Festival of Global Jewish Music and Culture

Ashkenaz Festival is on Now! Get your fill of Jewish art, music, film, dance, theater and food. Where: most event at the Harbourfront Centre, check schedule for other venue locations. When:August 30 to September 5.  Check the festival schedule to choose the fun that grabs you. Cost:  most events free, check program for details.   Continue reading Festival of Global Jewish Music and Culture

Textile Museum of Canada

Enjoy the texture of life at the Textile Museum of Canada Beads, strings, tapestries and much more are there to take in. Where:  55 Centre Avenue, Toronto. When: open daily 11:00 am – 5:00 pm,Wednesdays 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Cost: PWYC (pay what you can) Wednesdays 5-8pm.  Link to admission prices for other days and times. Continue reading Textile Museum of Canada

Eventbrite Toronto

So Much to Enjoy, Learn and Take Part in Events Throughout Toronto Learn about, discuss and network with people interested in business, sports and fitness, health,  family and education, arts, hobbies, science and technology, food and drink, spirituality, travel and outdoors, charity and causes, community, film and media, fashion, holiday, home and lifestyle, government; and auto, boat and air.  Search the listing by event type,category, … Continue reading Eventbrite Toronto

Guide to Cycling, Hiking and Walking Trails

Discover Wonders of Nature and Urban Landscape on More Than 1500 Kilometers of Trails Toronto Public Health routes and trails provides guides and resources for enjoying extensive trail networks. Find trails on waterfronts and throughout southern Ontario, waterfalls, topographic maps, clubs, videos, equipment, volunteer opportunities and much more.  Some available on smartphones. Sort Ontario trails by hiking, walking, trail cycling, geocaching, and more! Get to know Toronto … Continue reading Guide to Cycling, Hiking and Walking Trails

Active Toronto

Active Life in Toronto Free for All Toronto Public Health has put together a calendar of free activities and events for your active lifestyle.  From yoga, guided walks, music festivals, gardening and much in the great outdoors, there is something for people of all ages and abilities.  Search by type of activity. Where: various locations across Toronto. Search by location. When:  something going on everyday. … Continue reading Active Toronto

High Park Zoo

Small Up Close Zoo High Park Zoo is a laid back place to visit with small children to have an up close experience animals in a natural park setting.  Please don’t feed the animals or disturb them. If you want to experience feeding animals head to the llama pen weekends and statutory holidays 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (April until the end of October).  There is a small fee for … Continue reading High Park Zoo

Get to Really Know Toronto

Walk and Learn ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) walks are lead by knowledgeable guides who know the city’s neighborhoods, history, architecture, arts and cemeteries!  People of all ages including children are welcome.  Whether you live in Toronto or a visiting these tours are sure to provide you with interesting insights and facts about this great city Where:  all start and end points are accessible by public transportation … Continue reading Get to Really Know Toronto

Scarborough Museum

Rural Roots Exposed At the Scarborough Museum and grounds walk in the rural roots of the area in the this property first settled in 1798. Trace the story of two centuries of settlement and life in what is now Scarborough. Where:  1007 Brimley Road, Toronto. When:hours of operation vary by season. Cost: pay-what-you-can  during all hours of operation, except special events. Continue reading Scarborough Museum