Harbour St., 416-777-2111, harboursixty.com
Epic at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Best to reserve for this award-winning dining room,
with its exemplary farm-to-fork menu. 100 Front
St. W., 416-860-6949, epicrestaurant.ca
SHOP
Bay of Spirits Gallery
Buy a gift or invest in a piece of Aboriginal art
at this gallery that presents everything from
dream catchers and talking sticks to paintings
and sculpture from artists and craftspeople of
Haida, Iroquois, Ojibway and Inuit heritage.
156 Front St. W., 416-971-5190, bayofspirits.com
Gotstyle The Menswear Store
These hip clothiers are casual downstairs; upstairs,
a high-style mens wedding boutique. 21 Trinity St.,
in The Distillery Historic District at 55 Mill St.,
416-260-9696, gotstylemenswear.com
SEE
The Distillery
Historic District
Old Town +
The Distillery
Historic
District
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
Many of Torontos historic buildings now
accommodate the needs of urban sophisticates.
Union Station, St. Lawrence Market, The
Esplanade and The Distillery Historic District
cater to lovers of food and culture. King and
Sherbourne is the centre for condo-sized
furniture and more elaborate dcor pieces.
The Distillery has galleries, restaurants,
chocolate, clothes and more.
King St.
Old
Town
Berkley St.
Parliament St.
Sherbourne St.
Jarvis St.
Church St.
Bay St.
Yonge St.
York St.
Quay
Cluny Bistro
A playful spin on classic French cuisine in
artfully redesigned historic surroundings. 35 Tank
House Lane, in The Distillery Historic District at
55 Mill St., 416-203-2632, clunybistro.com
Fishermans Wharf Lighthouse
Recently relocated, a dependable and
reasonably priced seafood restaurant serving
classics like bouillabaisse and Coquille St.
Jacques. 97 Church St., 416-364-1344,
fishermanswharf-toronto.com
Segway of Ontario
Tour The Distillery Historic District the fun way:
on a two-wheeled, self-stabilizing Segway scooter.
30 Gristmill Lane, in The Distillery Historic District at
55 Mill St., 416-642-0008, segwayofontario.com
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Bindia Indian Bistro
Fresh contemporary Indian food for eat-in or
takeout.16 Market St., 416-863-0000, bindia.ca
Eas
Mill St.
The Distillery
Historic District
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Yuk Yuks Comedy Club
Torontos top standup comedy venue has
helped launch the careers of comics like
Howie Mandel, Jim Carrey, Rick Moranis
and Russell Peters.
224 Richmond St. W., 416-967-6425,
yukyuks.com
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Entertainment
District
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
Nightclubs, theatres and cinemas make this area jump, along
with such key tourism venues as the CN Tower, Steam Whistle
Brewing, Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, Roy Thomson Hall
and Ripleys Aquarium of Canada.
Front St. W.
Best routes:
King Street West
between University
Avenue and Spadina
Avenue for theatres
and restaurants;
Richmond Street
West between
Spadina Avenue and
Simcoe Street for
nightclubs.
Church St.
King St. W.
Bay St.
Entertainment
District
Richmond St. W.
University Ave.
Simcoe St.
John St.
Peter St.
Spadina Ave.
Queen St. W.
EAT
Blowfish Restaurant & Sake Bar
The club crowd congregates for luxe
sushi and cocktails at this tony restolounge. 668 King St. W., 416-860-0606,
blowfishrestaurant.com
SEE
Real Sports Apparel
This 10,000-square-foot shrine to sports
offers jerseys, caps, jackets and more.
Air Canada Centre, Gate 1, 40 Bay St.,
416-815-5746, realsports.ca
TIFF Bell Lightbox
Home to the Toronto International Film
Festival, it has five cinemas and two
casual restaurants.
350 King St. W., 416-968-3456, tiff.net
Ripleys Aquarium of Canada
The new aquarium houses a 660,000-gallon shark tank in the Dangerous Lagoon,
bringing you nose to gill with incredible
12-foot-long sand tiger sharks.
288 Bremner Blvd., 647-351-FISH (3474),
ripleyaquariums.com/canada
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CN Tower
Some of the best views of the iconic tower,
the adjacent Rogers Centre and the skyline
are from the Toronto Islands, across the
Inner Harbour, but if you keep an eye out,
you may see it framed in an interesting way
from almost anywhere in the downtown
core. Watch for nighttime illuminations,
like red and white for Canada Day and
rainbow colours for Pride celebrations.
301 Front St. W., 416-868-6937,
cntower.ca
Buonanotte
House-made pastas and wood-fired
pizza, with a lively nighttime club scene.
19 Mercer St., 416-599-7246,
buonanotte.com
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EAT
Blu Ristorante & Lounge
Contemporary dcor in a Victorian building;
this elegant spot draws raves for its
exquisitely cooked traditional Italian dishes.
17A Yorkville Ave., 416-921-1471,
bluristorante.com
Il Posto
A long-established favourite with genuine
Yorkville flair, serving fine Italian fare. Save
room for the extensive list of indulgent
house-made desserts.
148 Yorkville Ave.,
416-968-0469, ilposto.ca
ONE Restaurant
Food by local star chef
Mark McEwan and dcor by
Yabu Pushelberg: perfect for
business lunches or cocktails.
116 Yorkville Ave., 416-961-9600,
one.mcewangroup.ca
Southern Accent Cajun,
Creole and Soul Restaurant
Andouille sausage and jambalaya rule at this New
Orleansstyle restaurant thats so authentic it has
its own in-house psychics. 595 Markham St.,
416-536-3211, southernaccent.com
Mistura
Chef Massimo Capra of TVs Restaurant Makeover
oversees this fine Italian kitchen with an event
space (Sopra) upstairs. 265 Davenport Rd.,
416-515-0009, mistura.ca
SHOP
Mayberry Fine Art
For more than 40 years, this has been the
place to view and shop for important historical
and contemporary Canadian art.
110 Yorkville Ave., 416-923-9275,
mayberryfineart.com
Yorkville Ave.
Cumberland St.
Bloor St. E.
U of T
Yonge St.
Queen's Park
Bay St.
College St.
Charles St.
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Yorkville Village
The upscale Hazelton Lanes mall has been
reimagined, renamed and expanded. Anchored
by Whole Foods and Equinox Health Club, it now
embraces several buildings grouped around the
original space with its sunlit central atrium.
87 Avenue Rd., 416-968-8680, yorkvillevillage.com
Yorkville
Bloor St. W.
Harbord St.
Best routes: Start strolling at Bloor and Bays Mink Mile; turn north, heading toward Cumberland and Yorkville
for shopping. To visit The Annex and the University of Toronto, head back to Bloor, walking west toward St.
George and beyond to Spadina. Continue to Bathurst and Bloor for Mirvish Village.
Hazelton Ave.
Avenue Rd.
Spadina Ave.
Bathurst St.
Brunswick Ave.
Markham St.
Davenport Rd.
The Annex
SEE
Queens Park
The parkland and grounds surrounding the Ontario
Legislative Building house more than a dozen
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SHOP
The Wine Shop
Looking to experience the best of
Ontarios terroir? Sign up for a tasting
or shop for a range of award-winning
wines, including exquisite icewines
a local specialty. 228 Queens Quay W.,
416-598-8880, thewineshops.com
Centre Shop
Browse this shop for unique and surprising contemporary
crafts and design, including items for creative kids.
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4993,
harbourfrontcentre.com/centreshop
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Aria Ristorante
Exceptional wines and fine Italian fare
abound in an elegant contemporary
urban setting. 25 York St.,
416-363-2742, ariaristorante.ca
Cabana Pool Bar
Beautiful bathers soak in the Miami vibe
while playing volleyball, dancing, dining
or sunbathing. Private cabanas with
bottle service attract celebs such as
Justin Bieber and Deadmau5. 11 Polson
St., 416-479-7645, cabanapoolbar.com
Carousel Caf &
Toronto Island BBQ
and Beer Co.
Two licensed eateries serving
seasonal sit-down fare.
Centre Island, Carousel Caf,
416-203-0405, Toronto Island
BBQ, 416-234-2345,
centreisland.ca/foodanddrink
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Harbourfront Centre
A four-hectare (10-acre) site dedicated to arts and cultural
programming, like the World Stage theatre festival, NextSteps
dance series, free outdoor food and culture festivals,
and The Power Plant, Canadas leading public gallery of
contemporary visual art. 235 Queens Quay W.,
416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com
Mariposa Cruises
Six vessels ply the lake with harbour tours and
dinner cruises. 207 Queens Quay W., Pier 6,
416-203-0178, mariposacruises.com
HTO Park
A playful (and photogenic) urban beach with
permanent yellow umbrellas and Muskoka chairs.
339 Queens Quay W., toronto.ca
Fort York National Historic Site
With its stunning new visitors centre, Canadas largest
collection of original War of 1812 buildings presents historic
exhibits, plus a living history portrayed by costumed interpreters.
250 Fort York Blvd., 416-392-6907, fortyork.ca
Centreville Amusement Park
The Haunted Barrel Works, 1907 antique carousel and Centreville
Train are standouts at this childrens amusement park, a perennial
favourite. Centre Island, Avenue of the Island, 416-203-0405,
centreisland.ca/centreville
Redpath Sugar Museum
Find out about the history of sugar and the Redpath family
business at the refinery, where boats unload raw sugar for
processing. 95 Queens Quay E., 416-366-3561 (call ahead),
redpathsugar.com
Amsterdam BrewHouse
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SHOP
Getoutside
The source for boots and classic kicks,
including Converse, Hunter, Frye and
more. 437 Queen St. W., 416-593-5598,
getoutsideshoes.com
Goorin Bros. Hat Shop
Whether you favour the Indiana
Jones fedora or the Walter
White pork pie, Goorin has
a classic hat for you.
320 Queen St. W.,
416-408-4287,
goorin.com
EAT
Nota Bene
This fine-dining spot is renowned for
its fresh take on Canadian cuisine,
with many international influences.
180 Queen St. W., 416-977-6400,
notabenerestaurant.com
The Citizen
Eclectic comfort-food snacks, sandwiches,
BBQ and burgers accompany house
cocktails that echo the manly 30s dcor.
522 King St. W., 416-703-2800,
thecitizento.com
Queen West +
King West +
Liberty Village
The Drake
The hip Drake kitchen supplies food and
drinks that are in season and on trend to
all its spaces, from the ritzy ground-floor
Lounge to the bohemian rooftop Sky Yard.
1150 Queen St. W., 416-531-5042,
thedrakehotel.ca
Mildreds
Temple Kitchen
Upscale comfort food and
a commitment to local
producers draw families
for brunch, and friends and
colleagues for dinner and
lunch. 85 Hanna Ave.,
Unit 104, 416-588-5695,
templekitchen.com
Spacing Store
Spacing, a magazine that promotes
the merits of public spaces, has opened
a retail outlet that offers all kinds of
items celebrating Toronto and other
Canadian cities. 401 Richmond St. W.,
416-644-1017, spacing.com
Stylegarage
One of the citys top sources of locally
designed and built home furnishings,
this chic boutique is loved by condo and
loft dwellers for its contemporary flair.
78 Ossington Ave, 416-534-4343,
stylegarage.com
SEE
Perpetual Motion sculpture
This giant corkscrew-like sculpture by
Chilean artist Francisco Gazitua was
inspired by machines that reflect
Liberty Villages industrial heritage.
Liberty Park, 70 East Liberty St.
Graffiti Alley
Treat your eyes to the visual
splendour of Graffiti Alley,
where colourful street-art
murals flourish in this back
lane behind Queen West.
Rush Lane, known as
Graffiti Alley, is the
backdrop to Rick
Mercers streetside rants on
The Mercer Report. South
of Queen Street West from
Spadina Avenue to Portland Street,
beginning at 1 Rush Ln.
Liberty St.
Liberty
Village
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Spadina Ave.
Bathurst St.
Queen St. W.
King
West
Portland St.
Manning Ave.
Dundas St. W.
Niagara St.
Strachan Ave.
Queen
West
Queen St. W.
Atlantic Ave.
Argyle St.
King St. W.
Grace St.
Crawford Ave.
Trinity
Bellwooods
Park
Ossington Ave.
Gladstone Ave.
Dovercourt Rd.
College St.
Niagara St.
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Downtown Core
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
High finance and overtime may drive this area, but for
many, its the heart of Toronto. City Hall, the Financial
District, the Yonge Street strip, Yonge-Dundas Square and
Union Station are all anchors of the downtown core.
Brokers, bankers, lawyers, students and thousands of office
workers keep this district hopping during daylight hours,
while singles and couples are active at night, taking in
movies, theatre and shopping.
The Toronto Eaton Centre is the countrys best-known mall,
but equally impressive is the PATH system, the worlds
largest underground shopping complex, which connects
most of the downtown towers with
more than 1,200 shops and services.
EAT
Bravi Ristorante
Hearty Tuscan cuisine in an elegant setting.
40 Wellington St. E., 416-368-9030, bravi.ca
Signs Restaurant
Staffed by deaf community members, Signs lets
guests try out their American Sign Language
skills to order (with the help of a cheat sheet).
558 Yonge St., 647-350-7446, signsrestaurant.ca
The Senator Restaurant
Classic diner serving burgers made from locally
raised beef, plus house-smoked salmon, handmade
sauces and signature crab cakes. 249 Victoria St.,
416-364-7517, thesenator.com
Best routes:
Begin at
Yonge-Dundas
Square and head
south on Yonge
Street, then
west on Queen
to University
Avenue, south
on University to
King Street West
and back east to
finish at Yonge.
Jazz Bistro
Listen to top jazz acts
while noshing on
bistro and brunch
fare. 251 Victoria St.,
416-363-5299,
jazzbistro.ca
Reds Midtown Tavern
A new, second location of the downtown
business crowds destination for serious wine
and cocktails. 382 Yonge St., 416-598-3535,
redsmidtowntavern.com
The Shore Club
Sumptuous steak and seafood restaurant
and cocktail bar. 155 Wellington St. W.,
416-351-3311, theshoreclub.ca
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Toronto Eaton Centre
Shopaholics, unite! Here,
youll find more than 235
stores and services,
including WilliamsSonoma, Michael Kors,
Stuart Weitzman and
J.Crew. 220 Yonge St.,
416-598-8560,
torontoeatoncentre.com
Hudsons Bay Queen Street
The iconic and eclectic multi-level department store
with roots in the fur trade boasts the first Canadian
location for the opulent Brooklyn wedding shop
Kleinfeld Bridal (of Say Yes to the Dress fame) and
a Saks Fifth Avenue store (opening February
2016). 176 Yonge St., 416-861-9111, thebay.com
SEE
Yonge-Dundas Square
This public square is busy all day, thanks to its
free Wi-Fi, tables and umbrellas. Its also home
to free concerts, films and special events.
Southeast corner of Yonge and Dundas streets
Sir John A. MacDonald Plaza
(formerly Union Station Plaza)
The new-and-improved plaza is not just a
commuter hub. With its summer food market
and restored circa-1927 heritage clock, its a
destination in its own right. Front Street between
University and Bay Streets
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SEE
Kensington Market
This historic neighbourhood is an
eclectic shopping and dining zone, as
well as a vibrant bohemian culture
magnet, especially during its monthly
summertime Pedestrian Sundays and the
December Winter Solstice Festival. West of
Spadina Avenue between College Street and
Dundas Street West, kensington-market.ca
Art Gallery of Ontario
The citys top art gallery, with its spectacular
remake by Frank Gehry, is especially noteworthy for
Canadian, African, Oceanic and contemporary art,
17th-century Dutch and Italian work, and
19th-century French painting. 317 Dundas St. W.,
416-979-6648, ago.net
Chinatown
Chinatown +
Kensington Market +
AGO District
Chinatown
Dundas St. W.
Sullivan St.
AGO
Phoebe St.
EAT
Baldwin St.
McCaul St.
Kensington Ave.
Baldwin St.
Beverley St.
Huron St.
Kensington
Market
Spadina Ave.
Gateway sculptures
Artist Millie Chen created
towering red poles with a qilin
(which resembles a unicorn),
a dragon, a phoenix and a
Monkey King to represent
the Chinese character for
gateway. Spadina Avenue just
north of Dundas Street West
College St.
Augusta Ave.
Grange Park
Located in Torontos first elite neighbourhood in
the early 1800s, the park and its manor have been
owned by the Art Gallery of Ontario since 1910.
Following the gallerys dramatic expansion
designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, the
park is undergoing a revitalization that will include a
great lawn, a play zone and a quiet, shady
area. Beverley Street south of Dundas
Street West, grangeparktoronto.ca
Queen St. W.
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ShopAGO
Take home a piece of
the Art Gallery of Ontario:
stationery, clothing,
innovative design, and
original artwork to rent or buy.
317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6610, ago.net/shop
Blue Banana Market
Crafts, fashion and food at an indoor bazaar infused
with Kensington Markets quirky homegrown
creativity and zesty cultural diversity. 250 Augusta
Ave., 416-594-6600, bluebananamarket.com
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Architect Will Alsops exuberantly in-your-face Sharp
Centre is the Ontario College of Art and Design
Universitys unmistakable extension. Straddling the
older art-school buildings atop angled candycoloured pillars, the black-and-white box is a
bracing hit of contemporary architecture. For the
best effect, pick a vantage pointby shooting from
the north, you can include the CN Tower in the
frame as welland snap a set of shots over the
course of your trip. Its mien changes against white
clouds or blue skies and at night. 100 McCaul St.,
416-977-6000, ocadu.ca
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Arts Market
Browse the wares of more than 120 local indie
artists, artisans and craftspeople from Wednesday
to Sunday, all under one roof. 1114 Queen St. E.,
416-546-8464, artsmarket.ca
Good Neighbour
A quirky emporium in the former Degrassi TV series
production centre. Go for the hipster togs, mens
apothecary, childrens toys and vintage wear,
plus Leslieville-themed apparel. 935 Queen St. E.,
647-350-0663, goodnbr.com
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Leslieville
Queen St. E.
Eastern Ave.
Gerrard St.
Woodbine Ave.
Riverside
Coxwell Ave.
Greenwood Ave.
Pape Ave.
Withrow
Park
Carlaw Ave.
Broadview Ave.
Don River
River St.
Queen St. E.
Parliament St.
Cabbagetown
Danforth Ave.
Jones Ave.
GreekTown
Bloor St. E.
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The Beach
Kew Gardens
Best routes:
From Broadview and
Danforth east to Carlaw,
then south to Withrow
Park for Riverdale;
Broadview and Queen
East to Jones for
Leslieville; the boardwalk
in The Beaches, beginning
at Kew Gardens,
shouldnt be missed.
King St.
EAT
Allens
Savour exceptional whisky (choose from more
than 330 varieties) at this ageless classic.
143 Danforth Ave.,
416-463-3086, allens.to
Parala
A high-end taverna
with a lake view.
Fresh seafood
is flown in
from Greece.
1681 Lake Shore
Blvd. E., 416-6983456, paralia.ca
Whistlers Grille
This spacious, laid-back
corner restaurant fuels
family celebrations, business
lunches and neighbourhood
sports teams with pasta, pizza, wings and
rings. Upstairs, The McNeil Room caters
to private functions. 995 Broadview Ave.,
416-421-1344, whistlers.ca
Tapas at Embrujo
Small, shareable plates highlighting Spanish
cured meats and seafood, with live flamenco
performances Thursday through Sunday.
97 Danforth Ave., 416-463-8272,
tapasatembrujo.com
The Forth
A spacious multi-floor restaurant and cocktail
lounge featuring sustainable local fare, from B.C.
shrimp to heirloom vegetables to wild boar.
629 Danforth Ave., 416-465-2629,
theforth.ca
Magic Oven
One location of a small chain that offers
local gluten-free, vegan and organic
pizza to eat in or take away, along
with chicken wings, wraps, pastas
and salads. 1450 Danforth Ave.,
416-462-0333, magicoven.com
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
A little out of the way, but every facet of
Japanese culture is celebrated, demonstrated
or exhibited in this spectacular contemporary
building whose elements recall traditional
Japanese features like lanterns and shoji
screens. 6 Garamond Crt., 416-441-2345,
jccc.on.ca
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Queen Street Viaduct
This historical bridge was built in 1911. In the 90s,
it was embellished with artwork by famed Canadian
artist Eldon Garnet. It includes a banner atop the
span, which reads, This river I step in is not the
river I stand in. In 2015, stunning illumination
was added, making it a vision after dark as well.
Queen Street East at the Don Valley
Beaches Boardwalk
The boardwalk provides many photo ops, but one
of our favourites is the white clapboard lifeguard
station and tower at Kew-Balmy Beach. Beautiful
when captured on a sunny summer day with the city
skyline in the distance, its even more so with the
nostalgia-infused longing of a winter shot, against
wind-carved drifts of icy sand and snow. South
of Queen Street East between Coxwell Avenue
and Silver Birch Avenue
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EAT
Duke of Kent
A comfortable
traditional-style
English pub populated
by locals, rugby players
and English expats, with
local draft beers. 2315 Yonge
St., 416-485-9507, kent.thedukepubs.ca
Tabl Middle Eastern Cuisine
This bright, relaxed Lebanese restaurant is
named for a signature salad of parsley and
bulgur wheat. Elegant Middle Eastern dcor
touches and nourishing vegetarian options.
2009 Yonge St., 416-483-3747, tabule.ca
Mandarin Restaurant
A 35-year-old local institution with an
all-you-can-eat Chinese, Japanese and
Canadian buffet, a salad bar and a sundae
bar: truly something for everyone!
2200 Yonge St., 416-486-2222,
mandarinrestaurant.com
Caff Demetre
One location of a small local chain of
luscious dessert cafs serving mouthwatering sundaes, cones, crepes, cakes,
pies and Belgian waffles. 188 Eglinton
Ave. E., 416-485-4610, caffedemetre.com
The former North Toronto railway station (now an LCBO)
Eglinton Ave.
Belsize Dr.
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Yonge St.
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Davisville Ave.
Avenue Rd.
Dufflet Pastries
Since the early 80s, Dufflet Rosenberg
has been Torontos acknowledged queen
of cake. Enjoy her handmade confections
whole or by the slice. 2638 Yonge St.,
416-484-9080, dufflet.com
Casa Loma
Secret passages, towers, stables and
sumptuous suites and ballrooms fill this
majestic castle built in the early 1900s.
Live music nights enhance the experience.
Those seeking action amid the splendour
should consider the new Escape from the
Tower immersive game. 1 Austin Terr.,
416-923-1171, casaloma.org
Spadina Ave.
Mabels Fables
Uptowns beloved childrens book shop.
662 Mt. Pleasant Rd., 416-322-0438,
mabelsfables.com
Midtown
SEE
Bathurst St.
SHOP
Tuck Shop Trading Co.
Outdoor-inspired quality apparel that
celebrates Ontarios cottage country and
Torontos neighbourhoods. 1226 Yonge St.,
416-859-3566, tuckshopco.com
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The arts
blossom in
Flower City
Bramptons culture scene blooms with excitement.
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Garden Square
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Lake Ontario
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Visit tourismbrampton.ca
for more information
and attractions.
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BRAMPTON
ATTRACTIONS
1. Ziplines and treetop climbs are in
order at Treetop Trekking
(treetoptrekking.com) in the lovely Heart
Lake Conservation Area.
Gage Park
2. A 19th-century farmhouse is
preserved as a fascinating
museum at Historic
Bovaird House
(bovairdhouse.ca)with a
haunted nursery! The gift
array of facilities for active fun:
shop offers an enticing
year-round tennis, beach volleyball,
selection of handmade
Historic Bovaird
House
mini-putt golf, formal gardens, paddlecraftworks; locals eagerly
await seasonal teas, historic
boats, a petting zoo, a skate park, and a
dinners and Decembers
snow hill for skiing, snowboarding and inner
Christmas gift sale.
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Mississauga
meet-ups
By Janelle Reed With additional research by Sarah B. Hood & Hilary Marchildon
ississauga is
Canadas sixthlargest city, with a
population of about
750,000.
Residential enclaves include a
mix of mature family homes and
glittering condos geared to the
young-professional set. Lively shops
and restaurants flourish, along with
unique arts and multicultural events,
while the regions lovely lakefront
and rivers offer boating, fishing and
other nature-based activities.
From August 11 to 14, 2016,
Ontarios best youth athletes will
converge here to compete in more
than 20 sporting events at the 2016
edition of the biennial Ontario
Summer Games. Involving about
3,500 participants, including
Brampton
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Check online for current fishing
regulations (craa.on.ca).
At Port Credit Memorial Park,
the annual Mississauga Waterfront
Festival (June 17 to 19, 2016, themwf.
com) draws as many as 50,000
people to enjoy live performances by
Canadian stars such as Sam Roberts,
Jann Arden and Jim Cuddy.
In September, the park hosts the
Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle
Blues and Jazz Festival (September
9 to 11, 2016, southsideshuffle.
com), Port Credits weekend jazz
and blues festival, which unites the
likes of Dr. Hook, Elvin Bishop and
Mavis Staples on multiple stages.
Dont miss the food trucks, the beer
gardens or the Saturday street party.
BREATH OF FRESH AIR
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Niagara
adventures
From vineyard tours to outdoor
excitement and family fun,
theres more to discover beyond
the Falls. By Yuki Hayashi
Niagara Falls
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bout a 90-minute
drive from downtown
Toronto, the Niagara
Region has epic
adventures to suit all
travellers. From the awe-inspiring
power of Niagara Falls to the quaint,
rustic charm of Niagaras wine country,
theres so much to see and do on a
jam-packed day trip. Heres what
we suggest for three traveller types
likely to go gaga over Niagara.
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Clifton Hill
Hornblower
Niagara Cruises
Brocks
(niagaracruises.com)
Monument
serves up state-ofat Queenston
the-art catamaran tours
Heights
that bring you to the
heart of the action (just with
less whitewater). An on-board
bar opens for nighttime cruises.
For a higher, dryer but equally
breathtaking tour, try a helicopter
ride. Niagara Helicopters (niagarahelicopters.com) flies passengers
close enough to feel the power of the
Falls as more than 168,000 cubic
metres (5,932,864 cubic feet) of water
spill over the edge every minute.
Want some human-powered
Niagara action? Just a quick jaunt
from the Falls, you can cycle the
Upper Canada Heritage Trail, a
converted rail line along the Niagara
Escarpment. Mountain bikes are
best for the 14-km (nine-mile) gravel
trail, which wends its way past farms,
fruit orchards and wineries.
Or cross another item off your
bucket list and skydive! Niagara
offers options for all levels of
daredevil. At Niagara Freefall &
Interactive Center (niagarafreefall.
com/freefall), your skydiving
experience is simulated in an indoor
vertical wind tunnel. Skydivers of
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Visit Ontarios
favourite
getaways
By Aliyah Shamsher With additional research by Sarah B. Hood
1. MANITOULIN ISLAND
The drive and ferry ride: 297 km (184 miles)
to Tobermory, plus a two-hour ferry ride to
South Baymouth; approximately six-and-a-half
hours from Toronto.
What we love: With its status as the largest
freshwater island in the world, Manitoulin Island
attracts adventure enthusiasts year-round for
such outdoor fun as hiking and biking in
summer and ice fishing and snowmobiling
in winter.
Eat local: A flower-bedecked farmhouseturned-local-eatery, The Gardens Gate
(manitoulin-island.com/gardensgate) is known
for its creative use of local ingredients.
2. TOBERMORY
The drive: 297 km (184 miles);
approximately four hours from Toronto.
What we love: Calling all divers, hikers,
kayakers, golfers and art lovers: hike the
majestic cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment
or scuba dive in Fathom Five National
Marine Park.
Eat local: Try Georgian Bay whitefish prepared
four ways at the Grandview Dining Room
(grandview-tobermory.com), overlooking the
bay. For a more casual atmosphere, follow the
locals to The Fish & Chip Place
(thefishandchipplace.com).
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Island
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Buffalo
Lake Erie
Point
Pelee
5. MUSKOKA
The drive: 165 km (102 miles); approximately
two hours from Toronto.
What we love: National Geographic Traveler
editors chose Muskoka as the No. 1 summer
destination in the world for its 1,600 lakes,
granite cliffs carved out of the Canadian Shield,
and artistically gnarled pine trees.
Eat local: Rub shoulders with such high-profile
guests as Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson at
The Rosseau Grill at Windermere House
(windermerehouse.com).
6. OTTAWA
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newspaper recently
named the region
the gastronomic
capital of Canada.
Eat local: East & Main
Bistro (eastandmain.ca), a
top choice among Toronto
chefs, had the smart idea to combine luxury
comfort food with fresh, local ingredients,
paired with an outstanding selection of
County wines.
8. NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
The drive: 133 km (83 miles); approximately
two hours from Toronto.
What we love: Take a carriage ride through
the Old Town or a boat up the Niagara River.
Then golf, sip and shop your way through
what is often referred to as the loveliest
town in Ontario.
Eat local: Executive chef Jason Parsons, who
works with winemaker Katie Dickieson to
showcase wines in his seasonal menus, leads
Zagat winner Peller Estates Winery
Restaurant (peller.com).
9. NIAGARA FALLS
The drive: 129 km (80 miles); approximately
two hours from Toronto.
What we love: Hornblower Canadian Falls
tours; dining on board is now an option! Ride
the jet boat, tour at the whirlpool or stroll
through Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens.
Eat local: Casually upscale, newly opened
Weinkeller (weinkeller.ca) is Niagara Falls
first winery-restaurant. Sip your way through
the offerings and enjoy a glass with fresh
oysters. For best value, its tough to beat the
$25 Grand Buffet at Fallsview Casino
(fallsviewcasinoresort.com).
10. STRATFORD
The drive: 149 km (92 miles); approximately
two hours from Toronto.
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IMPORTANT
FYIs
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
All trains arrive and depart from Union Station (65 Front St. W.).
VIA Rail handles most of Canadas intercity routes and connects
to the U.S. via Amtrak. The Amtrak/VIA Maple Leaf route runs
between New York City and Toronto daily and takes about
12 hours, depending on the border wait. For more information:
1-888-VIA-RAIL and viarail.ca; 1-800-USA-RAIL and amtrak.com.
GO Transit services inter-region travel in and around the
Greater Toronto Area. GOs green-and-white trains also operate
from Union Station. For more information, call 1-800-GET-ONGO or 416-869-3200 or visit gotransit.com. For general station
information, call the Travellers Aid Society of Toronto at
416-366-7788.
The legal drinking age is 19. Licensed establishments serve alcohol between 11 a.m. and 2 a.m.
To get married in Ontario, consenting partners age 18 and older must first obtain a marriage licence.
If you submit the application (available online) with two pieces of valid ID, along with the $140 fee, the
licence can generally be processed within a day, after which its valid for 90 days. Same-sex marriage has
been legal here since 2003. Find more info (including the application form) at settlement.org.
General retail hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with some malls offering extended hours and some smaller
boutiques closing earlier. Most shops and malls close earlier on Sundays.
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): Starting March 15, 2016, all visa-exempt foreign fly-in visitors will
need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). American citizens and travellers with valid visas are exempt,
as are visitors who arrive by land or sea.
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January
April
Toronto International
Boat Show
January 8 17
torontoboatshow.com
Creativ Festival
April 22 23
csnf.com
Winterlicious
January 29
February 11
toronto.ca
February
Canadian
International
AutoShow
February 12 21
autoshow.ca
NBA All-Star
Game Weekend
February 12 14
nba.com
Beach Village
BIAs Family Sunday
in the Beach
February 14
thebeachvillage.com
Bloor-Yorkville
Icefest
February 20 21
bloor-yorkville.com
March
Canada Blooms:
The Flower and
Garden Festival
March 11 20
canadablooms.com
National Home Show
March 11 20
nationalhomeshow.com
St. Patricks
Day Parade
March 13
topatrick.com
Toronto Sportsmens
Show
March 16 20
torontosportshow.ca
One of a Kind
Spring Show & Sale
March 23 27
oneofakindshow.com
Mississauga
Marathon
April 30 May 1
mississauga
marathon.com
Digital Dreams
June
digitaldreamsfestival.ca
The Streetsville
Founders Bread and
Honey Festival
June 3 5
breadandhoney.com
Luminato Festival
June 10 19
luminatofestival.com
Ontario Craft
Beer Week
June 10 19
ocbweek.ca
CeleBRAMPTON
and the Flower City
Parade
June 11
brampton.ca
Ideacity
June 15 17
ideacityonline.com
North by
Northeast
June 15 19
nxne.com
May
Barilla Taste
of Little Italy
June 17 19
tasteoflittleitaly.ca
GoodLife Fitness
Toronto Marathon
May 1
torontomarathon.com
Mississauga
Waterfront Festival
June 17 19
themwf.com
Scotiabank CONTACT
Photography Festival
May 1 31
scotiabank
contactphoto.com
The Pepsi
North America Cup
Horse Race
June 18
woodbine
entertainment.com
Taste of Toronto
June 23 26
tasteoftoronto.com
TD Toronto
Jazz Festival
June 24 July 3
torontojazz.com
Pride Toronto
Festival
June 24 July 3
pridetoronto.com
Toronto Fringe
Festival
June 29 July 10
fringetoronto.com
July
Salsa on St. Clair
Street Festival
July
salsaintoronto.com
August
Krinos Taste
of the Danforth
August 5 7
tasteofthedanforth.com
TD Mosaic 2016:
South Asian Festival
of Mississauga
August 12 13
mosaicfest.com
Scotiabank Toronto
Waterfront Marathon
October 16
torontowaterfront
marathon.com
Canadian National
Exhibition
August 19
September 5
theex.com
International Festival
of Authors
October 20 30
ifoa.org
Toronto International
BuskerFest for
Epilepsy
August 25 28
torontobuskerfest.com
September
Fan Expo Canada
September 1 4
fanexpocanada.com
Toronto International
Film Festival
September 8 18
tiff.net
Tim Hortons
Southside Shuffle
Blues and Jazz
Festival
September 9 11
southsideshuffle.com
Toronto Urban
Roots Festival
September 14 19
torontourban
rootsfest.com
Toronto Beer Week
September 16 24
torontobeerweek.com
World Cup of Hockey
September 17
October 1
nhl.com
JFL42
September 22
October 1
jfl42.com
Toronto Food
& Wine Festival
September 23 25
torontofoodand
wine.com
The Word
on the Street
September 25
thewordonthestreet.ca
October
Buffer Festival
October
bufferfestival.com
Creativ Festival
October
hwww.csnf.com
Nuit Blanche Toronto
October 1
nuitblancheto.ca
Planet in Focus
Environmental Film
Festival
October 20 23
planetinfocus.org
Art Toronto: Toronto
International Art Fair
October 28 31
arttoronto.ca
Halloween on Church
October 31
churchwellesley
village.ca
November
Winter Woofstock
November
woofstock.ca
Royal Agricultural
Winter Fair
November 4 13
royalfair.org
Hockey Hall of Fame
Induction Weekend
November 11 14
hhof.com
The Santa Claus
Parade
November 23
thesantaclausparade.ca
One of a Kind
Show & Sale
November 24
December 4
oneofakindshow.com
Cavalcade of Lights
November 26
toronto.ca
Grey Cup
November 27
cfl.ca
December
Toronto Christmas
Market
December
(closed Mondays)
torontochristmas
market.com
New Years Eve at
Nathan Phillips
Square
December 31
toronto.ca
Photography: torontobuskerfest.com (BuskerFest), Derrick Wee (Canadian National Exhibition), Maxine Lowe (Fan Expo)
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