Toronto ~ DownshiftingPRO

20+ of the Best Christmas Markets in Ontario, Canada

November 27, 2023November 15, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott

Updated dates and events for 2023. “I don’t want a lot for Christmas. There is just one thing I need…” and so it begins. Another Christmas season is upon us, and joyfully, we sing the … Read more

The 25 Best Things to Do in Toronto: Insider’s Guide

November 30, 2023November 8, 2023 by Jeff Fang (Guest Post)

Toronto Christmas Market Distrillery District photo credit @DownshiftingPRO

Welcome to Toronto, Canada’s most populous city and a cultural, financial, and cosmopolitan hub. With its iconic skyline punctuated by the CN Tower, Toronto offers many experiences for every kind of traveler. Best of all, … Read more

12 Free Museums in Toronto with the Toronto Public Library

April 25, 2024April 6, 2022 by Margarita Ibbott

Did you know if you are a member of the Toronto Public Library you can access free museums in Toronto? Whether you have a local library membership or you buy an annual non-resident pass, there … Read more

Who is Ai Weiwei? A Guide to Stunning “According to What?” Exhibit in Toronto

April 15, 2021June 24, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott

Crabs 3200 ceramic crabs Ai Weiwei AGO Exhibit 2013 @DownshiftingPRO

If museums are closed there is no need to go without. Revisit @aiweiwei ACCORDING TO WHAT 2013 exhibit at the @agotoronto #virtualmuseum #social distancing

Should I go to Gogh by Car Exhibit in Toronto? Absolutely!

January 10, 2024June 17, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott

“Oh, look mom… that’s one of my favourites” Those are the kind of words you want to hear from your children when they are looking at a painting. Which one I wondered as the scenery … Read more

10 things to do in Toronto –

January 10, 2024May 20, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott

I wanted to write a post about how we can still enjoy Toronto without endangering anyone. There are many things to do in Toronto while social distancing so I put together a shortlist of possible … Read more

Is Toronto’s Christmas Market family friendly?

December 23, 2019December 21, 2019 by Margarita Ibbott

20191221 125603 — Great family-friendly activity in Toronto –
Christmas Market in the Distillery District

Is Toronto’s Christmas Market Family Friendly?

Toronto’s Christmas Market has become a Christmas tradition for many Toronto residents and it is drawing attention from visitors also. This year the Market was from November 14 – December 22, 2019. I decided to take a quick trip with my two daughters to see the market before it closed for the season. I’m so glad I did. This will have to become a tradition for us from now on. I wanted to find out if the Toronto Christmas Market was family-friendly. After spending more than a few hours there this weekend, I understood why it’s become so popular.

Short Travel Videos from @DownshiftingPRO

May 28, 2021September 2, 2018 by Margarita Ibbott

Making videos can be challenging for bloggers. They tend to be intensive and labours of love but a really good way to show our audience some of the highlights of a trip, museum or activity. … Read more

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