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Amongst Toronto’s bustling downtown streets you’ll find a number of charming boutique hotels just waiting to be discovered. Next time you’re visiting the 416, forget the big-name hotel chains and check in at one of these unique neighbourhood gems.
Wherever your next adventure will take you, Toronto has you covered for wilderness-ready gear. The city and surrounding area host a slew of specialized shops and outfitters for any level of engagement with the great outdoors. Whether you’re shopping for a paddleboard for the cotty or getting outfitted for a three-month road trip, these local institutions will get you ready to take on the Canadian wilderness.
Our talented brewmasters are among the most beloved makers in the city, having carved out Toronto’s status as a destination for award-winning craft beer. Although the culture is home-grown and goes way back, post 2011, a slew of new spots have popped up across the city. Here are the stories behind both our famed microbreweries and innovative newcomers on the scene. [Photo credit: Celine Kim]
With a slew of summer music festivals each year, Toronto hosts an ongoing parade of incredibly talented musicians. While it would be ideal to participate in all the festivities, it can be a little tough on the wallet. Thankfully our local bars and music venues offer nightly live music options for the budget-minded urbanite, catering to whatever kinds of tunes are catching your ear this week.
Whether you’re heading north, east, south or west from Toronto, chances are you’ll pass by one of the province’s top-grade microbreweries with two-litre growlers, 500 ml bottles and kegs to-go on offer. You may have tried a tasty selection from an Ontario brewery at a Toronto craft beer bar, but the on-site bottle shops are well known to be the spots for trying rare and intriguing flavours that won’t make it to Toronto proper.
Whether you’re shopping for cheeky birthday cards, personalized wedding invitations or high-quality office supplies, these Toronto stationery shops are sure to make the write impression.
Toronto’s constantly changing weather patterns are a great excuse to expand your footwear collection. When your feet are your main mode of transportation, it’s best to dress them up in shoes and boots that are both fashionable and functional. Pay a visit to these shoe boutiques and you’ll be sure to step out in style, just in time for fall.
Hoping to mix a little business with pleasure? If you find yourself on the east side of the Don River with your laptop in tow, set up camp at these cafés where free Wi-Fi is always on the menu.
Looking to hunker down for a productive day at one of Toronto’s indie coffee shops? You’ll need a strong Wi-Fi signal, plenty of outlets and some satiating snacks to keep you energized. BYO laptop and find your new home-office away from home at these west end coffee shops.
Whether you’re looking for a plateful of brain food to fuel your next study session or hankering for a greasy breakfast to cure your morning-after hangover, these wallet-friendly student haunts are sure to satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank. [Image credit: iStock.com/gpointstudio]
There are just some things you can’t learn in a traditional school classroom. Whether your little ones want to learn how to paint, pirouette or put together a robot, there are plenty of spots in Toronto offering educational workshops designed to help kids and teens develop new skills.
As a student, it often seems like a cup of Joe, a textbook and a group of friends is the best way to buckle down to complete those study notes. Toronto, with coffee shops gracing almost every block, is no stranger to the over-caffeinated student.