The Toronto Traveler

Taiko Drumming is one of the most energetic artistic forms in the world.  The drummers not only need to have strong arms, but they need to have a high level of overall endurance in order to get through performances that number in the hours in terms of length while they are going at maximum in order to create the great beats that Taiko drums are known for.  We’ve got a club of Taiko drummers at the University of Toronto and every time I see those guys I just have to sit in awe of how they are able to keep …read more

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In a series called Between the Sea and the Desert: The Many Cultures of North Africa, you can get the chance to view priceless North African cultural textiles that have been preserved and kept in pristine condition by the employees of the Textile Museum of Canada, located at 55 Centre Avenue at Dundas and University in the heart of downtown Toronto.

The Museum itself is not one of the better known attractions within the city of Toronto.  I’ve actually only been there once and while it’s not as impressive as the Royal Ontario Museum or the Art Gallery of Ontario, to …read more

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While there are many different castles around the world, there are not that many in North America.  Because of this, a castle is automatically a tourist attraction and even in Europe Casa Loma would probably still be considered a top class tourist attraction; it is just that great a place to visit.
Casa Loma used to be the home of Sir Henry Mill Pellatt; a soldier and financier that is famous in Canadian history.  He was not in the castle very long however, as a combination of high property taxes and high living expenses forced him into bankruptcy during the depression.  …read more

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The Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Scroll shown to the left is just one of the many different types of ancient paper that you’ll encounter if you decide to visit the Toronto Vintage Paper Show and Sale later on today.
Vintage paper can sometimes be a dull topic, but part of the reason I write this blog is to bring you details about esoteric and often overlooked events that people traveling to Hogtown might enjoy visiting.  If you approach it with the right attitude, a vintage paper exhibit can actually be a window to the past.  Different cultures had different methods of making …read more

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