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Lights on for Christmas time around Nathan Phillips!

Important dates and tips not to miss out on the snowfall inside the Eaton Centre and Nathan Phillips Square fun.

An off-the-beaten track neighbourhood with a view!

The perfect combo of charming Supernova Coffee and a fantastic view of Toronto, in a 2.3-km walk in the east side of town!

Springtime at Allan Gardens

Allan Gardens is open 365 days a year, 10 am to 5 pm, with free admission, and it offers a different landscape each season.

Wake up and smell the roses... and the coffee, in Little Italy

My five senses were triggered at Olivia's Garden cafe/flower shop on the edge of Little Italy!

Stroll around Delysées Luxury Desserts (Leslieville)

This 2.6 km walk includes some of Toronto's best pastries + hidden murals, all in Leslieville.

Highland Creek, the overlooked river!

I have long overlooked Highland Creek, thinking it was a mere small stream. I just discovered that this creek, on the eastern edge of the ci

The enchanted little nooks of East Danforth (Fairy doors PART 2)

More fairy doors found in East Danforth. A good excuse to do this 3.1 Toronto walk!

The beautiful surprises of East Point Park Bird Sanctuary

East Point Park Bird Sanctuary operates its charm as soon as you enter the small emerald forest.