The Toronto Traveler

If you’re planning a trip to Toronto this December, you should take a look at the special offer VIA Rail is running over at Tourism Toronto for adult regular fares.

• 50% off the adult regular fare in Comfort class or
• 25% off the adult regular fare in VIA 1 class

Your destination must be Toronto, travel must take place between now and December 19th or from December 26-30 inclusive. Make sure you use the code 11448 when you select "Other Special Discounts" on the "Passengers Information" screen.

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If you hold off much longer, it will be too late to make your way over to the One of a Kind Show and Sale happening over at Exhibition Place. More than just a room full of crafts, the show attracts over 200,000 visitors annually.
Here you’ll find a number of things to see (and purchase!) including items such as this beautiful scarf handcrafted by Anke Fox for Armstrong Fox Textiles. This year, the show theme is Holiday Windows, with special emphasis on their rapidly expanding Green section.
When
November 27th – December 7th, 2008
Weekdays 11am-10pm, Saturdays 10am-9pm, Sundays 10am-6pm
Where
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition …read more

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With the shaky economy and uncertainty in the air, it was quite a relief to take a moment this weekend and enjoy one of my favorite things: diamonds. Now, I may not have many of them (three, to be exact – my earrings and engagement ring), but I do love to linger around extravagant jewelry. There’s something so irresponsible and ridiculous about it all…which is fun to indulge in, especially when the cost is only the price of admission.
No photography is allowed in The Nature of Diamonds exhibit (which is running until through March 2009), but I can …read more

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I’m starting to fall more and more in love with Winter. Yes, this is after spending a total of nine hours on the freeway traveling from Toronto to Windsor (which was at least ten degrees colder than the city) this weekend…in that time, I had the chance to take in my fair share of snowdrifts and bitter winds. But while my teeth were chattering, I was reminded that one annual event you just can’t miss is right around the corner – The Cavalcade of Lights.
Right in the heart of the city at Nathan Philips Square (Toronto’s City Hall), the …read more

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Every morning for the last ten months I’ve walked past the AGO and witnessed a transformation from drab, uninspired building to an architectural wonder that is both delicate and impressive on an incredibly grand scale. Unlike the restoration of the ROM (which still bugs me every time I pass by), I was actually excited to see how things would come together…and to my delight, it’s come together beautifully.
Earlier this week, The Globe and Mail reported that last weekend’s free admission to celebrate the reopening was a huge success -
Despite forgoing admissions charges, the weekend proved profitable for the gallery. Official …read more

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With today’s sprinkle of snowflakes as a reminder that the holidays are right around the corner comes Artisans at The Distillery – a Christmas craft show running from November 19-23 in The Fermentation Room on Mill Street.
Admission is $10 and all the vendors are Canadian artists and designers selling one of a kind jewellery, glassware, clothing and paintings and photography.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Distillery District, they provide a map as well to help you get around. As you’ll see, there is a ton to do in this area of the city, which is trendy and packed full of …read more

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My name is Rachel Segal and I’m your new tour guide to the fabulous city of Toronto. I’m so excited to have the chance to share with you some of my favourite spots as well as an excuse to get out there and see what other amazing places there are that even I don’t know about!
A little bit about me – well, by day I run the Content Team at b5media, which coincidently happens to be right in the heart of Toronto near Queen and Spadina. I’m an avid amateur photographer and a lover of fine food, wine and music. …read more

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Are you in the know about Toronto?  And about where to go when you want to leave the city?
Do you know to see great art, listen to fantastic music, eat delicious food, and mellow out over a beverage with friends?  Do your friends ask you for suggestions about what to do on the weekend?
If you have a passion for your city, and would like to share it with others, The Toronto Traveler wants YOU!
We’re hiring a blogger to take over duties here, so if you’re interested in taking over those duties email me expressing your interest and providing links to …read more

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The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE) can easily claim to be one of the oldest annual traditions within the City of Toronto.  It’s certainly one of the oldest contemporary traditions, with 2008 being the 47th year in which the exhibition is being held.
 
One of the reasons that people tend to find the TOAE so special is the fact that it is a rarity not just in Toronto, but across all of Canada as well.  It is an exhibition taking place completely outdoors, allowing people to walk around one of the biggest outdoor squares in Toronto, taking in the great …read more

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One of the biggest questions that people tend to ask me is when to visit the city.  From a personal point of view, I think that the Winter is the best time to visit the city from a purely aesthetic point of view, but I also acknowledge that summer is the best time in terms of the attractions that are available.  It is ultimately a personal decision that needs to be made, but here are some things to mull about when you consider which season would be the best to visit Toronto.
Spring
Spring is a rather weird season in Toronto.  Weather …read more

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