The Toronto Traveler

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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