Every square inch of suite 1501 at 206 Bloor St. W. exudes luxury. The condo spans the entire 15th floor of the Museum House building, which sits across the street from the Royal Ontario Museum. The posh interior can be credited to the work done by Bryan Patton and Associates in partnership with Scott Elson
For culture-goers, national holidays tend to be stay-at-home-with-the-Paris-Review days more than out-and-about-town days. However, one place that will be open this Canada Day is the Royal Ontario Museum. On July 1, the museum opens four new galleries to the public. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect:
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) just launched a multi-million-dollar initiative to dramatically make the Museum more welcoming to the public and to revamp its controversial Michael Lee-Chin “Crystal” extension. The $130 million project, dubbed OpenROM, was announced at a press conference on Wednesday that included Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini Architects, the firm leading the
Directly across from the Royal Ontario Museum and the Royal Conservatory of Music, 1202-206 Bloor St. W. is surrounded by Toronto’s renowned arts and cultural gems. Featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms, this $4.995 million Museum House suite borders the Annex and prestigious Yorkville, making for a dreamy address to call home. With over 2,540
Toronto museums can now move into Stage 2 of the province’s reopening plan. Along with museums, galleries and other popular attractions in the city are part of this stage, and many are ready to welcome visitors with new protocols in place and special exhibits ready to roll. Here’s a closer look at what visitors can
Blink and you’ll miss Museum Tavern. Squirreled upstairs and across the street from the Royal Ontario Museum sits the suitably named brasserie. The charming space has been satiating museum goers since it opened back in 2012.
Overlooking the Royal Ontario Museum’s crystal, Museum Tavern, tucked upstairs above Over Easy, has opened as a play on the classic American tavern. Behind it are restaurant veterans Kyle and Glen Kristenbrun, whose father, Tom Kristenbrun, was the owner of the now-shuttered Bistro 990 and other Toronto institutions like Bemelmans (now a Hugo Boss) and El Mocambo.
A street that was once known as the world’s longest deserves a party. The Celebrate Yonge festival (Aug. 17 – Sept. 16) is a pilot project for a city hoping to infuse energy into the downtown core. Instead of gridlock (for that, you’ll just have to look to the congested surrounding areas), Yonge Street between Queen and Gerrard will feature reduced traffic lanes to make extra room for pedestrians. The festival will also showcase a wide array of events.
If there’s one fashion label that has shaped the modern esthetic, it’s the House of Dior. Christian Dior, the new exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum, coincides with the house’s 70th anniversary.
Douglas Coupland’s, Everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything, an exhibition that includes The Brain, a sculpture that puts to use 5,000 objects, to his homage to the pop art movement, Pop Explosion. It runs at the Royal Ontario Museum until April 26.
With the final long weekend of the summer approaching, make sure you’re making the most of the great weather. Ahead of the Labour Day weekend, here’s everything that’s open and closed in Toronto. Public transit TTC: The TTC will operate on a holiday schedule. All TTC routes will operate on their Sunday service schedules but
It’s the August long weekend! Monday, August 5 is a civic holiday known as Simcoe Day, in honour of John Graves Simcoe, the founder of York (now Toronto). Thankfully, many city attractions will remain open on Monday, including the CN Tower and the Toronto Zoo. Still, some businesses won’t be operating as usual. Here’s a
A tragic incident occurred this morning at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Bloor Street West near Queen’s Park, when the driver of a large dump truck crashed into a person riding a bicycle resulting in the death of the female cyclist. This is the fifth cyclist to die on Toronto streets this year, already surpassing the
Torontonians are gearing up to celebrate Canada Day 2024! This upcoming July 1 falls on a Monday, but it won’t be business as usual for some establishments. To help you get the most out of your long weekend plans, here’s a look at what will be open and closed on Canada Day in Toronto. Public
Torontonians looking to experience the CN Tower can now do so free of charge if they present their Toronto Public Library card. The partnership between the Toronto Public Library (TPL) and the CN Tower is meant to enrich the cultural experiences of Torontonians. On Tuesday, the library announced the addition to their tpl:map program, which
Easter is early this year, with the stat holiday Good Friday landing on March 29 and Easter Sunday on March 31. So, prepare ahead of time as stores and banks may not be open. But, while some closures and adjusted hours are expected, many attractions and services will remain accessible. Here’s what we know about what
As Toronto embraces the holiday season, residents and visitors are gearing up for festive activities and making preparations. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what’s open and closed in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) during the holidays. City Life Public Transit TTC (Toronto Transit Commission): Operating on a holiday schedule on Christmas and New
Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood has been named as part of Time Out’s annual survey reveals of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world. Toronto’s Annex and Montreal’s downtown district clinched spots 38 and 36 on the top 40 list, while Medellín’s Laureles neighbourhood took the crown as the world’s trendiest. More than 12,000 respondents and local experts assessed
As Canada’s Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Toronto residents are gearing up for a day of festivities and relaxation. While many services and stores will take the day off, there are still plenty of options available for those looking to make the most of their holiday. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what will be open and closed
Sept. 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It’s a day that honours the lost children and the survivors of residential schools in Canada, as well as their families and communities. It’s a day to wear the colour orange, which begins with the story of Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c
In more than 450 stores across the country including the Sobeys Urban Fresh at Bloor and Islington, grocery stores offer hours for sensory-friendly shopping and people are appreciating the experience. The stores, which are part of the Empire company (Sobeys, IGA, FreshCo), remove sensory stimuli that can overwhelm an individual with sensory sensitivities. “The grocery
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and Canada’s head of state, died on Thursday after 70 years in power, according to Buckingham Palace. She was 96 years old. The palace stated she died at her summer residence of Balmoral Castle in Scotland, were she was joined by other members of the royal family when her
There is magic happening at Woodbine this weekend. When the Queen’s Plate gets underway and the pageantry of the racing day is upon us, there is something special in the air. Now, when royalty is actually on hand for the occasion, it is the stuff of legend. The Queen’s Plate was inaugurated, with royal blessing,
More than 90 years after relocating to Hamilton, McMaster University is set to land in Toronto once more with the opening of an 8,000-square foot event and collaborative learning space situated in Yorkville. When the university opened in 1887, classes were first held at 273 Bloor St. W., now the site of the Royal Conservatory
The epitome of luxury living can be found at 2403-200 Bloor St. W. The sprawling 3,460 square foot unit spans across two levels, providing picture-perfect views of the downtown core in every room. In addition to the 1,500 square foot terrace, the condo comes with amenities that include a private pool. This unit also comes
