Tag: Ontario
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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…
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TURTLE JACK’S NIAGARA FALLS Review: Niagara Falls’ Spacious Casual Dining with a Catch
Visit Date: Early April 2026, Weekday Noon | Location: 6733 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W7 (Next to Marriott on the Falls) Once in a while, you may stumble upon a great spot for having a meal purely out of necessity rather than from careful planning. Our trip to Niagara Falls started off early…
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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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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…
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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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FOREWORD SPECIALTY COFFEE ROASTERS Review: Richmond Hill’s Tiny Coffee Shop That Actually Knows Their Beans
Visit Date: Weekend Morning in 2025 | Location: 111C, 370 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1A7 Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you’re ridiculously early. I was heading to weekend dim sum in Richmond Hill and arrived way too early trying to secure decent parking. With some time to spare before everyone else showed…
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Paris Baguette Review: When Korean Bakery Meets Toronto Service Standards
Located at 2401 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 3H1 in North York, Paris Baguette is a South Korean bakery chain. I was intrigued about this particular bakery chain ever since I noticed several locations popping up across the GTA. Finally, I had the chance to visit one of their locations, which it was their Yonge…
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Best Camera Stores in Downtown Toronto You Should Know
As a person who is quite interested in electronics, with particular interests in compact cameras and portable accessories, Toronto is an overwhelming place to obtain certain items. Whether you shoot occasionally or you’ve fallen down the gear rabbit hole where every new camera release makes you question your life choices, knowing where to shop can…
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