LIFESTYLE

Are you planning a trip to Vancouver this summer? If not, then maybe you should because we’ve created the perfect bucket list filled with must-do summer activities such as flying, kayaking, and bungee jumping all within an hours drive from the Canadian west coast city. Sometimes the heavy traffic, fast pace, and flashing lights of […]

Photo: chaptersindigo on Instagram   Are you looking for an easy beach read? We’ve got you covered. This list includes some old classics as well as some fresh releases and all promise to entertain you as you soak up the rays or sit sipping mojitos in the shade. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, the […]

    The sun is finally shining down on what is usually a snowy bed of Canadian terrain. As the heat waves wash in, you might be looking to venture out towards the waterfront to enjoy a nice breeze and walk along a boardwalk. Boardwalks are an amazing place for you to take a first […]

Photo: jwmuskoka on Instagram   The True North is home to some of the best ski slopes, crispiest bacon, and lushest lakes in the world. As the summer humidity arrives and temperatures rise, many Canadians flock to cottages in Ontario to seek refuge from the city heat. Ontario’s cottage country is often referred to as […]

Photo: filmup.co on Instagram   Although the United States is home to Hollywood, the movie mecca of the world, Canada has had its fair share of blockbuster films shot on its soil. Unlike some films which were filmed on location, like The Beach in Thailand or The Hangover in Las Vegas, some producers choose the […]

Photo: jeffleatham on Instagram If you’re planning a wedding and want cool trendy flowers, don’t even think of using red roses. The latest trend, according to a plethora of Canadian florists’ websites and Pinterest, is greenery and in-season blooms. Instead of cutting the leaves off of flowers florists are leaving them on and adding even […]

Photo: burrowingowlwinery on Instagram Napa Valley, California’s wine country, has a Canadian sister in British Columbia that goes by the name of Okanagan Valley. Okanagan promises an unparalleled and unique wine experience on Canadian soil. In 1859, Father Pandosy, a French priest, planted the first Okanagan vines and in the early 1930s, Calona Vineyards opened, […]

Photo: thethrillofitallworldtour on Instagram With tons of new music out this summer, musicians are hitting the road on tours.  Over the next few months, you can catch Ed Sheeran,  Taylor Swift and many more artists as they perform in various Canadian cities.  We’ve highlighted some of our top picks below. Eagles The death of the […]

If you’re looking for a weekend escape from the city, then Prince Edward County is the perfect place for you and your significant other, family or even your group of close friends to get away from the city limits . Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Prince Edward County offers vineyards, fine dining, and romantic accommodations.

With its mix of Francophone culture and cosmopolitan charm, Montreal is always a popular destination for tourists in the summertime. For Canadian foodies and party animals on a budget, MTL is also an easy way to escape from your day to day life without booking that expensive international resort. If you’re saving up those Canadian dollars and want to indulge without the splurge, check out our list of these free and low cost Montreal festivals for the sunny weeks ahead. 

Besides blessing us with the wonders of maple syrup, hockey and Drake, the True North is also a beautiful, free land where many cultures live together in harmony. After all, we have the scenic Rockies, Lake Ontario and the tranquil nature of the Maritimes to add character to our gorgeous nation. Whether you live in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver or Montreal, there are many ways to celebrate July 1

This summer, art lovers will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view a giant collection of the mysterious Banksy’s art in Canada’s very own the 6ix.

Try enjoying the gloriously warm rays by dining outside with Mother Nature, and packing a family lunch or a romantic dinner for two to eat at one of the many beautiful public parks in Canada. It’s important to take advantage of these sunny spots while the warm weather lasts, as you never know how the winds will change during a Canadian summer. We have chosen the best of the best parks for you to lay down your red and white checkered blanket at to dine on cheese platters and sip on wine with your significant other. 

Whether you are in search of a natural landscape, a grungy graffiti- style mural, or a wow-factor skyline, our hometown of the 6ix has you covered. Check out our list of Instagram approved locations in Toronto to help make your next selfie shoot come to life. 

While brunch is often the domain of the women in our lives, often the men in our happen to be avid carnivores with a passion for firing up the grill in the summer months. We’ve rounded up a few steakhouses in Canada for you to celebrate a very meaty Father’s day this year, whether you are based in Toronto or Vancouver.