Nobody loves a night out like us, so when it came to getting the scoop on how to make it a good time, all the time, we asked the people who know best–our own team! We asked Drake team members to spill about everything from their best hangover cures to favourite dancefloor tracks and wildest … Continued
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No one knows and reps their neighbourhoods in Toronto or Prince Edward County like a Drake team member. To live like a local the next time you stay with us at The Drake Hotel, Drake Devonshire, and Drake Motor Inn, study up on our staff’s recs for all the homegrown favs and hidden gems to hit during … Continued
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Meet The Drake Hotel’s late-night curator of sounds, Jalyssa Mills! Jalyssa is a passionate multi-hyphenate and music industry vet who’s been collaborating and creating incredible experiences at some of Toronto’s top entertainment venues and now she’s bringing her signature style to our neighbourhood hub on West Queen West. We caught up with Jalyssa where she … 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. Meet Brandon Romanchuk (@currentspaces), a Quinte West-based photographer and content creator passionate about moody and minimalist aesthetics. He’s spent years honing … Continued
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A Drake party is like no other. It’s why your best friend’s bachelorette, a milestone birthday, or a company bash are all at home here. Here’s to more Drake to celebrate this spring and summer with ‘Bashes in a Box’, our curated bespoke packages for a fuss-free soirée and Drake Academy, where guests can partake in their secret box cocktail … Continued
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Art is at home at Workflow, our one-night-only weekly art showcase where emerging artists from multiple disciplines exhibit and discuss their work in The Modern Wing lobby-turned-studio space. Set to return later this month as a four-week residency with Tacit Collective, an online gallery dedicated to female artists, this series features artists Maxine McCrann, Marcia … 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. Ernest Baker came up in an era when they told us that we could do anything — so that was his … Continued
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My Shift in Nine is a series where we ask our team members to show us what a day in the life at The Drake looks like for them in nine photos. Ever wondered who the welcoming concierge is that greets you with a smile and a key card? Meet our very own Steph … Continued
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This month’s BCC member spotlight is Charmain Emerson, a passionate advocate for racial justice and equity in the workplace. Alongside Akinkunmi Akinnola, Joshua Dyer, Paul Taylor, Angelina Williams, and Erica Russell, Charmain brings a unique skill set and perspective to The Drake’s Black Community Council. As a co-founding director of Black Opportunity Fund in 2020, … Continued
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Hey Everyone, I’m Emily Mills and this is my first collaboration with The Drake Hotel. The timing couldn’t have been better. So many people are feeling stretched and stressed right now. I can relate. I’m the founder and CEO of How She Hustles. We’ve been connecting and amplifying diverse women leaders and entrepreneurs in Canada … Continued
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