Borrow Musical Instruments from the Library

Borrow Musical Instruments for 3 Weeks with 2 Renewals Possible Borrow guitars Borrow percussion instruments Borrow violins Borrow keyboards Check details for terms and conditions for borrowing instruments. Where: Parkdale branch only at 1303 Queen Street West When: Check branch schedule. Cost: Free with Toronto Public Library card. Continue reading Borrow Musical Instruments from the Library

Toronto Island

Toronto Island Nature Peace Minutes from Downtown Toronto Hop on a ferry and be in a spacious relaxing island oasis in 10-15 minutes from the harbor front in downtown Toronto.  Hike, bike, and picnic, hang out at the beach, play volleyball or softball to your heart’s content.  Kayaks, canoes and pedal boats are available for rent. Eat or snack at a restaurant or cafe Where: Jack … Continue reading Toronto Island

Free Museum Passes

Get Your Free Sunlife Financial Museum and Arts Passes (MAP) from Selected Toronto Public Library Locations Yes you (two adults plus up to 4 children) can get a free family pass for the museums, historic sites and the Science Centre.  Art Gallery of Ontario City of Toronto Historic Sites.  Passes available to the following sites only. Colborne Lodge in High Park Fort York National Historic … Continue reading Free Museum Passes

Toronto Symphony Orchestra for You

TSOUNDCHECK – free membership for those 15 to 35 years old, with access to $16 member tickets. Check the Toronto Symphony Orchestra schedule to find what you want to take in, then check a week in advance to see what tickets are available. There is usually something great seats up for grabs. Where:  Venues include: Roy Thompson Hall 60 Simcoe Street (Simcoe Street and King Street … Continue reading Toronto Symphony Orchestra for You

Low Cost University Accommodation for Summer Visits

Low cost, clean, safe and convenient accommodation for visitors to Toronto available May to August at University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University. From dormitory rooms to furnished apartments, there is accommodation available to suit all needs.  Some have breakfast included, and shared cooking and laundry facilities. Stay in the heart of festival, culture and restaurants in downtown or next to Roger’s Cup Tennis action in … Continue reading Low Cost University Accommodation for Summer Visits

Quality TV Reception for One Time $25 Cost

Purchase a Low Cost HDTV Antenna for High Quality TV Reception Right now I can reliably access quality reception to the following 22 channels with my HDTV antenna that I paid $20 for.  You can buy them at most places that sell televisions. This photo is the antenna I am using with the quality for reception I get on my TV. The antennas come with … Continue reading Quality TV Reception for One Time $25 Cost

Art and Music Classes on Saturday Afternoons

Arts Etobicoke In the spirit of making art accessible to all, Saturday afternoon classes are offered in all media for all ages.  Registration required for these 4 to 6 week courses with up to 10 participants. After-School Art Drop-In programs both in the gallery and in North Etobicoke also available.   Call 416-622-8731, ext 224 or e-mail info@artsetobicoke.com to register or to volunteer.  Or sign-up for our Saturday Art Class … Continue reading Art and Music Classes on Saturday Afternoons

Toronto Discovery Walks

Walk and discover nature, social history and neighborhood character in Toronto. The City of Toronto, Discovery Walks,  has PDF and web app guides to 12 walks to help anyone get to know some of this city’s great character and texture.. Where: routes of various lengths, check the link to explore options. When:  Anytime you are comfortable headed out for a walk. Cost: free of charge, … Continue reading Toronto Discovery Walks