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25+ Toronto & GTA Restaurants to Enjoy 2026 Easter Brunch/Dinner – Dine-In & Take Out

With Easter celebrations soon beginning, folks around Toronto and the GTA will be partaking in an annual tradition of enjoying a decadent Easter meal. For delicious offerings that the whole family will enjoy, check out 25 places to eat Easter brunch and Easter dinners within the GTA.

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Easter in Toronto & GTA 2026: Egg Hunts, Parades, Festivals and Events

Here are 30+ things to do during Easter in Toronto and Greater Toronto Area.

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A Historic Tunnel Behind Horseshoe Falls Will Soon Open as Niagara Parks Upgrades Journey Behind the Falls

Niagara’s famous Journey Behind the Falls attraction is heading for a significant upgrade, with Niagara Parks announcing a multi-phase redevelopment designed to improve the visitor experience and… Read more »

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Ontario’s Must-See Flower Festivals For an Escape to a World of Blossoms

You do not have to be a florist, anthophile or a gardener, to be excited by the sight and smell of flowers. The love of flowers cuts across age and gender; flowers are a sign of love, gratitude, and beauty and are favoured plants the world over. The following are six flower festivals that you must attend in Ontario.

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Top Festivals to Attend During Spring in Toronto and the GTA – 2026

A list offestivals during spring in and around Toronto including music, art and theatre, film, food and drink festivals.

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Whitby Hiring More Than 85 Staff Ahead of Fieldgate Sports Complex Opening

Whitby is getting ready for a major addition to its recreation spaces, and the Town is looking for people to help run it. As plans move forward… Read more »

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2026 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival Returns This Saturday – A Perfect March Break Escape

It’s maple syrup time, and one of Ontario’s famous Maple Syrup Festivals is back, complete with maple-themed events, artisan vendors and live entertainment. Get ready to embrace… Read more »

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2026 Downtown Toronto St. Patrick’s Parade – Route, Parking, and Road Closures: What You Need to Know

Toronto’s St. Patrick’s parade returns this Sunday, March 15, for its 39th edition. This is the largest Irish-themed event held in Toronto since 1988. The parade features… Read more »

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U.S. Preclearance Facility Opens at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

A new preclearance facility for travellers heading to the United States will open at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on March 10, 2026, a move the federal… Read more »

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March Break in Ottawa? Visit 9 Attractions for $30 with the Museums Pass

Planning a trip to Ottawa for March Break? There’s a way to see more of the city’s museums without stretching your budget. The Visit Ottawa Pass bundles… Read more »

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Stratford Cancels Annual Swan Parade Over Bird Welfare Concerns

A long-standing spring tradition in Stratford is changing this year as the city alters how its swans return to the water. The City of Stratford has cancelled… Read more »

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Lamplight Tours & Wagon Rides: Visit Illuminated Maple Farms Near Toronto This Spring

It is sugar water season and you can enjoy the first taste of spring with a trip to sugar bushes and sugar shacks near Toronto this month…. Read more »

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2026 March Break Activities in Toronto, GTA and Hamilton

Searching for fun activities & events to enjoy as a whole family this Spring Break (March Break) in and around Toronto, GTA, and Hamilton? Read on for a concise list of activities taking place in Toronto, Hamilton, Regions of Peel, York, Halton and Durham including free family activities, and more!

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Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario – 2026

The list of 2026 top 100 festivals and events in Ontario, awarded by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) was established in 1987… Read more »

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Arajet Launches Vuelatón 2026 with US$1 Base Fares from Canada

Arajet has introduced the first wave of its Vuelatón 2026 promotion, offering discounted fares on international routes across its network. The limited-time campaign runs from March 2… Read more »

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A Bridgerton-Inspired Ball Is Coming to Ripley’s Aquarium This Spring

If the spectacle of a Bridgerton-style ball appeals to you, but a country estate feels out of reach, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is offering an alternative, complete… Read more »

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Here’s a First Look at the New Ontario Science Centre as the Province Awards a $1.04B Contract

The Ontario government has awarded a $1.04 billion contract to build and maintain a new Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place, marking a significant step in its… Read more »

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World’s Best Hospitals 2026: These Are the Best Hospitals in Canada

Canada has a new global benchmark in hospital care. University Health Network’s Toronto General Hospital is now ranked #2 in the world in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals… Read more »

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Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 International Women’s Day in Toronto

Things to do to celebrate International Women’s Day in Toronto. Join for events dedicated to celebrating, empowering and inspiring women.

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Sugar Shack TO: Toronto’s Free Maple Festival Returns This March Break – 2026

Sugar Shack TO, presented by Redpath Sugar, is set to return to Toronto’s waterfront this March Break for a weekend full of winter fun. This much-anticipated event… Read more »

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$2 Pancakes: Support Cancer Research at Sunset Grill Locations on Pancake Tuesday

Sunset Grill’s annual Pancake Tuesday fundraiser returns on February 17, with proceeds supporting the Canadian Cancer Society. Customers can purchase the restaurant’s buttermilk pancakes for $2 each,… Read more »

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Living Standards Stagnant: Study Finds Toronto Lags Behind Other Major Cities on Jobs and Income Growth

A new study from the Fraser Institute suggests Toronto’s economic performance has been weaker than many assume. In Stagnant Living Standards in the City of Toronto, the… Read more »

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90 Things to Do This 2026 Family Day Weekend in Toronto & GTA – Free Fun, Events & Festivals

A list of events and activities happening across the Greater Toronto Area during the family day long weekend.

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From T-Rex to Mona Lisa: Art of the Brick Brings One Million LEGO Pieces to Toronto

After touring more than 100 cities across 24 countries, Art of the Brick is set to open in Toronto in time for March Break. The exhibition, which… Read more »