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10 Best Places to Stay Warm this Winter
Winter can be a drag. It’s cold, wet, and gloomy. But the good news is if you live, work, or just find yourself strolling on the Danforth there are places where you can stay warm. This list includes 10 places to escape the cold while you’re on the Danforth; whether you are looking for something to eat, something to drink, a place to exercise, a place to read, or somewhere to be creative. For the Foodies Mocha Mocha 489 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P6 Mocha Mocha is a Latin American infused restaurant that is sure to have your taste buds bursting after one bite. It is located on the…
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Paper Trails In Her Wake: Talking Calligraphy & Entrepreneurship with Priyanka Rego
On a crisp, late-September afternoon, Priyanka Rego is at the heart of Etsy Made in Canada: one of Toronto’s most anticipated events showcasing handmade goods from local vendors. As hoards of attendees stroll through the venue clutching onto coffee cups and reusable totes, Rego chats with a young couple whose attention was captured by her beautifully curated display of paper goods. Raised in Dubai and based in Toronto, Rego moved to Canada with her family at the age of 15. In the years since, she has earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto and built a career working in finance. On the side, she dabbled in…
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A Maze of Masterpieces: A Walk Through the AGO
Walking into the Art Gallery of Ontario last Saturday, I was abuzz with anticipation. The lobby was packed, a winding line of bodies culminating in the shapeless crowd that reached almost all the way to the front doors. Luckily, I had been advised to purchase my ticket ahead of time and so moved forward. “Are you here for Mystical Landscapes?” a smiling AGO employee asked, seeming to already know my answer. “Right this way, up to the second floor.” I followed a line of other art enthusiasts up the museum stairs, guided by large signs that directed me toward my destination. For the last few weeks I had been looking…
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How This Tiny Tattoo Shop Is Making It Big
Sadiah Rahman brings us an in-depth look into Definitive Studios on Pape and Danforth.
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Affordable Arts Passes for the Under-Thirty Crowd
Want to enjoy the arts in Toronto, but trying to save money? Check out this list of affordable arts passes in the city.
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Imagining the Possibilities
We’re already a month into 2016 and it’s getting difficult to stay motivated. A vision board (also called a dream board) is a way to keep your dreams fresh in your mind and alive in your heart. It’s a great exercise for supercharging all the things you’d like to have happen in the year ahead. First, grab some magazines you don’t mind cutting up or hop on to Pinterest and get ready to do some printing. Find pictures that capture dreams you have. They could be anything from a new home, to a romantic relationship, to expressing your creativity on a daily basis, or that trip to Paris you’ve always wanted…
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Where Are You Christmas?: Unexpected (but Exceptional) Holiday Events
With the holiday season upon us, it comes as no surprise that the city has become a hot spot for festive events. For those wishing to avoid the large crowds of the Distillery District’s Christmas Market and the multitude of events taking place in Young-Dundas Square, discovering new, festive things to do can be difficult. Below, we have a list of some of the less crowded holiday events and activities happening in and around Toronto. Ugly Christmas Sweater Cocktail Cruise Ugly Christmas sweaters have become a staple of the holiday season and this cocktail cruise provides the opportunity to don your favourite hideous holiday attire and celebrate the season while…
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Faces of the Danforth
By: Nick Brehmer, Alicia Kolenda, and Katie Yantzi Faces of the Danforth is a photography project inspired by Brandon Stanton’s “Humans of New York.” Much like its inspiration, Faces of the Danforth strives to feature members of a community and connect those people on a more human level. Walking up and down the streets of the city, you see so many unique people; you might be surprised to discover that you have similar experiences or that you are indeed vastly different. Regardless, we hope you find the visuals of the Faces of the Danforth posts to be as inspirational as we do. “Everyone thinks I’m Greek, but I’m not. I’m…
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Straight Ehs
LEN scores high on local designs and Canadian-made goods By: Katie Yantzi The Danforth East Community Association’s pop-up shop project has spawned numerous successes, which will be discussed in On the Danforth’s spring issue. Here, former pop-up LEN yields a fascinating trove of design and décor treasure. I had visited the website for LEN: Democratic Purveyors of Fine Art & Beautiful Things with the intent of finding the store’s address, and was rewarded with this smile-inducing turn of phrase. [pullquote]LEN is in a committed relationship with 698 Coxwell Ave.[/pullquote]The hippest new storefront to grace the Danforth East neighbourhood doesn’t shy away from its committed status, and why should it? LEN…
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Getting Artsy in Pape Station
Have you ever wondered about the photographer behind the photo art installed in the newly renovated Pape Station? By Lindsay Reid Luminoso Fifty years ago, Pape Station was just a concept. The Bloor-Danforth subway line had not yetbeen opened. The Danforth area residents had access only to a limited bus service and a streetcar loop. Today, Pape Station averages over 27,000 patrons accessing the subway and buses every day. On September 28, 2009, construction began to make Pape Station more accessible and upgrade its features to the twenty-first century. When you enter the newly restored station, it is evident that a lot has changed. Toronto Transit Commission kicked off its…
