Trotting up to me on dainty pink hooves, Gretel was the first of the welcome party to greet me. A rosy-hued potbellied pig, Gretel curiously snuffled at my pant legs, then softly...
What do X-Men and The Handmaid’s Tale have in common?
They were both shot in Casa Loma, a 64,700-square-foot castle located in midtown Toronto. Originally owned by Sir Henry...
This year’s holidays might differ from others due to social distancing restrictions amid the fight against COVID-19. However, there are still some activities that you can participate in. Drive-through events, where visitors...
Racing along the shadowed path, tall green shrubs on either side of me, I came to a dead end. Heart thumping, a shiver of fear and excitement rippling down my spine, I...
From July 28, 1914, to November 11, 1918, the world faced a global war that originated from Europe and was named the “Great War” or the “war to end all wars”.
When I was a child in the 1960s, Toronto was on a development spree, much like it is today. But back then, historic buildings were torn down without a blink and replaced by...
Cycling is one of the most popular activities in Toronto. Riding a bike is not only healthy and environmentally friendly, but it also helps Torontonians travel more easily when traffic is congested. Don’t...
The Parliament of Canada, located at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, is usually a must-see iconic attraction when tourists are visiting Ottawa, Ontario.
However, amid the pandemic, many families and tourists...
Based on the UNESCO website, UNESCO Global Geoparks are “single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education, and sustainable development.”...
After months of closure due to COVID-19, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) will open its doors to welcome visitors in a safe and pleasant environment. Some special exhibitions and additional spaces will open...
One of the most favorite outdoor activities during summertime in Canada is fruit-picking from local farms. It’s a great choice for family-bonding and friend-gathering time. However, Canada is coping with Covid-19 and...
With the summer season bringing in the hotter temperature, more people will want to go outside and spend time with friends.
But with the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus,...
Street art has become one of the ways Toronto artists have been able to show their support for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With many barricades and walls...
On a recent
trip to Cape Breton, N.S., my eyes were opened to a key fact that was unknown
to me. In the 18th century, Canada had the third busiest seaport in
North America –...
Living in Toronto for
most of my life, I’ve learned this city is full of surprises. Shops and galleries
pop up in unusual places, restaurants and cafes emerge in new spaces and
neighbourhoods stretch and...
