Weekly Goose 137 (TO Show)

September 20, 2023

Good morning!

Did you know? Not only is Toronto the largest city in Canada and the 4th largest city in North America, but 25% of Canada’s population also lives within 160 km of the city. Crazy, eh?

Speaking of Toronto, we wanted to dedicate this newsletter to Canada’s biggest city, which includes a giveaway for weekend passes to the upcoming Taboo Show.

So without further ado, enjoy the 137th edition of the Weekly Goose, which features videos and travel guides to Toronto and nearby destinations.

Happy Travels!

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Sponsored Giveaway

Whether you’re looking to take a loved one, a new one, or a friend, enter our giveaway for two tickets to the Toronto Taboo Show, an upscale adult playground dedicated to enhancing lifestyles, encouraging romance, personal betterment and all things Taboo. Enjoy entertainment, provocative and educational seminars, unique shopping, fashion shows and LIVE demonstrations.

Travel Videos

We’ve been to Toronto many times, enjoying many of the top attractions and sights to see. If you’re planning to visit, check out these two videos. One is about the best things to do in Toronto while the other offers a glimpse into the province of Ontario.

Travel Guides

Whether you’re looking to explore Toronto, enjoy one of the many tours, or take a day trip from the city, we’ve got you covered in these travel guides below.

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Things To Do in Toronto

As the biggest city in Canada, there are loads of fun things to do in Toronto. Find out the best in this Toronto travel guide.

23 of the Best Toronto Tours

From food and walking tours to biking tours and trips to Niagara Falls, these are the best Toronto tours you can take!

35 Date Ideas in Toronto

From enjoying dinner with a view to weekend getaways and boat cruises, here are 35 date ideas in Toronto for you and your loved one.

Weekend Getaways From Toronto

Toronto is a great city but sometimes you just gotta get out. In this article, find the best weekend getaways from Toronto.

Beaver Bites

  • Aeroplan recently Introduced a “Fourth Night Free Hotel Offer” for all Aeroplan credit cardholders. Basically, you’ll be able to earn a free night for every four-night consecutive stay booked with points, making it the first airline rewards loyalty program to do so.

  • Move over Vancouver. Newfoundland might become the next Orca hotspot. While humpbacks are common to see on whale-watching trips from “The Rock”, about 30 Orca whales were spotted near Newfoundland and Labrador last week, the biggest pod seen on the coast since the 1700s.

  • Restaurants have always been one of the hardest businesses to succeed at, but according to Restaurants Canada, more than 50% of restaurants in Canada are currently operating at a loss or are struggling to break even, a number that has increased by almost 40 percentage points from the pre-pandemic rate.

  • Speaking of restaurants, however, if you’re looking to try something new, EnRoute magazine just released their list of Canada’s best new restaurants for 2023.

  • Why do trips cost so much for royalty? Princess Anne’s two recent visits to Canada cost taxpayers a whopping $131,000 while her photography services bill alone cost more than $14,000 while visiting New Brunswick.

  • Although this isn’t about travel, we felt compelled to tell you about a 13-year-old kid from BC who single-handedly designed and coded a game that will be exclusively released on PlayStation next year. How cool is that?

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