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Posted in Family Friendly, Learning on Feb 21st, 2012
An ever-growing number of people are beginning to realize that there are several excellent art programs available for our children here in Etobicoke. Horizon Arts Camp is one of the programs at the top of that list. Horizon Arts Camp, currently being held at Kingsway College School in Etobicoke, is a professional performing and visual [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Event, Exercise, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors, Sports on Feb 20th, 2012
We were all excited when this new long weekend was announced to take place on the third Monday of February. The fact that it is dedicated to spending time with the family makes it all the more fun. Here is a listing of events and things to do on Family Day Etobicoke 2012. [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Food, Free, Outdoors, Shopping on Feb 16th, 2012
For a long while there and after many years of complaining about the lack of long weekends after the Christmas break, we weren’t sure if we would ever get our much-needed holiday. And now that we have that holiday dedicated to spending time with the family we are looking for things to do in Etobicoke [...]
Posted in Family Friendly, Learning, Shopping on Jan 27th, 2012
In today’s age of video games and touchpads it’s nice to know that a store like Mastermind Toys aims to expand a child’s knowledge through their own imagination and curiosity. Mastermind Toys, located at 4242 Dundas Street West in Etobicoke, carries a wide range of toys, games, and books for kids of all ages. In [...]
Posted in Family Friendly, Restaurant on Jan 8th, 2012
As is the case every January, people are beginning their new years resolutions and without a doubt some of them are to “skip dessert”. If this is truly the case however, then why is Caffé Demetre in Etobicoke so busy? Caffé Demetre, located at 2962 Bloor Street West in the Kingsway, is busy because they do [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Free, Learning on Jan 5th, 2012
Admittedly, I get all warm and fuzzy when I become aware of organizations that help expand our creative minds through the arts. Locally, we have Arts Etobicoke which is considered one of Canada’s finest community art councils. Arts Etobicoke, whose gallery is located at 4893A Dundas Street West, began their work in 1973 with the main [...]
Posted in Exercise, Family Friendly, Sports on Dec 31st, 2011
It is no wonder that the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence is the official practice facility of the Toronto Maple Leafs. It’s a state of the art hockey arena and it’s located right here in Etobicoke. The MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence opened in 2009 to much fanfare. Gone was the older but much-loved Lakeshore Lions Arena but [...]
Posted in Exercise, Family Friendly, Free, Sports on Nov 27th, 2011
Admittedly when it’s really cold out one of the last things you want to is take the kids out skating. Luckily, Etobicoke is home to many arenas with indoor skating rinks so now there’s little excuse to not hit the ice. Etobicoke is home to many arenas with indoor skating rinks. Most arenas house hockey [...]
Posted in Exercise, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors, Sports on Nov 14th, 2011
When winter approaches many of us automatically think of shovelling snow and freezing temperatures. Adjust your thought process and try something different this season. Use winter as an opportunity to get in some fun exercise by trying out one of the many Etobicoke outdoor skating rinks. Many NHLers have taken their first strides on an Etobicoke [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly, Exercise, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors on Oct 10th, 2011
Everyone in Toronto can identify the bridge at the foot of the Humber River due to its stunning elegant design. Fewer may know that it serves as the border between Etobicoke’s Palace Pier Park and Toronto. One of the most recognizable symbols of Palace Pier park is The Bridge, which is an iconic symbol on [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Family Friendly, Restaurant on Oct 1st, 2011
Now I’m no twinkle-toes Flinstone but I do like to take in the odd game of bowling here and there. Unlike other activities even if you’re bad at it bowling is still fun and the people at Bowlerama are experts at making bowling a fun and memorable experience. Bowlerama hosts different types of bowling nights [...]
Posted in Exercise, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors on Sep 12th, 2011
One thing we don’t do enough of in this age of the Internet and the 500 channel universe is to simply go out and take a walk in our beautiful little city. One area perfect for such an exercise, and one that most Etobicoke residents don’t even know about, is the Village of Murals. Toronto’s [...]
Posted in Exercise, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors, Sports on Jul 18th, 2011
If you’ve turned on your television lately and watched the X-Games you may have noticed professional skateboarders thanking sponsors and making millions in the process. Although the chances of that happening to someone hanging out at the Eighth Street Skatepark are slim, the chances of them having a great time and staying out of trouble [...]
Posted in Exercise, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors, Sports on Jul 15th, 2011
Many say that swimming is the number one exercise in that it works every part of the body with less impact than running and less injury than weight lifting. It’s also the ideal way to cool off on a hot summer day. There are many Etobicoke Swimming Pools where you can take a dip. Granted, [...]
Posted in Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors on Jul 14th, 2011
Visit one of the many Etobicoke splash pads and spray pads and you’ll hear shouts of glee and excitement coming from neighbourhood kids. Etobicoke is home to over one dozen splash pads, located in the many parks in and around the city. They are an excellent way to cool off and usually include interactive water [...]
Posted in Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors on Jul 11th, 2011
During the hot summer months nothing beats swimming or splashing around in a nice cool pool. The problem is that most public swimming pools are too big or too crowded for the little ones. Time to visit one of the many Etobicoke wading pools in the area. Etobicoke is home to many wading pools, perfect [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly, Exercise, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors on Jun 30th, 2011
Nothing beats strolling through an Etobicoke park in the summer when the sky is clear and there’s a slight cool breeze. The only thing that could make it better is if it was James Gardens. James Gardens is an Etobicoke, and Toronto, landmark. Located on the west bank of the Humber River it contains numerous [...]
Posted in Exercise, Family Friendly, Restaurant, Sports on Feb 18th, 2011
As an “okay” hockey player I can verify that Etobicoke produces some of the best teams and leagues in Toronto. It probably has a lot to do with great venues like Canlan Ice Sports Etobicoke. Canlan Ice Sports Etobicoke is just one of many arenas in our great city, but it stands out as a [...]
Posted in Exercise, Family Friendly, Outdoors, Sports on Feb 2nd, 2011
What’s there to do in Etobicoke on a snowy Winter’s day? The answer depends on whether you see the glass as half empty or half full. If half empty you’re probably thinking of grabbing a snow shovel. If half full, you’re grabbing your skis or snowboard and heading to the Centennial Park Ski and Snowboard [...]
Posted in Exercise, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors on Dec 30th, 2010
One of the more enjoyable and healthier activities you can participate in during the cold winter months is skating at one of the many outdoor rinks scattered throughout the city. But for a change of pace from the usual counter-clockwise, skate in a circle skating routines we are all familiar with why not try the [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Food, Free, Outdoors on Nov 30th, 2010
Ho Ho Ho! Santa Claus is coming to Etobicoke and he’s bringing an entire parade with him! The Etobicoke Lakeshore Christmas Santa Claus Parade is in its 21st year and it has been growing bigger ever year since 1991. If there’s one Christmas tradition I will never get tired of it’s the Etobicoke Lakeshore Christmas parade. Kids and adults [...]
Posted in Event, Family Friendly, Outdoors on Oct 29th, 2010
Halloween brings many things. There’s candy, scary movies, and of course dressing up. My favourite activity though has to be carving the pumpkin and there’s a great event this weekend that the whole family can participate in. The 14th Annual Great Pumpkin Art Festival is put on by the Waterfront Trail Artists, a 100% volunteer [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Family Friendly, Food on Sep 24th, 2010
One of the great things kids look forward to are the various fairs and amusement parks that open their doors and rides each summer. Unfortunately, with the cold weather these parks shut their doors for another season. Fantasy Fair, however, is always open! Fantasy Fair is a year round indoor amusement park aimed at kids. [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly, Event, Exercise, Family Friendly, Outdoors on Sep 16th, 2010
Every year millions of people around the world take part in the Terry Fox Run for cancer research, named for one of the bravest Canadians this country has ever seen. West Deane Park will represent Etobicoke in this global event, marking the 31st anniversary of Fox’s Marathon of Hope. The West Deane Park location has [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Food, Free, Outdoors, Restaurant, Shopping on Sep 10th, 2010
I’ve always thought of The Kingsway as a very classy section of Bloor Street. You’ll always find people strolling along, window shopping, and grabbing a bite to eat at one of the area’s great restaurants. Now multiply that by 100 and you have Taste of the Kingsway. Taste of the Kingsway is an annual event [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Food, Free, Outdoors on Aug 10th, 2010
You don’t have to go to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. You can do it right here in Etobicoke! Inspired by the world-famous party, the 8th Annual Lakeshore Mardi Gras celebration takes place Thursday August 11th to Sunday August 14th in Colonel Samuel Smith Park and is becoming the must-do event in Etobicoke. Put on [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Family Friendly, Learning on Aug 5th, 2010
When you think of landmarks, Paris’ Eiffel Tower and Rome’s Colosseum come to mind. Etobicoke? We have the historical Montgomery’s Inn. While not world-famous as the previously mentioned landmarks, it is still culturally significant to Etobicoke. Built in 1832 by Thomas and Margaret Montgomery, the inn served as a meeting place for the community and offered [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Food, Free, Outdoors, Restaurant on Jul 9th, 2010
The Fusion of Taste Festival is still in its infancy as far as festivals are concerned, but after five years you could hardly tell that this is the case. Running from 11am to 9pm on Saturday June 18th 2011, the Fusion of Taste Festival will undoubtedly improve on the staggering number of 30,000 people who [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Food, Outdoors, Shopping on Jun 29th, 2010
If there is one staple event that Etobicoke can hang it’s hat on, it’s Toronto Ribfest. Don’t let the name fool you, this event is 100% Etobicoke-certified! It’s hard to believe that this popular event is only 12 years old based on the huge crowds that it attracts. Toronto Ribfest is said to attract over 100,000 [...]
Posted in Event, Family Friendly, Food, Outdoors on Jun 28th, 2010
One thing we have no shortage of in Etobicoke is farmers markets. The freshest of foods at a fraction of grocery store prices. The Stonegate Farmers’ Market opened last Tuesday and runs to October. On June 29th the market will host the Etobicoke Master Gardeners’ Advice Clinic where you can speak with horticultural experts that [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Family Friendly on Jun 8th, 2010
Where else can you pretend to be Mario Andretti, put the pedal to the metal, and not get a speeding ticket? The answer is 401 Mini-Indy. Look to your right heading west on the 401 before the 427 exit and you’ll see the familiar sign. I’m not sure how long it’s been there but it [...]
Posted in Event, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors on May 24th, 2010
Royal York Road will come into bloom Tuesday May 31st, 2011 as this day will mark the 9th Annual Tulip Festival in Mimico Village. Each spring the Mimico Village BIA and local community organizations come together for the annual Mimico Tulip Festival. This event is centered around the unveiling of 25 4 foot tall tulips which are painted annually [...]
Posted in Family Friendly, Food, Outdoors on May 21st, 2010
Drive by Tom’s Dairy Freeze on a warm summer night and you’ll see a lineup 10 or 20 people deep. It’s not because they’re trying to find a place they can sit with the family and take advantage of the air conditioning (truth be told you won’t be able to fit more than a couple [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Family Friendly, Food, Restaurant on May 14th, 2010
A long, long time ago Sherway Cinemas was considered one of the premier places to watch the latest movie. In the early days (1980s and 90s) most theatres were jammed into the corner of a mall and had tiny screens. Our Sherway Cinemas were different in that it was a dedicated theatre and had some [...]
