What to do in Toronto

Worth checking out during your stay at Le Germain Hotel Toronto and Le Germain Hotel Maple Leaf Square.

SHOP MINK MILE

Toronto’s top rapper, Drake, dropped in last fall for the opening of Hermès’ new shopfront on Bloor Street West, a.k.a. “Mink Mile.” Inside: jewellery, fashion, iconic scarves, and a pair of hockey sticks custom-made for this Canadian flagship store.

THE CRAFT BEER FORMULA

Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa, and now Toronto. CRAFT Beer Market’s tested formula offers fun times, fresh food, and fabulous microbrews.

SISTER ACT

Aloette by owner/chef Patrick Kriss joins older sibling Alo (upstairs) as the Queen & Spadina dining scene’s tastiest sister act.

SURPRISE, SURPRISE !

Striving to create a multi-sensory experience, cocktails at BarChef often shock and always surprise.

RUNAWAY HIT

A Tony award-winning musical about airline passengers stranded in Newfoundland on September 11? Believe it. Come from Away is a runaway hit. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W (until September 2) — mirvish.com

TRUE NORTH

Critics have fallen for Canis. This cool Queen West kitchen, helmed by Chef Jeff Kang, redefines Canadian classics with seasonal ingredients and simple recipes. On the menu: Mussels, potato, and dill. Salmon, turnip, and buttermilk. Uncomplicated yet unforgettable.