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DEPARTMENTS 03 WELCOME 08 CONTRIBUTORS 12 NEW IN 2019 Things to get excited about in 2019. 92 GETTING AROUND Here’s the lowdown on navigating the city. 94 LAST WORD Meet the marine biologist with one of the city’s coolest jobs.
UPFRONT
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11 FOOD, ARTS, CULTURE & MORE Fresh finds to eat, explore and experience on your visit.
CITY CONFIDENTIAL 28 SOUNDS FROM THE 6IX Four of Toronto’s music pioneers share their takes on the music scene, then and now.
40 SOUNDS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT Get in the game with our guide to the rah-rah-rowdy soundscape of Toronto’s major-league sports scene.
52 MAXIMUM VOLUME Join us for a sound check at the mammoth venues where the world’s biggest music stars come out to play.
32 PERIOD PERFECT Tour four unique neighbourhoods steeped in architectural charm and urban history.
44 LUXURY LOOKBOOK Get inspired by the luxury labels and designer brands of Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
38 CITY HUES Check out a super-cool winter mural by one of the city’s most prolific street artists.
49 TECH APPEAL Toronto’s unbeatable energy and bold startup culture have transformed it into North America’s hottest tech HQ.
54 FAM JAM Make the most of your family vacay with fun, all-ages ideas for every traveller type, from sports nuts to culture vultures. 56 PLAY IT COOL Carve figure eights at these unique outdoor skating rinks and trails.
ON THE COVER The T.Dot Bangerz were shot on location in front of the Gooderham “Flatiron” Building, in Old Town. PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEX LUKEY; HAIR AND MAKEUP BY JENNIFER TOPP
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