Don't Drop When You Shop
by gilabrand
When I visited Toronto in December it was freeeeezing...It didn't snow but there was a kind of white frost on the lawns that just stayed there for days. Now it's no news that that Toronto gets cold in the winter, but what you might not know is that the homes, shops and offices are way overheated.
You come out of these boiling houses and get hit by a blast of icy cold air. The perfect solution is a scarf, which you can pull up over your nose if necessary. Gloves are also a lifesaver. But then you go into a shopping mall and it is HOT. So what do you do with all those Arctic accessories that you peel off one by one? How to insure that you will have your scarf when you need it, and more than one glove by the time you get home?
Rule number one: If you are know you are going to shop, don't overdress. You will curse the day you were born if you head to the mall in a bulky parka. Rule number two: Bring an empty backpack with you to stash all the bits and pieces - coat, gloves, hat, scarf, etc. - until you head out the door.
Second City Theater: This...
by gregwythe
Second City Theater: This alone is worth the trip. I was a big fan of SCTV when it came out. I still follow all the actors from that era of Second City as well. The cast was unbelievably good. They are obviously the cream of the crop in terms of improv comics. Again, Second City ... no contest.
SMOG DAYS
by coolpanda87
A new phenomenal is clouding over Toronto, and it is a blanket called smog. Environmental standards in the Great Lakes region has been mostly ignored in the last decade, & the result is that Southern Ontario has the worst air quality in Canada. Over 50% of Toronto's pollution comes from US coal power plants, so the problem is not easy to solve. The Bush administration has always been lax about enforcing environmental standards on power plants and industry, so Toronto ends up sniffing in the second hand smoke from US industry.
Only in the mid-20th century...
by Tolik
Only in the mid-20th century was its utterly Anglo-Saxon ethos diluted, as immigrants arrived, first from northern, then from southern Europe, then from all around the world. The city is served by excellent public transportation, proudly called the best in North America.
Toronto: a city of Festivals!
by Jele
Toronto is a city of many festivals. Here are some of the best:
The Beaches Jazz Festival:
A street festival with jazz musicians performing all along Queen St. East. For more info, and dates, check out their website:
www.beachesjazz.com
Caribana:
This is North America's Largest Street Festival celebrating caribbean culture. This two-week Festival attracts over a million participants annually, including hundreds of thousands of American tourists. For more info, check out:
www.caribana.com
The Taste of the Danforth
A celebration of Greek culture and heritage. This annual street festival is experience by over a million visitors each year, and is so popular, it closes down one of Toronto's major streets for an entire weekend!
www.tasteofthedanforth.com
Summerlicious and Winterlicious
With more than 5000 restaurants across the Toronto featuring more than 200 international cuisines, a celebration of Toronto wouldn't be complete without food! Each restaurant will offer a special prix fixe menu where patrons can sample the establishment's delicious fare. A great way to experience some otherwise too pricy restaurants.
www.city.toronto.on.ca/special_events/ streetfest/summerlicious.htm
The Toronto International Film Festival:
This is one of the biggest and best film fests in the world! During the festival, Toronto is packed with celebrities, especially in and around Yorkville. For more info, check out the website:
www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/
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With a Canadian Eskimo Dog from Waterloo
Nigel Blackstorm, the Heavy Metal Magician
Toronto - Canada
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