Just in time for it's 30th birthday, the InterContinental Yorkville has completed a $12-million renovation of their 212 rooms. The most glamorous of all is the 2,400 square-foot Royal Suite, which boasts an opulent marble double shower and south-facing views over the ROM and the CN Tower. Here's a look around the sprawling suite, which goes for $2,500 a night. InterContinental chose the Atlanta design firm Sims Patrick Studio to oversee the makeover. The firm took... [read more]

The Toronto Christmas Market is the most festive desintation in the city this time of year, and there's no shortage of entertaining things to do while you're there. Revel in all things Christmas at this holiday wonderland before it wraps up for the year on December 22nd. Here are some things to do and see at the Toronto Christmas Market. Marvel at the Christmas tree The Market's towering tree is up in all its 50-foot-tall glory. Stand in the shimmering shadow of this balsam... [read more]

A small town roughly 60km north of Toronto is set to become home to a futuristic city called The Orbit. The town of Innisful isn't known for much besides cottages, farms and the Lake Simcoe shoreline - but that's all going to change. Around the area of the 6th Line and east of 20th Sideroad, at the heart of the region, Innisfil will become the perfect balance of urban living while still maintaining its natural and agricultural lands. The master plan for The Orbit, drafted by... [read more]

A ballroom, forested grounds and quick access to the golf course are a few of the features being touted by the listing agents tasked with selling some of the most expensive homes currently listed in the Greater Toronto Area. 1. 1150 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville Asking price: CAD $59,000,000 The home: Downtown Abbey is quaking at the sight of this 43,850 SF English country-style mansion on Lake Ontario. The 10 acres of lawn and gardens to frolic in makes Chelster Hall the perfect... [read more]

A sprawling lakeside compound Location: Lake Rosseau, Minett Price: $9,800 per night Beds: 18 A cottage butler may sound over-the-top, but over-the-top basically sums up everything about this lakeside fortress, so it's only fitting that it should come with one. There's over 18,000 square feet of living space between the main cottage and boathouse, plus every possible amenity imaginable. We're talking tennis and basketball courts, a yoga studio, sauna, fitness centre,... [read more]