Markham teen conquers lake in near-record time

Markham teen conquers lake in near-record time

In the haze of a hot August morning, the clutch of TV cameras converging on 4-year-old Sophia Boscariol were getting exactly nowhere. Was her 17-year old sister, Rebekah, less than an hour away from finishing an overnight swim across Lake Ontario, her hero? “I don’t know,” she said, squirming shyly. Did she think she was… Read More

EdgeWalk now open to the public

Canadian Press reporter Alexandra Posadzki leans over Toronto's downtown while participating in a media preview of EdgeWalk on the CN Tower Wednesday, July 27, 2011. The CN Tower's latest attraction, which allows daredevils to take a stroll 356 metres up in the air, opened to the public Monday Aug 1, 2011.

TORONTO — The CN Tower’s latest attraction, which allows daredevils to take a stroll 356 metres up in the air, opened to the public today. EdgeWalk lets thrill-seekers take a hands-free walk along a 1.5-metre-wide ledge around the top of the tower’s main pod. Walkers get suited up in fire engine red jumpsuits and yellow harnesses… Read More

Niagara-on-the-Lake: a day’s trip from Toronto

Episode 274 - Niagara-on-the-Lake: a day's trip from Toronto

Episode 274 of the Toronto Real Estate Musing daily video blog. George O’Neill enjoyed a weekend getaway at the Oban Inn in picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake. It’s only 1.5 hours away from The Beach neighbourhood in Toronto and only a few minutes away from Niagara Falls and Buffalo. If it is quiet relaxing staycation you are after,… Play Video

Top 10 things I love about The Beach, Toronto: #9 and #10

Episode 253 - Top 10 things I love about The Beach, Toronto 9 and 10

Episode 253 of the Toronto Real Estate Musing daily video blog. In the last of a five part series, George O’Neill lists the top ten reasons he loves The Beach neighbourhood in Toronto. The list was: Our Blue Flag beaches Our beautiful parks Great shops and restaurants Proximity to downtown Toronto The tree-lined streets Walking… Play Video

Niagara Falls & Clifton Hill are only a day’s trip from Toronto

Episode 227 - Niagara Falls & Clifton Hill are only a day's trip from Toronto

Episode 227 of the Toronto Real Estate Musing daily video blog. Thinking of a staycation? Niagara Falls is just 1.5 hours drive from The Beach in Toronto. Take a look at some of the sights in the tourist area at Clifton Hill, and the Maid of the Mist entering Horseshoe Falls. Fun fact: The Niagara… Play Video