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A Guide to Toronto’s Free Outdoor Concerts in Public SquaresToronto’s summer calendar makes room for music in some of its most recognisable civic spaces. Free outdoor concerts in public squares can turn an ordinary…
Toronto's Independent Zine Fairs and the Creative Minds Behind ThemToronto's independent zine scene is having one of its most vibrant stretches in years, with new fairs popping up in warehouses, community centres, and…
The best spots for birdwatching along the Don River TrailThe Don River Trail is a chain of wooded ravines, neighbourhood parks, creek paths and lakeside habitats rather than one uninterrupted promenade. It extends…
How Toronto's Urban Farms Keep Restaurant Kitchens Stocked Year-RoundIn a city better known for snowbanks than spinach, a quiet agricultural revolution is feeding some of Toronto's most ambitious kitchens. Behind warehouses, on…
Toronto's most enchanting Christmas light displays worth the winter chillWhile Sydney swelters through 30-degree December days and Melburnians flock to St Kilda for barbecues, Torontonians pull on parkas to admire millions of bulbs.…
Toronto’s Board Game Cafés Bring Weekly Play To The TableToronto’s board game cafés have become social meeting points where a coffee, local beer, or slice of cake can lead into several hours of play. Their shelves…
Toronto’s Underground Comedy Clubs and Open Mic NightsToronto’s comedy scene is built for curious night owls. Behind unassuming doors, above bars, and inside compact theatre rooms, comedians test new material in…
The Best Rooftop Bars in Toronto’s Entertainment DistrictToronto’s Entertainment District is at its most magnetic after sunset, when theatre crowds, sports fans and King West regulars fill the pavements. Above the…
How Toronto’s Cycling Advocates Are Making Bike Lanes SaferToronto’s cycling network has expanded, yet many riders still describe a city where a short trip can feel unpredictable. Painted lanes disappear at…
Where to Watch Outdoor Theatre Performances in High Park This SeasonHigh Park turns a night at the theatre into a full Toronto outing. During the warmer months, Canadian Stage’s Shakespeare in High Park brings live drama,…