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The Toronto Gazette & Guides
In-depth guides, cultural histories, weekend roadmaps, and neighbourhood profiles written by local journalists and contributors across the GTA.
Recent City Features
Toronto Sports•5 min read
Under the Gardiner to Scotiabank: The Living Pulse of Toronto Basketball
Toronto’s relationship with basketball is not confined to NBA game nights at Scotiabank Arena. It is rooted in concrete courts across Scarborough, Rexdale, and Regent Park where generations of talent cut their teeth.
By Devon BaileySep 15
Neighbourhoods•4 min read
Reclaiming the Streets: The Living History of Pedestrian Sundays
In a city continually negotiating space between cars and pedestrians, Kensington Market’s car-free Sundays remain a masterclass in organic, community-led urban vitality.
By Sarah LindqvistSep 10
Food & Dining•5 min read
The Independent Bakeries and Roasters Shaping East End Mornings
The morning ritual along Danforth Avenue, Queen East, and Gerrard Street is grounded in sourdough starter, cardamom buns, and century-old phyllo dough recipes.
By Elena RossiSep 5