Looking to live the dream? A rare two-storey winery in the heart of Prince Edward County’s Wine Country is on the market. The award-winning Hillier Creek Estates Winery — adorned with a restored historic barn and a custom home — is situated on a sprawling 48 acres of land at 46 Stapleton Road, only 20
With wide-open space, fresh air and endless opportunities for dreamers and entrepreneurs, 2203 County Rd. 2 offers the perfect opportunity to start something new. Beautiful Prince Edward County has long been a road-tripper’s destination of choice. As if straight out of a postcard, the enchanting towns and intimate wineries that dot this region alongside Instagram-worthy
Toronto’s 7 Numbers restaurant is bringing its classic Italian fare to Prince Edward County this summer. With two beloved locations already under their belt in Toronto (Danforth and Eglinton West), this new locale will bring the tally up to three for the 7 Numbers team. The new digs have already been picked out in Picton
Ontario’s latest wine region is the yin to Niagara’s yang
Purchases of second homes in Canada have increased in recent years, with about one in 10 Canadians owning a second property. Although many more Canadians may dream of owning their own cottage, the costs and taxes associated with the purchase might deter them (even with a Bank of Canada rate cut). For those who are
What better way to enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir than to pair it with a celestial wonder like an eclipse? On April 8, a total solar eclipse will take place that can be seen across North America, making it Canada’s last total solar eclipse for the next 20 years. And a number of Niagara
Maybe you have fond memories of smuggling friends or younger siblings into the drive-in in the trunk of the car? Or that perfect summer night laying in the back of a pick-up watching movie magic on the silver screen under a starry sky? If you have a fondness for drive-in cinemas you just can’t quit,
While Toronto is lucky to have Lake Ontario at the ready, the beaches that line this particular Great Lake get very busy when summer rolls around. Sure, it’s a good time for those who don’t mind the crowds, but for those looking for a little serenity with their sand, we’ve compiled a list of 15
In news that will probably come as no surprise to drivers across Toronto, four of our city’s fair streets have made CAA’s annual list of worst roads in Ontario for 2023, with one even clinching the second spot. For the second year in a row, Barton Street East in Hamilton took the top spot, followed
On Tuesday, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) South Central Ontario released its annual list of Ontario’s top 10 worst roads, and a Toronto road took this year’s second-place spot: Eglinton Avenue West. Three other Toronto roads made the list: Eglinton Avenue East ranked sixth place, Lake Shore Boulevard East ranked seventh, and Finch Avenue West
The warm weather has arrived which means it’s time to get back to the beach. And while Toronto is known for a decent but modest offering of spots to soak up the sun, the beach scene in the rest of Southern Ontario – some just a few short hours away, is alive and kicking, full
Our 15th annual Real Estate Roundtable, featuring 10 of the city’s top experts on the housing market, was an event to remember. The virtual event had over 500 people in attendance, watching our panel of developers, designers, realtors and economists discuss Toronto’s supply problem, affordable housing, the urban spread happening from those getting priced out
The coffee at Cherry Bomb is da bomb. Okay, lame puns aside, this coffee shop has coffee and baked goods done properly. Cherry Bomb is all about community! Inside, this Roncey shop is uniquely decorated with a bike from Mariposa and artwork from local artist Christopher Hutsul hanging on the walls. Outside, a bright red
There’s never been a better time to plan an outing within the province, thanks to the Ontario staycation tax credit recently introduced by the provincial government. Residents who opt to vacation locally until Dec. 31 can claim 20 per cent personal income tax credit on eligible accommodation expenses of up to $1,000 per individual, or
Despite the mass exodus from Toronto that’s been happening since the pandemic hit, the price of real estate in the city has continued to skyrocket in 2021. The average detached home in Toronto proper will now run you about $1.75 million, and real estate experts say this price will only continue to rise in the
Although the Toronto real estate market continues at a very high level, the hottest area for price growth continues to be outside of the city in the surrounding rural areas, especially an hour or more away. As a result, it is getting harder and harder to make the transition from Toronto homeowner to country gentlefolk.
Ontario’s cottage country real estate is seeing a boom since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold as city-dwellers look to the great outdoors for more space. “It’s probably the strongest market that I’ve seen in many, many years,” Chestnut Park CEO Chris Kapches said. “[Cottage country] has been operating at least 50 per cent better than
Although earlier this week it looked like Premier Doug Ford was preparing to open up cottage country and allow residents to head up north in time for the Victoria Day long weekend, there are now some restrictions. Yesterday, Ford said that “tourists” and “visitors” should stay home and continue to practise physical distancing for the
Piquette is a bohemian neighbourhood spot in the Queen and Dovercourt village. Reminiscent of the 11th Rue in Paris, this rustic and relaxed wine bar is the perfect place to belly up to the bar and spend the afternoon sipping on some of the most unique wines and curated small plates in the city. This
A chic bar and restaurant is taking over a former abandoned piano factory. The Parlour (642 King St. W.) was started by two Vancouverites who got their start at B.C.’s Cactus Club and have brought their experience and style to this new spot. It’s been 18 months since the terrible fire that ravaged Oakwood Hardware (337
Brickworks Ciderhouse is located in Riverdale, within close proximity of the trendy Broadview Hotel.
Brickworks Ciderhouse is located in Riverdale, within close proximity of the trendy Broadview Hotel.
Young Torontonians, Brent Preston and Gillian Flies, decided to ditch the city life and take a shot at becoming farmers.
Some Midtown residents are concerned by the number of residential tear-downs in their neighbourhoods and argue the city should make sweeping heritage designation changes a priority.
It seems Toronto restaurateurs are still enamored with Mediterranean cuisine and Ossington Avenue. The latest addition is Bar Sybanne in the former home of Yours Truly, near the intersection with Dundas West.
