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St. Patrick’s Parade in Toronto

March 16, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 2 Comments

It’s my first time to watch St. Patrick’s Parade in Toronto, after living here for almost four years. Last year, I saw a tiny bit of it while I was on a streetcar on my way to volunteer. My knowledge of Ireland is solely limited to the two Irish couchsurfers

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Toronto Naked Santas in Speedos Brave Blizzard

December 14, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Ok, they are not totally naked but almost. Adorned with a red hat, a flimsy, red speedo, antlers and some shiny beads, Toronto’s naked Santas brave blizzard, running around a 3-km block in Yorkville Village. They ignore the freezing temperature—in the name of charity. Since 2005, they run to raise money

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Cheaper Way To See Toronto Skyline

October 17, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

The price ($32) you pay to climb CN Tower, North America’s free standing structure, is the same bucks you pay for three glasses of white wine at Panorama Lounge—your cheaper choice to see Toronto skyline in its glorious, sweeping view. Located on the 51st floor of Manulife Building, diners, loungers,

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Toronto Nuit Blanche 2013

October 3, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

Toronto Nuit Blanche is here once again and it’s time to be wowed by the art outdoor installations that glow all night long on October 5 from sunset to sunrise the next day. It’s also a time to be disappointed by the crowded streets and areas where the installations are

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Hockey Hall of Fame

June 13, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I’ve been living in Toronto for three years now but I never had a chance to visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. Well, I’m not a hockey fan, that’s why. But every late Spring, my facebook status is filled with hockey updates from friends and conversations with my Irish roommate

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Beaches in Toronto – Bask in the sun and sand and get a tan!

June 3, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

It’s officially not summer in Toronto yet, but the rising temperature is already upon us. Sweaty foreheads and body parts/pits are starting to smell. It’s my pet peeve I can’t hide my disgust on my face. Yuck! There’s only one thing you should do to cool yourself down before exploding

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Things To Do in Toronto for Budget Travellers

March 21, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

Toronto is a fantastic city to visit for families and for budget travellers alike. It might seem that the major attractions in Toronto are expensive and out of reach for those on a tight budget, but you can still enjoy this world class city. In fact, check out these attractions