Interesting piece in today’s Globe & Mail that, no joke, is about the Commuter Pain Index. continue reading...
If a traditional church wedding isn’t your thing, you’re in luck: Creative couples are finding new ways to make their big day different. Check out this list of unique places to get hitched:
- The British Airways London Eye in England
Say your nuptials while overlooking the Thames River, Parliament, and the Tower Bridge.
- Ferris Wheel in Vienna, Austria
Get an aerial view of one of Europe’s most romantic cities.
- Marriage in the Sky, Anywhere
You and your wedding party could be suspended 164 feet in the air.
- Skibo Castle in Dornoch, Scotland
This is where Madonna and Guy Ritchie were married.
- Liebig Dome in New Zealand
Say, “I do” on an isolated mountain top.
- Ice Hotel in Quebec, Canada
Rebuilt each December, Quebec’s ice hotel offers packages that include a civil celebrant, a bottle of champagne and handmade ice flutes that are created especially for each couple.
- Four Seasons Nudist Resort near Toronto, Canada
At least you won’t have to buy an expensive wedding dress. continue reading...
In a bid to market itself to a global audience, Toronto is trying to come up with an “identity” - or basically, a motto that will tell its story. The Toronto Star suggests marketing Toronto as a great place to come in the winter. Read more…
Check out WatchMojo’s travel profile of Toronto to see if you can come up with some ideas:
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Remember when traveling to Canada was affordable? Fortunately, that trend is back as the US dollar has gained against the Canadian loonie. If you do plan to take a trip to the Great White North, here a few tips about how you should navigate Toronto:
Getting around: Try the TTC, Toronto’s public transit system. A subway, streetcar or bus fare runs you CA$2.75. And try the shuttle from the airport to Union Station, Toronto’s transportation hub - that’ll run you CA$10.55. http://www.ttc.ca/ continue reading...
A report has just come to light that says a flight attendant (who had a commercial pilot’s license) helped to land a plane after the co-pilot had a nervous breakdown on board. The Air Canada flight from Toronto’s Pearson Airport was heading to London on 28 January, when the incident occurred. The report commended the flight’s crew on their handling of the situation. Read more… continue reading...
Canada’s finance minister, Jim Flaherty says that the government is considering selling off certain of the country’s assets to avoid a budgetary deficit. One of the assets that is apparently off-limits and not for sale is Toronto’s CN Tower, as it defines the city’s skyline and is one of its most popular attractions. Read more…
Check out WatchMojo’s profile on the CN Tower:
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Every year, Mercer consulting compiles a list of the most desirable cities to live in worldwide, based on quality of life. This year, like last, Zurich, Switzerland took the top spot. The highest-ranking US city is Honolulu, Hawaii, coming in at #28. Check out the top twenty: continue reading...
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), second only to Cannes in terms of high-profile cine scene, starts this Thursday. Oscar-worthy films such as Ray, Crash, and American Beauty have premiered here. Lucky for you, since TIFF is open to the public, you can rub elbows with some of the biggest names in movies, or catch the premier of an upcoming Oscar contender. continue reading...
