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TAKING THE THRONE Cintas has announced the five finalists in its 2020 Canada’s Best Restroom Award which honours outstanding public washrooms from coast to coast. The Bicycle Thief, a Halifax-based Italian restaurant, was selected as one of the top five thanks to its stately décor, including decorative mirrors, granite countertops, marble walls, and fresh flowers changed daily. The artwork and scented candles certainly didn’t hurt its chances, either. Over in Ontario, Toronto’s Leña Restaurante impressed with its attention to detail: its restrooms feature fisheye mirrors, classic brass accents, and the same wallpaper pattern as found in Chef Anthony Walsh’s family home. Zebra herringbone tiles add another level of eye-catching appeal. While malls are sometimes associated with crowded, unkempt washrooms, Yorkdale, also located in Toronto, Ontario, takes pride in its facilities. From the frosted glass sinks with waterfall edge to its large seating area, this gender-inclusive restroom will make you forget the stress of shopping for back-to-school supplies. Surprised to see an RV park on a “best restroom” list? If you were to ask any of Albertabased Westview RV Park’s patrons as to why it deserves the recognition, they’ll likely point you in the direction of the facility’s newly renovated, easy-to-clean, texturized epoxy floors. Concrete countertops and fancy tile help further elevate the far-from-camping experience. Alberta made another appearance in the top five with Calgary’s Hawthorn Dining Room. Designed by Frank Architecture, the look of these restrooms can be accurately described as “modern vintage,” with soft light rose lighting and oversized flowers adorning the wallpaper. The restaurant also partnered with Lowen’s Natural Skincare, a local company, for the luxurious soaps and lotions that can be found on its restroom counters. Canadians are encouraged to vote for their favourite facility by visiting www.bestrestroom.com/ca/vote/ before the August 14 deadline.
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Bicycle Thief. Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Hawthorn Dining Room. Calgary, Alberta
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Leña Restaurante. Toronto, Ontario
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Westview RV Park. Wetaskiwin, Alberta
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Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Toronto, Ontario
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