Tag: Life in Ontario
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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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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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Toronto Doors Open – Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre: When Free Access Actually Delivers
Visit Date: May 2025 (Doors Open Weekend) | 2026 Dates: May 23-24, 2026Location: 6 Sakura Way, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5 (Near Eglinton Ave & Don Mills) Toronto’s Doors Open is one of those annual events that sounds great in theory – places, classes and workshops normally restricted to the public opening their doors for free…
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The Ultimate Guide to Traveling Through Toronto’s Public Transit Network: TTC, YRT, and GO Transit Explained
Introduction: Getting Around the Greater Toronto Area Without a Car When you are planning to move to Toronto, you have recently moved to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or even visiting here as a tourist, you will be trying to learn the public transportation system, it can be a bit confusing. Since I have spent…
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My Favourite Cherry Blossom Spots in Toronto: A Local’s Honest Guide
Visit Season: Mid to Late April through Early May | Best Viewing: Early Mornings before 11 AM As spring starts and the last bit of snow disappears, April is the time when the undeniable question on the most minds of those living in the GTA is: where can we go to witness these beautiful blossoms…
