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Though the holiday season is behind us, there are still plenty of reasons to celebrate these colder months. No one knows this better than Montreal, a city notorious for its frigid winter temperatures as well as its party culture and truly Canadian activities. Rather than retreat indoors, Montreallers take to …

During the post-Christmas winter months, it can be tempting to retreat indoors and only face the cold when in need of necessities. Yet this month, there are a number of intriguing events and activities taking place across Toronto that are worth braving the outdoors for. From theatre to fine dining, January …

Photo: royalcopper on Instagram  For anyone looking forward to a luminous new year, pendant lights just may be your new décor solution. Just in time for 2017, this emerging lighting trend is sweeping homes everywhere and making a splash among interior design addicts. In fact, the dangling, suspended lamps can easily …

Photo: canadianopera on Instagram Though we are at the start of a new year, Canada’s major opera companies are only half way through their yearly season. This January, companies across the country will launch their new productions. From traditional reproductions of 1700s classics to unique interpretations of Shakespearean plays, January …

Photo: nuagedesignsinc on Instagram  If you’re an interior design lover with a passion for verdant hues, you’ll be pleased to know that Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2017 is Greenery. The appropriately titled shade is a tranquil yellow-green tone which evokes the serenity and beauty of a springtime garden. While …

Meant to be an evening of clinking glasses and endless partying, making plans for New Year’s Eve always helps to set a party mood as we prepare to welcome the year ahead. Between navigating the inevitable traffic, crowds and overpriced tickets that so often accompany the night, there are always …

As we reflect on the past year, 2016 was an exciting time for Canadian art galleries, with a number of high profile exhibitions making the rounds among the country’s art galleries. 2017 shows no signs of slowing down, with several new exhibits slated to open in the season ahead. From Montreal to …

When it comes to authentic Japanese cuisine, most foodies will point to Vancouver as the indisputable sushi capital of Canada. The city boasts a huge variety of sushi restaurants and eateries, making choosing a spot to sample Vancouver’s sushi a difficult feat. From organic, health conscious rolls to deep fried …

While many nations have some variation on the classic plate of French fries, none are more satisfying to our Canadian palates than that sinful Quebecois speciality known as poutine. Although the thought of the calorie intake is enough to spark a midday gym run, the aroma of poutine immediately brings …

As the end of October approaches, it’s time to move on from the heartfelt sentiments of Thanksgiving and prepare to get spooked. This Halloween, there’s no shortage of eerie events to help you celebrate the most frightening time of the year.  Whether you want to scare yourself silly or enjoy some …