This Valentine’s Day you may want to treat your special someone with a casual meal at one of Rosedale’s long standing restaurants, the Rosedale Diner. Centrally located, they offer a “Bohemian style” and a delicious menu. For a more formal dining experience, the 180Panorama restaurant in Yorkville at the Manulife Center is offering a special Valentine’s Day dinner for two, for only $195.00. Wherever you take your Valentine, don’t forget to pick up flowers at Blossoms Rosedale. And nothing spells love like a gift from Tiffany’s. Stop in at their Yorkville location on Bloor Street West, to find that perfect way of saying “I love you” … in OurHomeToronto
Events / Entertainment / Food & Wine
5 Great Toronto Halloween Activities
Halloween is one of my favorite times of year.
Below are 5 great ways to explore Toronto and enjoy Halloween with family and friends.
1) Casa Loma
Casa Loma is offering a number of festive events this halloween season. Activities include scavenger hunts, pumpkin carving competitions and many others. The Canadian Castle has created a destination in Forest Hill this fall.
The pumpkin carving contest is open to children 13 years of age and younger. It runs Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. until noon. Admission is $15 for children (plus tax) and $18.19 (plus tax) for adults. All carving participants must be accompanied by an adult. (Carving tools and pumpkins provided!)
Pre-register by calling (416) 923-1171 ext. 205 or ext. 215.
2) The Haunted Walk
Haunted walks are always a exhilarating way to learn about the spooky history of your neighborhood. Below are a few suggestions;
I) The Haunted High Park, Colborne Lodge Drive.
This Family-oriented tour is organized by the city and runs Oct. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 30 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (plus tax). Period refreshments are included. The walk is not recommended for children under 8.
For more information call
Colborne Lodge
416-392-6916
clodge@toronto.ca
II) Muddy York Walking Tour
Muddy York Walking Tours offers a number haunted walks around the city. I would recommend “The Haunted Streets of Downtown Toronto” tour. There are a number of other walking tours available through Muddy York.
Tours are available from Oct. 8 to Oct. 31 every night at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Recommended for children aged 8 and older. The cost is $10 for ages 17 and up, $8 for children under 17.
For information on other tours offered by Muddy York follow the link below
http://www.muddyyorktours.com/
3) Screemers at Exhibition Place
Since 1992 Sceemers has been scaring people silly! The event consists of 6 walkthrough haunted features, carnival rides and a theater presentation, all included in the price of admission.
Screemers located at Queen Elizabeth Building and is open evenings from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31. Not recommended for children under 10. Admission is $28.50 (plus tax).
For more information follow the link below
http://www.screemers.ca/
4) Pumpkinland at Whittamore’s Farm
A short drive from downtown Toronto, Pumpkin land offers families a great way to spend the day! Pick your own pumpkin, go on wagon rides, watch the pumpkin cannon show, climb the two storey tree fort and don’t forget to pick up a pumpkin pie!
Pumpkinland is located at 8100 Steeles Avenue, East Markham and is open daily from September to Oct. 31 (including holidays); from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $10 (plus tax) on weekends and holidays. On weekends, a family of 4 costs $36 (plus tax). On weekdays, admission is $6 per person age 2 and up.
For more information follow the link below
http://www.whittamoresfarm.com/pumpkinland.htm
5) Boo at the Zoo and Halloween Howl at the Toronto Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is an annual event aimed at children under 12 (who get in free) and features the Kids Zoo, storytelling, a creepy walk, magic and more.
Halloween Howl is a sundown event that educates visitors on the ways of wolves and First Nations culture.
Oct. 20 to 24, 30 and 31. Event is free with Zoo admission. Children under 12 wearing costumes are free.
For more information follow the link below
http://www.torontozoo.com/Events/
-E.A.M Consulting & James Metcalfe REALTOR® BROKER
Foodies Unite!!!
Last month was the innugural launch of The Toronto Underground Market (TUM) Located in at the Evergreen Brick Works, it featured a gathering of foodies, who strut their skills in cuisine and taste testing.
“The Toronto Underground Market (TUM) is a social food market for the community to sample the food of Toronto home cooks. It is a venue for budding entrepreneurs to showcase their products. These vendors are not necessarily chefs, although some will be. This is a new kind of community market; not a farmer’s market, or a food festival, but something completely unique and new to Toronto.”
The next event is scheduled for October 22.
For more information about upcoming events follow this link http://yumtum.ca
-E.A.M Consulting & James Metcalfe REALTOR® BROKER
STAND BY ME
This video is not new however the music and deeper meaning are enduring. This song has become a bit of a mantra for my extremely valued clients and referrals. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Stand By Me | Playing For Change | Song Around The World from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.
For more information about “Playing for Change” … Connecting The World Through Music, visit their Blog at http://www.playingforchange.com/blog
Thank you for Standing By Me;
Jim
Cabbagetown Festival 2010 … THE Go To Site!
WELCOME CabbagetownFestival.org:
Wednesday September 8th to Sunday September 12th
This web site is your road map to the busy schedule of events for the Cabbagetown Festival weekend. The links listed below will guide you into the activities that you want to know about.
This website is hosted by Cabbagetown Art & Crafts as a public service.Any activity involved in the Cabbagetown Festival may request that its website and activities be listed here. Please contact web@cabbagetownfestival.org to submit your request.If you are interested in being an exhibitor/vendor/etc. in the festival, please check the listings below for contact information. If you are unsure as to whom to contact, please get in touch with the Cabbagetown BIA, cabbagetownbia@gmail.com, or call 416-921-0857.
Locations in Cabbagetown:
- Riverdale Park: Arts & Crafts in the Park and the Riverdale Farm Fall Harvest Festival
- Parliament Street: Grand Parade, Pub Crawl, Wine Route and weekend street events
- Winchester Street Dance Theatre: Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival
- Homes in the Don Vale, Cabbagetown area: Garage sales and walking tours of historic houses·
- Sumach Street at Carlton and at Winchester: arts and crafts vendor displays.
Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale: a juried art and crafts show held in Riverdale Park. Open from Friday, September 10, to Sunday, September 12, 2010. For visitor information check the sales’ web site: www.cabbagetownartandcrafts.org.
Cabbagetown Festival: General information and photos of the Parliament Street activities including stage entertainment, the Grand Parade, pubs and patio entertainers, and street vendors. September 10 to September 12, 2010. http://cabbagetownfestival.blogspot.com/.
Cabbagetown Short Film & Video Festival: 2010 submission applications (deadline July 31), the 2010 line-up (online August 15), and a catalogue of past films and videos. Friday, September 10, 2010. www.cabbagetownshortfilmandvideofestival.com.
Blair’s Run: A 3km mini-marathon to support the Cabbagetown Youth Centre held on Saturday, September 11, 2010
The Pub Crawl: One of Toronto’s oldest pub events, the Crawl visits a dozen unique Cabbagetown watering holes. Good food, entertainment, and brews.
The Wine Route: Fabulous pairings of the best Ontario wines and great food from the leading fine dining restaurants in Cabbagetown
The Riverdale Farm Fall Harvest Festival: From a day-long corn roast to a big city barn dance, enjoy the delights of the Riverdale Farm on Saturday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12, 2010.
www.toronto.ca/parks/riverdalefarm.htm.
Walking Tours of Historic Cabbagetown: 45-minute walking tours conducted by knowledgeable local residents. Saturday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12, 2010
Cabbagetown Theatre Company: Live theatre for families of all ages staged in the beautiful chapel at the Necropolis, on Winchester Street across from Riverdale Park. http://cabbagetowntheatre.com/.
Vendor opportunities:
Cabbagetown Art and Crafts Sale: a juried art and crafts show held in Riverdale Park. Open from Friday, September 10, to Sunday, September 12, 2010. For information and application procedures, check the sale’s web site: www.cabbagetownartandcrafts.org.
Sprucecourt School: arts and crafts booths located in a more informal space at the corner of Carlton and Sumach Streets. Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12. Information and applications from elizharr@rogers.com.
Parliament Street: Vendors (not-for-profit and private, but no food vendors) are invited to sell their wares on Saturday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12, 2010, on Parliament Street between Wellesley and Gerrard streets. For more info visit http://cabbagetownfestival.blogspot.com/, e-mail CabbagetownBIA@Gmail.com, or call 416-921-0857.