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These 10 Hotel Bars in Toronto Smash the Dull Stereotypes

The movie Lost in Translation nailed the stereotype of the weary traveller who blandly sits at a uniform hotel bar from city to city. Toronto is diverse enough to break out of the mold, introducing travellers and Torontonians alike to bars so unique you don't even need to preface with the word "hotel." The city is in the midst of something of a hotel bar revival, and the friendly competition is… → Read More

Impress Your Special Someone With These Romantic Date Night Ideas In Toronto

Whether it's Valentine's Day or date night, it is easy to fall into a rut. Dinner and a movie, or takeout and Netflix, can become habits that are fun in the moment, but romance-squashing in the long run. Refrain from the boring by perusing our top activities to help keep love in the air. Although Toronto may not be as synonymous with romance as Paris, there are many corners in the city which can… → Read More

Ignite the Spark with That Special Someone at Toronto's Most Romantic Hotels

If the last romantic gesture you made was letting your partner hold the remote, it may be time to up the ante. Toronto sets the stage for lovers, from romantic restaurants to walks that seem designed to be done hand-in-hand. Whether a date is going extremely well or you want to show your beloved that they mean the world to you, staying at one of Toronto's romantically inclined hotels will seal… → Read More

Toronto Free Things to Do: 10Best Attractions Reviews

It would be nice to believe that sometimes, a city loves you enough to provide free entertainment. Whether you are visiting Toronto or building roots there, it can be easy to get swept up in an expensive mindset. From subway rides to drinks on patios, keeping up with the Jones' can be a hard lifestyle to maintain. Get frugal without rejecting your social invitations by checking out our top… → Read More

The Perfect Romantic Restaurants In Toronto For Your Next Date Night

We can't take love for granted. Sometimes we have to pull out all the stops and show our gratitude for the one person in our life who tolerates us, toenail clippings and all. Wine and dine your partner with one of our 10 Best picks in Toronto. Whether you are celebrating a momentous occasion or just looking to get lucky, these fine meals will help to remind you that love is all you need.… → Read More

Go Brown Bag Free, and Treat Yourself with Toronto's Top Lunches

There's no such thing as a free lunch, but there certainly is such a thing as a delicious lunch. Toronto is filled to the brim with restaurants that are vying for valuable stomach space. Rather than driving yourself crazy with the available opportunities of midday, check out our list for the best of the best. Sorry, breakfast. Our apologies, dinner. Those meals don't stand a shot when your… → Read More

Get Your Brekkie on with These Best Toronto Breakfast Restaurants

People claim it is the most important meal of the day. They also claim that people who eat breakfast are thinner and happier than those who don't. Even if the only thing you crave in the early morning hours is the snooze button, there are most likely foods that will hit the nostalgia metre. Whether it is brown sugar soaked oatmeal or the perfectly scrambled egg, these Toronto restaurants know… → Read More

Turn Your Instagram Filters Off: These Top Toronto Dessert Destinations Need No Editing

You may have grown to love kale. Your workouts may have become as important as brushing your teeth. But have you said a full sayonara to the sweet side of life? Your lips will never meet a piece of cake? Goodbye, pie? We didn't think so. Enjoy our list of Toronto's dessert destinations: the bakeries that will do your taste buds proud. Be a little bad every once in awhile. It's called balance. → Read More

Hotels near Toronto International Film Festival: Hotels in Toronto

If you plan on being in Toronto for one of the most prestigious events of its kind, we can confirm that you have made a very good decision in the name of entertaining yourself. The only problem is that during the Toronto International Film Festival, there are too many films to see and not enough hours in the day. You will occasionally need to rest your head to refuel from a day of epic viewing,… → Read More

These Toronto Entertainment District Restaurants Are Anything but Tourist Traps

The restaurants in Toronto's Entertainment District are busy at all times of the day, which is little surprise given that this business, retail and entertainment hot spot rarely sleeps. The Entertainment District has dining options representing all cultures and cooking styles. Restaurants open and close as quickly as people move from block to block in the downtown grid. We did our best to… → Read More

Toronto: Pet Friendly Hotels in Toronto, ON: Pet Friendly Hotel Reviews:

You have the best friend that you admit to the rest of the world. Then you have your real best friend. If your real best friend is of the furry variety, it doesn't mean that you are stuck travelling without your companion. Toronto loves animals almost as much as it loves cupcakes and bacon (which is a lot). Even high-end hotels have space for your pet. Warning: they may get used to the royal… → Read More

10 delicious foods in Canada that you really need to eat

As American as apple pie. As Canadian as...poutine? Nanaimo bars? Butter tarts? Canada's regional foods may not be as ubiquitous as American cuisine, but that doesn't make them any less delicious. High fat meats, high butter desserts, and cheese and gravy on potatoes may not be good for the waistline, but they are definitely good for the soul. Sometimes soul wins. → Read More

10 delicious foods in Canada that you really need to eat

As American as apple pie. As Canadian as...poutine? Nanaimo bars? Butter tarts? Canada's regional foods may not be as ubiquitous as American cuisine, but that doesn't make them any less delicious. High fat meats, high butter desserts, and cheese and gravy on potatoes may not be good for the waistline, but they are definitely good for the soul. Sometimes soul wins. → Read More

10 famous filming locations in Canada that might surprise you

Good Will Hunting. Brokeback Mountain. Titanic. Chicago. Classic American films, right? Well yes...and no. These are some of the many films that were made in Canada, which masqueraded as the US on many occasions. Even the Hulk found his way to Canada. If you have Northern travel plans on the horizon, these locations may look familiar, particularly if you're a movie buff. → Read More

10 famous filming locations in Canada that might surprise you

Good Will Hunting. Brokeback Mountain. Titanic. Chicago. Classic American films, right? Well yes...and no. These are some of the many films that were made in Canada, which masqueraded as the US on many occasions. Even the Hulk found his way to Canada. If you have Northern travel plans on the horizon, these locations may look familiar, particularly if you're a movie buff. → Read More

10 famous filming locations in Canada that might surprise you

Good Will Hunting. Brokeback Mountain. Titanic. Chicago. Classic American films, right? Well yes...and no. These are some of the many films that were made in Canada, which masqueraded as the US on many occasions. Even the Hulk found his way to Canada. If you have Northern travel plans on the horizon, these locations may look familiar, particularly if you're a movie buff. → Read More

These doughnuts in Canada might make you spell donut differently

Americans spell it as donut and Canadians spell it as doughnut. That's about where the differences end, as everyone can agree that a donut/doughnut is a pretty sweet way to start or end a day. These ten doughnut shops in Canada step up the game, moving away from glazed and chocolate dipped to doughnut experiences that will make you glad you made the journey. → Read More

These doughnuts in Canada might make you spell donut differently

Americans spell it as donut and Canadians spell it as doughnut. That's about where the differences end, as everyone can agree that a donut/doughnut is a pretty sweet way to start or end a day. These ten doughnut shops in Canada step up the game, moving away from glazed and chocolate dipped to doughnut experiences that will make you glad you made the journey. → Read More

Family-Friendly Restaurants in Toronto: No Happy Meal Required

Just because the kiddos have a penchant for chicken fingers and french fries, doesn't mean that you have to kiss your restaurant days goodbye. Toronto is chock-a-block with restaurants that not only supply the crayons, but also have menus diverse enough to please the pickiest of palates. These ten restaurants will allow you to go home without a hint of indigestion and will allow your little one… → Read More

Nightlife Spots That Put the Word 'Entertain' in Toronto's Entertainment District

Toronto's Entertainment District is all grown up. Over the past decade, this concentrated area between Spadina and University Avenue in Toronto has transformed from an area overrun with nightclubs to a cool and vibrant residential hub with restaurants, theatres, great live music venues and cocktail spots. It is all walkable within a small square of city magic. With the name "Entertainment… → Read More