Category Archives: Ambiance

cirque du soleil – ovo

Posted on November 9, 2009 by loveintoronto

Cirque du Soleil’s recent show, OVO, performs at the Portlands on Cherry street (just south of the gardiner towards the water. You’ll see the signs). At first, I forgot about the importance of circus clowns and that the beginning is … Continue reading →

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nice day out at yonge and dundas square!

Posted on November 7, 2009 by loveintoronto

Before OVO, we decided to take a walk around Yonge Dundas square to enjoy the warm weather. If you’ve not been out yet, we really encourage you to make the trip out. It feels like it’s about 15 out there … Continue reading →

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going to the cirque tonight!

Posted on November 7, 2009 by loveintoronto

I’m getting ready to walk around Toronto and check out the new Cirque presentation OVO tonight! This’ll be my first Cirque du soleil presentation I’ve seen, so I’m pretty excited about checking it out! The show has an extended run … Continue reading →

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Sneak out for Nuit Blanch!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by loveintoronto

For the few years that Nuit Blanche has been playing, I’ve yet to actually attend one of these. The above video shows just one of the highlights of the show with a blinking Toronto City Hall on display on the … Continue reading →

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Horse back riding or Go Karts along the Niagara Escarpment

Posted on September 14, 2009 by loveintoronto

There’s a place in Niagara called HorsePlay Niagara which has Horseback riding, Trail riding and off-road go karting for those looking for a weekend adventure.  Settled in on the Niagara escarpment, this is the only place that offers horse back … Continue reading →

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Fall Harvest Festival Barn Dance and Corn Roast

Posted on September 10, 2009 by loveintoronto

This weekend on the 12th, celebrate the Fall harvest at the Riverdale farm and their Festival Barn Dance and Corn Roast.  Seeing as how I live in the city and don’t have any friends out in the country, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Invite her to The Royal Brunch

Posted on September 9, 2009 by loveintoronto

On Sunday, September 20th, Casa Loma will be holding a Royal Brunch buffet served in the Conservatory and Library area.   Brunch also includes Castle admission! Great Date Idea:  Stay the night at a nearby hotel and get on out to … Continue reading →

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Head up to the Pacific

Posted on September 8, 2009 by loveintoronto

Have you heard of the Pacific Mall up in Markham Ontario?  It’s a bit north of the city, but if you’re into having the latest cell phone (and ones you can’t buy here), car parts, Hong Kong fashions, Anime and … Continue reading →

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8 ball, corner pocket

Posted on September 6, 2009 by loveintoronto

This is one of Toronto’s most popular pool halls, Upstairs at the Rivoli.  If you enjoy pool and want to get into a more sophisticated and laid back mood, check this one out.  I’ve been told from one of our … Continue reading →

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Free Canoe Rides!

Posted on September 5, 2009 by loveintoronto

The Harborfront is having some free canoe rides in their natrel pond this weekend from Saturday to Monday.  There are varying times available, so we suggest checking in with the official website and going a bit early to ensure that … Continue reading →

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