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Toronto Neighbourhood Spotlight: Dovercourt Village

October 18, 2024

One of the best features of the original City of Toronto – long regarded as ‘the city of neighbourhoods‘ – is how the fabric of our urban landscape is like a colourful patchwork quilt of domesticity. Each neighbourhood pocket, woven into the threads of the others surrounding it, has…

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Cycling The West Toronto Railpath

October 4, 2024

City Living, Dovercourt Village, Junction / High Park / Bloor West / Swansea

Are you a cycling enthusiast like I am? I’m the first to admit it took me some time to embrace cycling in the city, but with so many new bike lanes open (and a significant push by the City of Toronto to make cycling more accessible), I’m officially a…

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Carefree At Christie Pits Park

October 1, 2024

City Living, Dovercourt Village

The sunshine has been out all week, but the air is definitely getting cooler! As temps drop, so does some of our interest in outdoor recreation, but with a mild Fall ahead there is still plenty of time to enjoy hiking, biking and all the fabulous green spaces in…

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We Read At The Bloor / Gladstone Library!

September 30, 2024

City Living, Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village

Have you noticed the wave of rebirth Toronto has experienced in the last 20 years? It seems city bodies are remodeling and annexing outdated architecture and revamping communal spaces with more purpose and frequency than ever before. ‘Old’ is being infused with ‘new’, and classic is being blended with…

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Blood Brothers Brewing On Geary Avenue Is A Stout Choice!

September 27, 2024

City Living, Restaurants

Fall is upon us!! The time for BBQs and patio parties is waning, but September’s ‘sweatshirt weather’ is excellent for long strolls through the City, discovering new shops & restos! Curious about brewing and eager to sample new craft beers? In our beer bible, Blood Brothers is a must-visit! Brothers…

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Free Passes To City Attractions With A Toronto Public Library Card

September 10, 2024

City Living

Summer’s ending and the kids are already back at school! It’s a bit of a relief to be back on a familiar schedule, isn’t it? But with the return to routine, are you feeling a bit of a loss of connection with the kids? In summer, family time was…

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Cycling Toronto’s Kay Gardner Beltline Trail

August 23, 2024

City Living, Midtown, Real Estate

As we move through August and ever closer to the official start of Fall, we’re revelling in the las of the warm weather, longer daylight hours, and pools and patios that might soon be closed to us till next year. I love being at home curled up under a…

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Boating & Floating At Toronto’s Harbourfront

August 7, 2024

City Living, Harbourfront

When the humid summer weather settles over Toronto with the wet weight of a steamed towel, we become all about outdoor leisure. To make the most of our relatively short hot season, you’ll find us frequenting parks and patios and embracing the restorative qualities of the City’s green and…

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A Symphony Of The Senses At Harbourfront’s Toronto Music Garden

July 31, 2024

City Living, Harbourfront

Is traffic congestion, chaotic commitments, or toddler tantrums getting you down? Stress relief can be as simple as a walk in the park. Recent research shows that taking a stroll through a natural setting can boost energy and focus, and taking in the sights and sounds of nature appears to…

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It’s Happening At Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre!

July 30, 2024

City Living, Harbourfront

* Image courtesy of VibeMap, with thanks!

Imagine spending the day biking the Martin Goodman Waterfront Trail, catching a live classical music performance in the Music Garden or lounging in a comfy Muskoka chair at Sugar Beach enjoying one of Oprah’s summer reads with soft sand between your toes. And then, after soaking up the sun,…

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