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Saturday, April 7th, 2007

For all you shoe lovers


I have always wanted to go to the Bata Shoe Museum, and a few months ago I finally got my opportunity. It was everything I imagined it to be. There were hundreds and hundreds of shoes. All kinds of shoes, from all kinds of places, and all kinds of times. There were shoes I was shocked by, intrigued by, horrified by, and also shoes I wished I had in my ...

Friday, April 6th, 2007

Emily Carr Exhibition at Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto)



Now through May 20th, experience the artwork of Canadian icon, Emily Carr, at the Art Gallery of Ontario in an exhibition mounted by the National Gallery of Canada and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Nicknamed Klee Wyck (or the laughing one) by the Nuu-Chah-Nulth people of Vancouver Island, Carr's art was deeply influenced by the First Nations of the British Columbian coast, as well as, the western Canadian landscape. ...

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

Easter Egg Hunt!!!!


This weekend come on out to the Toronto Zoo to participate in their annual Easter egg hunt. Riddles will be set up to guide you and your little ones through the hunt. Along the way be sure to check out all the zoo's great exhibits.

The easter egg hunt at the zoo is a fun way to spend a day with your family. Kids will enjoy this event whether they have ...

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

An Old-Fashioned Easter at Colborne Lodge




Easter is early this year, but if the weather’s fair, it’s a good time to look for the flowers starting to come up in parks around Toronto. At High Park, one of Toronto’s largest urban green spaces, the historic Colborne Lodge, located at the southern end of the park, will play host to a number of Easter activities this weekend. Colborne Lodge is the ...

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Toronto Student Film Festival


Film students put in tons of time and commitment to their projects, and now is the time for the community to come out and appreciate all their hard work. This is an inexpensive way to enjoy an evening. It's only $6 for one night or $10 for a pass to the entire festival. This is a fun event for high school students to go to with a bunch of friends, ...

Saturday, March 24th, 2007

Anti- Aging Show!


This weekend (March 24 & March 25) the international anti aging show is being held at the International Centre in Toronto.

Be one of the first to experience the latest and greatest in anti aging. New products will be on dispaly, as well as information on the latest cosmetic enhancement treatments. Information booths will be set up to provide all the insight on staying younger. Healthy lifestyle choices, and working fitness ...

Monday, March 19th, 2007

LifeFest in Toronto March 30-April 1



LifeFest is a three day event presented by Shoppers Drug Mart featuring health and beauty for you and your home.  This show is the largest women's show in Canada with almost 200 exhibitors. It's a chance to find out what is new in the area of health and body. There will be tons of giveaways from brandnames such as Schick, Dermaglow and other .

Many local and well known celebrities will be speaking on ...

Monday, March 19th, 2007

OneofaKind Spring Show and Sale in Toronto Mar28-Apr 1



If you are always looking for unusual items for your home or as gifts then this is the show for you. There will be over 450 Artisans showcasing their unique handicrafts. There is absolutely something for everyone...great gift ideas for newborn babies to your favourite aunt.  What's great is that has free childcare (some conditions apply) and free fashion shows. It's a fantastic day out even if you are just planning to browse and don't have ...

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

St. Lawrence Market: Bringing the Farm to the City



South Building, St. Lawrence Market

Visitors from rural communities seem to be drawn to the St. Lawrence Market, an ancient Toronto institution, first established back in 1803. It is situated at the intersection of King and Jarvis streets, in an area which used to be fairly grubby, but in recent years has turned into a haven for upscale condo-dwellers, intimate bistros and high-end furniture ...

Saturday, March 10th, 2007

Shoe Fetish? Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto



If you have a shoe fetish then Toronto's Bata Shoe Museum will definitely fulfill your every fantasy. The museum has over 10,000 pairs of shoes spanning 4,500 years of history from all over the world. This is where the infamous theft of jewelry and jewelled slippers occurred last summer.

It's interesting to see how shoes have evolved over time. They even have footwear from famous celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, John Lennon and ...