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Honest Ed’s : Choose Your Own Adventure

Every Torontonian knows about Honest Ed’s–Hell–most every Canadian knows about Honest Ed’s. You can’t miss those sparkling lights as you drive through Bathurst and Bloor, and there’s no way to avoid that neon circus sign as you exit the subway. Honest Ed’s is a staple Toronto store that everyone should have the chance to shop [...]

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Explosions, Booze and Death at the Distillery District

The title says it all. We recently took a really interesting tour of the Toronto Distillery District with Segway of Ontario, and we were not disappointed. There are countless tours around Toronto, showcasing the highlights and positive features of our city and its past. These tours do not tell you the whole truth. Segway of [...]

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An Afternoon at Novo Spa in Yorkville

I spent yesterday afternoon at Novo Spa in Yorkville, getting a facial and relaxing in the beautiful facility. I drank tea, enjoyed a soothing facial, and even had a refreshing shower after it was all over. It was a perfect way to spend an afternoon, and was like a holiday escape without actually leaving the [...]

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The Ontario Science Center Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibit

Visionary & Genius Painter, architect, sculptor, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist & writer. Upon witnessing such an intimidating body of work, our own lives achievements are admittedly brought into perspective. Although Da Vinci’s inventions and manuscript studies may be considered common place in today’s world of ever evolving technology, it is interesting to visually investigate and consider these [...]

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IMAX Experience at the Ontario Science Centre

The Shoppers Drug Mart OMNIMAX theatre at the Ontario Science Centre is the only one of it’s kind in Canada. Many amazing and wonderful films have been displayed over the years and we were lucky enough to watch two in the span of a week. First, we watched the Rocky Mountain Express. Having gone on [...]

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Getting Lost and Found at the Ontario Science Centre

Arriving at the Ontario Science Centre on a Friday afternoon was quite different from our last experience on the previous Saturday. This time we were able to park reasonably close to the entrance and didn’t have to wait in any line ups. If you have the chance to visit during a weekday, I would highly recommend it. [...]

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Hop-On, Hop-Off, Toronto

Do you ever see those open-topped, double decker tour buses driving around downtown Toronto and laugh at all the tourists hanging over the sides, with their noses dug into their viewfinders? Most cities have them, and it’s no wonder, because they really are the best way to see a city. They may appear a little [...]

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Jungle Cat World Video

This is a video of our recent visit to Jungle Cat World. Watch as we visit with the lemurs, a lynx, a 16 day old tiger, a tiger and cougar cub, a young fox, some full grown tigers and lions, and finally a friendly llama. Jungle Cat World was an amazing experience, and we urge [...]

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Video : The Toronto Zoo

Our visit at the Toronto Zoo.

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The Toronto Zoo

Last weekend, two of our writers made a trip to the Toronto Zoo! It was Thanksgiving weekend, here in Toronto, and the last weekend of the Stingray Bay exhibit. It was a perfect autumn day, with warm sun and clear blue skies! After experiencing Stingray Bay, our writers made their way counter-clockwise around the park. On the way [...]

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