Category: Life in Ontario, Canada
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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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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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Finding Your Third Place This Spring: Free Community Spaces in the GTA
Captures the transition into spring when people are ready to get out and socialize again Remember when making friends was as simple as showing up at the park after school? No planning, no schedules, no membership fees. You would just go to your neighbourhood park on a weekend, after school, or a PA day, and…
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Healthy Planet Markham West: Ontario’s Hidden Alternative to Your Typical Grocery Store
If you have spent any time in Canada, you have probably encountered Shoppers Drug Mart, the pharmacy and convenience chain found on every corner in malls to the streets, and basically everywhere across the country. It is the go-to place for any quick errands to run since they carry everything from vitamins to snacks to…
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What February Is Really Like in Toronto?
Have you ever wondered what February is like in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)? For me, I always find myself curious about what locals do and wear when I am travelling somewhere new, so I figured you might be wondering the same thing about Toronto in the middle of winter. Spoiler alert: February is still…
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What November Feels Like in Toronto, Ontario?
The In-Between Month Do you know that feeling when you’re in the middle of two things? That’s GTA (Greater Toronto Area) in November in a nutshell for you all. It’s really just quite strange of a month when you stop and think about it. The leaves of autumn colour that had made October so breathtaking…
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Tim Hortons: Your Essential Guide to Canada’s Coffee Institution
If you’re new to Canada, planning a visit, or simply curious about this country, there’s one establishment you absolutely cannot avoid which is Tim Hortons. Whether you’re walking through a mall to driving down any major street, or stopping at a gas station, you’ll eventually encounter the familiar red logo. It’s everywhere as grocery stores…
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Is Angus Glen Community Centre in Markham Worth a Visit? Here’s My Honest Take
After many years of driving past Angus Glen Community Centre, I finally decided to properly explore what this Markham fixture actually offers. Located at 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, right at the intersection of Warden and Major Mackenzie, this isn’t just another community centre, it’s basically a one-stop location for everything from swimming to library…
