The town of York, founded by Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada John Graves Simcoe on August 27, 1793, with a population of around 10,000 became incorporated as the City Of Toronto on this day in 1834. So, you might ask, why use the name Toronto? Toronto was derived from “le passage…
Dog Parks In Toronto: A Complete List of Off-Leash Parks for Fido
February 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
If you own a dog in the city you are most likely familiar with the location of your nearest off-leash dog park. For those of you that are thinking about moving to an unfamiliar part of the city with your pet, would like to visit another neighbourhood with your dog,…
This Weekend in Toronto: February 24-26
February 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Well if you are here are a few of my suggestions and have a great weekend! Bloor Yorkville Icefest: In its seventh year this is an event that will be enjoyable for the entire family! Complete with an Ice Log Cabin paying…
Family Day Weekend: Events for the family
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Looking for something to do this long weekend? If you’re in the city there are lots of great events and special offers out there for you to take advantage of. The CN Tower is offering 25% off admission from the 18th to the 20th; the AGO which is normally closed…
February 6th 1973: The day they started building the CN Tower
February 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On this date in 1973 construction began on the CN Tower. The massive excavations required for the foundation began; 56,000 tonnes of dirt and shale were removed and replaced with approximately 7,000 cubic metres of concrete, 450 tonnes of rebar and 36 tonnes of steel cable. Four months later the…
Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto: January 31, 2012 Grand Opening
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this month Forbes Travel Guide put the Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto on their 10 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2012. The newest addition to Toronto’s hotel industry is part of this exclusive group that includes locations such as the W Paris -Opera, the Conrad New York, the…
Winterlicious 2012: January 27th – February 9th
January 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s that Winterlicious time of year again! Starting on Friday the 10th installment of this event will start with participating restaurants offering prix fix menus ranging from $15, $20, $25 for lunch and $25, $35, $45 for dinner. Restaurants have already started taking reservations for the event so if you…
Time To Clean Up: Post Holiday Cleaning Tips
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By the end of the holiday season you can rest assured that you are not alone in the feeling of dread associated with the thoughts of putting your home back in order after a few whirlwind weeks of entertaining and festivities. I am certainly among the many that suffer from…