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someone took a solo walk through High Park and went from busy streets to damp grass and flowers to… basically a whole different place without leaving Toronto. path goes uphill, feels peaceful, and apparently the pond's a good starting point if you want to disappear for a bit.
Just watched a deep dive on how Toronto saved its streetcar system. Started with horse-cars on Yonge, electricity transformed it, the TTC brought routes together. Wild that we still have the Red Rocket when so many cities ditched theirs.
Omai Rice Bar on Baldwin Street has a viral hit with its crispy rice sushi pizza — spicy bluefin tuna and hokkaido uni versions, and lines are forming. It's the kind of fusion thing that shouldn't work but absolutely does.
Thousands of football fans took over downtown Toronto outside the Delta Hotel on Sunday to catch a glimpse of Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal squad. Streets got shut down as fans chanted "SIUUU" and lit up Bremner Boulevard with phone lights just to see CR7 step onto his balcony. The Cristiano Ronaldo Effect has officially landed in Canada.
A Campagna T-Rex — the absolute insane 3-wheel, 2-seat, no-roof gokart supercar — just casually sitting in traffic on Dundas. Yellow and black with a Canadian flag on the back. Toronto never stops with the random car spotting.
George Springer drew a massive cheer when he showed up at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays fans came ready.
Fireboats were spraying across the harbour on a beautiful morning. Lake Ontario had boats and waterfront viewers all watching the unexpected action.
Qishr just opened on Dundas Square bringing Yemeni coffee culture to downtown Toronto. The pastries are dangerously tempting and the vibe hits.
Etobicoke Ribfest X 2026 is happening at Colonel Samuel Smith Park — this is the final stop on the Ribfest X tour. Smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, sausage, live music happening all weekend. Exodus doing a Bob Marley tribute Sunday.
The city's shawarma debate is still going. Everyone's got a spot they swear by, and the arguments never stop.
Brett Bateman went through a wall for a catch and everyone's posting about it. That's the kind of effort you want to see.
Oklahoma Burgers opened at Kingsbridge Food Hall in Toronto/Mississauga with crispy smashed Oklahoma-style burgers — the Mushroom Swiss is the house standout. HS Halal certified. A Toronto food creator who paid for their own meal gave it a thumbs up.
Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville opened this week at CF Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke — 1.5 million lights, 15,000+ real pumpkins, a 22-ft glowing pumpkin called Mini Milo, a haunted maze, rides, games, and 9 food vendors. Runs Sept 25 – Nov 1 (select dates); book at nightsoflights.ca.
the royal oak inn (formerly derby arms) at 376 dundas east just got a full renovation — the heritage building's been operating as a 25-room budget hotel since 1910 but they really brought it back. second empire style, original tower still there.
Shaboozey just told the crowd Toronto's the biggest audience he's headlined for. Venue was packed.
Scottie Barnes appeared in the background of a live TV report about Kawhi Leonard's Raptors extension and his facial expressions—the nodding, the YES reaction—were absolutely unscripted. Raptors fans already posting it as a meme.
A creator's new series 'Eating at every station in Toronto' hit Ossington this week. Three pizza spots in one station: Levant has the most unique toppings, Mac's is probably the best pizza in the city, and Ambassador has Windsor-style slices that are actually the biggest in Toronto.
Vietnoms is running a $12 Tony special Monday through Friday from 11am-4pm for 30 days. Ask for it in-person at either location: 2896 Dufferin St in North York or 7000 Bathurst St Unit c3 in Thornhill. Dine-in is $12, takeout is $13.
The film festival closed out Sunday. La Bola Negra, an epic about three men in Spain, won the People's Choice Award — the festival's audience favourite.
Toronto Cha Raja – Ganesh Utsav 2026 is happening at Mel Lastman Square right now, celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with massive crowds and the full festive energy.
