A Torontonian in Halifax
As the plane made its final approach for landing in Halifax, I couldn’t believe how green everything was. Not only green, but mostly forested, with not a single road in sight. Ten seconds before we […]
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Toronto brings you the world – 7 ethnic neighbourhoods
After visiting Toronto’s main tourist area anchored by the big three (CN Tower, SkyDome, and Aquarium), gazing up at the towers in the Financial District, and venturing east to the St-Lawrence Market, you may […]
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Toronto’s UP Express is here!
Toronto finally has a train link to the airport! The new Union Pearson Express (UP Express for short) started operating on June 6, 2015. Last Wednesday, I participated in a media event that provided a […]
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7 nature walks in Toronto
Taking walking tours to explore the culture of the city is nice, and checking out the free attractions is great, but sometimes you just want to leave the busy urban landscape for a few hours, […]
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Walking tours in Toronto
Toronto is a great city to explore on foot. The sidewalks are wide. Most intersections bear traffic lights, or at least stop signs, and pedestrians have right of way. And, unlike other great walkable cities […]
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10 free things to do in Toronto this summer
Toronto is not a cheap city, whichever way you look at it. However, the warm long days of summer open up many more possibilities for free things to do in Toronto. Here’s a list I’ve […]
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Another Toronto Urban Adventure – pigs included!
Vegetarians and Muslims need not apply. What?! Has Toronto suddenly become intolerant? Well, no. It’s just that most of the time on my latest excursion with Toronto Urban Adventures was spent eating pork, pork, and […]
