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Jennifer "associasian" M.'s Profile
I'm outdoorsy, in that I like to get drunk on patios.
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1. Mountain Equipment Co-Op
Toronto, ON M5V 1K2
(416) 340-2667
Categories:
Sports Wear,
Outdoor Gear
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
I am a huge fan of MEC. Huge. I am going to try to offer some points that have not been mentioned in the other reviews.
1- sales. When they have seasonal clearance on activewear, its usually heavily discounted if you can make it at the right time.…More »
2. Killbear Provincial Park
Killbear is the best of the provincial parks, especially for camping.
Just outside of Parry Sound Ontario, on the Georgian Bay peninsula, Killbear offers 1,756 ha of nature lover's paradise.
With eight different campsites to choose from, there is a…More »
3. Ward's Island
Ward's Island is one of the many things that makes Toronto unique. The only problem being is that many native Torontonians have never been.
To access, visit the Toronto Island ferry docks, and pick the "Wards" ferry, not overun with strollers, you…More »
4. Barrie Hill Farms
I like to make Jam and Pickles. I really do, so berry picking is something I look forward to doing every year. Barrie Hill Farms is my favorite place to do it.
This farm is massive and has pick your own fields of strawberries, raspberries,…More »
5. Leslie Street Spit Trail
This is one of my favorite places in Toronto.
Also known as Tommy Thompson Park. I cannot believe I lived in the city for so many years without knowing this place existed. My partner and I get on our bicycles and visit at least once a week. Whenever…More »
6. Cyclemania
This shop deserves to get bumped to 5 stars. In the year since I wrote the last review I have come in a couple times with issues (I ride 70km a week or so and my bike takes alot of torture) and every time they have fixed it on the spot.
Not only…More »
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9/1/2010
After looking for a new bike and visiting several shops I managed to get a free cast-off from my SOs… Read more »
7. Riverdale Farm
Toronto, ON M4X 1B8
(416) 392-6794
Since changing my morning bicycle commute route to include Cabbagetown (SO gorgeous) I now have the added delight of riding past Riverdale Farm twice a day. I have to admit I have stopped to see the animals.
Cabbagetown itself is worth the visit, as…More »
8. Toronto Music Garden
One of the nicest bits about Harbourfront.
Live performances Thursdays and Sundays, mostly Classical and world music. Incredibly beautiful, and sitting on the steps watching a performance outside is truly magical, this is a special place.
For info…More »
9. Dufferin Grove Park
Dufferin Grove Park is a beautiful sprawling outdoor community run park in West Toronto. Besides having a play area, and lots of open space, there are a number of special things going on at the park that are worth noting.
Healthy and cheap eats!! The…More »
10. Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach is cute! I'm not really one for baking in the sun, but its nice to have sand, even if not natural.
Bonus points for revitalization. This spot was completely underused before. I like how you look out over the Redpath factory, this…More »
11. Tent City Outdoor Store
This year my SO and I decided that we are officially ready to become serious camping enthusiasts, and therefore needed to stop borrowing other people's equipment and get our own.
Knowing that we wanted to buy one-tent-for-life instead of a…More »
12. Scarborough Bluffs
Living in Toronto for over a decade I did not manage to visit the Bluffs park until about a year or so ago, and I was completely in shock. Its AWESOME. The bluffs are beautiful there is a large sand beach and decent washroom facilities. Several…More »
Recently updated lists from Jennifer M.
Associasian Eats (60)Asian by Association. All Asian Eating. (Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean) |
Yonge & Bloor Reviews. (35)At least half of my life is spent here, (office) and I'm always looking for something new. All you need to know about Y&B. |
Markham Asian Eats. (14)me = associasian. I travel all the way North east to eat/buy Chinese (mostly) food in Markham on a disturbingly regular basis. Markham Asian essentials. |
Sarang hae yo Soon Tofu (11)All of my love for Kimchi. Korean Restaurants and Korean/Japanese Fusion Restaurants. |
Best of the Best (54)Places I cannot stop raving about. Five Star Reviews. |
First To Reviews. (33)These are the places I got to before any of you. |
On a Dime Dining (26)Where to get a solid meal for under $10. |
Leslieville Proper (29)Degrassi to Coxwell along Queen St E |
Leslieville, Riverdale & Chinatown East (53)Sometimes Danforth too. What it is like to live east of the bridge. A selection of places in my neighborhood. |
Vietnamese for Non-Pho Eaters (9)There is a great deal of Bun in my life. |
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceJuly 2010
Things I Lovefood network canada, travel, yoga, whitespace, bicycles, interweb
Find Me InToronto, Markham
My HometownToronto
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I am bike riding, designing, cooking, blogging
The Last Great Book I ReadHaruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood
My First ConcertMJ no lie.
My Favourite MovieBaraka, Up, Beetlejuice