Visits to Peter Cellar's Pub start and end with an embrace, thanks to gregarious host Wayne Biegel of the Mono Cliffs Inn. The pub an hour away from Toronto has won fame…
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Toronto Ritz-Carlton ‘over the moon’ after scoring 5-diamond rating
The Ritz-Carlton opened on February 16, 2011 and won over patrons immediately with its sense of place, charm, hospitality and tasteful luxury. It earns the highest honour from the CAA, making it…
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L’Abattoir in Vancouver a true sensation
Before En Route named it the Best New Restaurant in Canada, Vacay.ca's Adrian Brijbassi, a judge for the World's 50 Best Restaurants, spotlighted L'Abattoir as deserving of great accolades. Read why.
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The Great Canadian Dessert Search, Edition No. 1: Jelly Doughnuts at Le Bremner
These are Timbits on steroids — and after a serious retool in a masterful kitchen. Whether it’s the chocolate, lemon or fruity jam flavour, the Le Bremner doughnuts satisfy your craving for…
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Sausages go gourmet at WVRST in Toronto
Inventive WVRST has impressed more than one judge for the World's 50 Best Restaurants since opening on King Street in May, Vacay.ca Correspondent Adrian Brijbassi writes.
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Ensemble in Vancouver wins high praise
On the night of the Vancouver riots, while everyone else in the city was consumed with what might catch fire, the staff at the city’s most talked about new restaurant were worried…
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Huether Hotel is a treasure in Waterloo
Historic venue in famed university town is one of Ontario's most fun and eclectic spots for a night out, writes Adrian Brijbassi.
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Where Kitchener’s Oktoberfest joy never ends
Courtesy of Adrian Brijbassi. Thousands gather each fall in this city formerly called Berlin for the largest Oktoberfest celebration outside of Munich.
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Queen Charlotte Lodge Reels Them In
The Haida are a matriarchal society, so it seems fitting that women who journey to fish these waters would outperform the men.
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Grandma Lambe’s Apple Pies are Calling You
Story by Adrian Brijbassi MEAFORD, ONTARIO — Grace Lambe made her first pie for sale 26 years ago because she had peaches that were going bad.








