Let's have a quick chat about the original two-handed sandwich: the American hamburger. It's an institution for all ages. Pickles, ketchup, lettuce, cheese... BACON.... mushrooms... the list goes on! I get my fix at these amazing burger joints below. Who makes your FAVE burger? Comment below!

Matt’s BurgerLab

New to the Westend, Matt knows how to concoct the perfect burger

Rudy

When all you want is an amazingly simple and understated classic burger

The Carbon Bar

Most places that serve up chuck often add the flavour from a grill or the right charcoal but at The Carbon Bar they make it a topping. Their brisket cheeseburger is one not to miss.

Skyline

Because griddle burgers have become so in vogue around the six, many burger places have opted to ditch the grill, but the Skyline keeps it old school and gives you that flavour you only get from the grill

The Federal

It’s all about the sauces at the Federal; that and the pickles. If you’re a toppings freak you gotta check out the burger at The Fed

Hungry yet? Get out there and sink your teeth into one of these sumptuous beauties!

While we get our fair share of winter weather in Toronto, it is nice to get some respite from the cold and enjoy some time at an indoor establishment from time to time. Here are our 5 amazing places to check out on those cold/wet/generally bad weather days in Toronto…

SKYZONE

Have you ever been on a trampoline? How about an entire park’s worth with a ton of fun games to go along with said trampolines? Skyzone offers just that; a fun family-friendly indoor trampoline extravaganza including activities like warped wall, ninja warrior courses, speed and dodgeball games, climbing walls and more.

BOULDERZ

I got the rock-climbing bug years ago and there’s nothing quite like it. It’s amazing to watch yourself get better with each new route and the satisfaction of reaching the top doesn’t really get old. It’s also great for building confidence in kids which is a great reason to check out Boulderz. They offer a wide variety of routes and options for both adults and kids in addition to events-based programs (ie. birthdays, team-building, etc.) that are sure to get you hooked and belayed in no time.

RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF CANADA

We’ve featured Ripley’s before but it’s really the best game in town as far as marine life is concerned; yes, we know there are some exhibits at the Toronto Zoo (shout out to the T.Z.!) But they’ve done an amazing job creating this fantastic aquarium from the petting ponds to the dangerous lagoon. It’s definitely worth a visit!

MASSEY HALL

This place is literally Canadian history. It’s storied past has featured too many amazing musicians and performers to list here. Known for it’s amazing acoustics, Massey Hall is undergoing a renovation to restore much of it’s original glory and add some much needed repairs to the old girl. If you get an opportunity to see an acoustic artist here, take it! You WON’T be disappointed.

AGA KHAN MUSEUM

This building’s stunning design captures your attention even if you’re just driving past it on the DVP, but have you seen the inside? Modern and old-world design mesh perfectly and an experience of art works dating back to the year 900 AD are just some of the reasons to go. They also have a spectacular restaurant on-site; Diwan, which offers Middle-Eastern, North African and South Asian inspired dishes to keep your belly happy before or after a stroll through this great building.

Have you got any suggestions for great indoor activities in Toronto? Please let us know!

New year, new body? Let’s at least start with making a commitment to get to a class. To help with your new fitness journey, we’ve listed our top 5 favourites for gyms from Midtown to Downtown…

F45 Yorkville

Born in Australia, 45 training merges 3 separate leading-edge fitness fitness training styles into one 45-minute training class. New exercise programs curated on a daily basis means less boredom in your routine and lots of fun new exercises to try each day.

Crossfit Toronto

If you want to add strength and bulk to your fitness goals, look no further than one of Toronto’s Crossfit gyms in Bayview/Leaside. Crossfit is a fitness program that combines a wide variety of functional movements into a timed or scored workout. You’ll do pull-ups, squats, push-ups, weightlifting, gymnastics, running, rowing, and a host of other movements.

The Rosedale Club

Those in midtown have an amazing choice in The Rosedale Club. Gorgeous facilities including a turf training zone and “adult jungle gym”. Lots of options for classes from Dance to Yoga, Cycling and Conditioning.

Montrait Muay Thai

For those on the West-end, MMT is our go-to gym for fun, fitness and fighting supremacy. Owner Peter Montrait and the gym recently got the blessing from Siam No. 1’s Ajahn Suchart Yodkerepauprai after the gym’s first year anniversary. Muay Thai, Kettle Bell and Conditioning classes are offered through the week.

Orangetheory Fitness

The appeal of Orangetheory is the wearable tech. Led by an instructor, the 60-minute session is split between different machines while wearing a heart rate monitor. The goal is to get your heart rate up, which helps you burn more calories for up to 36 hours post-workout.