We catch up with Toronto mom on the street April Cook to find out what she loves about living and working in her Leslieville neighbourhood
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Mom on the Street: We catch up with Toronto mom Suzanne Sharples to find out what she loves about raising kids in her Leaside neighbourhood
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We catch up with Karyn MacEwan to find out what she loves about living in her Corktown neighbourhood in downtown Toronto
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With the rise in cost of just about everything these days, it’s no wonder that more and more families are opting for a staycation. Instead of flying away to an exotic island or an all-inclusive resort, families are enjoying their vacation time at home or close to home. While some families may not consider this, not only is this option more affordable, but it also decreases our carbon foot-print. Currently, there is an increase in families who are staycationing at the cottage. This is something my family and I have done for the past six
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Embrace the spirit of the holiday season with some great things to do in Toronto this week. Christmas at Black Creek Pioneer Village Celebrate Christmas with some old and new traditions. On weekends visitors can enjoy shadow puppets, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, taffy pulling as well as a tour that shows everyone why we celebrate Christmas the way we do. When it’s On. Weekends until December 18th. Where it’s On. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto. Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market Enjoy the spirit of a European Christmas Market right in
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The Beaches, or The Beach depending on who you ask, is a well-known spot for summer adventures, but there’s lots of opportunity for fall fun in The Beaches too. Check out these five hot spots that are sure to please, even when the weather is not. The Burger’s Priest 1636 Queen Street East | www.theburgerspriest.com | (416) 346-0617 When the craving for a good quality burger hits nothing satisfies like The Burger’s Priest. Located at the west end of the Beaches, The Burger’s Priest serves up a variety of decadent burgers that have converted locals lining
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Tucked away on Spadina Road, just north of St. Clair Avenue West, is the strip known as Forest Hill Village. This narrow stretch of charming shops, restaurants, and boutiques always reminds me that Toronto is a city of villages. There’s a lot to experience along this little stretch, but here are just five reasons to make the trip to the posh Forest Hill Village. Type Books 427 Spadina Road | www.typebooks.ca Type Books is an independent bookshop carrying a broad selection of titles — fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, coffee-table and more. At the back of the
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Every year on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, which marks the official end of World War 1, people all over the city stop to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country then and since. Take the time to remember with your family this year. Here are a few ideas for Remembrance Day 2011. Ontario’s Ceremony of Remembrance How you can Remember. The annual ceremony will take place on the front lawn of the Ontario Legislature. There people can also take in the Veterans’ Memorial wall, dedicated to
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