We Canadians often take our back yards for granted. We take trips around the world and sometimes forget about the places just down the road, or around the corner. My wife and I spent a glorious weekend in the Burlington area recently and found a great, new getaway just a short drive from our house in the big city. We explored trails with fabulous on-high views from the top of the Niagara Escarpment, sampled juicy strawberries fresh from the farm, dined like royalty at a posh hotel on the shores of Lake Ontario, listened to live music in the park, Read more
Music festivals
When people started gravitating outdoors during the global pandemic, Canadian cities were inspired to reimagine their open air spaces to accommodate a new normal of socializing, exercising and dining. The result? Open, accessible and imaginative outdoor offerings, from parking lot patios and garden routes to parkland and open-air art galleries. This summer and beyond, it’s all about the great outdoors in the city. Taking the parties outside: Upcoming summer events include Pride Festival Weekend (June 24-26) in Toronto, Ontario, the Pride Festival and Parade (July 31) in Vancouver, BC, and Montreal Pride Festival (August 1-7) are all returning to in-person Read more
