Author: Jen’s One Fine Day
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Evergreen Brick Works: A Hidden Hike Right in Toronto
Have you ever wished you could hike somewhere hill-like near Toronto without actually leaving the GTA? Look no further than Evergreen Brick Works. It’s especially magical in the fall, when you can catch the autumn leaves changing with the Toronto skyline peeking out behind them. Where It Is (and Why It’s Special) Evergreen Brick Works…
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BTS Concert in Toronto: My First Concert Experience at Rogers Stadium
A First-Timer’s Honest Guide to Surviving & Enjoying a Stadium Concert Ticket Battle · Concert Prep · Getting There ·The Experience · Getting Home I will be upfront about something: I am more of a morning person, so concerts are not exactly my cup of tea per se. The crowds, the noise, the late nights…
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Markham Doors Open 2025: My Morning at York University Markham
A Quiet Campus Visit You Would Not Normally Plan, But Glad You Did Did you know that Markham has its own Doors Open event? If you have only ever heard of the Toronto version, you are not alone, but Markham quietly runs its own iteration, and it is worth knowing about. This year it falls…
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Half Day in Toronto: Revisiting The Well & the Neighbourhood Around It
CN Tower · Roundhouse Park · The Well · Stackt Market A local tourist’s guide to one of Toronto’s most walkable half-day routes There is something quietly fun about deciding to be a tourist in your own city. No itinerary pressure, no flights to catch, no hotel to check into – just you, a good…
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I Found a 7-Floor Library Hidden Inside a Mall in Toronto
Discovering the North York Central Library: A Hidden Gem for Studying, Working & Exploring in North York 5120 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5N9 · North York Centre Station It had been my intention to find a place to do my work in Toronto, which would be peaceful and accessible. Naturally, libraries were the…
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One Day, Three Neighbourhoods: My Toronto Bloor Street Stroll
Casa Loma · Korea-Town · Yorkville There is something quietly satisfying about waking up early on a free day in the city with no real plan, just a general direction and a willingness to see where the morning takes you. That is exactly how this particular day started for me. No strict itinerary, no rush.…
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CHICHA SAN CHEN Review: CF Markville’s “Michelin-Approved” Bubble Tea Spot Worth the Hype?
Visit Date: Spring 2026 | Overall Rating: 4/5 ⭐️ | Location: Upper Floor, 5000 Hwy 7 Unit 2224, Markham, ON L3R 4M9 (CF Markville) Markham’s bubble tea scene has just recently blown up, with unique franchised stores springing up left and right like HEYTEA, Palgong Tea, and what seems like an increasing number of stores…
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Niagara Falls Weekend Getaway: A 2 Days & 1 Night Local’s Guide
A long weekend staycation for GTA locals who haven’t been in a while Earlier this year in April, I packed up and headed to Niagara Falls for a long weekend staycation, and boy, did it turn out to be precisely what I needed after having long winter season. Whereas most people use the long weekend…
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Skylon Tower Niagara Falls Review: A View Worth Going Up For
Location: 5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls, ON | Visited in April 2026 To be honest, we almost left out the Skylon Tower on our agenda. With stunning views of the waterfall visible from the comfort of our room on the 30th floor, a part of me was wondering whether it was even necessary to have…
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Marriott on the Falls Hotel Review: A Niagara Falls Staycation Worth Taking
Location: 6755 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON | Visited in April 2026 It had been years since we last visited Niagara Falls, and honestly, that felt like reason enough to finally make it happen. We figured that why not do it as a proper staycation before summer crowds hit? We caught it in that in-between…
