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COVER STORY REV THE THROTTLE ON FAMILY FUN l 30
Have a blast this summer with Adventure Buggies
FOOD & DRINK
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MY MAGICAL WINE CELLAR l 06 How to cultivate a wine collection
FORAGING, THE LATEST TREND AT DEERHURST l 10 Take your tastebuds on a culinary adventure
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Skyline Founder & President Gil Blutrich CEO Michael Sneyd President & COO Kevin Toth President, Skyline Vacation Club Jude Carrillo
RESTAURANT THIEVERY l 14
Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Skyline Resort Communities John Giffen
THE SUMMER OF WINE l 16
Director of Communications/Managing Editor Kate Hillyar
What diners get away with
Cottage sipping with Angela Aiello
COPACABANA l 18
The hottest spot North of Brazil
Contributors: Sean Cunningham, Bryan Dearsley, Kelly Holinshead, Michelle Robertson, Kevin Sebulski, Katie Thomas, Kim Kerr
RECIPES GRILLED STUFFED JALAPEÑOS l 23
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Recipe by Anna & Michael Olson
DISTRACTIONS & EXCURSIONS THE ULTIMATE SUMMER ADVENTURE l 33 Treetop Trekking
SUMMER READING l 36
A roundup of some of the hottest books on deck
SUMMER FUN OUTSIDE THE CITY l 38
Explore family activities at Deerhurst and Horseshoe Resorts
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ST. LAWRENCE MARKET l 40 A produce stop like no other
TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL l 43
Celebrating Canadian art and culture
SETTING THE SUMMERTIME MOOD l 48 Movies and music to inspire the season
GOLFER’S CORNER l 50 Getting a great fit
SECRET SPACES, SPECIAL PLACES l 52 Exciting “off-the-beaten-path” sights in Toronto
TORONTO CONCERT LISTINGS l 54
Biggest headliners for August, September, October and November
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HEALTH & BEAUTY SWIMSUIT DREAMS l 56
An interview with two of Toronto’s designers de rigueur
HOW ITALY INFLUENCED AN ICON l 58 The timeless style of Audrey Hepburn
REHYDRATE THIS SUMMER l 60
With Shizen Spa’s Moroccan oil treatment
SKYLINE CORNER QUINTESSENTIAL CANADA l 62
A look at Skyline Vacation Club’s collection
LAKESIDE LODGE l 64
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GIL’S DESK The summer months are one of my favourite times of the year to get outside and enjoy everything that this great province has to offer. At Skyline, we are constantly looking to expand on the activities and attractions that we offer so there’s always something new for our guests to see and do. This year has been no exception. In the past few months we’ve added the free-wheeling thrills of Adventure Buggies at Horseshoe Resort. I first test drove these amazing utility vehicles with my son last year and the smile it put on his face confirmed for me that this was an experience I just had to share with our guests (read more on page 28). If like me, spending quality time with your kids is top priority, you’ll really get a kick out of our new additions to the Adventure Park, including an inflatable obstacle course, fishing pond, gem mining and paddle boats (page 36). At Deerhurst Resort, we’ve expanded our Splash Zone and doubled our fleet of canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards so it’s easier and faster for you to get out and enjoy the waterfront. If a couples’ adventure is more your speed, check out our culinary (page 10), golf (page 46) and spa features (page 58), where you’ll be sure to find some inspiration. The biggest news from Skyline is the launch of our highly anticipated Lakeside Lodge project, coming soon to Deerhurst Resort. The first truly new development at Deerhurst in over 25 years, and a rare chance to own affordable Muskoka real estate, these whole ownership units will be just steps from the waterfront and feature an owner’s lounge, games room, storage and more (see page 62 for more details). Whatever adventure you choose this summer, I hope you’ll get out and enjoy living the SkyLife!
Gil Blutrich Founder Skyline Hotels & Resorts Skyline Resort Communities Email: info@skylineinvestments.com twitter.com/GilBlutrich www.skylineinvestments.com
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used to have these incredible dreams: I’d walk down a set of concrete stairs, and at the bottom was a massive, polished, wooden door with a large iron lock on it. I and I alone had the key to the treasures that lay within. I’d open the door and behold an endless dark, cool room filled with dusty bottles of wine stacked tall on all four walls with dim candlelight flickering all around. I have no idea what is all in there, but whenever I need or want something, the perfect bottle of wine magically appears; wine for casual evening sipping, choice vintages for mealtime entertaining, sparkling to tickle my many moods and aperitifs for late evening nightcaps. But, as always, I’d wake up, shake my head and run downstairs to the empty bowels of my own basement – alas, there is no massive polished wooden door to be found, just a small corner of mismatched wine racks and half empty cardboard cases turned on their sides. No, I don’t know what’s down there either so it’s no wonder the perfect wine doesn’t magically appear to suit my many moods. So I pull back my shoulders, straighten myself up and decide its up to me to make the first move in managing my wine cellar. It’s a daunting task because, well, wine costs a lot of money! >> Skylife 7
“UNLESS YOU’RE A WHITE WINE LOVER, A GOOD RULE OF THUMB FOR STOCKING A CELLAR IS THREE REDS FOR EVERY ONE WHITE.”
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I’ll need some wines for aging. Many reds need anywhere from a few years to several decades to achieve their mellow, multifaceted maturity. By the time they’re ready to drink, they’re almost impossible to find and if you could, you wouldn’t be able to afford them. Besides that, when you age wines yourself they’ll probably be in better condition than most older bottles you’ll find withering away on LCBO shelves. Think about it, you’ll save money by getting good wines when they’re young, relatively inexpensive and readily available. But long term cellaring for red wines is not the only reason for a wine cellar. Most of the wine in your cellar should be for drinking, not aging, especially in your first year of enjoyment. You’ll need to stock wine for spontaneously sharing with friends, for drinking privately during quiet times, you’ll need wines to marry with foods and for those times when you’re just plain thirsty. April Kitpatrick is the Sommelier that manages the 2,500 bottle, glass wine cellar at Windows by Jamie Kennedy Restaurant at Sheraton On The Falls Hotel in Niagara Falls. April is a fickle wine drinker who admits to “dropping all the rules when a sip of a new wine has me turning cartwheels.” April is skilled at recommending wine with the restaurants different dishes but when it comes to facing her own glass of wine, “if you like a wine and you like a dish and it breaks all the rules together, I say go for it – chances are you’ll love them together. And if in the slight chance you don’t like them together, well, tomorrow is another day.” There is definitely a different wine for every occasion in April’s wine cellar. She talks of the way Sauvignon Blancs play on the palate for summertime drinking and how well it goes with lighter styled seasonal dishes. A thick, juicy, barbecued T-Bone steak has her excited about a medium Syrah or rich Cabernet. As the summer winds down April’s thoughts run to Pinot Noir and for hearty winter drinking when braised meats and heavier dishes find their way onto the menu, April begins to uncork bottles of full bodied Hermitage. Throughout spring and summer April delights in every kind of rosé, “A few bottles of both still and sparkling will go great with asparagus dishes, a thick pork chop or anything rhubarb and it’s fun, like the season.” When it comes to sparkling wine April has a long list, “you can never go wrong with sparkling. It’s light, refreshing and a great company greeter It starts things off right and if it happens to last into dinner, serve a salad first. The CO2 bubbles are bitter and take the edge off a vinaigrette salad. Rare to find a wine that stands up to a salad.” Late Harvest Riesling is April’s favourite dessert wine. “There are so many great examples from Niagara and around the world that you really can’t go wrong. It’s great value, elegant and not over the top sweet.” If you’re building your own wine cellar, consider stocking drinkable
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reds such as a few juicy black cherry, chocolatey flavoured Syrahs for barbecue season or perhaps a full, baked berry Italian Barbera for roasted savoury meats. You’ll need a few crisp Niagara Rosés for refreshing summertime sipping; full bodied, creamy French Chablis or searing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc’s for dining excitement; Italian Prosecco wines for drinking whenever the mood strikes and Champagne for decadent moments. Never forget to stock a few dessert wines to make the end of a meal spectacular or fortified wines for hearty winter sipping and of course, don’t overlook half bottles and magnums. You’ll find magnums age more slowly and, many would say, more evenly. Also, serving a magnum at a dinner party makes the event much more special and festive. To keep your cellar growing you should set a monthly budget for wine purchases and stick to it. Plan your monthly purchases in two groups. About three-quarters of the wine budget should be for everyday drinking and the rest for those wines that need to be aged. Label the bottles you’re going to lie down with an approximate date for drinking. This will help with selecting a bottle of wine further down the road. It’s best to never stock more than two years supply of white wines, except perhaps for some Chardonnays and sweet dessert wines. Unless you’re a white wine lover, a good rule of thumb for stocking a cellar is three reds for every one white. When you’re selecting any wine, whether it’s for every day drinking or aging, be discriminating. If you’ve never tasted a wine, don’t be swayed by a wine that was rated high in a magazine or a medal winning wine, a wine that technically goes well with your favourite food and never buy a whole case of wine because it’s a bargain. The one and only hard and fast rule for stocking your cellar should be to taste, taste and taste before you buy. As you get into wine drinking and wine collecting, your tastes will change and evolve with experience and confidence. Make sure your cellar has room for new discoveries, new regions and new styles of wine and don’t stock your cellar too heavily in any particular region. Learn as much as you can about wines and your own personal preferences by attending tastings and take notes. Don’t forget to replace bottles, adding to your cellar as wines are consumed. Well, my incredible dream has become a reality since my wine cellar is now in order and I can look forward to many pleasurable surprises and mood satisfying sips. Recently I served a 20-year Borgogna Barolo and it was perfectly aged; luscious and velvet, we swooned over every sip. I served it with a savoury Piedmontese Eggplant Timbalo. A marriage made in heaven! I checked my wine notes and found I bought it over a decade ago for only $45.00. I wonder how much it would retail for today, if I could even find it! And here it was sleeping in my very own magical wine cellar.
WILDFIRE STEAKHOUSE Cosmopolitan Hotel Toronto welcomes trendy new restaurant |
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uests at Toronto’s Cosmopolitan Hotel – and food fans across this great city, for that matter – have a lot to thank restaurateur Jody Ness for. Not only has Ness opened up his second Wildfire Steakhouse & Wine Bar in the very heart of the city, at the Cosmopolitan on Colborne Street just seconds away from Yonge Street and Toronto’s financial and tourist districts, but he’s brought with him the same superb recipes and flavours the North York original has become famous for. “It’s very much urban chic,” says Ness of the new location superb décor. “It adds to the whole experience for our guests, and truly does compliment the food we serve. We ’re thrilled to share everything we’ve created in North York in this excellent new Cosmo location.” To ensure a smooth transition, Chef Josh Lauder heads the Cosmopolitan team after 12 years at the North York restaurant, bringing with him a flare that definitely sets Wildfire apart from traditional steakhouses. “We’re very careful to ensure nothing but the best quality produce is served,” says Chef Lauder. “All our meat is prepared in house, as are all our seasonings. It adds a very unique flavour to the steak and fish dishes we specialize in.” And after sampling Wildfire’s menu, it’s easy to see that Lauder truly does possess a passion for the meals he and his team produce. Favourite starters included a superb roasted zucchini soup, escargot Provencal, and the table’s top-pick, the calamari, served in a warm tomato salsa with capers, black olives, red onions and a salsa verde. “You won’t find calamari like this anywhere else in Toron-
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to,” boasts Lauder, and rightfully so. “Most restaurants tend to overcook it so it’s chewy. It should be soft and succulent, almost melting in the mouth.” It’s this attention to detail that truly sets Lauder’s dishes apart. Take the entrées. While the guys went for the New York Striploin and the superb Filet Mignon, both served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal (and well seasoned) vegetables, the ladies in our party were a little bolder. Their preferences extended to the tenderloin fettuccine, served with wild mushrooms, asparagus, creamy chipotle sauce and grana padano (one of Italy’s most popular cheeses); and the piri piri half chicken churrasco, served with rosemary roasted new potatoes and seasonal vegetables (and, it so happens, Chef Lauder’s personal favourite). And if that wasn’t enough to fill you (we had enough to take home!), there’s the superb desserts, all prepared in house by Chef Lauder and his team. Topping the list for chocolate fans was the decadent chocolate torte, while the crème brulee made with Madagascar vanilla beans went down a treat, too (both dishes are gluten free). Other highlights of this superb new location include a huge inventory of wines, a superb private dining room, and a variety of unique events designed to provide new guests with a taste for Wildfire, all the while appealing to existing fans. These include special cocktail hours from Monday-Friday (4pm-7pm) where wines, martinis and tapas are offered at just $7 a pop; and participation in the excellent Summerlicious program, a Toronto-wide culinary celebration offering lunches for just $25 and dinners for $45.
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TAKE YOUR TASTE BUDS ON A CULINARY ADVENTURE...
In your own backyard BY: KATIE THOMAS
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hink back to your childhood, to finding blueberries roadside or picking raspberries or fresh tomatoes in your backyard. There’s nothing better than the taste of something you’ve picked. We all know the benefits of organic and local produce but what about items you find or grow yourself? Foraging is the next biggest culinary trend and while it’s hard to grow enough to meet the demand of a busy restaurant, many chefs choose to keep a few items on tap in their personal gardens. Foraging isn’t a new way of thinking in the culinary world; restaurants have been working with 100-mile menus, locally sourced and organic ingredients for a few years now. Increasingly chefs put aside space for a place to grow herbs and certain vegetables. In fact, there are a handful of restaurants in Toronto that focus on foraged ingredients: Yours Truly, an Asian-inflected prix fixe restaurant; Ursa, a modern Canadian Queen West spot; and Edulis, a quaint mom-and-pop shop. But what about further afield? Deerhurst Resort has had a long tradition of locally sourcing ingredients as a founding Savour Muskoka member. Executive Chef David Bakker and his culinary team make every effort to source out ingredients locally. For several years, Deerhurst has had a proud tradition of growing fresh herbs and producing its own maple syrup and honey. Not only does the kitchen use these items on a daily basis but they’re made avail-
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able for sale in the General Store. “Seasonally we see a lot of different vegetables from our local partners,” says Rory Golden, Director of Food and Beverage. “We try to incorporate fresh, local ingredients wherever possible, it’s really important for us to establish relationships with local suppliers so that we can work to bring their products to the table.” For over 20 years the sugar shack at Deerhurst Resort has been tapping the surrounding forests to produce maple syrup. With more than 2,000 taps, the sugar shack produces around 2,000 liters of the golden stuff a season. Besides selling it in the retail store, Deerhurst’s maple syrup is used in a variety of dishes in the four on-site restaurants plus some specialty items such as the Deerhurst Maple Collection of jams available in the General Store. Besides the seasonal Savour Muskoka menus, Chef David Bakker tries to incorporate items from the property as much as possible. Having grown up on a small pig farm, it’s a vision Chef can get behind. “It’s a unique challenge we face at Deerhurst, trying to keep up with volume but still using local products,” says Chef David. “We have to have a large quantity of items available to meet the demand and volume we see in our outlets, but before we place orders we always source locally first. We have a duty to support our local farmers and suppliers.” Some of the dishes that best exemplify Deerhurst’s commitment to locally sourced
ingredients include: Deerhurst house smoked salmon which, aside from the salmon, is an entirely local dish featuring pickled beets and Deerhurst maple mustard; the Milford Bay smoked trout salad (a Savour Muskoka dish) is 100 per cent locally sourced featuring candied pecans, smoked trout from nearby Milford Bay and a buttermilk maple dressing. In fact, 40 per cent of the Eclipse Restaurant menu items are dishes that are locally sourced. “Besides sourcing local ingredients we also forage on property for several seasonal items such as wild leeks and shitake mushrooms,” says Golden. “We’re well known for our dedication to keeping our dishes local and because of this we see a lot of support in the community. It’s really great to see it come full circle.” Skyline Hotels & Resorts makes it a priority to locally source ingredients and grow items on site wherever possible. “Sustainability is a concern for many of our guests,” says Kevin Toth, President & C.O.O of Skyline Hotels & Resorts. “We encourage our properties to find ways across the board to promote initiatives that help us to reduce our footprint, this includes chefs gardens and locally sourced products.”
For more information on menus and Deerhurst Resort outlets or to make a reservation please visit deerhurstresort.com. For more information on the Savour Muskoka program visit savourmuskoka.ca.
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Dear Canadians, You’ve tailgated at the Ralph. Caught a flight, found a bargain, been to a game and returned home the same day. You’ve been here, done that. But do you really know Buffalo? Have you seen a Broadway show at Shea’s? Tried the beef-on-weck sushi at Seabar? Quaffed a craft brew at Cole’s? Toured a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece? Walked and gawked and windowshopped in the Elmwood Village? Sportsmen’s Tavern? Been to an opening at the Burchfield Penney? Segwayed through Delaware Park? Stopped to smell
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IS THAT AN ESPRESSO CUP IN YOUR PANTS? The World of Restaurant Thievery
When I started writing this story I asked almost everyone I met if cocktails. Less brazen was when Dunbar was forced to switch from they’d ever taken anything from a restaurant. You know, a napkin, a “cutting my own steaks to pre-cut so inventory could be more exact,” glass or packets of soy sauce. Almost unanimously the answer was, and he started buying $30 knock-off Peugeot pepper mills because “the real-McCoy” kept disappearing, “At $150 a pepper mill it got “yes, I took…” Restaurant thievery as it turns out, comes with a lifetime of pretty expensive.” But Dunbar says, “Employees who steal, bad tippers and people boasting and bragging rights that are not at all difficult to pry out of thieves. Take David Dunbar for example. His life of crime began that walk out on a bill are the most deplorable people.” His justifia few decades ago when he started taking spoons from restaurants. cation for his thievery is simple: “I always over tip, so I think it all kind of works out.” All over the world, wherever he dined, he pocketed a small Spoons, menus, cutting boards, salt and pepper spoon. Today, David has a large jar in his kitchen shakers – it doesn’t matter. Diners will take full of memories and stories all in the form of just about anything from bars and restaudifferent spoons. He looks at his collection of rants that isn’t nailed down. The problem hundreds of spoons and he talks with great is so rampant that The Waldorf Astoria satisfaction about a country, the food he in New York City launched an amnesty ate, the people around the table and the program – no questions asked. In the experience. past year they’ve received hundreds of David, a chef himself covets an ornatepilfered items each one with a different ly tattooed, black handled spoon. “When story of a special moment in time. So I’m working I like to use this spoon, but taken aback with the returns, the WalI have to watch it closely. I know somedorf is planning to erect glass cases in one will pinch it.” Ok readers I know what their lobby dedicated to those who loved you’re thinking, a spoon thief worried his o l z their time at the Waldorf so much, they all stolen spoon will get pinched - that’s rich. B y Lyn n O g r y wanted a piece of it. David’s name has been changed to proRestaurant thieves I spoke to say they assume tect his identity, as with others mentioned in the items they took didn’t cost a lot, or that the busithis story, but restaurant thievery it seems, is quite nesses have plenty of replacements. Some justify their actions by common. David denies any guilt for his actions, instead he ranks spoon theft low on the scale of bad etiquette and culin- saying they’ve spent plenty of money at the place over the years. ary crimes. “There are bigger fish to fry,” claims Dunbar who And for things like glassware, many think bars get all that stuff free from distributors anyway, though that is rarely the case. once hired undercover watchers to masquerade as customers I ran into Dorothy Davis who wouldn’t commit to stealing from in his restaurant. “At $600 to $1,000 a weekend, it was really a restaurant but has experienced it first hand. Dorothy and a group expensive.” What he caught was an employee bringing cheap bottles of vod- of colleagues spent an evening at a company banquet celebrating ka into his restaurant and pocketing the money he made from $12 an annual event. One of the girls, Betty Birthwaite had too much 14
to drink so at the end of the evening Dorothy decided to help Betty shows me two of her pilfered little baskets. So how has this affected home. When she opened her purse to retrieve the coat check ticket, the restaurant? You can now purchase the little fryer baskets if you to her horror Dorothy discovered an entire table setting complete want one and just in case, they’ve installed 17 new security cameras with silverware taken from the banquet hall. Dorothy looked the throughout the restaurant. Fueled by some combination of thrill, sentimentalism and alcohol, other way that evening, but the following year when the same event people who wouldn’t dream of taking a pack of gum from the cortook place, Dorothy made sure Betty’s place setting was made up of ner store have no qualms about sticking an espresso cup in their a paper plate, plastic glass and plastic cutlery. pants. In fact, I met another chef who collected little espresso All joking aside, for as long as restaurants have been open cups while eating his way through Rome last year. He’s proud for business, customers have walked off with things. Take of his collection. For some reason, many otherwise-law-abidnapkins for example – many do. Celebrity chef, Jamie Oliing citizens don’t consider stealing from bars and restaurants ver claims that 30,000 of his monogrammed, cloth napkins to be stealing at all. And unlike in retail stores, where there go missing every month. Another celebrity chef Terence are price tags on items, diners don’t always think about how Conran supposedly lost 1,000 ashtrays in the same time the costs of their impulse grabs add up for restaurants. period at his restaurant. So who pays? “Restaurant theft definitely has an impact on Jennifer Johnston and a group of colleagues travelled to (menu) prices,” explains Jamie Rilett, Vice President of the Ontario Boston for a conference. The group was dining at an Italian resdivision of Restaurants Canada. Jamie, whose name has not been taurant one evening when, “it involved a lot of drinks and daring,” changed says branded or unique restaurant items are commonly says Jennifer. They were leaving when they noticed the entire stolen. Depending on the restaurant and level of theft, in an induslobby was decorated with Italian foods, giant tins of peppers, totry where profit margins are so thin and anti theft measures and mato sauce and olive oil among hanging prosciutto, garlic and security procedures are high, “it means everyone is paying for it in cheese. One of Jennifer’s colleagues picked up a tin and to their their restaurant bill.” surprise it wasn’t a display tin at all but a full tin of roasted pepPeople who pinch from restaurants must know that a pers. “I had the biggest purse so that’s where it went. I brought higher cost of doing business is great incentive for restaurait home, right through customs,” says an astonished Jennifer. teurs to take matters into their own hands. Like the A & W Once back in Canada, Jennifer made an asparagus and roasted that installed 17 additional security cameras, all restaurants pepper salad and brought it into work so all responsible could have their own security policies that range from looking the share in the profits of their crime spree. other way to calling the police. But at the end of the day Jamie Most of these restaurant crimes are technically shoplifting says, “restaurants are in the business of making people feel weland punishable by law. “I would never be able to legitimately shoplift. I think my conscience just wouldn’t let me do it. I would come and chaining silverware to the table is not a welcoming feel.” So restaurant thieves, you’re not only paying for the item you stole feel terrible,” says 23-year-old Sally Snow, who stole a few mini deep fryer baskets from the A & W restaurant on Montrose Road through higher prices, but for everyone else’s impulse of crime as well. in Niagara Falls. “They served their fries in them. “I thought they’d “In the end, it would be cheaper for customers to just buy what they really come in handy for paper clips and hair clips.” She proudly want,” laments David Dunbar. “But where’s the thrill in that!” Skylife 15
SUMMER of WINE by Angela Aiello
There is nothing better than sipping a glass of wine while relaxing after a long week of work, especially where the air is clear, birds are chirping pleasantly, and the sound of the water puts to you to sleep. Every summer, lifelong memories are made at cottages, on the beach, in your backyard, on a patio, all while over a glass of wine. Summer is filled with sipping, sharing, creating, letting go and rising up. Wine is the perfect accessory to summer. It can complement a brunch, a BBQ, a gathering, and outdoor activities – and simply makes summer enjoyable in general. 16
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ine adds to everything in life, but especially during the months when we can be outdoors. It is about quality, discovery and experimentation. It is about knowing what’s on trend, what’s new and old, what’s sexy and what works for you. Very importantly, wine is about being confident when you sip, shop, share, gift, talk, pour, and savour. Being Canadian means a lot of things, but one of the most powerful feelings we have is pride. We are proud to be Canadian! When we travel, we hold our Canadian flag up high (and are most likely to say excuse me and sorry far too much!) Not to mention, our flagship ‘eh’ is a natural part of our conversation. In the same way, we should also be proud of our Canadian wines. While the Canadian wine industry is younger than most around the world, we are proudly entering into our prime time. So unleash your loca’vore and sip, share and toast to our world-class Canadian wines at your cottage this summer. Here are some tips on how to do just that!
SIPPING UNDER THE SUN Sipping in the
heat can be refreshing and satisfies your thirst. Just as a good shopping trip can inspire your wardrobe, a glass of ice-cold bubbly is the perfect aperitif at brunch and to begin evening affairs. Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are light and right for the patio during the hot days of summer. If you love red wine but don’t drink much of it in the summer, try lighter, fruiter wines like Pinot Noir and Gamay. If you prefer big-bodied reds, try chilling them for 10 minutes in the fridge to lower the perception of alcohol. While entertaining during the day or out by the pool, sip wines that are lower in alcohol to stay hydrated (and make sure you enjoy the whole day). Rieslings are typically lower in alcohol and can start at 8%. Try to stay away from wines that are high in alcohol to inspire moderate drinking and enjoyment.
SUMMER SANGRIA Sometimes life calls for a
cocktail – and a wine cocktail can be simply delicious and hit the spot. The most popular cocktail is Sangria, which combines wine, fruit, juice, and liquor. Sangria can be made with either red or white wine. You can get creative on this side of wine because there is flexibility in the recipe and you can just enjoy your own unique creation! I like to let my sangria sit a day before serving it (even with the fruit). This allows all of the flavours to blend together and tastes great. A perfect option to make ahead for brunch!
COTTAGE ENTERTAINING
When it comes to hosting wine parties this summer (and you know you will), remember the five easy steps to tasting wine: sight, swirl, smell, sip and savour. Also make sure you think of a theme for the party that will involve and engage your guests. Maybe it’s a region you’re dying to visit and want to explore, or maybe it’s a grape like Malbec that has an old world spirit with a modern charm. And remember, nothing says happiness quite like a glass of sparkling wine. Although it is often associated with celebrations and special events, bubbly really needs no occasion to enjoy. It looks elegant, is delicious on its own and with foods like fish and light brunches, and always adds more happiness while you’re entertaining at the cottage.
COTTAGE PAIRINGS
When you’re pairing wine and food, the simplest rule of thumb is to match the weight of the wine with the weight of the food. Wines and foods fall into categories like light, medium and full when it comes to the body or fullness of a dish. The flavours, ingredients, and how it’s cooked can all fall into play. Match like with like for simple pairing. For instance, salads are light (Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc), pastas, pork and grilled vegetables are medium (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay) and most red meat is full bodied (Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz etc). If you’re grilling up a BBQ for family and friends, decant a full-bodied red and let it sit out while you’re making dinner. The anticipation will encourage great questions and the final reward will be well worth it. Around the campfire, pull out something fun like an Ontario Baco Noir or Cabernet Franc; the smoky flavours will go great with the environment and taste delicious! If you’re hanging out under the stars grab a bottle of Merlot (also known in the twittersphere as #merlove) or your favourite bottle and enhance the romance.
IN THE KITCHEN Not only does a glass of wine
complete your experience in the kitchen, it also can be a key ingredient! My motto is to always cook with wine that you would choose to drink and serve. This will ensure you love the flavours in the dish you are creating and your meal will taste great! And, as you’re cooking up your delicious meal, it is only right to enjoy a glass along the way. Now that’s a perfect pairing! Here are some of my favourite ways to use wine in the kitchen:
IN REDUCTIONS OR SAUCES Add wine and simmer – it’s that easy! Choose young, full-bodied reds for red meat dishes. Use dry white wine for fish, shellfish, poultry, pork, veal and cream sauces. The alcohol in wine begins to evaporate well short of the boiling point of water, so there’s no risk of getting ‘tipsy’ by using wine in your cooking. DRESS IT UP Mix white or red wine with olive oil and spices to make your own unique dressing. It is sure to add sparkle to your green salads or pasta salads – and become your new secret ingredient. SWEET CRAVINGS Use sweet wine such as a late harvest, icewine or port to dazzle your desserts. Simply pour over ice cream or berries (or add a touch to your cake mix) for a special treat. If breakfast is your pleasure, you can even drizzle over pancakes, waffles, and French toast. Take time this summer to live life, have fun, make unforgettable memories and drink great wine with close friends while making new ones. We are all so busy crossing off to-do lists and getting to the next agenda item that we’ve forgotten the essence of giving ourselves time to chill, relax and unwind. We only get to live it once, so make it count this summer and make wine your accessory to appreciating the moment. Sip longer, smell deeper and smile longer.
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THE HOTTEST SPOT NORTH OF BRAZIL
BY MEGAN PASCHE
It’s one of the best restaurants you’ll find that expertly combines delicious food with dinner theatre type entertainment. This unique Brazilian restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience; and while you eat, you’ll get to enjoy samba dancers, silkists (a mixture of dance and theatre where artists perform on a long piece of silk while dangling in the air), shimmer walls and great music. As the owner Jeremia Rudan says, “Copa is more than just a restaurant, it’s an experience.” >>
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he Adelaide Street location is the third Copacabana Restaurant in Ontario. The very first location opened up in Niagara Falls in 2004, and it was one of the hottest places to be right from when it first opened its doors. It is located right in the heart of Niagara Falls, across the street from the casino. The success of this first restaurant, led co-owners (and brothers) Jeremia and Michael Rudan to open up their second location, located in the Yonge and Eglinton area of Toronto. The newest location in downtown Toronto, serves as the flagship restaurant, and features a two story, 320 seat restaurant with an openview grill, a bar and lounge area and an area for live entertainment. The brothers dedicated themselves to learning all about the Brazilian culture, and the authenticity shines through in every aspect of the restaurant. The menu at Copacabana is varied and is especially great for meat lovers. The menu features “over 20 cuts of perfectly seasoned and grilled
meats along with a full buffet, pasta and salad bar to satisfy every appetite.” The atmosphere is as unique as the all-you-can-eat Rodizio grilled meats that are carved right at your table. The servers know whether or not to come to your table based on which way your coaster sized menu is flipped. If you are a vegetarian who is out with a carnivorous friend, you will still have plenty of options to choose from including house made breads, salads and plenty of side dishes. There is also a hot table where you will find mac n’cheese, lasagna, wild rice, fried yucca and sweet potato casserole. Copacabana is also well known for their signature cocktails including sangria, mojitos and caipirinhas (Brazil’s national cocktail, made with sugar cane liquor, sugar and lime). If you are looking for a unique dining experience where all your senses will be entertained, look no further than Copacabana, the authentic Brazilian experience.
SAMPLE MENU Harvest Table
RODIZIO - 21 VARIETIES
BANANA FRITA
TOP SIRLOIN
CHIMMICHURI SKIRT STEAK
PICANHA
FRALDINHA
PAO DE QUEIJO
GARLIC SIRLOIN
BBQ SKIRT STEAK
ARROZ BRANCO
BEEF SHORT RIBS
BRAZILIAN WHITE RICE
GRILLED SIRLOIN
PICANHA FATIADA (BRASIL)
COSTELA
FEIJOADA
PARMESAN FILET MIGNON
CHICKEN
DEEP-FRIED
BANANAS
BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD
BRAZILIAN BLACK BEANS HOUSE/GREEK/CESAR SALADS SLICED PROSCIUTTO, SALAMI AND MORTADELLA SLICED BOCCONCINI, CHEDDAR, ASIAGO CHEESES
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PICANHA
COM ALHO
FILET MIGNON
COM PARMESAO
PRIME RIB WITH CHEDDAR
ALCATRA
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SLANK STEAK
FRALDINHA
QUEIJO
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CHIMMICHURI
FRALDINHA BBQ DE
BOI
FRANGO
LAMB
CARNEIRO SALMON
ROASTED CINNAMON PINEAPPLE
A GLIMPSE AT BRAZILIAN CULTURE Brazil is the largest country in South America, and is the fifth largest country in the world. Much of Brazil’s culture is derived from Portugal, due to Brazil’s ties with the Portuguese Empire, but has also been influenced by African, indigenous and some other European cultures. Culinary traditions vary greatly depending on the area of the country you are in. In Northern Brazil, fish and cassava (a type of root) are dietary staples due to the abundance of forests and rivers. As you move more South and get closer to Argentina and Uruguay, cuisine becomes more influenced by gaucho traditions, with many meat-based products. A Rodizio is the word for an all you can eat style restaurant, usually referring to a steakhouse. A Churrasco is a term referring to grilled meat; essentially, it is the Brazilian term for BBQ. Samba is lively dance that originated in Brazil, and it has been around since the 19th Century. As opposed to being a single dance, the samba is actually made up of several different dances. The dance also changes slightly depending on where in Brazil is is being performed.
COPACABANA LOCATIONS
TORONTO 230 ADELAIDE STREET WEST 150 EGLINTON ST., E. NIAGARA FALLS 6671 FALLSVIEW BLVD.
PRICES SUNDAY TO THURSDAY, $37.99 FRIDAY TO SATURDAY, $42.99 *DESSERT AND DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED
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Established 1982
Family Estate
One of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s founding-family wineries, Reif opened in 1982, after founder Ewald Reif planted its vineyards in 1977; the property was later acquired by nephew Klaus W. Reif. Today, the large 50-hectare site produces a complete range of varietals, including Vidal Icewine, a perennial medal winner. Premium “first growth” reds from the oldest vines are turning heads as well. The winery boasts one of the most sophisticated, educational tasting room experiences in Niagara, complete with themed flights, blind tastings, food pairings and a new sensory wine garden. The neighbouring Victorian mansion is a splendid setting for weddings and other catered functions.
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GRILLED STUFFED JALAPEÑOS WITH POLENTA & CHEESE
A creamy cooked polenta filling laden with cheese makes these a decadent grilled starter to a summer patio supper. Makes 24-30 pieces, as appetizers Prep time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes 1 cup water ½ cup milk ½ garlic clove, minced ½ tsp chili powder 1/ 3 cup cornmeal 1 cup loosely packed grated cheddar salt, as needed 12-15 fresh jalapeño peppers 1. Bring the water, milk, garlic and chili powder up to a simmer in a medium pot. Whisk in the cornmeal and continue whisking over medium-low heat, until the polenta is thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese until it has melted. Pour the polenta into a bowl to cool, and chill completely before filling (the polenta can be made a day ahead.) 2. Cut the peppers in half, lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds but leave the stems intact. Spoon the now-firm polenta into each pepper and press gently into place (if the polenta sticks to your fingers, wet your fingers while pressing the filling in.) Chill until ready to grill. 3. Preheat the grill on high and place the peppers on a grill rack or in a cast-iron skillet and heat for about 5 minutes, until the peppers have softened and the stuffing has warmed. Let cool for a moment before serving.
HE SAID, SHE SAID
MICHAEL: “I also like to do a sausage stuffing in place of the polenta, for a meat-lover’s option. Mix 1 lb of any raw sausage meat with cup of bread crumbs and cup of grated Parmesan and fill the peppers, grilling until the meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes.” ANNA: “I like appetizers that can be made ahead of time, such as this one, so you can spend more time at the start of your dinner with other activities, including visiting with your guests. If you have a group that is averse to hot peppers, you can certainly use mini bell peppers in place of the jalapeños.” Skylife 23
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reV The ThroTTle
on Family Fun ThiS Summer
BY: KATIe THOMAS
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the age of smart phones and tablets it’s often hard to get millennials excited about an activity that doesn’t have you plugged in. Whether you’re hoping to get your family amped about the outdoors or you’re just looking to feel the wind in your hair, this summer you should take a ride on the wild side and experience the thrill of an off-road adventure. An increasingly popular activity, off-road adventures are a growing sector in Canadian tourism, offering participants a new way to explore the rugged backcountry. Horseshoe Resort has made off-roading accessible for many years with the Yamaha Riding Centre - ideal for those who are new to, or experienced in power sports. Typically experienced on an atv, dirt bike or rock buggy, these tours are a great way to inject adrenaline into your typical summer activity play list. This year Horseshoe Resort is going full throttle with the new brp Commander Adventure Buggies; these high-capacity side-by-sides are the most powerful recreational vehicles on the market, and for good
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reason. Adventure Buggies are rider friendly; have superior handling and take on practically any terrain with ease. Yamaha Riding Adventures at Horseshoe allows you to tailor your adventure by choosing the type of vehicle and length of tour. With several options available including atv’s, dirt bikes and the brand new Adventure Buggies you’ll have no problems finding the power sport that suits you best. Parents looking to bond with their teens and ‘tweens will be happy to find something for every skill level. Not sure if off-roading is for you? That’s why Horseshoe is the perfect place to start, with customizable packages available, guests are able to experience and become familiar with the equipment and really be sure before taking the plunge and buying it for themselves. “We like to think of ourselves as your base camp for adventure,” says Kevin Toth, President & coo of Skyline Hotels & Resorts. “Horseshoe has everything you need to start your family adventure, with plenty of options to choose from you can stop worrying about having everything you need and re-discover what family time really means.”
THE EXPERIENCE Adventure Buggies at Horseshoe Resort’s Yamaha Riding Centre start at $169 per buggy and besides a guaranteed good time, a session includes training from expert instructors, a guided tour of the lush Simcoe County Forest and all the gear you need to get out on the trails safely: we’re talking pants, shirts, helmets, the whole nine yards! If you think you’ll be sacrificing your comfort you’d be mistaken, these babies come fully equipped with comfortable seating and shocks to keep your ride smooth. While those operating the vehicles require a g2 license to drive, the passenger seat(s) are what make Adventure Buggies a truly unique family experience. Surly teens, fun loving pre-teens and adults alike can participate and enjoy a guided trek through the woods that’s tailored to the riders’ abilities. There’s a lot more to off-road riding than simply jumping on a dirt bike or atv and hitting the trails; that’s what the riding centre specializes in. Operating one of these machines requires a certain amount of respect for the power these types of vehicles possess as well as a firm understanding of what it takes to safely get from point a to b. The Yamaha Riding Centre focuses on providing riders with all the skills necessary to get on the trails safely so that you can enjoy all off-road riding has to offer. Take time to get familiar with the machine, learn the basic dos and don’ts of riding and soon you’ll be zooming through the Horseshoe Resort Farm Loop. Riders then transition onto harder trails when the time is right. One of the only licensed tour operators for the Simcoe County Forest, the Yamaha Riding Centre guides take you through some of the lesser known trails, this is an experience you can’t get on a typical ramble through the woods. “With our programs you really get a feel for the vehicles,” says Clinton Smout, Program Manager. “Power sports are a great family friendly activity! It’s like bringing a video game to life.” Along with Adventure Buggies, the Yamaha Riding Centre features a host of other off-road riding experiences. In fact, they have youth focused programs for atv, snowmobiles and even dirt biking. If you have a little one who can’t wait to get behind the wheel these programs are a perfect way to get them the basic skills they need for off-road riding before they hit the real roads. After taking in the thrills of Yamaha Riding
Adventures, why not explore what else Horseshoe Resort has to offer? Head over to the Adventure Park and zip, climb, ride and roll or take a spin on over 20 kms of lift-access mountain biking. After all the hustle and bustle of the day you can sit back and relax on the Crazy Horse patio and enjoy a meal with a view.
THE SPECS These easy to operate recreational vehicles have a Rotax v-twin, eight valve 800 cc engine with tri-mode dynamic power steering, continuously variable transmission, selectable 2wd and 4wd as well as auto locking front differential and rear and front double a-arm suspension. What does this all add up to you ask? One smooth ride. With a steel frame designed to protect you and yours the brp Can-am Commander is designed around the Rollover Protective Structures (rops) industry standard. Combine this with the locking front differential and expert instructors and your safety is guaranteed. With a range of speed-capped keys, instructors are able to ensure the safety of every passenger all while keeping speed demons in check!
THE SETTING An hour north of the gta, just up the road from Barrie, Horseshoe Resort takes its name from the horseshoe-shaped series of hills in which the resort is located. With more than 680 acres of land the resort is home to year round adventure, with 29 ski and snowboard runs in the winter, to over 30km of bike trails in the summer; Horseshoe resort has an adventure waiting for everyone. With 110 recently renovated rooms Horseshoe Resort is a perfect getaway spot from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Located at the top of the ski hill, just off 3rd Line, Yamaha Riding Adventures offers 365 days of riding fun, including snowmobiling, dirt biking and atv-ing. With licenses to operate tours on the Simcoe County Forest trail network as well as a staff of instructors, Yamaha Riding Adventures has everything you need to experience the thrill of power sports.
To book your Adventure Buggy ride today call 1-705-835-2790 x1288 or visit horseshoeresort.com.
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TREETOP TREKKING:
THE ULTIMATE SUMMER ADVENTURE BY LAUREN CHARLEY
This summer, be sure to take your family on an exciting expedition through the high treetops in the majestic woodlands of Ontario. Treetop Trekking is the perfect way to spend a sunny day outdoors in the fresh air, engaging in exercise, and bonding with friends and family while doing so. There are multiple park locations throughout Ontario and Quebec, including Huntsville and Barrie. Skylife 33
ABOUT TREETOP TREKKING In 2002, the first Treetop Trekking opened in Rawdon, Quebec, under the name “Arbraska”, as it is still called at all Quebec locations. The idea for an aerial treetop adventure began in 2001, when Jean-Marie Bévillard moved to Quebec from France, and enrolled in entrepreneurial course where he was assigned to prepare a business plan for a dream company he would love to own. Jean-Marie’s idea to pursue Treetop Trekking gained interest from his professor, who decided to partner with Jean-Marie to make the idea become a reality. At the time, there were no other treetop excursions of its kind offered to adventure seekers in Eastern Canada. Bévillard’s business branched out to Ontario in 2006 under the name Treetop Trekking, at the Horseshoe Resort in Barrie. Treetop Trekking is a great way to spend a half day, by engaging in a new and exciting activity, which is both challenging and rewarding. The park is recognized for having the best staff in the industry who emphasize safety, and proudly uphold their reputation for providing excellent customer service. “Safety is our number 1 priority, but having fun is a close second,” says Mike Stiell, the Ontario Marketing director for Treetop Trekking.
“Treetop Trekking creates the ‘illusion of risk’ by modeling a virtual reality game experience. Participants conquer obstacles high in the trees, whilst remaining safe with the highest quality equipment available.” – Mike Stiell, Ontario Marketing Director for Treetop Trekking.
Horseshoe Resort, Barrie The Horseshoe Resort location in Barrie is Treetop Trekking’s first and largest park. It offers eight different courses, including ones specifically catered to young children ages five and up. The park is also home to Treetop’s legendary “BIG ZIP”, a zip line over 800 feet long.
ACTIVITIES • Zip line and aerial courses • Night Treks
Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville Huntsville’s Deerhurst Resort location is known as the most exciting adventure activity in Muskoka. The park can accommodate guests as young as nine years old, as long as they meet the minimum height requirement of 4’7”. Here, there are two unique activities for all visitors, including a giant “Tarzan Swing” and a course called “Dragon Fly”, consisting of multiple zip lines pinned from tree to tree.
• Zip line adventures
ACTIVITIES
• Team Building
• Zip line and aerial courses
• Kids courses
• Night Treks • Team Building
“EXPERIENCING SOMETHING NEW FOR THE FIRST TIME DOES WONDERS FOR COMPANIES,” — Mike Stiell, Ontario Marketing Director for Treetop Trekking.
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ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS Zip line and aerial courses: Treetop aerial courses are comprised of a variety of exciting and unique obstacle courses, taking place high up in the trees. The vast array of courses include games and challenges such as suspended bridges, Tarzan swings, balance logs, and cables traverses. The various obstacles range from beginner to advanced, including courses for kids, and even challenges designed for professional climbers. Participants have access to all of the courses within their age range, including a giant zip line. Each three hour reservation incorporates a half hour training session, where the Treetop experts train guests to use the equipment and learn important safety information. After training, the courses are free for the adventurers to explore.
Night Treks: Night treks were designed for those daredevil types, who like to “kick it up a notch” by adding to the challenging aerial course experience. Using a special helmet, equipped with a headlight, participants over 14 years of age can face the obstacle courses, high in the trees of the pitch dark forest.
Zip Line Adventures: Zip lines are already included in all of the regular aerial courses, but each of the Treetop Trekking locations features either a giant zip
line, or zip line specific courses. This thrilling experience allows you to travel through the treetops at speeds reaching up to 45km/h!
Team Building: Teach your organization or company the power of teamwork and cooperation, by offering a fun and exciting opportunity to bond in the beautiful outdoors. Companies are invited to spend the day participating in the three hour aerial courses, working closely with each other to conquer the challenges. The aerial courses can be paired with a two hour team building program, specifically customized to meet the team-building goals of your group. The power of this unique activity benefits both the work ethic and cooperation necessary for companies and teams, because they are experiencing something novel and exciting beyond their general work setting. Horseshoe Resort in Barrie offers two types of team building programs: “Group Dynamics” or “Survival Challenges”. By choosing Group Dynamics, group members will improve their problem-solving and communication skills, and build team spirit. Survival Challenges teaches the importance of team work for survival, as they are sent into the woods and must use each others’ skills in order to “survive. Similar programs are offered at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville by “Adventures in Excellence”, who will provide the Treetop Trekking groups with professional corporate team building services.
AFTER 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS, TREETOP TREKKING PROUDLY HOLDS THE REPUTATION FOR BEING THE LEADING TREETOP CHALLENGE AND ZIP LINE ADVENTURES IN EASTERN CANADA. Kid’s Courses Treetop Trekking’s location in Barrie offers courses specially designed for children ages 5-8, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The small, “pint sized” courses are an exciting challenge for younger climbers, as they experience their first taste of aerial activities, at much lower heights. These courses include bridges, hammock nets, balance logs, and other games suspended between the trees.
Visit Treetop Trekking for an unforgettable summer memory Embrace the natural beauty of summertime in Eastern Ontario by visiting one of the Treetop Trekking locations in Barrie or Huntsville. Try something new, push yourself to new limits, and discover just how much fun you can have high up in the trees. To plan your unforgettable day in the trees, visit treetoptrekking.com.
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SUMMER READING Hot Days and Great Books BY: MEGAN PASCHE Some books seem like the y are written just for summertime. For reading while lying on a beach towel in the sand, lounging on a dock while the water laps at your feet or all curled up in a cozy chair while a summer rainstorm pelts the outside world. Books that are easy to get lost in, and are such page-turners that hours seem to turn into minutes. The books you race to finish, but make you a little bit sad when they come to an end. Reading really is the perfect summer activity. With all these options (and so many more) to choose from, your summer reading list should be a full one. So sit back in a comfy chair or hammock, grab a drink, enjoy the sun and have fun being transported to all the different worlds these novels bring to life.
THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVOURITE PAGE-TURNERS TO DATE, AS WELL AS SOME UPCOMING BOOKS TO LOOK FOR IN THE SUMMER OF 2014.
DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD
by Rebecca Wells
This book sat on the bestsellers list for 68 weeks, and inspired a movie of the same name. It’s a great summer read that tells the story of a life long friendship between four Southern women.
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THE JOY LUCK CLUB
THE NIGHT CIRCUS
MIDDLESEX
THE BEACH
This book tells the story of four Chinese American immigrant families, who start having regular meetings that they call ‘The Joy Luck Club’. The story focuses on the four mothers of these families and their American born daughters.
This fantasy novel tells the tale of a magical travelling circus that comes and goes with no warning. The Cirque des Reves is open only at night and it revolves around two young magicians-Celia and Marco, as they duel with magic.
This fascinating epic tells the story of the effect of a mutated gene on three generations of a Greek-American family. The protagonist is Calliope (Cal) Stephanides, who was born with alpha-reductase deficiency, causing him to be born with female characteristics. The latter part of the novel shows Cal’s journey from his hometown of Detroit out to San Francisco.
This book tells the story of English backpacker Richard, who is given a map to a hidden beach located in the Gulf of Thailand. The book traces his journey to the island and what happens once he arrives there.
by Amy Tan
by Erin Morgenstern
by Jeffrey Eugenides
by Alex Garland
MUSKOKA AUTHORS Providence Island BY GREGOR ROBINSON Ray Carrier returns to the Northern Lakes of Ontario to bury his father, and his past comes back to him in the form of an old tangled romantic web and familiar natural settings.
The Muskoka Novels BY GABRIELLE WELLS The trilogy includes The Summer Before the Storm, Elusive Dawn and Under the Moon, all historical fiction novels, that trace the lives of members of the wealthy Wyndham family during the dawn of the Great War, and beyond.
Muskoka Mystery Novels BY LIAM D. DWYER These murder mystery novels set in Muskoka include Murdoch in Muskoka, Muskoka Death and Diamonds, Muskoka Bound and Betrayed and Muskoka Rage and Retribution. They follow inspector Ian Murdoch as he investigates murders around the Muskoka area
A WALK IN THE WOODS
by Bill Bryson Bryson uses his usual humour as he regales the reader with the tale of his attempt to hike the entire Appalachian Trail.
THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL SOCIETY
by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows This book tells the story of Juliet, a newspaper columnist who receives a letter from a man on the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The correspondence continues, as Juliet is drawn more and more into the eclectic lives of the people on the island.
OTHER NOTABLE PAGE TURNERS THAT MAKE FOR GREAT SUMMER READING:
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café by Fannie Flagg, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton, Ten Thousand Saints by Eleanor Henderson, Sarah’s Key by Tatiana De Rosnay and Geek Love by Katherine Dunn.
THE LOST GIRLS
SUMMER SISTERS
If you have ever dreamt of throwing caution into the wind and going to travel the world, this book might be just what you need to convince yourself to take that leap.
This book focuses on the friendship between two girls: Victoria Leonard and Caitlin Somers. The novel traces their friendship as they spend every summer together as they grow up, and focuses on how their relationship becomes more complicated the older they get.
by Jennifer Baggett, Holly Corbett and Amanda Pressner
by Judy Blume
THE YONAHLOSSEE RIDING CAMP FOR GIRLS
by Anton DiSclafani
Set in the 1930’s Southern United States in the middle of the Great Depression, this book follows Thea Atwell as she is sent to an equestrian boarding school for débutantes after her involvement in a family tragedy.
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SUMMER FUN OUTSIDE THE CITY Keep the kids healthy and active this summer with fun activities at Deerhurst and Horseshoe Resorts | BY MICHELLE ROBERTSON school’s out for summer and you have to find a way to keep the kids happy and healthy. Cottage country is packed with tons of exciting recreational activities for the whole family to enjoy all summer long. Venture out to Muskoka for lake-side fun, or embark on an adventure just north of Barrie. Whatever your style may be, Skyline Hotels & Resorts has summer activities fit for you and the entire family.
FUN ON THE WATER There’s so much to do out on the water in Muskoka. Situated right on the shorelines of Peninsula Lake, Deerhurst Resort is the perfect spot to get wet and wild. Try out one of the latest trends; stand up paddle boarding, an activity that’s great for the whole family. Cruise the lake on your board and take in the picturesque views while burning a ton of calories. For those looking for more of an adrenaline rush can try wakeboarding or waterskiing. The pros at Deerhurst resort offer lessons to get you ready to rock the waves. Or if you prefer to sit back and relax you can sit beach side while you watch your little ones in the Splash Zone – with twice as many inflatable attractions to choose from this year, you’ll never leave the lake.
ADVENTURE PARK Horseshoe Resort’s Adventure Park is the perfect place to keep the kids occupied this summer. With so many activities to choose from, including zip lining, a climbing tower, Canada’s only Aqua Ogo and mini golf, you’ll be busy keeping fit and having fun in the sun. The Adventure Park has recreational activities fit for family members of all ages. The Lil’ Climbin’ Boulder and the Pony Play Fort are perfect for the youngest family members, while older kids and parents can enjoy practicing their aim with archery or testing their bike skills on the Joy Ride 150 Skills Course. New additions this year include a fishing pond, paddle boats and inflatable obstacle course.
HORSEBACK RIDING Experience the joy of horseback riding on lush forest trails. Horseback riding is available at both Horseshoe and Deerhurst Resorts and is a great way to explore the boundless scenic landscapes. At Deerhurst, the Kids ‘n Ponies and Kids ‘n Critters programs provide a great introduction to farm animals and teach kids horsemanship. Horse drawn wagon rides, trail rides and in the winter, sleigh rides, round out the complete eques-
trian experience. Enjoy the slow pace of the country with scenic trail rides and kid’s focused pony rides at Horseshoe Resort.
BIKING For families with a need for speed, biking the trails at Horseshoe is a must-add to your summer bucket list. The resort’s Bike Park features 20 km of Ontario Cup certified lift-access cross-country and downhill mountain bike trails. Kids and beginners will learn the essentials and get a kick out of the resort’s junior learn-to-ride track, Joy Ride 150 Skills Course and pump track, while novice cyclists will enjoy Horseshoe’s connection to more than 400 acres of single track terrain sweeping through the Copeland Forest. Book a guided tour with Ride Guides or pick up a Norco bike at Horseshoe’s new Bike Barn, open for rentals and repairs daily.
TREETOP TREKKING Quality family time can be had even high up in the trees! Treetop Trekking, available at both Deerhurst and Horseshoe Resorts is a fun and physically challenging activity that will test your boundaries and create life long memories! Embark on an adventure-packed journey through the forest as you use zip-lines, Tarzan ropes, climbing nets and swings to trek from one tree-top to the next. Night and winter treks also available.
HIKING Enjoy the warm summer air and the sights and sounds of cottage country by hiking through the vast trails surrounding Deerhurst and Horseshoe Resorts. Deerhurst Resort is located near two provincial parks, Algonquin and Arrowhead, providing abundant trails waiting to be explored. Horseshoe Resort is surrounded by the Copeland Forest, featuring 4,400 acres of lush greenery and thriving wildlife. Keep the kids fit and nature savvy with family hiking. Turn off the computers, peel the kids off the couch and take advantage of long days and warm summer evenings. With so many different exciting family activities to enjoy, there’s no excuse for not staying active during your summer escape.
Visit DeerhurstResort.com or HorseshoeResort. com for more information.
New Show, New Venue, New Excitement! Want to “get happy”? There’s no “blurred lines” about it – Deerhurst Resort’s Decades live stage show is jam-packed with mega hits from the 50s right on up to present day. Canada’s longest running variety show (33 years and counting) and the place where Shania Twain honed her singing chops has moved to a new state-of-the-art home in the resort’s main pavilion. Be sure not to miss the opening number where classics like Etta James meet Flo-Rida and Michael Jackson blends with Rihanna to set the tone for a magical two-hour trip through time. Tickets $37.95 (adults), half price for 17 and under, kids 4 and under free. 38
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BY GABRIELLE TIEMAN
Farmer’s Market Hours: Saturday 5 am-3 pm South Market: Tuesday-Thursday 8 am–6 pm Friday 8 am–7 pm Saturday 5 am–5 pm
Eclectic and chaotic or refined and sophisticated, Canada’s street and indoor markets are known for offering fresh, local, and often inexpensive seasonal produce alongside a slice of local life. Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market is no exception, sitting as a model example of what a great local farmers market can offer a community.
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ecently ranked as the number one market in the world by National Geographic, the St. Lawrence Market emporium showcases more than 120 retailers, merchants and artisans selling everything from organic coffee to unfiltered olive oil and fresh from the ocean seafood. This vivid and lively venue with a passion for fresh food and unique crafts has created an intricate merchant square where there is so much to see and experience that your only option is to take it slow so you don’t miss a single corner of the 208 year old market. First opened in 1803, the original farmers market was inspired by the locally-produced food that was being grown and improved on across Toronto’s multicultural city. Originally housed in a wooden structure, the market was later moved to a more permanent brick building running along King Street to Front Street in 1831 that cohabited with Toronto’s original City Hall. The building was later destroyed during the Great Toronto Fire of 1849 which took the building along with most of the city. Following the havoc of rebuilding a city, the St. Lawrence Hall, and quickly followed by the North Market, were reconstructed to house both the restored indoor market and social centre for the community. But prosperity did not follow and years of long neglect shadowed the market well into the 1900s. Finally in 1970, almost 170 years after the original reconstruction, a planning board proposed demolishing the building but was challenged by a group of community members who took it upon themselves to see that the historic building was renovated and not destroyed. Though restoration would take another 10 years to complete, the Market Gallery finally reopened in 1979 with large support from the community, showcasing an overall theme of urban regeneration and sustainability. Today, the widespread indoor market currently comprises of three buildings, the South Market, the North Market and St. Lawrence Hall, and is constantly growing and improving to better accommodate more produce and vendors. This multicultural haven has become an ideal spot for getting to know the merchants and farmers who take the time to prepare and grow local food. The historical St. Lawrence Hall, the oldest of the three buildings, currently houses retail businesses, city offices and some of Toronto’s greatest venues, throughout its three stories. Restored to its previous grandeur in
1967, the three major rooms that comprise the hall serve as breathtaking venues for weddings, special events and galas. The South Market, the newest to join the market block, contains over 120 specialty vendors and is specially known for the large variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, grains and baked goods showcased by the vendors within its walls. Alongside the traditional produce stands shoppers can find specialty items nestled in-between, including homemade Ukrainian food, recycled and organic products, salted, smoked and cured condiments and every type of maple syrup, honey and sugar product made in Canada. Adding a unique extra activity is the South Market’s second floor, home to an exhibition space for the City of Toronto’s Cultural Services showcasing art, photography and historical artifacts representing the cutlery history of Toronto. A well-known venue to the weekend crowds, The North Market is the primary venue for the Saturday Farmers' Market, a tradition begun on this site in 1803. Known for attracting produce from all over Southern Ontario, the seasonal yields found here on weekends is yet to be beat. On Sundays, fresh produce is replaced with one of kind pieces, allowing shoppers to sift through over 80 antique dealers at no admission charge. Looking for great ideas for using your farmer’s market purchases? Culinary inspiration mixes with educational and fun learning experiences at Toronto’s market every week during the summer months. With a plethora of make and take cooking classes and workshops, shoppers can become chefs in their own kitchens with ease. Looking to brush up on your knife skills? The market will host an intensive hands-on tutorial July 26 for amateur chefs wanting to sharpen their culinary knife handiwork. Other workshops include how to bake the perfect pie, three parts to preserving and making your own jams, salsas and chutneys and many easy barbeque cooking classes that will have your family salivating every time the grill is fired up. Toronto’s premiere market is a produce stop like no other. A marriage of fresh produce, hand crafted gifts and truly great food, St. Lawrence Market is a food haven that must be added to every shopping list.
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C E L E B R A T I N G C A N A D I A N A R T & C U LT U R E A T T H E
Toronto International Film Festival B Y: L A U R E N C H A R L E Y
This year, Canada’s largest metropolitan city prepares for its 39th annual publicly attended film festival, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). TIFF is a vibrant non-profit organization, dedicated to celebrating excellence in cinematic arts. Founded in 1976, TIFF is now one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the world, along with the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, USA, and the Cannes International Film Festival in France. The event traditionally kicks-off every September, on the Thursday evening after Labour Day. This year the specific dates for the event are scheduled for September 4 to 14, 2014.
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Benedict Cumberbatch arrives for the premiere of THE FIFTH ESTATE at the 38th Toronto International Film Festival . The movie is based on the true-life story of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. “ TIFF is a charitable cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film.” – T ORONTO I NTERNATIONAL F ILM F ESTIVAL
ALL ABOUT TIFF
In recent years, the festival has attracted over 400, 000 attendees, with more than 4000 of these being industry professionals from all over the globe. Every year, TIFF entices the presence of celebrities and fans to visit Toronto; they come to experience the 10-day legendary film festival, which is world renowned for its reputation of excellence. TIFF presents a diverse array of films including both the best productions of international cinema, and of course the most accomplished, homegrown projects in the Canadian film industry. Some notable movies that have debuted their world or North American premiere at TIFF include: Sideways, Silver Linings Playbook, Crash, The King’s Speech, Argo, and Moneyball. The festival serves not only as an event to promote new artists and films, but also as a networking event, by introducing key professionals of the industry to emerging actors, producers, and directors. Enthusiastic audiences and filmmakers are granted access to exclusive avenues of the film industry, as ideas are discussed between novices and experts of the cinema. Media from around the world attend the event, creating buzz and excitement about the latest news and discoveries on upcoming film productions, the hottest rising stars, and of course, celebrity gossip. In addition to showcasing remarkable productions and upcoming talent, TIFF also hosts many glamorous, Hollywood-style events, including galas, premieres, screenings and discussions, and lavish celebrity parties.
HISTORY OF TIFF
The Toronto International Film Festival was founded in 1976 at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Yorkville, by William Marshall, Henk van der Kolk and Dusty Coh. TIFF was originally called “The Festival of Festivals”, as it began by collecting the best work from other film festivals from around the world, and presenting them to enthusiastic Toronto audiences. At its inauguration, the festival attracted over 35, 000 attendees, exposing them to 127 films from 30 different countries. The Festival of Festivals was renamed the Toronto International Film Festival in 1994, operating under the umbrella organization, “Toronto International Film Festival Group” (TIFFG), which was shortened to TIFF in 2009. Initially, Hollywood withdrew their submissions from TIFF, due to concerns that Toronto audiences would be too sectarian for 44
their products, and underappreciate the style and quality of these films. Of course in subsequent years, TIFF grew to be one of the most comprehensive film festivals in the world, and is now a vital component of the Hollywood film industry. Through consistent promotion and investment from its organizers and sponsors, the festival now presents a selection of domestic and international films, and ironically, more Hollywood productions than can be found at any comparable venue. One of TIFF’s most unique additions, the TIFF Bell Lightbox, opened in 2010 in the heart of downtown Toronto. It is an exclusive center for the appreciation of film, featuring five cinemas, two restaurants, major exhibitions, and learning and entertainment facilities. Today, TIFF generates an estimated annual impact of over $170 million dollars. It remains committed to its promotion of film by educating and broadening audiences, “adding to the cultural richness of Canada’s community.”
ABOUT THE FILMS
Each festival features over 300 cinematic masterpieces, presenting Toronto audiences with the world’s finest films and introducing exciting television personalities. The films chosen are selected on the basis of quality, originality, and diversity, with priority given to premieres. Submissions for projects are accepted and presented from all over the world, but TIFF uses the festival as a platform to promote the Canadian film industry, by highlighting the stories of Canadian artists. Films are divided into “Programmes” to assist prospective visitors with their choices when deciding how to maximize their time spent at one of Toronto’s most acclaimed art festivals. These Programmes include options such as “Midnight Madness” for horror film enthusiasts, and “Contemporary World Cinema” for those desiring to be submerged in the world of international cinematic arts. Film buyers and other professionals are invited to choose from additional screenings and specialized industry programming, which assists with their existing film knowledge and contributes to their future career success. TIFF also offers these individuals exclusive resources and networking opportunities, which empower them to make informative decisions about their future business endeavors.
Charles Leonio, Wire Image/Getty for TIFF
“ The Toronto International Film Festival is the leading public film festival in the world, screening more than 300 films from 60+ countries, every September.” Jason Merritt, Wire Image/Getty for TIFF
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & ANNUAL REVENUE
The film festival relies on the outstanding support it receives from the Toronto community and city council every year during the celebration. As a non-profit organization and integral part of the Canadian tourism industry, TIFF receives funding from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments in order to present the phenomenal experience. “From the efficiency and dedication of the Festival’s staff and volunteers to its vast contribution to the culture and economy of the City of Toronto, the Toronto International Film Festival has earned its long-standing reputation as a leader in the international film community,” states the general festival information available on the TIFF website. Subsequently, as a result of this financial support, the Toronto International Film Festival generates a tremendous economic impact on the city. Research presented in The Toronto Star concluded that in one year between April 1, 2012 and March 31st, 2013, TIFF and their new TIFF Bell Lightbox addition contributed $189 million to the City of Toronto’s economy. This figure represented the organization’s full impact on the city, including the tourist dollars accumulated during the 10-day festival.
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – MORE THAN JUST AN ANNUAL EVENT
TIFF is not only a world renowned film festival which takes place annually each fall, but it is also an organization dedicated to the celebration of cinema, by promoting the film industry throughout the year through an array of different programs and opportunities. Their vision, as stated on the TIFF website, is to “lead the world in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.” What began as a ten day festival now offers programming 365 days a year, including screenings, lectures, discussions, events, workshops, and a chance to meet filmmakers and industry professionals from Canada and countries around the world.
– T ORONTO I NTERNATIONAL F ILM F ESTIVAL
SOME OF THE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE TIFF CULTURAL ORGANIZATION INCLUDE: • TIFF Cinematheque: A year-round screening program, dedicated to the appreciation and understanding of classic world cinema selections and contemporary art house films. • TIFF Kids: A program which introduces children to Canadian and international films by offering workshops for families and school groups. TIFF Kids is also its own separate festival, held annually in April, which presents a diversity of children’s programming from around the world. • TIFF Industry: Offers professional development opportunities and world class sales support to members of the industry year-round, as well as fluid access to TIFF’s film festivals
VISIT TIFF THIS 2014 SEASON
TIFF is an extraordinary opportunity for all aspiring Canadian filmmakers to gain valuable insight on the international market, and obtain knowledge and tips from successful cinema experts who have been accredited with some of the world’s most notable productions. Additionally, the festival encourages attendance from the public who wish to become accustomed to this exciting avenue of the Toronto arts community. Individual advance tickets become available in September at the box office located on the concourse level of Metro Centre, by calling 416599-TIFF, or on the TIFF website. Tickets are $19.69 each, or $38.27 for premium screenings. Same-day tickets can be also purchased at each individual venue’s box office.
For additional ticket information on this exciting event, and to stay updated with current TIFF news, be sure to visit the official website, tiff.net
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The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are finally upon us, sending all memories of the snow covered winter to the recesses of our minds. Nothing but sunshine, sand, hammocks, swimming and bonfires for the foreseeable future. And one of the best ways to celebrate the summer months is by tailoring your media accordingly. You know, those movies that make you nostalgic, those songs that seem to sound just that much better in the summertime? Here’s a roundup of some of the best! - Megan Pasche
Summer Movie Marathon ADVENTURELAND
DO THE RIGHT THING
Working at a theme park for a summer? Seems like a bucket list item right?
You can actually feel the heat emanating from the television when you watch this movie that takes place over one hot, hot day in Brooklyn, New York.
“I think somebody was trying to write ‘Satan Lives’ on that wall, but they spelled it ‘Satin Lives.”
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“My people, my people, what can I say? Say what I can. I saw it, but didn’t believe it; I didn’t believe what I saw. Are we gonna live together, together are we going to live?”
ALMOST FAMOUS
GREASE
Touring with a band and writing an article for Rolling Stone? It’s a pretty great way to spend summer vacation.
This movie never gets old. Sure, it takes place during the school year, but just try not to sing along during “Summer Nights.”
“The only true currency in this bankrupt world is the moments we share with one another when we’re uncool.”
“Peachy keen, jellybean.”
DIRTY DANCING
JAWS
Can a summer go by without watching this classic? It has it all: dancing, singing and Patrick Swayze.
The movie that made millions scared to go swimming in the ocean is of course, a summer classic.
“Oh come on ladies, God wouldn’t have given you maracas if he didn’t want you to shake them!”
“It’s a carcaradon carcharias. It’s a Great White!”
NOW AND THEN
THE PARENT TRAP
It’s kind of like Stand by Me, but with girls. And the only dead bodies are the ghostly kind. This movie will bring you back to those long summers with friends, bikes, boys and music.
Forget Lohan, the original Hayley Mills classic is where it’s at. Long lost twins find each other at a summer camp and scathingly brilliant hijinks ensue. “We can do it. We’re twins, aren’t we?”
“Maybe Thomas Wolfe never got to go home again, but I found my way there. And I’m glad I did.”
STAND BY ME
THE WAY, WAY BACK
Hanging out with your best buds while searching for a dead body? It’s the perfect summer adventure!
It’s interesting to watch Steve Carell play a not-so-nice guy in this 2013 comedy-drama that centres around Duncan, a shy kid who gets a job (and a whole lot of new friends) at the local waterpark.
“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Does anyone?”
“You’ve got to go your own way, and you, my friend, are going your own way.”
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S
John Candy and Dan Aykroyd joined together for this ultimate summer vacation movie that proves you can’t pick your family.
This movie has quite a ridiculous concept, but it works. You know you are committed to having the ultimate summer vacation when carting around your dead boss just becomes part of the fun.
“Bear…bear…big bear…big bear chase meeeee.”
“What kind of host invites you for a weekend and dies on you?”
Summertime Jams
“Rock Lobster”
“Cruel Summer”
“California Girls”
“Saturday in the Park”
“Summertime”
“The Boys of Summer”
“Summertime Blues”
“Bubble Toes”
“Walking on Sunshine”
“All Summer Long”
“Steal My Sunshine”
“Summer in the City”
“(Love is Like A) Heat Wave”
“In the Summertime”
“Hot Fun in the Summertime”
“Under the Boardwalk”
“Blister in the Sun”
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GOLFER’S
CORNER A Great Fit BY KEVIN SEBULSKI
DAVE CASTELLAN, OUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF INSTRUCTION AT SKYLINE HOTELS & RESORTS, AND I WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE INVITED TO THE MOTION ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY BY TAYLORMADE (MATT) PERFORMANCE LAB IN WOODBRIDGE TO BE CUSTOM FIT FOR NEW GOLF CLUBS IN APRIL.
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s we walked in we were greeted by Cam Jacobs, who manages about six different shafts, Phil put in a Matrix RUL 60. What a differall custom fitting for TaylorMade Canada. Cam gave me ence! The ball flight, the spin rate, the feel and the distance…everything and Dave a quick to tour of the facility then introduced me came together. My ball flight lowered to where we were happy, the spin to Phil McNally. Phil and I would work on my fitting for rate dropped (no more “woos”), the ball felt soft coming off the club and I gained 24 yards off the tee. Getting a driver custom fit was definitely the next two hours. After a few minutes of stretching, it was time for me to attach reflec- worth the effort. Next were fairway woods. Those were easy. Put a similar shaft into the tive markers to all parts of my body. The markers went on my shoes, my knees, waist, torso, head, elbows, wrists, top of the club, middle of the clubs and see if I like them, which I did. Then we worked on my wedges. club and club head. In other words, everywhere! Six separate high-speed I wanted two wedges that would complement my new SpeedBlade irons, cameras captured the motion of the reflectors and produced a 3D image which went up to 50 degrees in loft. We settled on a 56 degree (bent to of both me and my swing. The cameras are tied into a launch monitor 55 degree) and a 60 degree Tour Preferred wedge, with the same Project that gathers even more information and ensures that the clubs I am be- X 5.5 shafts, giving me two options to get up and down around the green. Even putter fitting is now based on technology. Cameras capture ing fitted into will be the absolute best for me. Phil was nice enough to let me start with a six iron and told me my first where the ball hits on the putter and how much side spin, back spin and ball wouldn’t count. Good thing, because it took a swing or two to get forward spin is imparted on the ball. We didn’t have to test too many putters before I found one that both Phil used to all the reflectors attached to my body. and I liked, a center-shafted Spider Mallet The first try, I (ahem) rolled the ball off the tee. putter. A center-shafted putter is face-balAfter hitting four balls into the screen THE TECHNOLOGY REALLY DOES anced, with equal amounts of weight in the it was time to look at the numbers and club head’s heel and toe. This type of club images. We analyzed ball speed, spin rate, WORK AND THE DRIVER IS THE suits someone like me as I like to keep my and launch angle to determine which club BEST I HAVE EVER HIT –AND I eyes directly above the ball and take the putheads would be best for me. I wanted a bit more forgiving club heads so Phil put me REALLY DO HIT IT FURTHER THAN ter straight back and swing straight through the ball. It’s easier to keep a center-shafted, into SpeedBlade irons. My swing speed ANY OF MY PREVIOUS DRIVERS. face-balanced club head from drifting right averaged 145 km/h which put me between or left when hitting straight through the ball. regular and stiff shafts. I tend to hang back And that was it; two plus hours went by in a bit (leave weight on my back leg) at impact, which leads to a high ball flight, so Phil fit me into Project X 5.5 what seemed like 30 minutes. After playing my new clubs a few times shafts. These shafts are designed to lower ball flight, which is perfect since the start of the season, I believe it was time very well spent. The technology really does work and the driver is the best I have ever hit for me. Next up was the driver fitting. For some, this is the best part. For me, –and I really do hit it further than any of my previous drivers. My irons it was trying to find a driver/shaft combination that would finally lower for the most part fly straight (operator error when they do not) and my my ball flight. All last year I struggled off the tee, hitting a lot of “woos” wedges feel just like one of my irons. As a golf professional, I’m asked all the time, “I’m in the market for a or “Ric Flairs”. Either way, they don’t go far. We experimented a lot with different club head and shaft combinations, trying to get a consistent new set of clubs, what should I do?” I’ve said it for years, and after being ball flight and feel. Phil recommended a SLDR 430 club head, which at TaylorMade’s MATT lab I now say it with a renewed sense of passion tends to spin the ball less than the SLDR 460. A little less spin helped - do yourself a favour, and get fit for your clubs. It makes a huge difference me lower the ball flight and keep the ball a lot straighter. After trying in your game.
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A TALE OF TWO COURSES Where to golf north of the GTA By Kate Hillyar
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ith the summer heating up, it’s time to gather friends, pack up the car and head out for a great golfing weekend – and there’s no need to travel far. Southern Ontario is home to hundreds of golf courses, each offering a unique opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Two courses ideal for a weekend golf trip are Horseshoe Resort and Deerhurst Resort. Just one hour and two hours north of Toronto, respectively, the two Skyline Hotels & Resorts properties offer up a combined four golf courses. With a wide array of amenities on-site, both Horseshoe and Deerhurst offer much beyond the golf experience. Take in an adventure with Treetop Trekking (available at both locations), enjoy the thrill of a Hummer or Adventure Buggy tour, take a dip in the pool or relax postround with a treatment at Shizen Spa. With several on-site restaurants, pro shops and fully-customized instruction from award-winning instructor, Dave Castellan, both resorts have everything you need for a weekend away that guarantees bonding and memories to last a lifetime.
Golf at a Glance HORSESHOE RESORT: The Championship Highlands Course
Year built - 1991 Yardage – 6,744 Par - 71 Designer – Rene Meullart, nine holes added by Shawn Watters in 2002 Known for scenic resort views, rolling hills and lush landscapes, this course has hosted several pro events such as the 2006 CPGA Canadian Tour Championship.
The Valley Course
Year built – 1974 Yardage – 6,202 Par - 71 Designer – Rene Meullart Set amid the treed landscape of Horseshoe Resort, this course is short but by no means leisurely. Players are rewarded for their accuracy as they make their way from the bottom of the ski hill through dense forest to a dramatically elevated tee on the 18th hole.
DEERHURST RESORT: Deerhurst Highlands
Year built – 1990 Yardage – 7,011 Par – 72 Designer – Robert Cupp & Thomas McBroom Deerhurst Highlands established the benchmark for golf tourism in Muskoka and sparked its emergence as a must-play Canadian golf destination. The course capitalizes on elevation changes, its dramatic natural landscape including rugged granite outcroppings and dense forests. Despite its challenging design, Deerhurst Highlands remains playable for all levels given its six sets of tee decks. The course has been consistently ranked among SCOREGolf ’s Top 100 nationwide and received a 4.5 star rating (out of five) in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play”.
Deerhurst Lakeside
Year built – 1966 Yardage – 4,596 Par – 64 Designer – C.E. (Robbie) Robertson Deerhurst Lakeside flows around Sunset Bay before making its way to the back nine with picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and Peninsula Lake. True to its Muskoka landscape, Deerhurst Lakeside incorporates elevated tees, undulating greens, strategic water hazards and deep bunkers, challenging players to use every club in their bag.
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secret spaces,
SPeCial PlaCeS Toronto is home to many exciting “off-the-beaten-path” sights
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By kim kerr
or such a large city – it covers an area of 240 square miles with a population of close to three million – Toronto boasts more than its fair share of great places to visit and things to do. From it’s numerous tree lined streets and suburbs just waiting to be explored, to its superb network of ravine trails, it’s a city that’s well worth exploring, whether on foot, by bike or using the city’s excellent transit system. First, don’t be put-off by Toronto’s imposing skyline. Scattered around its many towering skyscrapers and high-rise condos are numerous gems – some of them pretty hard to find – just waiting to be visited. Undoubtedly the best place to begin exploring the city is along its spectacular waterfront. You can pretty much walk or bike along the whole of Toronto’s long Lake Ontario shoreline from the lovely parks of etobicoke in the west to the trendy Beaches area in the west. Named after the series of always popular public beaches along this section of the lakeshore, the area is a great place to explore with many high-end boutiques, shops and galleries, as well as many excellent dining and entertainment opportunities. It also offers superb views of the lakeshore as it
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curves all the way around to the Niagara Peninsula, and on clear days, you can see the distant shores of New York State. If you have time, be sure to travel the few additional kilometers eastwards to the Scarborough Bluffs, a series of spectacular cliffs that run along the lakeshore. Located at the bottom end of Yonge Street is the highly acclaimed Queen’s Quay, a must-visit area of high-end real estate and attractions that include waterside parks, concert venues and art exhibits. It’s also where you’ll embark for one of the shortest ferry rides found anywhere in North America, the fun trip from the mainland to the Toronto Islands (also of interest is a new 800ft long pedestrian tunnel opening this summer). You can spend many pleasant hours exploring this chain of small islands in what’s basically the heart of Toronto’s busy harbour area. One of the highlights are the endless miles of quiet walking trails, some of which traverse an area of quaint cottages and tiny homes belonging to the islands small residential community. For the sheer fun of it, rent one of the island’s unique four-person bikes, or quadracycles, and afterwards visit the decades-old but always fun Centreville Amusement Park. >>
A Few Favourite Things In addition to its many better-known sights and attractions, Toronto offers visitors numerous other fun things to do. From unique shops to art house cinemas, quiet churches and awesome theatre, there’s enough to keep the adventurous traveller entertained for days. Here are some of our favourite quieter spots in this great city:
WORLD CLASS CINEMA: Famous for its international film festival, Toronto is a hotbed of superb cinema from across the globe. The best place to see the kind of films that don’t normally receive wide release but which warrant a look-see is the excellent TIFF Bell Lightbox, a trendy art house cinema showing an eclectic mix of movies year round.
Tours & Trivia Another favourite spot for visitors to Toronto is the lovely Distillery Historic District located just 25 minutes walk east of Yonge and Front Streets (like most North American cities, directions in Toronto are largely based upon intersections). Once there, it’s a little bit like walking into a scene straight out of the generally more people-friendly cities of Europe: the district’s narrow streets and laneways are for pedestrians only, and are lined with perfectly preserved old warehouses that now house boutique stores, galleries, cafés and restaurants. The centre-piece of the Distillery district, perhaps not surprisingly, is the Mill Street Brewery, one of Canada’s leading beer companies, which offers tours as well as an excellent brew pub. Another area that’s worth exploring – and which also just so happens to be anchored by a leading microbrewery – is the Roundhouse Park area located at the base of the CN Tower (one city icon you simply can’t miss!). It’s fun to explore, and is best approached by the meandering pathway that loops through this historic area from the waterfront. Set amidst 17-acres
of parkland, it’s a real oasis in the midst of the city’s hustle and bustle, and many fun hours can be spent exploring here. Highlights include the superbly restored 1920s roundhouse, once a busy terminus for Canada’s steam railways, and home to the aptly named Steam Whistle Brewing Company. It’s also where you’ll find the superb Toronto Railway Heritage Centre with its numerous displays of locomotives and rolling stock, as well as a mini-train that’s fun for the kids. If you’re looking for a little insider knowledge regarding Toronto and it’s many lesser-known sights and attractions, you might want to enlist the help of a local tour guide. A regular on the walking tour circuit is Bruce Bell, an actor and writer well versed in some of the more interesting of these nooks and crannies. Highlights of his tours include the famous King Edward Hotel – well-known as the former love nest of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, as well as a Toronto stop-over for the Beatles – as well as historic St. Lawrence Market, Old Town Toronto, the University of Toronto, Kensington Market and Yorkville.
SILENT SANCTUARY: The lovely old Holy Trinity Church, tucked away next to the always busy Eaton Centre (Toronto’s largest shopping mall), dates from 1847 and is a lovely place to visit for a spot of contemplation and relaxation. In addition to its superb interior décor, including fine stained glass windows, the church also serves as a concert venue for religious and classical music.
UNIQUELY CANADIAN SHOPPING: Speaking of the Eaton Centre, be sure to pop in for a little Canadian clothes shopping at the Roots flagship store. This iconic Canadian brand (they’re the guys who dress our Olympic athletes) includes great Toronto and Canada themed sweatshirts and hats, as well as t-shirts and rugged outdoor wear. TERRIFIC THEATRE: Toronto has a wellearned reputation for the high quality of its theatrical productions. From big budget Broadway musicals to smaller fringe-style performances, this city has it all. Theatre companies to look into include the highly successful and always eclectic Soulpepper Theatre Company in the Distillery District; the Annex area’s Tarragon Theatre, which since the early 1970s has been responsible for more than 180 world premieres; and of course Mirvish Productions, owners of Toronto’s most famous venues, the Royal Alexandra and Princess of Wales Theatres. Skylife 53
Tons of big names acts come to Toronto on a year round basis, with summer having some of the hottest acts around. Who knows, maybe one of your favourites artists will be playing during your stay! All of these venues are easy to get to, be it via streetcar, subway, bus, taxi or on foot. For a full listing of ALL acts that are going to be in Toronto over the summer months, as well as information on purchasing tickets, visit ticketmaster.ca
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TORONTO Summer Concert Preview
AUGUST 2
ONE DIRECTION Rogers Centre
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KINGS OF LEON
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TORI AMOS
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MOTLEY CRUE & ALICE COOPER
Molson Amphitheatre
Massey Hall
Molson Amphitheatre
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KISS & DEF LEPPARD Molson Amphitheatre
LINKIN PARK & 30 SECONDS TO MARS
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JANN ARDEN
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DANDY WARHOLS
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LILY ALLEN
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JASON ALDEAN
Molson Amphitheatre
ARCADE FIRE
Molson Amphitheatre
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MIRANDA LAMBERT
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CHARLES BRADLEY
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THE BLACK KEYS
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Air Canada Centre
ED SHEERAN
Air Canada Centre
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ENRIQUE IGLESIAS
Air Canada Centre
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RASCAL FLATTS
The Sound Academy
COHEED AND CAMBRIA Kool Haus
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CHER
Air Canada Centre
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NICK CARTER & JORDAN KNIGHT The Sound Academy
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AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT
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FLEETWOOD MAC
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SINEAD O’CONNER
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PRETTY RECKLESS
Molson Amphitheatre Massey Hall
Lee’s Palace
OCTOBER
Air Canada Centre
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Massey Hall
Danforth Music Hall
Air Canada Centre Massey Hall
The Sound Academy
NOVEMBER 6
SARAH MCLACHLAN
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BUCK 65
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GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Danforth Music Hall Danforth Music Hall Massey Hall
Molson Amphitheatre
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Swimsuit
Dreams By: Mariana Bockarova
Let’s admit it: We’ve all dreamt of wearing the perfect swimsuit. We are conditioned, as women, to want to play the lead role in an iconic bikini moment, whether it’s a onesie, à la Pamela Anderson’s Baywatch days, or a full-out version of Halle Barry’s ‘Bond Girl’ look. As the swimsuit season approaches, two Canadian designers, Tatiana Paratchuk and Julie Khinkis, have created a label to make those visions a reality. I sat down with the makers of VENAO Swimwear to get at the heart of their own swimsuit dreams:
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MB: HOW DID IT ALL START? J.K/T.P: Both of us grew up watching our mothers design and create garments, not only as a creative expression, but also out of necessity. We both had the most interesting wardrobe from our peers and grew up with the notion that fashion is an image. VENAO was born out of that passion for creativity and desire for a challenge since fashion design has always been part of our lives. One night we started sketching swimsuits that we wanted to have but just couldn’t find anywhere. Many hours later, we decided to create a few samples so we booked a trip to New York to shop for fabric and created our first few suits. A few weeks later, we heard there was a fashion show in Toronto which was short a designer. We scrambled to create more pieces and completed a photoshoot to submit our collection for review. Once the shots hit social media, the response amazed us and we booked the show. It was the perfect way to transition from a hobby to a business. MB: IS IT EVER TESTING TO WORK AS A TEAM?
J.K/T.P: We work really well together. We are both super persistent. We aim high and there is never a dull moment. People love our energy and offer to collaborate. We wear all the hats in the company, from design to production, from marketing to distribution…Tatiana is the creative designer and focuses on creating the product. Julie is the brand manager, dealing with marketing, distribution and events. We discuss every project together and do not proceed unless it fits within our plan. We both sketch out the idea then Tatiana works on the pattern, which sometimes takes a few tries to get the fit exactly as we want. She makes a sample piece and we bring in a few girls for fitting. When the fit is just right, the design makes it into the new collection. MB: I’VE SEEN YOUR SWIMWEAR ON THE RUNWAY – THEY ARE DEFINITELY DISTINCTIVE AND GARNER A LOT OF ATTENTION. IN YOUR OPINION, WHY? J.K/T.P: Our swimsuits are meticulously designed to hug a woman’s curves elegantly. When we design an item, we do so with a particular body shape in mind and we market it appropriately. We import our fabrics from North America and Europe, as it holds the color better and therefore will last longer. We are also very selective about the hardware that we use. This season we are moving towards more rose gold-plated accessories to prevent rusting. We strictly monitor production of each garment and hold the factory to the highest standards. Each piece that leaves our factory is a gem and will make a woman feel like a goddess.
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MB: “GODDESS” IS DEFINITELY THE RIGHT WORD: EVERYONE I’VE SEEN WEARING YOUR SWIMWEAR LOOKS LIKE A SUPERMODEL. WHAT DOES THE TYPICAL VENAO CUSTOMER LOOK LIKE TO YOU? J.K/T.P: Our target customer is a confident, fashion-affluent woman aged 20-50 who is a socialite in her community and therefore strives to always “turn heads”. She makes an effort to take good care of her body and enjoys showing it off. This woman spends time vacationing at resorts and summer destinations, where she must look her best. She follows designer trends and seeks out exclusive pieces to stand out. MB: FROM YOUR OWN COLLECTION, WHAT “STANDS OUT” FOR YOU? J.K: My favorite piece is the Aria. It is classy and luxurious with braids and a golden clasp. I also love the cleavage it creates and the overall design is so unique, totally me. This was the first VENAO suit I wore. T.P: My favorite piece is the Bandeau. It was the very first piece I made and it got the most attention. It’s fun and playful because of the various ways you can wear it. Also its multi-structural for different body shapes and different bust sizes can wear it with confidence. I’ve always been fond of smaller bottom so I love the Brazilian trio bottoms, which gives minimal tan lines. MB: FROM AN OUTSIDER’S PERSPECTIVE, I’VE ALWAYS BEEN CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A DESIGNER: IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT DO YOU NEED TO ‘MAKE IT’? J.K/T.P: You need good intuition and a great team. There are many costs in the first year, lawyers, materials, and equipment and of course the cost of trial and error. As long as there is passion and some startup capital, launching a label can be exhilarating. MB: WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF YOUR PROFESSION? J.K/T.P: The most challenging aspect is the lack of time we have to put towards this business. We both have full time jobs and juggling to keep everything moving. We love the challenge that comes with every area of the business and thrive on accomplishing every step. MB: HAVE YOU FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO START A FASHION LABEL, PARTICULARLY SWIMWEAR, IN CANADA? J.K/T.P: Both of us have lived in Toronto since our early teens and we are fortunate to be in such a diverse city. The eclectic mix of creative minds propels ideas into reality. Simple conversations over a coffee turn into business ideas and collaborations make it happen. As a business, swimsuit prices are commonly really high digits, while the amount of material needed is small. This cost difference allows us to produce in Toronto, at a premium price, use gold-plated hardware, and purchase high quality fabrics. This is why we’re fortunate that VENAO was born in Canada, and this is where we will continue to make all of our products. MB: WHAT’S NEXT FOR VENAO? J.K/T.P: There are so many ideas for VENAO going forward. We are entering the international market in distribution and are invited to be a part of some really interesting events. New products will be launching and we are working on creative partnerships that are sure to make a buzz. Details cannot be revealed!. Skylife 57
HOW ITALY INFLUENCED AN ICON: The Style of Audrey Hepburn
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BY: MARIANA BOCKAROVA
ften considered the epitome of grace, Audrey Hepburn was - and remains - an icon to be reckoned with. With her classic beauty and feminine charm, she captivated millions through film and thousands through her helping hands. In the twenty year anniversary of her death, just as the ‘Audrey a Roma’ exhibit dedicated to showcasing Hepburn’s long-standing relationship to Italy closes, the world continues to admire the unparalleled beauty that exuberated from her mind, the kindness that leapt from her heart, and the goodwill that came from her soul. What she is perhaps most admired for is her fashion sense, however Hepburn’s style came from an amalgamation of her troubled past, present work, and her philosophy of life: “For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and the other for helping others.” Born in 1929 Brussels to a British father and a Dutch Baroness, Audrey spent her most formative years as a ballerina, dancing throughout the Second World War. Her fame as a film star, however, began in 1953 with the film Roman Holiday. Filmed entirely in Italy, she played the part of Princess Ann, a guarded royal who yearns to break away from her otherwise precautious and structured life. In this light, Hepburn herself was introduced to the world, and introduced the world to Rome: “With that movie, [she] became the icon of a jaunty Roman lifestyle, touring the world on a Vespa scooter.” Twice after, Hepburn would return to film in Rome; first, to film War & Peace in 1956 and subsequently, three years later, for The Nun’s Story. These years shaped her fashion sense considerably. >>
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Following the birth of her first son, Sean, in 1960, Hepburn met and married Italian psychiatrist, Andrea Dotti. Along with their new son, Luca Dotti, the family of four swiftly settled into Rome. In the role of mother and wife during the near-twenty years she left the limelight and embrace la dolce vita, Hepburn was “a woman who [loved] to take long walks with her dogs and take her sons to school.” Growing fond of the siesta, Hepburn adopted the Roman lifestyle during her life in Rome: She would often be found walking her Yorkie, Mr. Famous, in the streets of Parioli, eating in Piazza Navona, and adopting the Sunday “pastarelle” tradition, while befriending famed actors Alberto Sordi and Renato Rascel: “If the photographers happened to capture her, perhaps it might be in a little road near the Campo de’ Fiori in the moment her husband was waiting for [his] motherin-law to open the door for Sunday lunch.” This describes Hepburn’s laissez-faire attitude to daily formality, which translated into her daily fashion choices at the time - a simple dress with a belt cinched at the waist. During her eleven-year marriage to Dotti, his influence similarly bore witness to the emergence of a highly introspective Hepburn who had come to terms with her troubled past, which undoubtedly gave way to her work ethic. Hepburn herself notes, “If you want to get psychological, you can say my definitiveness stems from underlying feelings of insecurity and inferiority. I couldn’t conquer these feelings by acting indecisive. I found the only way to get the better of them was by putting my foot down, by adopting a forceful and concentrated drive.” It was perhaps in the time she spent in Italy that Hepburn realized her deep compassion for others, which she spent the rest of her life pursuing as a UNICEF International Goodwill Ambassador, her self-proclaimed greatest
role. While her psychological insight may have been influenced by Dotti, her iconic fashion can certainly be attributed, at least in part, to Rome: It was within the character of Princess Ann in Roman Holiday, in fact, where Hepburn sought the formations of her beloved style, including the white blouse which found its way as a wardrobe staple throughout her life. Similarly, in this role, the bold accessories she often preferred to gaudy jewelry emerged. She wore wide-brimmed hats, large dark sunglasses and often donned scarves tied around her neck, or covering her hair, as had been customary at the time in Rome. The influence Italy had on her style, however, was reciprocal: The post-second world war era Hepburn found herself in showed the re-emergence of Italian fashion, undoubtedly due to the influence Hepburn and other key actresses held. For instance, her “GG” monogrammed Gucci handbag quickly gained popularity, as Hepburn was often seen carrying a classic and practical bag. She simultaneously made the house of Salvatore Ferragamo a household name, with the notable kitten heels and ballet flats Hepburn had been so fond of coming from Salvatore Ferragamo himself. At that time, he was simply a shoemaker from Bonito: “[Hepburn] remained a loyal customer for the rest of her life, wearing his heels as a young starlet and his blue and white driving moccasins in her sixties.” While Italy helped launch her acting career, Hepburn today is not remembered merely as the actress of her decade, nor credited simply as a fashion icon, but continues to be, for millions, the hallmark of human compassion and goodwill. It was her inaugural grace, humble nature and most importantly, charity towards others that propelled her and will sustain her presence far beyond us today, a presence profoundly influenced by la dolce vita she so openly embraced in Rome.
5 WAYS TO STEAL AUDREY’S STYLE: Find What Fits.
Basic is Best.
Audrey was often seen wearing simple shift dresses, tailored to perfection. While tailoring your own clothes may seem expensive and unnecessary, wearing clothes that look tailor-made is the art to well-dressed women everywhere - a secret Audrey knew well.
A black turtleneck paired with capri pants and ballet flats can look extraordinary, as Audrey proved in her trademark look. While in theory, this look may seem drab, it’s incredibly slimming and can be worn on a number of different occasions
Simply Accessorize. Whether it’s sunglasses and a scarf, or a statement bag and wide-brimmed hat, accessories complemented the simplicity of Audrey’s outfits. Think of the little black dress she donned in Breakfast at Tiffany’s - it wouldn’t be complete without the glasses and hat!
Feminine Flair.
Collared Shirts.
At times, Hepburn chose otherwise masculine clothes, such as fitted suits. Her impeccable grooming, however, softened and feminized her looks. Make sure to invest in the details - regular haircuts, manicures, and healthy skin goes a long way.
Whether plain or in bold prints, this classic never goes out of style and always looks fresh.
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Relax and rehydrate this summer
with Moroccan Oil: Now at Shizen Spa
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By Michelle Robertson
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he sun’s shining, flowers are blooming and temperatures are rising, summer might just finally be here! It’s time to get your hair and body summer-ready with a Hydration Ritual treatment from the award-winning Moroccan oil brand. This skin smoothing, moisture infusing spa treatment will have you ready to soak up the sun and show off your summer skin no matter where your travels may take you this summer. Immerse yourself in 50 minutes of pure bliss not only for your body, but for your mind. The Moroccan oil Hydration Ritual includes a hair treatment and scalp massage, full body exfoliation, massage and Body Soufflé, all of which quenches your skin and deeply hydrates for soft, supple, summer-ready skin and tresses. “The Moroccan oil Hydration Ritual is a total body experience, relaxing you from head to toe,” says Graeme Harper, Shizen Spa Director at Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre and Cosmopolitan Hotel locations. “With summer on its way, the Hydration Ritual is the perfect way to bring your skin back to life after irritation and dryness caused by winter weather. It’s also very important to keep the skin hydrated during the summer months, as sun exposure can be very drying.” The Hydration Ritual features three Moroccan oil products: the Moroccan oil Treatment Light, a nourishing formula that completely transforms and repairs dried and stressed out locks with fatty acids, omega-3s and vitamins; the Moroccan oil Body Buff, a scrub infused with naturally exfoliating orange peel that brushes away dead skin cells to reveal smooth, healthy skin; and the Moroccan oil Body Soufflé, a rich formula pumped with revitalizing argan oil and creamy shea butter that nourishes and infuses your skins natural moisture barrier. This treatment is bound to leave you feeling relaxed and unwound, your skin soft and supple, and your hair shiny and strong. The 50-minute spa session begins with an invigorating hair treatment and soothing scalp massage that’s sure to make you fall into a deep state of relaxation. Next, the therapists will begin the exfoliation process, gently rubbing away the dead skin cells from your legs and feet, revealing fresh and rejuvenated skin. They will then treat you to a gentle massage, targeting your hands, arms and stomach, allowing your body to become more relaxed. After the massage, the therapist will have you flip over and they will then exfoliate the back of your legs as well as your back. Once all of the dead skin has been removed, you can relish in the luxurious
Body Soufflé, drenching your entire body with rich moisture. This rejuvenating treatment concludes with a light massage compressing the body and relaxing the muscle tissues from the back to the feet. At the end of this treatment you will be ready to take on sundresses, sandals and whatever else summer throws your way! Moroccan oil Hydration Ritual products provide excellent benefits to the hair and skin. All products contain argan oil, 100 per cent natural oil that is extremely rich in natural tocopherols (Vitamin E), essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants. It helps to hydrate and nourish hair, scalp and skin. Packed with fatty acids and omega-3 oils to strengthen hair, vitamins for shine and anti-oxidants for protection, Moroccan oil is made for tired, thirsty tresses. Living in Canada has it’s benefits but with extreme weather swings and the self-inflicted damage from heat-styling tools, this miracle treatment is quickly absorbed by the hair and turns your tired locks into the beautiful shining head of hair you’ve been dreaming of! The Moroccan oil Treatment Light can be used as a conditioner, styling product or finishing tool. Feeling the effects of that brutal winter we just experienced? The Moroccan oil Body Buff is the answer to your skin’s prayers. It’s carefully crafted to gently scrub away dead skin cells, instantly transforming you to reveal soft, smooth skin! Made with natural orange peel exfoliant, this buffer is gentle enough for you to use daily. To keep that glowing tan this summer you need to exfoliate and moisturize so the Body Buff is the perfect product to help you cultivate that bronze glow. It provides skin with intense moisture with the added benefit of argan oil blended with Vitamin E and nourishing avocado, grape seed, safflower, sesame and sweet almond oils. Not only will your winter-worn skin thank you but future sun-tanned you will love this formula too! The finishing touch on this full body treatment is an indulgent rich formula. The Moroccan oil Body Soufflé treats your skin to a decadent dose of moisture, leaving you with soft, smooth and rehydrated skin ready for bare legs and sleeveless shirts. Packed with avocado oil and vitamin E, the soufflé helps to build up skin’s natural defense and moisture repair. The Moroccan oil Hydration Ritual treatment is available at Toronto’s Shizen Spas in the Pantages Hotel and Cosmopolitan Hotel located right in the heart of the city. Treat yourself, and your skin, to a much needed hydration overhaul with a Hydration Ritual treatment.
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THE HAIRY TRUTH ABOUT WAXING Graeme Harper, Director of Shizen Spa at Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre and Cosmopolitan Hotel debunks some of the more popular myths surrounding waxing. MYTH: YOU NEED TO GROW YOUR HAIR OUT VERY LONG BEFORE YOU CAN GET WAXED Your hair doesn’t need to be long for you to get a wax. The ideal length for a waxing session is a quarter of an inch long. It’s best not to trim hair down too low, which can make waxing difficult, and also be sure to refrain from shaving, which actually reverses the benefits of waxing. MYTH: WAXING IS BAD FOR YOUR SKIN Despite what some may say, waxing does not harm your skin or cause wrinkles. However, your skin may be red and very sensitive post-wax. Some clients experience minor swelling which is completely normal and usually dissipates within a few hours. MYTH: CONSUMING ALCOHOL BEFORE YOUR WAX APPOINTMENT WILL HELP EASE THE PAIN Consuming alcohol prior to your waxing appointment will only cause you more pain! Alcohol tightens your pores which causes the waxing experience to be more painful. If you feel like you may need some pain relief, try taking an over the counter pain reliever or apply a numbing cream to the skin about 30 minutes before your appointment. MYTH: WAXING MAKES HAIR GROWN IN THICKER This is completely false! In reality, waxing causes hair to grow in much finer over time. You will also experience slower regrowth with waxing. Waxing removes the hair from the root giving you smooth, hairless skin for up to three weeks. MYTH: IT’S OKAY TO TAN BEFORE AND AFTER A WAX Tanning pre and post wax is a big no-no! Since waxing removes the first layer of dead skin, it will also remove your tan, so it’s best to not tan beforehand. After waxing, your skin is very sensitive and prone to burns. Skip tanning for a day or two to avoid burning your skin. Skylife 61
SKYLINE CORNER QUINTESSENTIAL CANADA
LAKESIDE LODGE
QUINTESSENTIAL
CANADA BY SEAN CUNNINGHAM
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ountless places claim to be fit for a king, but how many are verifiably suitable for prime ministers, chancellors and presidents? Deerhurst Resort earned this distinction in 2010 when it hosted the G8 Summit of World Leaders and welcomed U.S. president Barack Obama, German chancellor Angela Merkel and Canada’s own Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, among other heads of state. Today the Muskoka, Ontario, resort is proving fit for another exciting group of visitors: members of Ontario’s newest vacation club. Skyline Vacation Club launched in October 2013 with four properties, including Deerhurst Resort, and a unique business plan. “We are a regional, drive-to vacation club with access to resorts around the world through RCI,” says president Jude Carrillo. “Our larger objective is to provide a lifestyle product that encompasses resorts, hotels and a wide range of amenities to the Ontario market.” It’s a big market to serve. Home to 13.5 million residents, or more than a third of Canada’s population, Ontario is the most populous province in the country. As a vacation destination, Ontario is known for both its great outdoors—forests, rivers and thousands of lakes define much of the landscape—and its urban sophistication (cue Toronto, Ottawa). Skyline Vacation Club gives members the best of both worlds. Whether members wish to stay in the city or head to cottage country, Skyline Vacation Club can accommodate their getaway goals. “Our mixture of urban and cottage-country offerings addresses the needs and desires of the Ontario market,” Carrillo says.
TOWN AND COUNTRY Two of the Skyline Vacation Club collections are “urban” and “resort.” The urban properties, Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre and Cosmopolitan Hotel Toronto, located in the city; the resort offerings, Deerhurst Re-
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sort and Horseshoe Resort, are within one to two hours of the city. No two properties are the same. While the Pantages Hotel Toronto is steps from the bustling art, theatre and shopping districts, Carrillo says the Cosmopolitan Hotel Toronto is “a haven of tranquility in the heart of downtown’s business district.” Both Toronto hotels are all-suite properties with an on-site spa and the comforts of home— kitchenettes, laundry facilities, 400-thread-count linens—and are well suited to the extended-stay market. Skyline Vacation Club’s country resorts also deliver distinctive vacation experiences. Deerhurst Resort is an iconic year-round retreat on Peninsula Lake, in Muskoka, which appeared on National Geographic Traveler’s “Best of the World 2012” list. The resort’s sprawling, 760-acre campus features everything from hiking trails to horse stables to golf courses, and guests can choose from more than 60 on-site activities (treetop zip lining, Hummer tours, snowmobiling, dogsledding, you name it). Deerhurst Resort also has a lively entertainment scene and is home to Canada’s longest-running live show, a musical variety stage production called Decades. Horseshoe Resort, on the other hand, is best known for skiing. “It’s the closest ski hill to the Greater Toronto area, with 29 alpine runs, 35 kilometers of Nordic trails and direct access to the lush Copeland and Simcoe Forests,” Carrillo says. “Horseshoe benefits from being set within Ontario’s ‘snowbelt’ region.” Not that its appeal is limited to winter.When the ski season draws to a close, guests enjoy numerous on-site adventures, including the family-focused Adventure Park, two golf courses and a spa. Horseshoe also hosts annual events, like the Warrior Dash, which bills itself as the world’s largest obstacle-race series, and the Horseshoe Open, Ontario’s newest ski and snowboard festival. With this array of offerings there comes a mix of members. While the Skyline Vacation Club is still young, Carrillo says membership is already impressively varied. “Our membership is mostly based in the
GTA and encompasses all ages and walks of life because we have the benefits of a town and country club,” he says. This variety is by design, since members are never asked to commit to one single vacation experience. “We’re a global points club, so we don’t distinguish between ‘urban’ and ‘resort’ members,” Carrillo says. “Every member has access to the entire range of the Skyline Hotels & Resorts portfolio.” That access extends to the rest of the world, too. Skyline Vacation Club launched simultaneously with its affiliation with RCI, a relationship that Carrillo describes as an integral part of the club’s offering. “So far the RCI exchange program has been very well-received,” Carrillo says. “Our members are looking for activities and getaways close to home, but also the option to travel the world. RCI enables them to access resorts that we can’t provide ourselves. It really elevates the whole experience for members.”
NEW FRONTIERS Skyline Vacation Club is barely a year old, but renovations and expansions are already under way. The company recently completed an upgrade at the Pantages Hotel to create two levels for members: the Club Series and the higher-end Signature Series, which is affiliated with RCI’s luxury exchange network, The Registry Collection® program. “All member units have newly renovated accommodations, full kitchens and living areas, and are very well-appointed,” Carrillo says. Soon Deerhurst Resort will also offer a Signature Series product. The property is converting guest rooms into Club and Signature units, and Carrillo expects renovations to wrap this year. “We’re also planning to add a freestanding
three-bedroom home adjacent to our Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course,” he says. “That is going to be a very unique addition for us. And at Horseshoe Resort we’re working on securing some brand-new units over the next year. We’ve definitely got our work cut out for us for 2014, but the outcome is going to be worth it—for our club and our members.” More destinations are in the pipeline. Skyline recently acquired 136 acres of developable land and 50 percent of the commercial retail space at Blue Mountain Village. “There is certainly future potential to develop some Skyline Vacation Club units there—and at any properties we acquire in the future,” Carrillo says. “We’re constantly researching and evaluating new opportunities for Skyline Vacation Club to expand, which could really be anywhere in the world.” Wherever Skyline Vacation Club goes next, millennial vacationers are almost certain to follow.“In the future, we believe Millennials will be our biggest opportunity for potential growth,” Carrillo says, noting that Skyline’s core vacation offerings—outdoor adventures and sophisticated urban experiences—are especially popular among the generation. “Millennials are really the future of the vacation club industry.” SKYLINE VACATION CLUB AT A GLANCE • ONTARIO’S NEWEST VACATION CLUB • LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER 2013 • FOUR PROPERTIES, IN AND WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF TORONTO • AFFILIATED WITH THE RCI POINTS® PROGRAM AND THE REGISTRY COLLECTION® PROGRAM
Originally published in the Q2 2014 issue of RCI Ventures® magazine.
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Lakeside LODGE INTRODUCING LAKESIDE LODGE, A NEW CONDO OPPORTUNITY ON PENINSULA LAKE
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egistrations are pouring in for Skyline Resort Communities’ Lakeside Lodge condominium residence coming this summer to Canada’s coveted Muskoka waterfront. Purchasers recognize the incredible potential of the first brand new whole-ownership condominiums to be offered at Deerhurst Resort since the late 1980s. Situated right on the shoreline and easily accessible to a multitude of amenities and activities, Lakeside Lodge suites will start from just $169,900. Imagine having your own Muskoka base camp for prices like that! Award-winning Richard Wengle Architect designed this attractive building to inject clean contemporary architecture onto the shoreline, highlighted by peaked gables, pillars and a cupola that add Muskoka charm. The residence will be fronted by beach access, with walkways, lounge chairs, shaded pavilion barbecue areas and a dock for fun boating, swimming, waterskiing, picnicking and more. Befitting the resort spirit, the renowned firm The Design Agency has appointed the inviting interiors. Among the uncommonly beautiful common areas are the games room with its pool table, foosball and more, and the owner’s lounge, where country contemporary furnishings and features welcome you with casual elegance. Lakeside Lodge will feature an outdoor swimming pool that overlooks the lake from the building’s grand terrace. The combination of exterior and interior brilliance takes owners and residents into the 21st century in style. On a daily basis, residents will enjoy breathtaking views of Peninsula Lake and Sunset Bay, as well as endless possibilities for resting, recreating and socializing at Deerhurst Resort. Long considered Ontario’s prime vacation spot and well loved by families for decades, Deerhurst also offers spa treatments, a wide variety of winter activities, casual and fine dining, world-class shows, tennis courts, hiking trails and golf courses. In addition, purchasers receive membership into the SkyLife Club (valued at $25,000), entitling them to unprecedented access at Skyline Hotels & Resorts properties. On top of all of this, Deerhurst is only five minutes from downtown Huntsville, with its charming services and amenities including golfing, skiing, fishing, boating and hiking, fine dining, world-class theatre and entertainment. Everything you need is located right on-site or just down the road. Plus, the area is internationally known for being among the finest on earth when it comes to engaging all of the senses. In 2011, National Geographic Traveler Magazine ranked Muskoka Cottage Country as the #1 summer travel destination in the world, and in 2012, it made the top 20. Skyline invites you to become part of this invigorating picture. Owning at Lakeside Lodge is easy: discover fully managed resort living with your choice of personalized services and amenities. There’s even a rental program that can help contribute to your carrying costs. Choose from studios to three-bedroom designs in sizes from just over 400 to 1,200 square feet. Skyline is receiving interest from the spectrum of the buying public, including individuals, couples, empty-nesters, growing families and investors from across Toronto and the GTA and beyond.
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Skyline is a leading Toronto-based developer of hospitality properties and destination communities. The company owns over two million square feet of real estate, has over 2,600 acres with development rights for more than 7,000 residential units at communities such as Deerhurst, Horseshoe, and most extensively, at the historic lakefront of Port McNicoll, Ontario. To find out more about Lakeside Lodge and how you can “Own the Lake,” register at skylinecommunities.com or call 855-915-2582.
Skyline Resort Communities redefines four-season living in Simcoe County Prefer to spend your days with the wind at your back on the ski hill or bike trail? Horseshoe Copeland House redefines four-season living with 116 condominium units steps from Horseshoe Resort. Just 15 minutes from the conveniences of Barrie, homeowners will feel like they’ve escaped the city but still have everything at their fingertips. With the Copeland Forest in your backyard and ski in/ski out access, there’s no reason to stay inside, no matter the season. Plus, Horseshoe Copeland House’s lock and leave lifestyle means no maintenance worries and the advantage of joining the optional rental program. Living at Horseshoe Copeland House gives you access to the abundance of active pursuits in the region. The resort is home to two golf courses, a 10-acre driving range and practice green. Enjoy more than 60km of trails perfect for biking, hiking and Nordic skiing. Other on-site activities include the all-terrain Adventure Buggies, Treetop Trekking and an Adventure Park, perfect for learning and exploring new skills with the kids or grandkids. In the winter, experience the rush of 29 ski runs, a Terrain Park, snowmobiling or tubing. There’s learning and fun for anyone of any age. Construction is scheduled to start this summer, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for four-season resort living. Visit skylinecommunities.com/Horseshoe-Village/ Copeland-House.
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