Tag: Toronto

  • 30 Aug 2023

Discover the Legacy of the CNE Airshow

Exploring the Legacy of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) The CNE holds a special place in the hearts of Torontonians and visitors alike. This iconic event has been a cherished tradition for over a century. It has been showcasing the very best of what Canada has to offer. From thrilling rides and delicious food to […]

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  • 31 Jul 2023

Historic Toronto Locations

Uncovering the Rich History of Toronto’s Old City Historic Toronto’s locations is a treasure trove of history, with layers of stories in the Old City. From its humble beginnings as a French trading post in the 18th century to its transformation into a modern metropolis. Let us begin to unveil the intriguing past of Toronto’s Old […]

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  • 19 Apr 2021

Two tennis tourneys in two towns in three Days

The Australian Open has just finished, and baseball season will soon begin. For the tennis hungry, this can only mean two tennis tourneys in two towns in three days. Unlike many contests, the National Bank Open (Canadian Open) is held in early August (6-15th) in the heart of glorious summer. Oddly, both the men’s and […]

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  • 12 Feb 2021

A quick climb to the Kelso summit

A quick climb to the Kelso summit. Always helps the writer as he looks at the blank screen, hoping that a fantastic story or anecdote will be siphoned itself through his fingers. Then ending in a magnificent tale filled with intrigue, complimented by outstanding prose. Sadly that rarely happens. The goal would be to concoct […]

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  • 12 Jul 2020

Beach Time in Toronto (Updated 2023)

Slowly we may be able to enjoy our summer. The sun has been out, the humidity high and the temperatures hovering into the upper 30’s degree celsius. What does that spell…Beach time in the Toronto area, located on the shores of Lake Ontario. There is no shortage of places to wade, dive, swim in the […]

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  • 25 Jun 2020

Ontario Provincial Parks Ferris

Welcome to the glorious and sometimes astounding provincial parks of Ontario, Canada. Fortunately, we live in the vicinity of many. We may go east or west, north or south and entirely engage with some of the world’s best natural parks. Yes, I said it in the world. Distance is always a concern, not the going […]

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  • 19 Mar 2020

The roots of Toronto

“Here I sit broken-hearted, went to shit, but only farted.” -The public toilet poet. Yes, that does sound crass because it is, but metaphorically it has a modicum of truth associated with it. As a travel writer, one of the worst things that can happen is being grounded. A ship in a harbour. What could […]

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  • 19 Feb 2020

Toronto’s Hidden Art World

Major metropolitan cities can be expensive, I have been to a few, and my wallet suffers from it every time. Here in Toronto’s hidden art world, I created a listing of 8 museums and galleries that you can visit for free and not feel that money for food is a luxury. Although some of the […]

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