15 h. ago Toronto opens water fountains and washrooms, pools and splashpads to follow

The city said it expects to have opened 140 splash and spray pads around Toronto by May 17. Outdoor pools will begin to open in mid-June.

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16 h. ago Here's when Toronto's first outdoor pools open up for the season

Pool season is quickly approaching, and the city has just released its staggered schedule for the season.Cue the warm weather because Toronto swimmers will be able to enjoy outdoor pools next month.The first 15 public pools will open on Saturday, June 14, on a weekend schedule from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., though the City has not yet announced which pools will be part of this initial rollout.The City's remaining 49 open pools follow suit a week later on Saturday, June 21.Friday, June 27, is the official day when all 64 outdoor pools and wading pools open and operate on full-time hours. If you're looking to have some fun at the City's 140 splash and spray pads, mark Saturday, May 17, on your calendars for the opening of the season, while beach bums can look to Saturday, May 31, for lifeguard supervision across 10 beaches.Throughout May and June, the city will be working to open up other city and park amenities, including maintenance on drinking fountains and washrooms....

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6 d. ago One of Toronto's best outdoor markets is back for the season this week

One of Toronto's liveliest outdoor vendor markets is finally opening up for the season this week.Spring has arrived in Toronto and summer's right around the corner, which can only mean one thing: the city's residents are hungry for ways to spend some much-needed time under the sun.Now, as someone who derives considerable joy from the mere act of purchasing a new trinket or piece of clothing, I may be biased, but if you ask me, outdoor markets are among the best ways to do that.Whether it's a huge flower market featuring blooms by local growers or a tried-and-true farmers' market, gathering your crew to meander stalls, meet local and small business owners and, most importantly, spend time outdoors after being caged in all winter, just screams summer. It's the best.For me, though, a vendor market is the creme de la creme, because, not only can you frequently find a tasty treat or two, but you can walk away with anything from a new candle to a crystal ...

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2 w. ago A massive sand dune is coming to the middle of downtown Toronto

While much of Toronto's downtown core can best be described as a concrete jungle, one area is getting a particularly intriguing dose of nature this summer in the form of an enormous artificial sand dune.The onslaught of warmer temperatures and sunny days signals the return of some of Toronto's most celebrated spring and summer traditions, from outdoor concerts at Budweiser Stage to the cherry blossom bloom at High Park, but this year, the city is also gearing up for some interesting new events and attractions to keep things fresh.Down at The Bentway, Toronto's reclaimed public space under the Gardiner Expressway, there's a particularly vibrant suite of programming scheduled to take place throughout the season, including the return of their popular roller skating rink and Art Socials.Some additions for the 2025 spring and summer season promise to be a little bit more... unique, though, like Sand Flight, an immersive dance performance that takes place atop an enormous sand d...

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3 w. ago Jon Hamm steals viewers’ hearts in Apple TV+’s ’Your Friends & Neighbors’

“Your Friends & Neighbors” begins with a once high-flying hedge fund manager waking up in someone else’s luxurious house, next to a dead body and in a pool of blood. How he ended up there consumes the first season of this compelling Apple TV+ series, which stars Jon Hamm and takes a peek at the […]

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3 w. ago Enormous outdoor flower market coming to Toronto just in time for Mother's Day

Toronto is getting a huge outdoor flower market all summer long, and it's set to arrive just in time for Mother's Day.With blustery temperatures forecast all week in Toronto, it's easy to feel like we'll never be able to enjoy spending time outdoors again (let alone choose to, voluntarily), but signs of spring are everywhere.From tracking the progress of High Park's cherry blossoms to eagerly anticipating opening day at Canada's Wonderland, there's just no denying that we are, despite the weather suggesting otherwise, edging ever closer to the sunny season.Another hotly anticipated annual spring and summertime tradition in Toronto, the Toronto Flower Market, is also due to make its comeback alongside the sunshine, gearing up for its 12th season kickoff this May.As is the tradition, the monthly market will host its first event of the season on Saturday, May 10, the day before Mother's Day, so that you can treat the mothers and mother figures in your life to a brea...

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