Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival on Now

For the entire month of May you can see award winning photography for free! We can all thank Scotiabank for sponsoring this feast for your eyes at the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival.  For exhibitions, special events and workshops this event has it all. Where: More than 40 venues involved in the event have been mapped out for you. When: Most events and exhibitions are on … Continue reading Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival on Now

Science Proves Nature is Good for Your Health

Time to Get Out and Enjoy Biophilia Biophilia the ‘rich, natural pleasure derived from being surrounded by living organisms, including a diversity of plants and animals.’  The benefits come from being exposed to the unique microbes in the soil and air, and mindfulness of moving through a space full of novelty and wonder. To learn more, link to the Huffington Post article.   Continue reading Science Proves Nature is Good for Your Health

Get to Know Toronto on Jane’s Walks

Join Jane’s Walks in honor the legacy of Jane Jacobs, in Toronto neighborhoods from April to the end July. Get together to know the beauty and texture of where we are and imagine what we want this home of ours to be in this citizen led walks. Themes include architecture, animals, activism, art, citizenry, commerce, community, design, film, food, gardening, gender, health, heritage, international issues, literature, military, … Continue reading Get to Know Toronto on Jane’s Walks

Annual Ontario College of Art Design Exhition

OCAD GradEx 101 May 4 to 8 Come out and see the advertising, criticism and cultural practice, cross disciplinary art, digital, drawing and painting, integrated media, environmental design, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, material and art design, photography, print making, sculpture and visual/critical studies works of more than 900 young artists. Where: 100 McCaul St., 60 McCaul St., 52 McCaul St.,  49 McCaul St. Toronto. When: … Continue reading Annual Ontario College of Art Design Exhition

Lower Cost Dental Services

University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry Service for the General Public   Patient Clinic at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto is now accepting new patients. Services offered include fillings, dentures, braces, bridges, implants, children’s dentistry, root canals, crowns, treatment of gum disease, extractions of wisdom teeth and more.  All services are provided by student dentists working under supervision.  Appointment usually take several hours so … Continue reading Lower Cost Dental Services

New to Hiking?

The Toronto Bruce Trail Conservatory Club will show you what you need to know to get out in nature safely and have fun. It’s time for the club’s annual hiker initiation (promise nothing embarrassing is involved). Click to register for these free events. Monday April 18, 6:30 – 8 pm An overview of the ins-and-outs of hiking, presented by experienced hike leaders from the Toronto Club. … Continue reading New to Hiking?

Toronto Bruce Trail Club

Hey come join us in the beautiful outdoors with the Bruce Trail Club Come out and join in hikes out of town and in Toronto.  Hikes range from just a couple of hours to all day.  Weekend camping trips and skiing/snowshoeing also on tap. Member get event discounts and club newsletter, but membership is not required to sign up and come out with us.  All … Continue reading Toronto Bruce Trail Club

Tarragon Theatre- Rush Tickets

Original Thought Provoking  Theatre for $15 Rush Tickets Come to Tarragon Theatre for original works at this centre for  excellence in playwrighting.  The theatre has two stages so on most nights there is a choice of two productions to see. When: Remaining seats offered 2 hours before performances at the box office when available.  Cash only. See details for current purchasing information.  Season runs September … Continue reading Tarragon Theatre- Rush Tickets

Newcomers Learn to Camp and Fish in Ontario

Ontario Parks Offers Very Affordable Program to Teach Newcomers How to Camp and Fish According to Parks Ontario these are top 10 reasons to camp @ Ontario Parks Get out and enjoy the great outdoors Enjoy an affordable vacation Spend time with your family Relax and enjoy a change of pace Hang out with your friends Get away from the city It’s fun to explore a … Continue reading Newcomers Learn to Camp and Fish in Ontario