Month: September 2024

In May 2023, I took my partner to Elora, Ontario, for his birthday. We hiked the ‘Gorgeous Gorge,’ ate at charming eateries on the river, and ducked into a jam session of the ‘No Name Band’ at the Royal Canadian Legion. In August 2023, we returned for Riverfest, a weekend-long showcase of rock, country, and…

Bordering Toronto’s bustling Chinatown, Kensington Market melds many cultures within a few blocks. In the early 1900s, Jewish and Italian immigrants opened shop in this downtown Toronto neighborhood. In 2005, the Market was declared a national historic site. Kensington Market is a ‘must do’ when in Toronto. This bohemian hood houses amazing eateries, the best bakeries and java joints, bars, vintage clothing shops, tattoo parlors, food…