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Toronto International Film Festival 2008

The Best From The Fest

The city rolls out the red carpet for the 33rd year of the Toronto International Film Festival.

Entertainment | September 2008 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

The Best Places to Find Celebs

The Best From the Fest

If you’re up for a fun game of star searching, TIFF is the prime time to play.

Entertainment | September 2008 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

TIFF '08 Programme

Unearth the hottest places to eat, party and spot celebrities with this red carpet guide.

Restaurants | September 2008 | By Monica Ainley and Maria Cortellucci

Star-Spotting Guide

The Best From The Fest

Keep a keen lookout and you might spot these celebs about town; or pick up a ticket to see them on the silver screen.

Entertainment | September 2008 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

16 Program Choices

The Best From the Fest

To help you find your favourites from literally hundreds of films, we’ve outlined the 16 themed categories at this year's festival.

Entertainment | August 2008 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Caribana Parade

Island Jam

Join one million people at Caribana—North America's largest cultural festival.

Entertainment | August 2008

Top Neighbourhood Patios

Grab a perch on a patio and settle in for a pint and some prime people-watching.

Nightlife | August 2008 | By Maria Cortellucci

Communities of Mississauga

Vintage Villages

Explore the charm of yesteryear in pockets that preserve a small-town cachet.

August 2008 | By Where Mississauga Staff

8 Great Mississauga Attractions

From spectacular stage shows and sports action to great shopping and green spaces, there’s something for everyone here.

Mississauga What to See & Do | August 2008 | By Flannery Dean

Shopping in Mississauga

The Call of the Mall

Five fabulous shopping havens are worth a visit to see what's in store.

Mississauga Shopping | August 2008 | By Viviane Kertész and Linda Luong

Nightlife With Buzz

Sip in style at the city's best haunts.

Nightlife | July 2008 | By Bonnie Malott

Favourite Patios

Nightlife | July 2008 | By Bonnie Malott

8 Top Cocktail Spots

Nightlife | July 2008 | By Bonnie Malott

Not Your Student Bars

Nightlife | July 2008 | By Bonnie Malott

Hot Music Venues

Nightlife | July 2008 | By Bonnie Malott

10 Places for a Cool Treat

Counter the summer heat with some frosty indulgences. The best spots to share a sundae, savour a smoothie or just stay cool.

July 2008 | By Maria Cortellucci

Summer Festival Guide 2008

Experience a diverse selection of food, music and live entertainment all summer long.

Entertainment | July 2008 | By Maria Cortellucci and Chandrika Mathur

Summer Itinerary for Families

A fun time this summer is easy, whether you have a whole day, a half day or just a few hours.

Attractions | July 2008 | By Ruth Mestechkin

Where to Dine—Readers' Choice Awards 2008

Your Favourite Restaurants

100 top places to dine in the city.

Restaurants | July 2008 | By Viviane Kertész

Theatre and More

Genteel and pretty, the village of Niagara-on-the-Lake seems a throwback to an epoch of parasols and curtsies.

Entertainment | June 2008 | By Olivia Stren

Luminato Lights Up Toronto

The annual arts festival takes over the city’s hottest spots.

Entertainment | June 2008 | By Tessie Sanci

10 Jazz Venues

Chill at these hot spots.

Entertainment | June 2008 | By Tessie Sanci

Luminato 2008

The Stars Shine in Luminato

From June 6 to 15, the city's signature festival returns for 10 days of international artistry and inspiration. Focus your fun with Where's top three picks in a variety of creative categories.

Entertainment | June 2008 | By Craig Moy

Family Fun Guide 2008

Bright Ideas for a Brilliant Summer

Attractions | June 2008 | By Linda Luong

8 Great Restaurants for Families

Make mealtime as adventurous as the day’s activities.

Restaurants | June 2008 | By Linda Luong

Outdoor Gear for Kids

Get the Gear

The season is sure to be a fun-filled one with these fresh-air-friendly items.

Shopping | June 2008 | By Linda Luong

Loonie for Toronto

Can’t decide what to do? Travelling the city is as easy as the toss of a coin. Flip a loonie—heads move one space ahead, tails move two—and away you go!

Attractions | June 2008 | By Linda Luong

Visit Niagara Falls

Set Your Sights on Niagara

Attractions | June 2008 | By Olivia Stren

6 Ways to Take in the Falls

Attractions | June 2008 | By Olivia Stren

Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort

Bet on Fun

Entertainment | June 2008 | By Olivia Stren

Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens & Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

Blooms & Butterflies

June 2008 | By Olivia Stren

Top Resto Trio

There seem to be as many fine restaurants in the area as there are doilies or moony-eyed honeymooners.

Attractions | June 2008 | By Olivia Stren

Wine Country

Attractions | May 2008 | By Olivia Stren

Snapshots in Time

The world's biggest photography festival brings life into focus.

Museums, Art & Antiques | May 2008 | By Craig Moy

Summer Theatre Season

A Season of Stage

From Broadway-style spectacles and lauded independent productions to world-renowned theatre festivals, the season's playbill is packed with show-stopping options.

Entertainment | May 2008 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Out of Town Guide

Delight in small town food, fun, shopping and dining.

Attractions | May 2008 | By Tessie Sanci

Golf Guide

Get ready to tee off!

Attractions | May 2008 | By Tessie Sanci

You Are Here: Mount Pleasant

This leafy midtown neighbourhood strip borders Rosedale, one of Toronto’s toniest districts. Reap the benefit of this posh proximity.

Essential to Toronto | April 2008 | By Flannery Dean

Spring 2008 Shopping Guide

Spring into Shopping

We scoured the city for the season’s hottest—and packable—finds. The shopping forecast has never looked brighter!

Shopping | April 2008

Lady Luxe

Delight in a garden of items in these happy hues.

Shopping | April 2008

Much for Men

Earn your travel stripes with these hot accessories.

Shopping | April 2008

Cool Kid Stuff

Tyke-sized goodies for your little monkey.

Shopping | April 2008

Wood Race Car

Shopping | April 2008

Mini Monkey

Shopping | April 2008

Wooden Doll

Shopping | April 2008

Bone Up On Inuit Art

Canada’s first museum to feature exclusively Inuit art is not to be missed.

Museums, Art & Antiques | April 2008 | By Craig Moy

Where to Buy Inuit Art

Shopping | April 2008 | By Craig Moy

Rainy Day Activities

Fun things to do to keep you busy and dry in the city.

Attractions | April 2008 | By Tessie Sanci

Chef Wolfgang Puck's New Toronto Restaurant

Puck Action in Toronto

Chef Wolfgang Puck talks to writer Olivia Stren about the city’s culinary scene and his new local restaurants.

Restaurants | March 2008 | By Olivia Stren

Get to Know a Dino

No bones about it, the latest permanent galleries to reopen at the Royal Ontario Museum are a roaring success.

Museums, Art & Antiques | March 2008 | By Craig Moy

Family Fun Itinerary

Shops, shows and restaurants to keep kids of all ages—and their parents—amused in the city.

Entertainment | March 2008 | By Tessie Sanci

10 Art Exhibits to Discover

From paintings to sculptures, these shows will please the eye and mind.

Museums, Art & Antiques | March 2008 | By Tessie Sanci

10 New Boutiques

Peruse these new shops with goods for every guy and gal.

March 2008 | By Tessie Sanci

Port Credit Profile

It's a Shore Thing

Port Credit, Mississauga’s “Village by the Lake,” is a community of meeting places. It’s the spot where the languid Credit River flows into Lake Ontario. It’s where 200 years of history converges with the amenities of modern life. And above all, it’s where friends and families gather to enjoy some of the area’s finest restaurants, boutiques and fun at the water’s edge.

Mississauga What to See & Do | February 2008 | By Craig Moy

Take a Hike!

The stunning scenery of these natural habitats is a short drive away.

Mississauga What to See & Do | February 2008 | By Compiled by Where Mississauga staff.

You Are Here: Little Italy

For a romantic dinner—or a chic spot for any evening—Little Italy is the perfect place. Try our picks to find out why it’s College Street’s hippest strip.

Essential to Toronto | February 2008 | By Signe Langford

Sparkle and Shine

Banish the winter blahs with some bling from the city’s most opulent jewellers. The season has never looked brighter!

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

Blue-diamond Pavé Solitaire Ring

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

Butterfly Brooches

Shopping | February 2008

Curved Matte Sterling-silver Cufflinks

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

Clio Blue Hammered Silver Cuff

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

Sterling-silver Infinity Cuff

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

White-gold, Blue-topaz and Diamond Earrings

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

Watches for Men

Luxe Time

Handsome timepieces for men.

Shopping | February 2008 | By Linda Luong

10 Winter Warm-Ups

Ward off the winter blues with these activities to keep you warm.

February 2008 | By Sarah Bernath

Toronto Timeline

Events and people that have shaped our city.

Attractions | February 2008 | By Viviane Kertész

6 Homes of the Century

Visit these stunning historic estates to experience a slice of 19th-century life. It’s the perfect way to enjoy Ontario Heritage Week (February 18 to 22).

Attractions | February 2008 | By Viviane Kertész

10 Ideas for Sweethearts

A host of fun things to do for two.

February 2008 | By Sarah Bernath

Follow the PATH

Known as the PATH system, downtown Toronto’s 27 kilometre underground shopping complex —the largest in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records— offers a wealth of options all in weatherproof comfort.

Shopping | January 2008 | By Sarah Bernath

Dirty Dancing On Stage Now

The Time of Your Life

Renew your love for Dirty Dancing.

Entertainment | January 2008 | By Craig Moy

Sumptuous Spas

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Spa at the Hazelton

Designer Retreat

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Pantages Spa

Plush Luxury

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Shizen Spa

Orient Yourself

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Novo Spa

Colour Me Calm

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Elmwood Spa

Historic Escape

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Verity Spa

True Relaxation

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Stillwater Spa

H2O Heaven

Shopping | January 2008

Yorkville Spas

Yorkville's Star Spots

VIP treatment can be yours with a visit to one of these central spas.

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Unique Spa Services

Unique Treats

Try specialties like no other at these three spas.

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Facial Services

Best Face Forward

For your fair visage—or the rest of your beautiful bod—these spas have got it all.

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Reserve a Real Deal

Dine at Toronto's top restos at a price that can't be beat.

Restaurants | January 2008 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Spas for Men

Just for Guys

Gents get their groom on at these men’s-only spas.

Shopping | January 2008 | By Where Staff

Globe-Trot at the Table

Toronto’s excellent ethnic eateries map the metropolis as one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities.

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Feast at Fun Family Restos

These establishments are a big hit with picky eaters of all ages.

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Hit the Hot List

White-hot right now, these sexy restaurants are the current It spots.

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Top Manicure Spots

Mani Mania

Nail the perfect look at these salons devoted especially to fingertips and toes.

Shopping | December 2007 | By Where Staff

10 Sweet Spots

Brighten blustery winter days with a sugary indulgence.

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Sarah Bernath

You Are Here: The Gooderham Building Area

This slice of Old Town Toronto packs a wallop of local flavour. A central icon of this architecturally rich district, the Gooderham Building is also one of the city’s most photographed sites.

Essential to Toronto | December 2007 | By Flannery Dean

Top T.O. Restos

If you eat, you need to read this article! Whether it’s a romantic spot, a great place for a business meal or a restaurant the kids will love, we’ve got you covered. Plus, find the hottest tables, our fave celebrity chefs and more.

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Romance Your Palate

As the saying goes, the best way to a person’s heart is through the stomach.

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Munch on Brunch

Weekend wanderers refuel with a delectable breakfast-meets-lunch at restaurants across the city.

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Chew on Something New

The latest and greatest restos to launch this year take a holistic approach: hip yet welcoming ambience, sensitive service and, of course, exciting tastes.

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Expense It!

Whether you want to impress a client or share drinks with colleagues, options for a business dinner or lunch are practically endless.

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Surf 'n' Turf It

Sizzling steaks and expertly seared scallops transcend the trends.

Restaurants | December 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

Try a Top Toque

The city’s best celebrity chefs can really dish it.

Restaurants | November 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Craig Moy

You Are Here: Mirvish Village

Markham Street’s tiny enclave is an enduring tribute to the chutzpah of a legendary Toronto businessman and theatre impresario—the late Ed Mirvish.

Essential to Toronto | November 2007 | By Flannery Dean

The Gift List

We scoured the city from end to end for the season's finest items> Here are our 76 top picks that everyone will love to find under the tree.

Shopping | November 2007 | By Viviane Kertész and Linda Luong

Top One-Stop Shopping Destinations

Where to get the goods for everyone on your shopping list.

Shopping | November 2007 | By Mario Cywinski

Red Alert

Celebrate this festive hue all year-round.

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

All That Glitters

Add a little—or a lot—of sparkle and shine to someone’s life.

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Home Sweet Home

Ideas to pamper the consummate hostess.

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Patent Heels

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Monkey Clock

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Greta Patent Clutch

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Délices de Cartier Fragrance

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Casio EX-S880 Digital Camera

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Train Lamp

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Malizia by La Perla Thong

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

One Pot Italian Cooking by Massimo Capra

November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Swarovski Crystal Dog Collar

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Rene Caovilla Bronze Sequined Boots

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Louis Vuitton Belt in Argent

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Meera Mahadevia Rectangular Clutch

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Carbon Shaving Razor, Brush and Tray

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

John Hardy Gold with Silver Trim Cuff

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Swarovski Lock In USB

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

K+T Box

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Disney Mix Max

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Boss Hugo BOSS Cassette Tape Cuff Links

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Tateossian Scorpion Cuff Links

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Dollhouse Table and Chairs

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Elsworth Divers Serving Spoon and Fork

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Oster Electric Wine Opener

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Dish Entertains by Trish Magwood

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Pillow

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong

Les Femmes Tea for Two

Shopping | November 2007 | By Linda Luong