OooOoOOoOOoOoOoOooOOOOoooo! Ahem. Sorry about that. With Halloween coming so soon, we can’t help but get in the “spirit” of our favourite spooky day. In fact, we’ve been watching some classic horror movies to get in some pre-scares before the big day! But watching all those terrifying and monstrous creatures in the movies had us wondering:…
As we celebrate Small Business Month, we here at Old Town Toronto feel so appreciative of the small businesses in our little area of the city who go above and beyond to make life here so enjoyable. We’re no strangers to the hardships that come with running a business, but finding success in making your…
Well it is official, fall is here. Pull out your favourite sweater because the air is cooler and crisper. The days are getting shorter and the pumpkin spice is flowing! Thanksgiving and of course our favourite holiday, Halloween, both take place this month and we are looking for ways to cosy up and watch the…
Here at Old Town Toronto, we love to cook. Now don’t get us wrong, we’re extremely lucky to be one of the top culinary destinations in the city with all of our amazing restaurants and cafes, but we also love the thrill of gathering ingredients from various stores and combining them all into something delicious…
It’s been a hot minute since we first highlighted some of the fashion-forward dogs of Old Town Toronto and since then the pups of our little spot in the city have continued to match the humans when it comes to style. Berczy Park may continue to be the hot spot for dogs, but the fashion…
Is summer almost over? No, no it is not. Not by a long shot! Here in Old Town Toronto we will milk the summer season for as looooong as possible! To help you get the most out of this amazing season we have rounded up a list of offerings from our local businesses. Leah at…
Ah, August! The past few months have been a bit of a whirlwind, but we’ve made it to Summer and with many of Old Town Toronto’s fine establishments once again open for business, we can’t help but feel like celebrating with a full day in the neighbourhood catching the sights, tasting the food, and enjoying…
Ah August! We are in the lazy hazy days of the year when a soft breeze and the warm summer sun allow you to momentarily forget all your worries. Here in Old Town Toronto we want you to make the most of August (September is right around the corner) so we’ve yet again compiled a…
A constant and very familiar sight in Toronto, aside from the beautiful buildings, the bustling marketplaces, and, recently, the crowded patios, are the lights, cameras, extras, and a few notable stars that let us know that a film crew is shooting a show or a movie. Due to its affordability in shooting here along with…
Hey Toronto do you enjoy dining al fresco? If so, this list was made for you! Fine french cooking? We’ve got it! Classic pub fare? You bet! Indian dishes that will have your tastebuds dancing with joy? For sure! What about pasta that will have you shouting MAMMA MIA!? Oh we might have a few…
The new pavilion in St James Park was recently dedicated as The Michael Comstock Pavilion. Michael Comstock was a great driving force within the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood, Old Town Toronto and the entire BIA community in Toronto. One of the founding fathers of the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA, he was instrumental in making…
July is the month for beach balls, sunscreen and out of office autoresponders. (Note to self, we need to put that vacation request in. Oops!) Whether you are taking a long weekend or seven blissful days away from the work grind, Toronto’s annual heatwave will have you looking for ways to stay cool, hydrated, relaxed…
With times being as uncertain as they are, heck, after more than a year of this uncertainty, we’ve been feeling a little mystical lately and thought hey, why not consult the divine powers for some answers and look towards one of the oldest divination methods there is, the tarot deck? Now, don’t get us wrong,…
They go by many names. Papa, pops, father, and even pappy if you’re some kind of prospector from the 1800s. But here at Old Town Toronto…well, we like the name Dad. Father’s Day is upon us and on this day we salute the Dads in our life who give us advice when we need it,…
June is officially our favourite month. You can go outside without a parka (most days) and the blanket of humidity that covers our beloved city during the hottest summer days, well it has yet to arrive. It is also the month we choose to celebrate fathers and father figures, be they fathers to humans, pets…