Sponsored Post We were on our way into the evening as my private car pulled up to what will be my humble abode for the next few days - a long weekend in a city that I waited way too long to visit. While checking in I had this distinct feeling that I just wandered into...
Sponsored PostI cannot believe the stars finally lined up for a Quebec City weekend getaway. I’ve been to Montreal twice and was always impressed with its old town. Friends, family and fellow travel bloggers who have been to QC have told me that when it comes to...
I'm not even sure how I ended up here. Fogo Island, Newfoundland & Labrador. Oh, wait I remember. My brother wanted to stay in the Fogo inn. Yes, that Fogo Island Inn! Breath-taking. Elusive, Remote. Exclusive. Its the sound of the North Atlantic Ocean gently...
Canada is where I call home.
I was born in Toronto, I live in Toronto, I work in Toronto and I party in Toronto.
I bleed blue for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Red for the Raptors and Toronto FC.
As much as I love travelling to other countries, I make a conscious effort to include my city, my province and my country in all my travels.
Ottawa
Things To Do In Ottawa In 48 Hours
Toronto
The Ultimate 48 Hour Toronto Itinerary
English, French
The Canadian dollar (symbol: $; code: CAD; French: dollar Canadian) is the currency of Canada.
Canadian cuisine varies widely as the country is so culturally diverse. The most common traditional Canadian dishes are poutine (tasty dish consists of french fries and cheese curds topped with light-brown gravy), Back Bacon and Maple Syrup.
Check, Check & Check – I love all three 🙂
Power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
In Toronto, the public transportation service is called the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). In Montreal, the public transportation authority is called the Société de transport de Montréal (STM). The “GO train ” is the most used railway system in the southern part of the province of Ontario. VIA Rail will take you across the country.
Canadians drive on the right-hand side of the road and speed limits are posted in metric units. Everyone in the car has to wear a seatbelt and mobile devices must be used in “hands-free” mode when driving.
Please note that Montreal is the only city in Canada that does not allow right-hand turns on a red light – they always need to be different those Montrealers. Sheesh.
Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
Violent crime in Canada is low and almost non-existent in popular holiday spots and ski resorts. As with any popular nightlife area, fights and shooting can happen but very infrequent.
For The Hottest Oven. The Freshest Toronto Bakery The best Toronto Bakery should serve up the freshest bread, cakes, and other sweet treats, as well delicious drinks that will hit the spot. As the most diverse and populated city in Canada, it’s no surprise that the...
The captivating resort town of Whistler lies barely two hours by road from the coastal city of Vancouver, British Columbia. Millions of people, from all over the world, throng to this award-winning holiday destination, to take in some of the most spectacular...
The Faces of TorontoA Photo-Journal Of Graffiti Along Queen St.Ever since I wrote that post about Toronto Graffiti and Street Art, more specifically Graffiti Alley my appreciation for Toronto Graffiti got much deeper. So when Fred from BombingScience.com sent me a...
Graffiti Alley is a stone's throw away from where I live - What The…?!?! I honestly did not know this until my readers, who read some of my other Toronto & Canadian posts started asking about Toronto Graffiti and where Graffiti Alley was. I thought I knew enough...
Sponsored PostThe funny thing is, there's not a whole lot of changes when boys become men. In fact, boys love Hot-wheels and real cars and men love real cars - and Hot-wheels. Hell, I even love the Cars movie. I love exotic cars, old cars, muscle cars, Asian cars, The...
Sponsored Post | Amsterdam Brewery Before we get into the best harbourfront restaurant, I wanna take the time to say that I absolutely love coming down to the Harbourfront. It's a 10-15 minute walk from my condo in the Entertainment District and I'm always taking my...
Toronto Pride Let it all out and be free! We all are aware of Pride Week in Toronto right? Well, it's been upgraded to Pride Month which basically runs for the month of June, ending with the infamous Toronto Pride parade. The purpose of the parade is to show...
Portuguese Food. Toronto? Yes Please. On a recent trip to Portugal, I stumbled across some pretty amazing people, was introduced to some beautiful architecture and learned some fascinating history. But what really impressed me was Portuguese food. Being that a large...
It’s been a long and winding 334 km drive along the Trans-Canada Highway from Gander International Airport in Gander to St. John's, the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador. My brother and I were actually coming back from Fogo Island after spending time at the...
Opening the doors of Toronto heritage. Doors Open TorontoEvery year Toronto puts on this awesome event called Doors Open Toronto, which for one weekend, approximately 150 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural, and social significance to the city of Toronto...
The Thrill Of The GrillWarning: The following Thrill Of The Grill post contains subject matter that vegans and vegetarians may find offensive. Reader discretion is advised. 😉 Before I moved to the Entertainment District in Toronto's downtown core I spent...