Toronto Jazz Festival – June 25- July 4, 2010
June 24, 2010 by Will
Filed under Attractions, City, Culture, Deals, Downtown, Festivals, Music, Seasonal, Shows, Stuff To Do, Summer, Toronto, Waterfront
Late June signals not only the start of summer, but also the arrival of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival as it takes over the city for 10 incredible days. Local clubs, restaurants, venues and even a church or two will be playing host, creating a Festival network that includes over 40 participating stages all over the city. Now, that is a lot of jazz! Read more
Spring Blossoms in the City – The Heritage Gardens of Casa Loma and Spadina Museum
Join Casa Loma and Spadina Museum for a private specialty tour of their historic gardens. At Casa Loma, learn about the transformation of Sir Henry Pellatt’s woodland garden and terraces into 5 acres of specialty garden.
At Spadina Museum, Heritage Horticulturalist Wendy Woodworth will guide you through Albert Austin’s restored Edwardian Gardens. Enjoy the drifts of lupines, lilacs and early iris. Read more
Doors Open Toronto 2010
May 26, 2010 by Will
Filed under Active, Attractions, City, Culture, Downtown, Events, Free, Nerdy Stuff, Outdoors, Seasonal, Spring, Students, Stuff To Do, Toronto
A great way of exploring some of the hidden facets of Toronto that normally isn’t usually open to the public, Doors Open Toronto is a City of Toronto run initiative, allowing you to fully explore Toronto in its entirety.
150 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and/or social significance open their doors to the public. Admission is FREE. Read more
Explore Toronto Botanical Garden and Edward Gardens
May 23, 2010 by Will
Filed under Active, Attractions, City, Events, Free, Nerdy Stuff, North York, Outdoors, Seasonal, Spring, Stuff To Do, Summer, Toronto
Toronto Botanical Garden showcases a series of 12 contemporary themed gardens spanning nearly four acres. These unique green spaces are designed for Torontonians and visitors to enjoy and engage in the splendour of nature, while learning practical applications for their own gardens. The gardens reflect the scale of a typical urban setting, making it easy for visitors to translate the ideas presented into their own gardens. Read more
Get in touch with nature at the Evergreen Don Valley Brick Works
May 17, 2010 by Will
Filed under Active, Attractions, City, Downtown, Events, Free, Nerdy Stuff, Outdoors, Seasonal, Spring, Stuff To Do, Summer, Toronto
Explore this sheltered and often overlooked part of Toronto nestled in the Don Valley. At the Evergreen Brickworks, you can find a farmer’s market, The Evergreen Gardens, workshops, and hiking on the periphery of the wetlands. Read more
