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CNE Water Features Inspired by Chicago
I’ve been to the Ex many, many times, but never as a mommy. There is a whole side to it I never knew. The Canadian National Exhibition is so kid-friendly that we were only there for five minutes before finding a fantastic water fountain just past the Food Building. My little man is water-fountain crazy,…
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Yonge-Dundas Square in Downtown Toronto
Update: The T.O Tix booth, the half-price ticket booth for theatre tickets in Yonge-Dundas Square, permanently closed in April 2020. Yonge-Dundas Square has undergone a remarkable transformation since my husband and I attended Ryerson Toronto Metropolitan University. While it possessed a certain charm back then, it wasn’t exactly an ideal place in the city to…
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BuskerFest 2012 In The St. Lawrence Market
Ontario’s largest gathering of buskers, Toronto BuskerFest, is on right now in the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. If you are like me and love a good human statue, get downtown. There is lots of entertainment from circus artistry to daredevil stunts. This action-packed four-day festival welcomes music-lovers, comedy fans, and acrobatic enthusiasts of all ages.…
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Sir Casimir Gzowski Park Playground in Toronto
There’s an amazing playground on the Lake Shore that ticks off most of the boxes I look for. Sir Casimir Gzowski Park has it all: a massive toddler wading pool, a vibrant playground with swings, ample grassy areas, towering old trees, and even a cozy boardwalk cafe. All this, just steps from the sandy shores…
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Public Art at the Humber Bay Arch Bridge
I have a great appreciation for art in public spaces, and it’s inspiring to see the impact it can have on a city. When we went to Chicago last summer we spent our days walking from one sculpture to another, and we couldn’t get enough. That’s why I love that Toronto’s Interactive Arts Collective installed…
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Kensington Market in Toronto: Market Sundays
Kensington Market has always captivated me with its historic charm and vibrant atmosphere. This summer, the market has closed to cars on Pedestrian Sundays, supporting local businesses and creating a pedestrian-friendly space. It encourages people to walk, shop, and benefits everyone involved, despite some controversy over the installation of swing gates to block traffic. Kensington…
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Toronto’s First Dîner en Blanc
Toronto’s first annual Dîner en Blanc took place on Thursday night. Dîner en Blanc is an elegant pop-up picnic that has gained popularity around the world, including cities like Paris, New York, Barcelona, and now Toronto. The concept behind Dîner en Blanc is to create a sense of unity and elegance, as well as to…
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Jamie Bell Adventure Playground in High Park
I was thrilled to hear that the beloved wooden castle in the Jamie Bell playground, which was tragically destroyed by arson in March, was going to be rebuilt by none other than celebrity renovator Mike Holmes. As Canada’s Most Trusted Contractor, I knew he would do the project justice. When he compared it to building…
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Lakeshore Mardi Gras in Etobicoke
As of 2019, Lakeshore Mardi Gras has been officially cancelled indefinitely. Today we went to Colonel Samuel Smith Park for the 9th annual Lakeshore Mardi Gras celebration. What fun! There is a great schedule of live music all weekend (tonight at 8:30… Alan Frew of Glass Tiger!) and tons and tons of delicious things to…
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High Park Zoo in Toronto
The High Park Zoo is the perfect zoo to take your toddler. There are many different animals to see such as bison, reindeer and capybaras. It’s a short walk from one species to the next, and it’s situated in Toronto’s beautiful leafy green High Park. Here’s one of North America’s largest land mammals looking very…