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Set in Toronto: the city behind the screen
98-room heritage landmark is open for visitors all year round to discover the building’s many secret passageways and enjoy breathtaking views of the city. During the summer, visitors will be treated to the Casa Loma Summer Series, which includes Symphony In The Gardens and Sunset Concerts. The Shape of Water This 2018 Oscar winner, directed by honorary Toronto local Guillermo del Toro, filmed scenes at the Lakeview, a 24-hour diner that’s been open since 1932. Just like The Shape of Water’s character Giles, visitors can enjoy a slice of pie and a burger at this Toronto institution, which was also a filming location for the 1988 Tom Cruise movie Cocktail. Afterwards visitors can head south on Ossington
Avenue to spend an afternoon, enjoy beer at local favourite Bellwoods Brewery or a delicious waffle cone at Bang Bang Ice
Cream & Bakery.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Toronto plays a key role in this cult favourite movie, the movie’s director Edgar Wright, paid tribute to the city by staying true to all of the locations mentioned in the original comics. Scott Pilgrim’s
battles
against Romona’s evil exes take him across the city, visitors will recognise Casa Loma,
the CN Tower, Hillcrest Park, and Baldwin Steps, along with many more classic Toronto references including Pizza Pizza and Eds
Hardware Store.
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) For movie lovers September is the time to
FOR many movies and TV shows, Toronto has provided the perfect backdrop; from historical architecture to buzzing city streets, Canada’s biggest city is a Hollywood star in its own right and is often nicknamed ‘Hollywood North’. In 2017 Toronto was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts for its leadership in film, as well as music, and digital media. Visitors can walk in the footsteps of some of their favourite characters, pound the pavements like Harvey Spectre from Netflix hit Suits, or enjoy a drink on Shane and Ilya’s favourite rooftop from recent Canadian phenomenon Heated Rivalry. Heated Rivalry The latest Canadian hit, Heated Rivalry
filmed several scenes in Toronto, so as well as heading to Scotiabank Arena to catch a real-life NHL game visitors can head to two spots in the city where the show filmed. Park Hyatt Toronto’s Joni Restaurant makes for the perfect double for a Las Vegas venue where Shane
celebrates his Rookie of the Year win. Later in the series, Lavelle’s rooftop bar and pool double for Tampa, Florida, during All-Star Game weekend, visitors can enjoy a drink and a dip in the pool just like Shane and Ilya did. Suits The streets and sky scrapers of Toronto’s financial district, replicate that of New York for Netflix's Suits. Fans will recognise the 51-storey Bay Adelaide Centre as the Pearson Specter Litt office building, where Mike Ross lies to land a junior associate position and goes on to work with Harvey Spectre. Visitors in the area can also enjoy public art installations, including “Dreaming” by Jaume Plensa and in the lobby of Bay Adelaide Centre find “Straight Flush,” a light installation by American artist James Turrell, whose art inspired Drake’s “Hotline Bling” music video. X-Men The 2000 movie, inspired by the iconic
comic book X-Men, used Casa Loma, an authentic Gothic Revival-style mansion in midtown Toronto as the location for Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. Built in 1914 the
visit the city to enjoy the Toronto International Film Festival which has grown into one of the world’s most influential film festivals, now drawing over 700,000 attendees to see over 300 films. The festival isn’t just for insiders, first-time visitors, casual fans, and cine-philes alike can enjoy the week's premieres, panels, and late-night films at Midnight Madness events. Whilst ticket packages for the festival are no longer available, rush lines are a local secret that is well worth taking advantage of, show up early (one to two hours before showtime), especially at bigger venues like Princess of Wales or Roy Thomson Hall and try to score some last-minute tickets. Weekday mornings, matinees, or screenings without red carpet buzz tend to be less competitive.
April/May 2026
THE Winter Olympics may have just drawn to a close, but the thrill doesn’t have to end with the closing ceremony. If you found yourself glued to the action, wondering what it truly feels like to race down a bobsleigh track or channel the laser focus of a biathlete, now’s the chance to find out. In Whistler – Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games – much of the original world- class infrastructure remains intact, offering visitors the rare opportunity to relive the magic firsthand. From iconic venues to adrenaline-fuelled experiences, here are five ways to holiday like an Olympian in Whistler. Bobsleigh: Ride the World’s Fastest Ice Track Few experiences come close to the
Get in on the Olympic Action in Whistler
sheer exhilaration of bobsleigh at the Whistler Sliding Centre. Known as one of the fastest tracks on earth, this Olympic venue lets visitors climb into a real sledge with a professional pilot before launching into a twisting, gravity-defying descent of steep drops and icy curves. The roar of the runners on ice and the speed of the ride allow participants to feel like an athlete - at least for an afternoon. New this season: guests can get in the driver’s seat in the new Discover Bobsleigh Experience. A coach will teach the core skills and techniques to pilot a beginner-friendly bobsleigh down the track with a partner, reaching speeds up to 115 km/h. Skeleton: Head-First Olympic Speed For the bravest thrill-seekers, skeleton is the ultimate test of nerve. After expert coaching and a full safety briefing, visitors can slide head- first down the same Olympic track, just inches above the ice, reaching exhilarating speeds. It’s a winter sport at its most raw — fast, fearless and utterly unforgettable. Anyone brave enough to try this will certainly be taking some bragging rights home. Biathlon: Precision and Focus at the Olympic Range Biathlon may look effortless on
TV, but trying it yourself is a whole different story. At Whistler’s official Olympic shooting range, visitors can test their focus and steadiness with a real .22 calibre rifle, learning how athletes control their breathing under pressure. Guided by experienced instructors, the session offers a safe and memorable introduction to one of the Winter Olympics’ most demanding and unique sports. Ski Like an Olympian on Medal- Winning Slopes Whistler Blackcomb isn’t just North America’s largest ski resort; it’s a place where Olympic history is written into the mountainside. Visitors can carve the same slopes that staged downhill drama in 2010, with endless terrain ranging from wide-open cruisers to steeper alpine bowls. For the full Olympic touch, book a lesson with an Olympian as your guide and follow in their tracks, copy their technique or hear their stories.
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