Some people seem to have a talent for finding gems on Etsy – those unique, made-with-intention pieces that really stand out, whether we’re talking clothes, jewellery, homewares, or baby toys. There are well over 2 million Etsy sellers currently peddling their wares on the online marketplace. Don’t spend hours sifting aimlessly; save time and find exactly what you’re looking for with the help of these Etsy shopping secrets!
Keep reading for Etsy shopping secrets that you need to know!
Use The Advanced Search Filters To Narrow Down Your Results
Don’t overlook the many advanced fields you can use to weed out all the finds you don’t want. The search functionalities on Etsy are tailored specifically for each category of goods you’re shopping for, so you can select your price range, shop location, handmade or vintage, colour, delivery type, special offers, and a bunch more. Know your criteria for perfection and get super granular.
Also enter descriptors into the text box that capture the essence of the style you’re in search of, for whatever item you want—such as bohemian, 90s, androgynous, steampunk, etc. as opposed to the item name. Sellers will also often include a few adjectives in item names for SEO purposes.
Make Lists Of Favourite Items And Shops
You can use Etsy to make dream boards and wish lists – like Pinterest, but a little more practical. Favourite any shops and items as they catch your eye and you can pull them all up at once so you don’t lose track. That ottoman you fell in love with the second you laid eyes on? Favourite it so you can reconsider next payday. The cocktail dress you’d be able to use during wedding season? Don’t let it be the one that got away. You can also create lists of items to organize your finds and also share them with others.
Suss Out Your Sellers
Etsy attracts indie makers and small business owners who pour passion into their products and you can generally tell from their presence on the platform. Definitely read reviews of your sellers’ products, and you can also see how quickly they respond to customer inquiries, how many items they’ve sold, and how long they’ve been on Etsy. This should give you a strong idea of who’s behind the products you’re considering buying.
Follow The Etsy Blog
On the Etsy blog, you’ll find features of exceptional sellers, shopping guides, best-of roundups based on different themes, and more. This is a quick way to get to know the Etsy community. Search for the categories you’re interested in and find out who’s an Etsy champion.
Also, keep Etsy-loving influencers on your radar across social media for inspo. Scroll through hashtags like #etsyfinds #etsylover #etsystyle on Insta — you might find your new informal style advisor.
See What’s Trending Now
When you’re in the mood to scroll, browse the trending now page to see the sellers that are really getting noticed across all categories. You won’t find the most hidden of the hidden gems here as this is a roundup of the most popular shops in each category, from DIY to family to fashion. Instead, you’ll definitely find some well-loved, top-rated shops that you can’t really go wrong with. If you’re new to Etsy, this is a great place to start.
Message Sellers
If you scroll down on a specific listing, there will be an option to “message seller”, or if you click on a seller’s profile, you can message them there too! Sellers are generally more than happy to answer questions and give you the info you need to know. Trust is big when it comes to selling things online, and your seller should understand that. So, if you have any questions or price concerns, chat with a seller and get your questions answered before making a purchase.
Give Reviews
As important as is it to read reviews, you should give them, too! It’s a common practice for sellers to give a discount code after a positive review – it isn’t guaranteed but it’s a nice thing to do anyway.
Shop Local
When a seller is local to you, Etsy will state “Local Seller”. Not only does this allow you to support those within your area, but you may even be able to save on shipping this way. If the seller doesn’t offer free shipping and they’re local, send them a message and see if they’re open to a public meet-up! A way you can search for sellers within your area is simply to type in what you’re searching for and, next to it, write your location.
Download the Etsy App
If you want to shop comfortably from your phone, downloading the Etsy app is your best bet! You can do everything you can do on a desktop, but in a format compatible with your phone. Plus, you can turn on notifications to get important updates!
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We’re in the final weeks of peak apple-picking season here in Ontario, and if you haven’t yet made a day of this classic fall ritual, now is the time to pencil it in! There are several farms within an hour of the city with abundant orchards where you can PYO, so a day trip is totally sufficient. Choose your location and head out to stock up on the freshest, tastiest local fruits and enjoy some quality time with your family or friends.
Here’s where to go apple picking around Toronto.
Downey’s Strawberry & Apple Farm
This 206-acre family farm is just 40 minutes north of the city of Caledon. Currently, Jonagold, Mutsu, Northern Spy, Red Fuji, and Empire are in season and ripe for picking until November 5th. Guests can choose a 10 lb bag for $26, or a 20 lb bag for $42. There’s no admission for the farm, but an $8.50 minimum pick per person is required.
The Apple Orchard
The Apple Orchard is just outside of Hamilton and boasts over 10,000 apple trees and a 5-acre pumpkin patch. Braeburn, Fuji, Red Jonagold, Northern Spy, and Golden Delicious are ripe for picking until mid-late October. Admission to the farm is $10.20, which includes wagon rides, a corn maze, and access to the walking trails. PYO apples are $2.25 per pound.
Albion Orchards Apple Farm & Country Market
Take a weekend drive out to Albion Orchards in scenic Caledon for a day of apple and/or pumpkin picking. Choose from Ida Red, Macintosh, Cortland, Northern Spy, Granny Smith, and more. Get a 10 lb bag for $25, or a 20 lb bag for $45.
Applewood Farm
One of the first pick-your-own strawberry and apple farms in Stouffville now includes 32 acres of apples and strawberries. Take a 45-minute drive from Toronto and spend a day browsing the orchard aisles for Ambrosia, Spartan, Spencer, Red Delicious, and more. Admission is $15 per person for ages 3 and up, and apples are $20 for a small bag and $35 for a large bag.
Organics Farm
Since 2004, this certified organic farm just outside of Markham has been growing crops entirely free of pesticides and herbicides. Ambrosia, Honey Gold, Liberty, and Crimson Crisp, are all ready to pick around mid-October. Admission to the farm is $15 per person 3 years old and up, which includes a 5 lb bag of pick-your-own apples, but you can pay more if you want to take more than the entry bag.
Watson Farms
This family farm in Bowmanville just east of Oshawa has been offering PYO apples since 1970. McIntosh, Gala, Snowflake, Cortland, Honeycrisp, and more are ripe for picking currently, and apples are $2.75 per pound. Admission to the farm is $5 for adults and $3 for children, which includes the petting zoo, wagon rides, and access to the fields.
Luna Farms
This fruit farm in the scenic Niagara Escarpment in Stoney Creek offers over 5,000 apple trees. U-pick is available on the weekends, and the farm is currently picking Honeycrisp, Imperial Gala, Jona Gold, Regal Gala, Jona Star, and Cortland apples.
Chudleighs
Chudleighs in Halton Hills is open for your apple-picking pleasure! The farm grows over 18 varieties of apples that are available to be picked across its 47,500 trees and 60-acre orchard. Weekends tend to sell out during October, so be sure to buy your tickets in advance here.
Pine Farms Orchard
Just a few minutes away from Canada’s Wonderland, you’ll find Pine Farms Orchard! The farm has a variety of apples to pick at $2.35 a pound, along with its $7 per-person admission fee. They even have “kid-sized” trees, so any age can enjoy picking their own apples. Be sure to visit its cafe before you leave!
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Ontario’s fall season may be the most beautiful in the whole country. With brilliant colours, golden light and often picture-perfect weather, September/October in this province can be truly breathtaking. Lucky for Torontonians, you don’t need to travel far from downtown to get a dose of autumnal beauty. Set out for a meander around any one of the following spots in the city to take in the sensory delights of the season.
Here are some of the top spots in Toronto to see fall colours.
David A. Balfour Park
It’s hard to believe this picturesque, 20.5-hectare ravine-lined park exists in the heart of the city. Near Yonge and St. Clair, David A. Balfour Park is one of the largest – and most stunning, green spaces downtown, which was recently completely revitalized and newly opened to the public. There are fountains, reflecting pools and gardens, and creekside trails that lead into the ravine and connect to the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail. It’s got everything you need to experience the beauty of the season, right downtown.
Glen Stewart Ravine
Within walking distance of busy Queen Street East and Kingston Road in the Beaches, an elevated boardwalk runs through 1.3km of a secluded, leafy forest, where red oak and maple trees blaze red and orange in the fall. The Glen Stewart Park trail may be short in length, but it includes more than a couple of sets of stairs, so if you’re looking to break a sweat as you admire the fall foliage, this is where to head.
Scarborough Bluffs
While many love the Bluffs for its sunny summer beach retreat, this remarkable landscape dressed in fall colours is maybe the most stunning it gets all year. Head to the beach at Bluffers Park for a stroll along the water, or hike the trails that line the top of the bluffs and enjoy the sweeping views of the lake below.
Trillium Park
For epic views of the Toronto skyline along with fiery fall foliage, head to Trillium Park. This 7.5-acre waterfront green space near Ontario Place offers tree-lined trails, pebble beaches, and interesting rock forms in addition to the scenic cityscape views. Come for a day on the weekend and remember why you love the city.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Macabre? Maybe. But the peace and tranquillity here in this historic cemetery is unparalleled. Not to mention the beauty. Mount Pleasant’s abundant tree collection, which spans over 600 species, and includes some of the rarest, oldest trees in the country, makes it absolutely worth a visit in the fall.
Rouge National Urban Park
There are over 10 diverse trails to choose from in this east-end urban park, which is home to a variety of landscapes including meadows, valleys, forests, wetlands, and farmland. Get in the fall spirit and take the Orchard Trail, which is a 2 KM pathway lined with apple trees.
Toronto Botanical Garden
Head over to Toronto’s Botanical Garden to see an array of plants, flowers, and trees that are currently in-season. You’re sure to see a variety of stunning colours throughout the many gardens!
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Whether you’re in the mood for a meditation class, a sound bath, or a sweaty infrared sauna session, Toronto’s wellness spaces are here to deliver. These diverse, multi-disciplinary health centers offer comprehensive services for busy downtowners. These spaces are great for those who want to live well without struggling in silence on a meditation mat at home or making regular spa splurges a weekly thing.
Here are spots to unplug, chill out, and get connected to your inner self – where your best life begins!
Good Space
Address: 360 Dufferin St #106, Toronto, ON M6K 3G1
Good Space keeps it simple by offering a few types of classes: Vinyasa (style of yoga), Ease (yin and restorative style yoga), Pilates (Mat-based Pilates with squish + toning balls), and Groove (aerobic-based exercises followed by a deep stretch). The no-frills spot in Parkdale aims to make yoga and meditation super accessible, for newbies especially.
Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Centre
Address: 967 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A6
In addition to a yoga studio, Octopus Garden has been operating as a multi-disciplinary health clinic since 2005. Here you can find services like massage therapy, naturopathy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, holistic nutrition, reiki, and relationship psychotherapy. Get a membership to enjoy unlimited yoga classes and free mat storage. Everyone from families to newbies to advanced practitioners will feel at home in this inclusive, casual space.
The Healing Collective
Address: 2005 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1J7
This eclectic collective of health practitioners provides a comprehensive arsenal of services on Danforth East and also aims to be an incubator environment for new practitioners. With therapy rooms and a room for group practice, The Healing Collective brings together psychotherapists, social workers, doulas, yoga therapists, counselors, aromatherapists, and more. If there’s a specific alternative therapy you’re seeking — or if you’re looking for a community to grow your own wellness business, check out this collective.
Lemon Water Wellness Clinic
Address: 9 Mill St, Toronto, ON M5A 3R6
Lemon Water Wellness Clinic and General Store is home to a team of naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and registered massage therapists in the Distillery District. Come on the weekend to get hooked up at the Vitamin IV Lounge, where you can chill while getting in those essential vitamins. Afterward, shop their curated selection of supplements and natural skincare and get prepped for your week.
Inspired Life
Address: 320 Danforth Avenue Suite 206 (2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M4K 1N8
Inspired Life has been a staple in the Carrot Common on the Danforth since 2005. And it’s actually one of the city’s largest holistic healthcare centers. Come in for a reiki session, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy or appointment with a homeopath, or a session in their infrared sauna. Bring your grocery list and get your organics at the Big Carrot — it’s basically a one-stop-shop.
Altea Active
Address: 25 Ordnance St, Toronto, ON M6K 1A1
Altea Active takes over a massive 89,000 square foot space that’s filled with everything you could ever want in a wellness club. This includes a massive lap pool, hot yoga studio, restaurant, cocktail lounge, 75 bike cycling studio, smoothie bar, sauna, Himalayan salt lounge, and more. Plus, if you’re searching for a wellness space in Toronto with some fun, the hotspot also has an urban lounge full of pool and foosball tables, live entertainment, Topgolf Swing Suite, and Duckpin bowling lanes.
H20 Float Studio
Address: 25 Mill St, Toronto, ON M5A 3R6
Take some time to simply just float at H20 Float Studio, located in Toronto’s Distillery District. And no – it isn’t the same as floating in the bath or a pool. At H2O Float Studio, each spacious personal float room is filled with 10 inches of water and 1000 lbs of Epsom salt and maintains a temperature of approximately 34.5 degrees Celsius. Allowing you to effortlessly float on your back and feel totally weightless. This wellness practice is known for heightening deep mental relaxation and helping increase mental clarity – you can learn all about it here!
HealFlow
Address: 58 Shaftesbury Ave. Toronto, ON, M4T 1A3
HealFlow is a boutique wellness centre established in 2017 by a team of expert healers, focusing on the full experience of its clients and their wellness needs. It offers an array of wellness services including an extensive list of massage options, acupuncture, light therapy, an infrared halotherapy sauna and more!
Kiko Sounds
Address: 2104 Dundas W. Toronto, ON
A sound bath is a rest/relaxation practice through deep listening of instruments such as crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes, which bathes the whole body in waves of vibration. You can experience this wellness practice at Kikospace in 75-minute sessions.
Unbounded Well
Address: stackt market – 28 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON
Unbounded Well takes a literal approach to the word chill with its cold plunge! Toronto’s first outdoor wellness playground features cold plunge wells, Scandinavian saunas, a geodesic breath-work studio, and bonfire lounges to promote thoughtful and somatic wellness experiences that support both physical and mental well-being.
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The spooky season is here. Craving a taste of the supernatural? There is no shortage of opportunities to get spooked, this month in Toronto. From ghost walks to cemetery tours to live séance, there is a spooky event for every Halloween fan who wants to make the most of this thinly-veiled season. Indulge your inner ghoul at one of these upcoming events – if you dare.
Here’s where to get spooked in Toronto this month.
Murder and Mayhem Cemetery Tour of the Toronto Necropolis Cemetery
Join this 2-hour walking tour hosted by Toronto Cemetery Tours to experience its history – which dates back to 1850, like never before. Hear stories of Toronto’s last public hanging, an unsolved murder, a stolen identity, and more.
Where: Necropolis Cemetery, 200 Winchester St.,
When: October 29, 2 – 4 pm and October 30, 11 am – 1 pm, 2 am – 4 pm
Ghostly Walk through the Town of York
Come and explore the ghostly haunts of the Old Town of York, and hear the dark tales behind some of the establishments you know and love. The Town of York Historical Society has been running this ghost walk since the 1970s, making it one of the city’s oldest ghost walks. You’ll very likely never see downtown Toronto the same again.
Where: Tours start and end at Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide St. East
When: October 13, 20, 28, 7 – 8:30 pm
Zombie Apocalypse + Legends of Horror
The abandoned Biolux medical lab next to Casa Loma has been transformed into an immersive haunted house experience for the month. Step inside and witness disturbing showrooms, hear about gruesome experiments, and come face to face with zombies. Will you survive the zombie apocalypse? Come and find out at this spooky event.
Where: 175 Kendal Ave, Toronto
When: October 13 – 31, various times from 6 – 11 pm
The Howland Inn Saence
Up for an intimate encounter with the paranormal? Join mindreader James White for an authentic Victorian Séance at one of Toronto’s oldest and most haunted Inns, the Howland Inn. Groups are kept small at 16-18 people per event, and if you’re really game to make contact with the spirit realm, book a special ‘witching hour’ ticket at 2 am, when paranormal activity is thought to be highest.
Where: Meet at Howland Ave and Dundas Street West to walk to the site
When: September 30th – November 26th, 7:15 pm
6th Annual Haunted Campus Ghost Tour at U of T
The U of T downtown campus is a thing of beauty, with its historic architecture and leafy walkways, but the history behind it is dark. Join the University of Toronto Students’ History Collective for their Haunted Campus Ghost Tour and be led through the historic campus as Victorian ghosts share chilling tales from its past.
Where: University of Toronto, 31 King’s College Circle, Toronto
When: October 28 – 30, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Where Dark Things Dwell
Black Creek Pioneer Village provides the backdrop for this unique, chilling, immersive escape game created and hosted by Secret City Adventures. Voyage through the hamlet of Black Creek Village as you and your crew of friends work to solve puzzles across the historic property so you can lift the curse before it’s too late.
Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
When: June 18 – October 31, 6 pm – 11 pm
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Fall is here, which means, it’s comfort food season. Is it also time to get reacquainted with your kitchen? If your stove hasn’t been fired up since last winter and you’re ready to change that, get motivated to get back into cooking by treating yourself to a few new gadgets, tools, and kitchen accessories. Investing in making cooking enjoyable will save you money on delivery and takeout, in the long term, after all.
Here are Toronto kitchenware stores that will inspire you to get back in the kitchen.
Good Egg
This Kensington market bookshop for people who like to eat provides not only cookbooks but also a diverse collection of tools and accessories for cooks and aspiring cooks. From cookware and bakeware to serving and storage solutions to unique kitchen decor and gifts, Good Egg is a true one-stop shop for cooking inspo.
Tap Phong
Tap Phong is a favourite among students for its sheer quantity of home and kitchen staples (Tap Phong translates to ‘collection of best stuff), as well as low prices. Here you’ll find all you need to stock a kitchen, including dinnerware, glassware, cookware, appliances, and all manner of barware and catering/buffet essentials.
IG Living
No matter the season, IQ Living is where to go for a seasonal home refresh. Whether you want to freshen up space for entertaining with some seasonal linens or candles, or you’re ready to invest in some new cookware from a trusted brand, this Danforth homewares retailer has what you need. There’s always something new and exciting for the home at IQ Living.
Cookery
This specialty kitchenware store and cooking school have 3 locations in Toronto that offer heirloom and everyday cookware, kitchen tools, barware, dinnerware, serving ware, and cookbooks. You can also stoke your passion for cooking at an in-person or online cooking course. Sign up for one with a friend or a partner, or, introduce your kid to the art of cooking with one of their specialty kids’ cooking courses.
William Ashley
The multi-level William Ashley flagship store in Yorkville offers a truly aspirational shopping experience for the home chef or entertainer. The store itself is over 15,000 square feet and brings together dinnerware, kitchenware, home decor, glassware, and gifts from over 200 brands. For an immersive shopping experience that will inspire you to truly be a host with the most, make a trip to William Ashley.
Consiglio’s Kitchenware
Making it a mission to perfect your pappardelle this fall? Consiglio’s Kitchenware is definitely worth a visit. Since 1975, this family-run business has provided high-quality kitchen products with Italian cuisine in mind. Here you’ll find cooking essentials that are tough to find elsewhere, like meat grinders, pasta makers, coffee and espresso machines, and much more.
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The temperatures are starting to drop and homebodies are rejoicing. Fall is the season for relaxing evenings indoors and homebound weekend activities. It’s time to shift to indoor living. Is your space ready for it? A little refresh can go a long way, during this transition season. Pick up some of these locally-made items and freshen up your living space this fall.
Here are our picks for locally-made items to refresh your home for fall.
Lady Green Inc. Bee Beeswax Candles
These Stratford-made 100% beeswax candles come in some clever shapes you’ve likely never seen: pyramids, skulls, middle fingers, naked bodies, and more. Beeswax candles purify the air naturally, and burn 3 times longer than paraffin. If you want to freshen up the feeling of your space and add some ambiance, treat yourself to some of these beautiful candles.
Pine Flora Crystal Succulent Holders
Indulge your inner plant lover and your inner crystal lover with these intentionally crafted succulent holders made from crystals. Whether you’re wanting some protection, increased confidence, or a reminder of your self-love self intentions this fall, these little treasures can add a boost of positive energy and beauty to your space.
Botanik and Bloom Handmade Everlasting Wreaths
Nothing says welcome home like a handmade wreath on the door. Hang one of these hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind wreaths outside (they’ll hold up against winter temperatures outside), or indoors. Made with everlasting materials, this is a truly all-season item. Grab yours at Likely General on Roncesvalles, where there is no shortage of locally made goods that will make your space feel like a sanctuary.
Upper Canada Weaving Custom Throw Blanket
Netflix and chill just got more sumptuous. Upper Canada Weaving designs and weaves custom blankets and textiles to suit your taste. They specialize in working with local farmers and spinning mills to make one-of-a-kind blankets that bring out the beauty of the fiber – whether it’s wool, alpaca, mohair, linen, or cotton. Invest in a truly quality blanket you love, and your nights in will be truly superior.
Stephanie Cheng Art Print
Toronto-based freelance designer, illustrator, and screen printer Stephanie Cheng creates striking prints that are inspired by the human form and negative space. Freshen up your walls with one of these (very affordable!) bold prints and add a splash of colour and a new look.
Earth Love Green Home Cleaning Products
If you want to lighten your toxin load this fall, detox your cleaning products and make some greener swaps. Earth Love is an Oakville-based maker of all-natural, waste-free cleaning products which include laundry detergent tablets, all-purpose cleaner tablets, dishwasher tablets, eucalyptus shower melt tablets, and more.
Toss your old ones and step them up with these artist-made tea towels that bring some heartfelt aesthetic into your kitchen. Ontario-based artist Kate Golding draws inspiration from her surroundings and creates tea towels that are works of art, reflecting the beauty of pastoral Prince Edward County, the Great Lakes, and more. Fabrics are printed using a premium reactive dye process so the pattern won’t fade in the wash. Get them at Scout on Roncesvalles, where you’ll find thoughtful, locally-made goods in abundance.
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‘tis the season for horror! Around this time of year, even the most gore-averse can be persuaded to partake in some spooky viewing. If you’re looking to get in the Halloween spirit and want to make a night of it, several cinemas in Toronto are offering classic horror movie screenings. Skip scrolling through Netflix and get your fix at one of these iconic movie events that are sure to leave you satisfied.
Here’s where to watch classic horror movies in Toronto this fall.
Fox Theatre
It’s ‘Foxtober’ this month at this indie movie theatre in the Beaches, which means all month long there will be special screenings of classic cult films like The Shining, Beetlejuice, Hellraiser, Hausu, and more. If you want to spend Halloween night itself at the movies, the theatre is hosting an October 31st Return of the Living Dead event. The space is also fully licensed.
Address: 2236 Queen St. E
Admission: $11.50 for nonmembers, $8.85 for kids
Kingsway Theatre
Throughout October, Kingsway Theatre in Etobicoke is playing classic crowd-pleasers like The Exorcist III, Carrie, and Poltergeist. With an extensive selection of cocktails, beer, and wine, you can expect a dreadfully decadent night out at this heritage theatre.
Address: 3030 Bloor St. W
Admission: Monday to Thursday $15.00 general (14 to 59), $12.00 senior (60+ with valid ID), $10.00 child (13 and under). Friday – Sunday $16.00 general, $13.00 senior, $10.00 child
Paradise on Bloor
This art deco-style theatre has roots that stretch back to 1910, but it fairly recently re-opened in 2019. Now, it’s more sophisticated than ever with sleek interiors, a fully licensed bar, and unique programming. Pencil in a night out here and see classic horror films like The Bride of Frankenstein, Young Frankenstein, Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker, and more.
Address: 1006 Bloor St. W
Admission: From $16.00
Revue Cinema
The setting is truly ideal for horror viewing here at the Revue Cinema, which was built around 1911, making it one of Toronto’s oldest standing movie theatres still in use. In October, you can watch Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, Final Destination, The Exorcist Extended Director’s Cut, 13 Ghosts, Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II, and more.
Address: 400 Roncesvalles Ave.
Admission: $14.00 for general admission, $11.00 for loyalty members
Drunk Feminist Films (Ted Rogers Hot Docs Cinema)
Drunk Feminist Films is an event series that pairs film with fun-fuelled feminist commentary. On October 26th, Coyote Ugly gets the DFF treatment at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Theatre. It may not classify as horror, but if you’re up for a wickedly fun throwback movie experience that will have you cackling, join hosts Bernita Rebeiro and drag star Bom Bae for a truly unique film experience.
Address: 506 Bloor St. W
Admission: $25 (Students/Seniors: $20)
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Want to have a Thanksgiving feast, but don’t want to cook a 15-pound turkey? Order dinner in. Thanks to the city’s purveyors of gourmet goods who want to make it easier on those of us who are not prepared to shop, cook and host, dinner can be as easy as ordering online. All you need to do is plate, and serve. All the more reason to give thanks!
Here’s where you can get an all-in-one Thanksgiving meal in Toronto.
Eataly’s Thanksgiving Feast
Fill your table with Italian delicacies like cheese and cured meat boards, house-made sides, an Ontario heritage breed turkey or prime rib roast, and fresh pastries. Your Thanksgiving meal is made, from antipasti to dolci. You can even tack on some regional Italian wine if you like. Order by October 6th by emailing guestrelationstor@eataly.com or by calling 437-374-0250. Buon appetito.
Summerhill Market’s Thanksgiving Holiday Menu
Choose from two classic Thanksgiving dinners: a turkey dinner or a beef tenderloin option, both complete with all the trimmings (think: sides, stuffing, sauces). Supplement with any additional sides, salads, or apps. Place your order per serving and they’ll package it buffet-style for your family to dig in. Order fulfillment via their website takes 72 hours for the Thanksgiving menu.
Stock T.C’s Thanksgiving Menu
Order a Thanksgiving meal box online and get a full turkey or ham dinner with all the fixings for 4-6 people, a slice of pie included. You can also add on some more of the requisite sides if you like. Meal boxes for 1 are also available. Place your order on their site for delivery or pickup.
The Blake House Thanksgiving Turkey Roast
This Cabbagetown pub is offering Thanksgiving roast turkey dinners from October 7-10, with a takeout option available. If a pub-style roast sounds like the ideal comfort food for a celebratory long weekend, call 416-975-1867 to reserve your order.
Bunners Thanksgiving Menu
Vegans, Thanksgiving just got a little more exciting. Bunner’s Bakery makes a few options for your holiday table: a harvest veg pot pie, an apple-glazed lentil loaf, oven-baked stuffing, and of course, no shortage of pumpkin treats. Bunner’s Thanksgiving items are available in-store until October 9th, and you can order your products on their site up until October 5th at 12 p.m.
Planta’s Plantsgiving Bundle
You won’t find anything close to fake turkey on this menu. The Plantsgiving Bundle contains only plant-based seasonal creations like mushroom lentil loaf with mushroom gravy, sweet potato stuffing, cashew mozzarella mac and cheese, and more. A bundle serves 4. Order your plant-based feast at their site for delivery or pickup.
Corbin Catering & Foods Thanksgiving Meal Packs
Boutique food company Corbin Catering & Foods’ Thanksgiving Meal Packs include a full meal from appetizer to dessert, complete for 2 – 4 people. The Thanksgiving offer is available October 6-9th. Place your order on their site by 3 p.m. to guarantee next-day pick-up or delivery.
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Fall is here, and it’s the perfect time for a day trip out of the city. Whether you’re looking for a seasonal outing with the fam or a wholesome way to spend a Saturday or Sunday with pals, these fall fairs in the GTA have what you need to get into the fall spirit. Bundle up and set out for some pumpkin-picking, treat-sampling, photo ops, and memory-making.
Here are some fall festivals in the GTA to make a day trip out of this fall.
Waterford’s Pumpkinfest
Every year for 40 years, the town of Waterford (just over an hour’s drive from Toronto) transforms for Pumpkinfest. Most houses here go all out with spooky decor, making it a true spectacle. The festival features some fairly epic jack-o-lantern towers, a marketplace, midway, parade, soap box derby, beer garden, and more. The event runs Oct. 14 – 16th.
Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest
If you’re up for a bit of a trek (2 and a half – 3 hours drive from Toronto), Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest offers a true fall festival experience, complete with giant vegetable competitions, a classic car show, a petting zoo, a midway, and local vendors. Plan your trip for the weekend of October 1 – 2.
The Woodbridge Fair
For over 170+ years, the Woodbridge Fall Fair has brought together families and vendors from all over the province. Come out the weekend of Oct. 8, 9, 10th to spend a day during Thanksgiving weekend antiquing, homemade pie sampling, midway exploring, and witnessing the farmer Olympics.
The Caledonia Fair
Just over an hour from Toronto, the Caledonia Fairgrounds puts on a full country fair the last weekend in September – Sept. 29 – 30, Oct. 1 – 2. The Caledonia Agricultural Society has hosted this annual seasonal fair for 150 years, which includes livestock shows, home craft exhibitions, midway rides, a marketplace, and all manner of local vendors.
The Fall Festival at Brantwood Farms
This local family-run farm in Brantford celebrates the fall season each year with hay rides (haunted and non-haunted options), corn mazes, fall games for kids, and apple picking. You won’t find better homespun fall treats than at this marketplace. The fall festival runs each weekend throughout September and October.
Oktoberfest in Toronto
This two-day festival takes place in a recreated Festhalle tent and outdoor Bavarian Village at Ontario Place, the weekend of Sept. 30th – Oct. 1st. Complete with Bavarian communal tables and benches imported from Germany, German food and drinks, dancing, and entertainment, it gives an authentic taste of the season in Germany. Be one of the first 500 people to arrive and get yourself a free German glass beer stein.
Blue Mountain’s Apple Harvest Weekend
Did you know Blue Mountain is Ontario’s largest apple-growing region? The highest point of the Niagara Escarpment, this section of the region provides the perfect microclimate for apple growing. Hence, apple season is a big deal around here. Come and celebrate all things apple Oct. 7 – 10th, when the town is alive with celebrations. Make it a weekend if you can, and tack on a spa moment or two.
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