The Toronto Traveler

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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One of the major reasons that people tend to visit Toronto is that they enjoy how nice the city looks.  From the creatively built buildings in old Toronto to the beautiful suburbs that have managed to preserve a large section of the natural environment, Toronto has really done more than most cities in terms of preserving its green space.
Now, they’re taking aim at reclaiming some of that space for the green world through the beautification of many areas near the major highways that run through the city.  The Don Valley Parkway is the first candidate for this flowering beautification …read more

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Here’s a nice little video I found on YouTube, displaying the world famous gardens of Casa Loma.  These gardens are part of a larger castle structure that happens to be one of the bigger tourist attractions the city has.

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Are you interested in visiting Toronto sometime in the near future?  Well, whether you’re planning to drive across the border from the US, hop into Pearson International Airport from another continent or simply take a bus or train ride into the city from elsewhere in Canada, the upcoming weekend of May 24th and 25th should be your top priority when doing the scheduling.  The reason for this is that a great event will be taking place during this time. 
Known as Doors Open Toronto, this event will showcase some of the best of the city as 150 buildings will …read more

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Who says Toronto isn’t a city where you can kick back and just have some extremely silly fun?  I admit that when I first heard about this event from a friend of mine I was a bit skeptical, but as I started doing some checking around I discovered that it’s no joking matter.  There actually is going to be a gigantic pillow fight in downtown Toronto at the end of this month and anyone that wants to participate is invited to do so!
Event Details
Event: Pillow Fight Toronto 2008
Location: To be decided.  Make sure that you E-Mail the Organizer in …read more

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Well, when I was walking home yesterday, the thing I immediately noticed is what a beautiful day it was outside.  With the snow definitively gone and the weather starting to get a lot nicer, people were coming out of their houses and apartments and starting to enjoy the nice weather.  Families were walking around playing with children and pets and tourists were really starting to spill into the city in droves, driving around to take pictures of anything and everything.  In a few days I’ll share with you a list of the most photographed spots in the city (one of …read more

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Monsoon is a Japanese restaurant located in Toronto.  However, their menu is a little bit different as it combines the great Oriental cuisine that we’ve all come to know and love with North American influences in order to create a final taste sensation that is wholly unique.
Location
Monsoon is located at 100 Simcoe Street, which places it very close to the intersection of Adelaide Street West and University Avenue (MAP).  It is also just southwest of the Osgoode Subway Station located on the University line at Queen Street West and University Avenue.  If you’re traveling there by subway, simply get off …read more

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The Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art galleries in the world and the current construction that is proceeding on the building will make it even bigger and better.  According to their website, when the construction is finished there will be over 110 galleries in the building.  While I’m not entirely sure how many were there before the construction started, I know from being there personally that it was nowhere near that amount.  The construction has been going on since October 7, 2007 and for the whole time that the construction has been proceeding, the gallery has …read more

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Yes, it’s definitely that time again; time for a b5media Travel & Culture theme day!  This time, the theme day’s going to be on photos and I took one today that I’m proud to submit as The Toronto Traveler’s contribution.  Check it out!

A well-placed ambulance means that text doesn’t even need to be added to this picture; you already know it’s Toronto from the markings on the back of the vehicle .  The picture is of course of The CN Tower, one of Toronto’s most popular tourist attractions.
Photo Credit: Personal Collection

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