Hotel X Toronto: A Dynamic New Project Brings History to Life
With the recent opening of the Hotel X Toronto, a dynamic venue rising above the Stanley Barracks at Exhibition Place, a new chapter in this [...]
Assembly Showcases Toronto’s Tastemakers
At the Assembly, a glittering, spacious, 638-seat venue in the former Google headquarters just east of York on Richmond, the Food Court of the '80s [...]
Why Visit Toronto
Every season, I share my passion for Toronto with hundreds of visitors from all over the world. In 2017, Toronto welcomed over 43 million visitors, [...]
Canada 150 Museum Crawl
Find out why Europeans came to North America in search of furs at the ROM's Canadiana Gallery. Whether you are a visitor from [...]
Allan Gardens, Toronto’s Hidden Treasure
As a wave of snowstorms descended on the GTA last week, I visited the annual Christmas Flower Show at Allan Gardens Conservatory. This jewel-like landmark [...]
Why Use a Tour Guide Instead of an App
With travel apps delivering walking tours, historical information and other content right into the palm of your hand, it’s well worth asking why you should [...]
A New Toronto is Rising On the Waterfront
Along the waterfront a dynamic new Toronto is rising. The once-bustling Great Lakes port is transforming into a bustling mixed use corridor that integrates futuristic [...]
Walking the Cultural, University and Discovery District
On this 2km excursion, you’ll see some of the most innovative buildings constructed in Toronto during the last decade, including those by international “starchitects” Frank [...]
St. Lawrence Market and Environs
If you look closely at this late 20th century refashioning of a historic landmark into a modern, open-air emporium-cum-public gallery, Toronto’s history will literally come [...]