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where . global reach . local depth . March / april 2017
the guide
ENTERTAINMENT pAgEs 20-23 The Canadian Opera Company marks Canada ’ s 150th with a look at the life of Louis Riel .
sHOppINg pAgEs 25-29 The semi-annual One of a Kind show celebrates all things crafted . photo by cindy la .
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11 toRonto : A kid-clASS city
Every day is Family Day in the city , and there ’ s no shortage of activities to entertain everyone . By COnan TOBias
ART & ANTIquEs pAgEs 30-32 The AGO gives Georgia O ’ Keeffe a deserved retrospective .
DININg pAgEs 34-39 Chef Anthony Walsh keeps Leña ’ s menu all in the family .
NAVIgATE pAgEs 40-41 The ROM displays the world ' s biggest animal .
14 diScoveR cAnAdA with pASSpoRt 2017
Canada turns 150 this year . It ’ s going to be a busy time , filled with thousands of celebrations marking the anniversary of Confederation . Passport 2017 — an event-discovery website and free app — is your gateway to it all .
16 All in A dAy ’ S woRk
Every visit to Toronto is an opportunity to sample what makes the city so great — even if the top sight on the itinerary is the inside of a boardroom . By Karen sTevens
oN the coVer
March : Shark photo courtesy of Ripley ’ s Aquarium of Canada . April : José Bautista photo courtesy of the Toronto Blue Jays .
HERE & NOW pAgEs 8-9 The Blue Jays are ready to play ball ; get your cosplay on at the Toronto ComiCon .
YOu ARE HERE pAgE 33 All sizzle and no steak ? Not at these beloved establishments .
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