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Toronto 2005-2013

Toronto 2005-2013

Toronto Travel: Canada Blooms – Canada’s Largest Flower and Garden Show

March 22, 2013March 23, 2013

Every year, by about mid-March, I get sick of the Canadian winter, and when I don’t have a chance to travel abroad to a sunny …

North America Toronto 2005-2013

The Art Gallery of Ontario featuring Frida & Diego: A Great Toronto Travel Idea

January 3, 2013January 3, 2013

The Art Gallery of Ontario is one of Toronto’s foremost arts institutions and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Founded in 1900 by some private citizens, the Art Gallery of Ontario has evolved into one of the largest galleries in North America.

North America Toronto 2005-2013

Toronto Travel Ideas: Toronto in the Winter

December 30, 2012December 30, 2012

Especially at this time, as New Years approaches, so many of us are making resolutions about losing weight and becoming more active in the coming year. Why not try some free outdoor activities in Toronto in the winter?

North America Toronto 2005-2013

Toronto Travel Ideas: Casa Loma for Christmas

December 28, 2012December 29, 2012

On December 28, 2012 I embarked on a local Toronto travel adventure: Casa Loma – Toronto’s castle. For this year’s Christmas, the castle was decorated …

North America Toronto 2005-2013

The 2012 Christmas Market in Toronto’s Distillery District

December 13, 2012December 28, 2012

On December 12, 2012 I decided to visit this year’s Christmas Market in one of my favourite parts of Toronto. The Distillery District is a 13 acre entertainment district that evolved from the historic Gooderham & Worts Distillery to become the largest collection of Victorian-era industrial buildings in all of North America.

Toronto 2005-2013

Taking My Visitors on a Driving Tour

December 5, 2010November 26, 2012

For a person as curious as me, I am always out on some sort of discovery. No wonder travel writing appeals so much to me …

Toronto 2005-2013

A Walking Tour of Chinatown and Kensington

July 17, 2007November 26, 2012

In all my explorations of Toronto over the last few years I have learned that in addition to numerous world-class sights and attractions, Toronto has …

Toronto 2005-2013

A Cross-city Cycling Tour, Salsa on St. Clair and Multiple Free Concerts

July 15, 2007November 26, 2012

My summery biking adventures through Toronto continue. This morning I packed my backpack and as usual I entered the Taylor Creek Park system. Heading down …

Toronto 2005-2013

A Bicycle Tour to the Toronto Islands

July 12, 2007November 26, 2012

Sometimes you get hooked on an activity, and exploring Toronto by bike has become one of these pastimes for me. Not only is it great …

Toronto 2005-2013

Exploring Toronto with Sights on Bikes

June 26, 2007November 26, 2012

There is no doubt in my mind that bicycling is one of the best ways, if not the best way, to explore a city. You …

Toronto 2005-2013

The Outer Limits – Linking Toronto and Kolkata and Changing Lives

January 15, 2007January 7, 2013

Human transformation and progress towards a more positive enlightened way of living have long been topics that fascinate me. Many of the articles on this …

Toronto 2005-2013

A Behind-the-scenes Look at the Royal York Hotel

September 18, 2006November 26, 2012

The more time I spend discovering Toronto the more I realize it is a fascinating city with interesting people and places, historic and current, famous …

Toronto 2005-2013

First-hand Explorations of the Nooks and Crannies of Casa Loma

August 28, 2006November 26, 2012

Casa Loma, Toronto’s castle and the city’s second most important tourist attraction, has an extremely interesting history. It was the life dream and brainchild of …

Toronto 2005-2013

Casa Loma and Sir Henry Pellatt – Fascinating Toronto History

August 28, 2006November 26, 2012

As part of my “Celebrate Toronto” article series I have set out with a goal of making one of the most complete discoveries of this …

Toronto 2005-2013

Detailed Explorations of Toronto’s Distillery District

August 24, 2006November 26, 2012

As a European immigrant, historical districts always hold a great fascination to me. Over the last few years, Toronto has been enriched by the revitalization …

Toronto 2005-2013

T.O. Sizzles in the Summer

July 31, 2006November 26, 2012

It’s been a pretty amazing summer so far. The weather has been pretty good since as far back as April. Occasionally, we’ve had rain showers …

Toronto 2005-2013

Skydiving – for a Great Cause

July 10, 2006December 21, 2012

I am a great believer in volunteer work and dedicating time and effort to the greater good. Corporate responsibility embodies this spirit on the business …

Toronto 2005-2013

The 2006 Toronto Street Festival and Afrofest

July 9, 2006November 26, 2012

So many festivals to choose from, so little time….. This weekend Toronto had so many special events to offer, there simply wasn’t enough time to …

Toronto 2005-2013

Summerlicious 2006: Toronto’s Restaurant Festival

July 8, 2006November 26, 2012

During summer Toronto goes all out to entertain its residents and visitors with a wide array of festivals including street, theatre, music and culinary festivals. …

Toronto 2005-2013

The Toronto International Dragonboat Festival 2006

June 26, 2006November 26, 2012

One of my favourite spots in Toronto is the Toronto Islands, that lovely patch of land right in front of downtown Toronto, separated by just …

Toronto 2005-2013

Music, Food and Fun at the Taste of Little Italy

June 19, 2006November 26, 2012

Festival season is in full swing. Summer is a great time to be in Toronto since there are multiple events going on at the same …

Toronto 2005-2013

Doors Open – Toronto’s Architecture Festival is a Resounding Success

May 28, 2006November 4, 2016

Judging by the line-ups of architecture buffs on the streets, Toronto’s free architecture festival, Doors Open, is a resounding success. Since 2000 Doors Open has …

Toronto 2005-2013

Ignite the Night – A Toronto Circus Night Benefits Street Children in Cusco

May 5, 2006November 26, 2012

“Tonight a dream has come true”, said G.A.P Adventures CEO and founder Bruce Poon Tip. About a year ago he and a few of his …

Toronto 2005-2013

Winter Images – High Park & the Beaches, Starring the Leuty Lifeguard Station

February 19, 2006November 26, 2012

Well, all throughout January we had above average temperatures. Now it’s mid February and winter has arrived. For the last few days we have officially …

Toronto 2005-2013

T.O. History Revisited – Toronto’s Most Haunted Street Corner

November 15, 2005November 26, 2012

By Bruce Bell Bruce Bell is the history columnist for the Bulletin, Canada’s largest community newspaper. He sits on the board of the Town of …

Toronto 2005-2013

T.O. History Revisted – The Gooderham (Flatiron) Building

November 15, 2005July 31, 2012

By Bruce Bell Bruce Bell is the history columnist for the Bulletin, Canada’s largest community newspaper. He sits on the board of the Town of …

Toronto 2005-2013

T.O. History Revisited – The St. Lawrence Market (2)

November 15, 2005July 31, 2012

By Bruce Bell Bruce Bell is the history columnist for the Bulletin, Canada’s largest community newspaper. He sits on the board of the Town of …

Toronto 2005-2013

T.O. History Revisited – The St. Lawrence Market (1)

November 15, 2005July 17, 2012

By Bruce Bell Bruce Bell is the history columnist for the Bulletin, Canada’s largest community newspaper. He sits on the board of the Town of …

Toronto 2005-2013

T.O. History Revisited – The Royal York Hotel

November 10, 2005July 31, 2012

By Bruce Bell Bruce Bell is the history columnist for the Bulletin, Canada’s largest community newspaper. He sits on the board of the Town of …

Toronto 2005-2013

T.O. History Revisited – Toronto’s St. James Cathedral

November 10, 2005July 31, 2012

By Bruce Bell Bruce Bell is the history columnist for the Bulletin, Canada’s largest community newspaper. He sits on the board of the Town of …

Toronto 2005-2013

T.O. History Revisited – Toronto Island (2)

November 10, 2005July 31, 2012

By Bruce Bell Bruce Bell is the history columnist for the Bulletin, Canada’s largest community newspaper. He sits on the board of the Town of …

Toronto 2005-2013

T.O. History Revisited – Toronto Island (1)

November 10, 2005July 31, 2012

By Bruce Bell Bruce Bell is the history columnist for the Bulletin, Canada’s largest community newspaper. He sits on the board of the Town of …

Toronto 2005-2013

T.O. History Revisited – The Gooderham & Warts Distillery

November 10, 2005December 29, 2012

By Bruce Bell Bruce Bell is the history columnist for the Bulletin, Canada’s largest community newspaper. He sits on the board of the Town of …

Toronto 2005-2013

Novice Golf and a Kawartha Lake Region Tour

September 6, 2005November 26, 2012

It is unbelievable how nine days can just fly by. Today my brother, sister-in-law and our two Austrian friends are scheduled to fly back to …

Toronto 2005-2013

Visiting High Park and Toronto’s West End Neighbourhoods

September 3, 2005November 26, 2012

One of the beauties of Toronto is its diversity, the fact that hundreds of ethnic groups from all over the world congregate here in this …

Toronto 2005-2013

A Tour Through Niagara Wine Country

September 3, 2005November 26, 2012

Two days ago I took our European visitors on a little driving tour of the Niagara Peninsula, specifically to explore some of the 50 something …

Toronto 2005-2013

Exploring the Waterfront by Bicycle and the CN Tower

September 1, 2005November 26, 2012

Since my European visitors are quite sporty I figured that renting a bicycle would be the perfect way of exploring the city. So to join …

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