If the first thing on your list of Canada Day 2016 celebrations is a hot seat at the fireworks, know that the city is hosting some next-level light shows from the Lakeshore to North York. Whether you’re in search of a comfy spot on the beach or a patio-side view of festivities, here are the top spots to catch the fireworks on July 1, 2016. [Image credit: iStock.com/Harvey8]
Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to show up and support LGBTQI rights and culture. Be it dance parties, gut-busting stand-up comedy or political theatre extravaganzas, Toronto has a plethora of happening events to celebrate our Pride. So grab your glitter and make sure you drop by these happening events going on in the final week of Toronto’s 2016 Pride festival. [Photo courtesy of Pride Toronto]
Toronto’s most vivid experiences come from the diversity of its neighbourhoods. The area around Yonge and Eglinton used to be a part of the largest cattle grazing space in Upper Canada. Now it’s the grazing area for urbanites from the 6ix. What follows is a guide through a day in the Yonge and Eg neighbourhood, where to eat, energize, and pick up a few new threads. [Image credit: iStock.com/olaser]
There’s no need to fake it ‘til you make it in the DIY realm anymore. Whether it’s time to sew together the pieces of an abandoned dress-making project, create a one-of-a kind birthday gift or spin your next masterpiece out of a mound of clay, we’ve compiled the top Toronto studios to learn how to do it all. [Feature image: The Make Den]
We all love our dogs and want to keep them happy and healthy, but it can be hard to find time to give them the exercise they need, especially for city-dwellers. Not to worry; Toronto has plenty of certified and reliable dog-walking services ready to take up the reins and make sure your pooch is thoroughly pooped! [Image credit: iStock.com/andykatz]
As with many ancient healing techniques, acupuncture has seen a huge revival in Western culture. It’s one of the most popular ways to reduce muscle, joint pain, headaches and anxiety. As some will tell you, acupuncture gets your qi moving and clears traffic jams in the body’s energy. Best of all? Toronto is stocked with acupuncture clinics and wellness centres offering the treatment. [Image credit: iStock.com/Dean Mitchell]
No doubt about it, life in the city can be a little stressful, and seasoned Toronto-ites know well the value of having a few go-to places to really unwind. Whether it’s floating your cares away in solitary splendour or getting a celebrity-style hair treatment, these 10 spots to get pampered and primped will help you shed the hustle and bustle of your week and just relax. [Image credit: iStock.com/PeopleImages]
Dine above the city lights or express your love with paint and canvas. You’ll never run out of ideas on date night in Toronto's west end. Indoor or out, bar or restaurant, upscale or delightfully down-home, you choose the mood and make the moment your own. This side of the city is rich in couples fun and romance. [Image credit: iStock.com/BraunS]
Thanks to Mumford & Sons and the resurgence of banjo music, more and more men are sporting a chin blanket these days. Some beards are trimmed and neatly groomed while others are dense enough to camouflage a family of ducks. But even the wildes beard-a-clava requires some care and maintenance, and these Toronto barbershops and beard trimming experts are up to the task. [Image credit: iStock.com/g-stockstudio]
If core strength, a flat tummy, and a strong back is at the top of your get-fit list, Pilates may well be the exercise method for you. Whether you're looking for the newest machines, expert reformer Pilates, or straight-up mat work, Toronto's west end boasts some of the best studios the city.
You don’t have to be Roger Federer or Serena Williams to have a blast playing tennis. These 10 outdoor courts in Toronto are perfect for swinging a racquet with friends, whether your aim is to improve your skills or just have fun in the natural elements. Just remember that public courts are for sharing!
As much as everyone wishes, there is no shortening a Toronto winter or stopping a summer rainstorm that persists all week long. When it gets a little too stormy to swing the racquet outside, hunker down in one of these 10 indoor tennis clubs and facilities, where you’ll never have to worry about wind, rain or snow.