In today’s edition of This City: three wintry retreats that make the most of snow season. Plus, where to find everything-bagel croissants in Toronto, a couple who sold their house to live on cruise ships full time, and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our city coverage. |
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As we get deeper into snow season, here are three cozy getaways in Ontario that make the most of the cold months—including a Nordic-inspired family property, a log cabin with contemporary flair and a modern mountain escape. |
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| | For our January issue, we asked prominent Torontonians for insider tips and tricks that make life in the city better. Singer-songwriter Molly Johnson’s recommendation for the best baked goods: 84 Nassau Street Cafe. “Everything is made in-house, including an amazing twice-baked almond croissant and a savoury croissant that’s seasoned like an everything bagel,” she says. |
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| | Tori Carter and Kirk Rickman are not your conventional retirees. In 2022, the Brighton, Ontario, couple eschewed golf courses and lazy days at home for life at sea, opting to sell their house and live on cruise ships full time. They told us about why they ditched life on land, the challenges of nautical living, and how they managed to see 75 countries for roughly the cost of owning and maintaining a home. |
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What to read, watch and listen to this month |
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| | The year was 1991, and the AIDS pandemic was in full force. When many hospitals were turning away AIDS patients, Toronto’s Casey House hospice met them with open arms. It also received an unexpected guest: Diana, Princess of Wales. Dora Award–winning playwright Nick Green’s Casey and Diana dramatizes the historic visit, chronicling the interactions between caregivers, patients and the princess—and how the event reshaped the course of the AIDS crisis. Jan. 23 to Feb. 4, Soulpepper |
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| | In the latest issue: 71 insider tips and tricks to make life in Toronto easier, cheaper, faster, slower, tastier, smarter and way more fun. Plus, the story of a whistleblower cop, the city’s most hated landlord, a guide to zhuzhing up instant ramen, and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today. |
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