15 Things to Do in Calgary on a Quick Weekend Away
Alberta is perhaps not the first destination that comes to mind when Torontonians are looking to book a quick weekend away. On a recent lickety-split trip to Calgary I was keen to see what time...
View ArticleCelebrate Canada’s 150th at These 15 Postcard-Perfect Places
A sponsored dobbernationLOVES post. What better way to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday than by exploring a corner of the country you’ve not yet had a chance to hike and paddle through? Over the...
View ArticleKitchener’s B @ THEMUSEUM a Hub for Ontario Craft Beer Love
On a hot summer day I strolled outside of Kitchener’s City Hall and was greeted by a lively local band, who on a Friday at noon were entertaining daytime shoppers, many of which took a pause to their...
View ArticleCocktail Fans Do a Dance at Kitchener’s Grand Trunk Saloon
If you’re looking to enjoy a fun night out in the heart of downtown Kitchener may I suggest visiting the city’s popular Louisiana-style watering hole Grand Trunk Saloon? The dimly lit dining room...
View ArticleChef Jonathan Gushue Serves a Parade of Pretty Plates at The Berlin
Jonathan Gushue is one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs. He’s recently been nominated by Air Canada’s EnRoute Magazine as one of Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2016 and named one of the Best...
View ArticleLangdon Hall Celebrates Summer at the Farm with Epic BBQ
Close your eyes, listen to the birds chirping through the trees with glee, and smile as the warm summer sun splashes from cheek to cheek. Rural romps are an essential therapy. Adventuring outside of...
View ArticleA Parade of Pretty Plates at Niagara’s Peller Estates Winery
One of the grand dames of Niagara, Peller Estates Winery holds a special place in my heart as it was the first winery I ever visited. I’ll never forget my parents casually strolling up to the wine...
View ArticleEat Your Way Through Scarborough’s Authentic Ethnic Eats
I recently read through Mike Myers’ simply titled Canada, a book the Toronto born and raised comedian crafted which hilariously documents his childhood growing up in Scarborough. He jokes about...
View ArticleSip Through Niagara with the New Winemakers’ Selections Tasting Pass
It doesn’t take much coaxing when it comes to road trips. I’m a firm believer that sometimes all you need is your most winsome pal, a tank full of gas, Google Maps, and the open road to put the Earth...
View ArticleToronto’s Who’s Who Count Down to TIFF at NKPR’s Annual Fête
PR powerhouse Natasha Koifman hosted her seventh annual festival countdown Wednesday evening to celebrate the start of film festival season. Toronto influencers and media impresarios gathered at...
View ArticleBecome The Ultimate Expert On All Things Marvel At Fan Expo
A sponsored dobbernationLOVES post. Last year I attended my first ever comic convention. Before arriving at Fan Expo in Toronto I have to admit I wasn’t sure what to expect, but after quickly looking...
View ArticleThe Anne Boleyn Brings Creative Pub Grub to Toronto
Anne Boleyn is the most famous of Henry VIII’s six wives. At the time of their marriage Anne was already six months pregnant and the new queen knew that her status was contingent on her ability to...
View ArticleGoose Island Brewhouse Offers Toronto a Taste of Chicago’s Famous Beer
In the summer of 2014 I embarked on a culinary tour of Chicago which would have me visiting America’s mecca for craft beer. I enjoyed a sud-sloshed pilgrimage to Goose Island Brewpub at the very...
View ArticleThe Ace on Roncesvalles Offers a Retro Diner Vibe for Toronto Foodies
In the heart of Toronto’s Polish neighbourhood you’ll find The Ace, a petite restaurant housed in a 1950s diner. On weekends hungry locals are known for lining up on Roncesvalles for the restaurants...
View ArticlePlan Your Very Own Adults Only Photo Safari at Toronto Zoo
I’ve been obsessed with animals since as long as I can remember. As a kid my mother would take us to the local library once week. I’d bee-line it straight to the video section (VHS RIP) and dash to...
View ArticleDrake Commissary Elevates Food Scene in Toronto’s Junction Triangle
Toronto’s fave hipster hospitality brand has in recent years expanded its awesome-aesthetic and culinary creativity from the iconic Drake Hotel on Queen Street West (where it all started) to the...
View Article5 Spots to Sip Craft Beer in Montreal
A sponsored dobbernationLOVES post. Montreal is Quebec’s culinary and cultural capital, offering visitors with a fancy for the French an opportunity to experience an urban metropolis that celebrates...
View ArticleHouse Of Falconer Preserves the Past in Prince Edward County
Those looking to get a break from the hustle and bustle of Toronto love to rest and relax in Prince Edward County. In recent years the sleepy island has boomed as one of Ontario’s top destinations...
View ArticleJasmine Lorimer Goes on the Ultimate Date in Toronto with Hyundai Ioniq
A sponsored dobbernationLOVES post. In September I hopped in Hyundai’s new Ioniq Hybrid and took it for a spin to visit a slice of the city I’d not yet had the opportunity to explore. I romanced a few...
View Article15 Things to Do on a Foodie Road Trip of Charlevoix
Curious to explore rural Quebec for the first time? After spending the last few years readying to romanticize myself for an epic road trip of Charlevoix I spent four nights zig-zagging across the...
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