Category Archives: exercise

all sports, competitive or non-competitive.

Exercise Your Brain: Fun, Instructive Dates in the GTA

Tired of your regular, sedentary dates? Hop off your couch to learn something new with your partner, and you will not only feel accomplished, but you may also find the intellectual stimulation amusing. These activities, however, do not necessarily have … Continue reading

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Sneak out for Nuit Blanch!

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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an inexpensive introduction to diving

There’s an introductory course held on most weekends by the Toronto Scuba Club which has classes around Toronto (you’ll have to check out their website for more details).  What makes this worthwhile is that instead of paying about $300 for … Continue reading

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Tandem hang gliding

There’s a company called: High Perspective, which is run by Michael Robertson, who has successfully accomplished more than 15,000 tandem flights for the last 30 years. Some of his other achievements include being a master rated instructor, flying for a … Continue reading

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Horse back riding or Go Karts along the Niagara Escarpment

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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Free Canoe Rides!

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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a great park for bird watching

When my girlfriend told me we’re going to a ‘spit’ later in the week, I didn’t think that she meant we’re going for a walk in the park. The Leslie Street Spit was what she was referring to. The Leslie … Continue reading

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Distillery tours on Segways!

Remember how cool those Segways were when they just came out years ago?  Now that personal transportation devices are becoming more popular and eco-friendly, the Distillery district and Segway of Ontario is taking full advantage with their Segway tours!  Complete … Continue reading

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Nauman’s Corn Maze

Today, my bebe and I are going up to St. Clements Ontario (just under 80 minutes drive from downtown Toronto, and about 15 minutes outside of Waterloo) to visit Nauman’s farm.  We decided to go because there’s a farm called … Continue reading

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learn how to climb a mountain

After work, there’s a great first date idea: Go rock climbing! Joe Rockheads is one of the premiere rock climbing institutions in Toronto. With one of the most accommodating walls to climb and friendly staff, Joe Rockheads is a great … Continue reading

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