Why head to the brand-new lobby of The Drake Hotel’s Modern Wing? To take in the gorgeous space, warm up by the fire, and grab a drink in the lobby bar, of course. Built for maximum coziness, the Modern Wing’s street-facing bôite is the place to meet and watch life on West Queen West flow by. … Continued
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My Night in Nine is a series where we ask some of our friends, collaborators and all-around creatives to show us what a night at The Drake looks like for them in nine photos. When friend of The Drake and artist/photographer Holly Chang goes, she goes. With a recent Master’s degree under her belt, an … Continued
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Dreamed up by bartender Sandy De Almeida, this rum-based take on a Negroni has become a go-to favourite for cocktail lovers across the city — and also happens to be the perfect festive tipple to share with friends this holiday season. You can order The Departed chez nous, of course, and if you’re feeling inspired, … Continued
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My Night in Nine is a series where we ask some of our friends, collaborators and all-around creatives to show us what a night at The Drake looks like for them in nine photos. While Toronto-based Life Coach + entrepreneur Rahim Printer wouldn’t necessarily describe himself as a stranger to The Drake *cue The Underground strobe … Continued
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The incredible human and dog person (hi, Olive!) behind a thriving Toronto-based photography biz, Adam Deunk is a commercial and lifestyle photographer based in Toronto. It’s all love + details; when he’s not busy snapping iconic portraits, elopements and pics for cool brands, he’s out capturing meaningful images that focus on human connection. Adam recently … Continued
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My Night in Nine is a series where we ask some of our friends, collaborators and all-around creatives to show us what a night at The Drake looks like for them in nine photos. What do you get when you put two incredible humans in a MINI Countryman for an overnight stay at Drake Motor Inn and … Continued
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With the excitement of summer in the city returning, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of The Drake Hotel’s new Executive Chef, Laura Maxwell. With a winning combination of passion, experience and creativity, Chef Laura is looking forward to working in locally sourced and sustainable ingredients onto her menu, so be sure to stop by, say “hi” the next … Continued
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When is an A-frame not just an A-frame? When it’s The Perch, The Devonshire’s new outdoor space for live music. Built out over the water, The Perch will host ticketed live music shows every Thursday evening this summer, focusing on new and emerging talent from around the province. “Grab a seat by the water or … Continued
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Transforming a nondescript stairwell into a place worth loitering in is no mean feat, but multidisciplinary artist and all-around talented guy Andrew Zukerman has us covered with Dragging Mount Ida, his new installation at The Drake Motor Inn. We had a chance to catch up with Andrew to chat inspiration, imagery…and that enigmatic title. … Continued
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Fresh growth, vibrant colours, lots to look at — no, we’re not just talking about July + August in the County. In Meta-Variations, Drake Devonshire’s new outdoor art exhibition guest-curated by Ashley Mulvihill, three artists showcase site-specific artworks with exaggerated forms and saturated hues, encouraging thoughtful conversation while celebrating the power of art in the elements. … Continued
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