{"id":9964,"date":"2019-08-07T13:56:33","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T13:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?p=9964"},"modified":"2020-02-19T20:52:26","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T20:52:26","slug":"make-the-most-of-whats-left-of-summer-in-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/make-the-most-of-whats-left-of-summer-in-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the Most of Summer in Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all feel it when we are halfway through August, and that end of summer feeling quickly starts creeping in. We ask ourselves, \u201cWhere has the time gone? How is it already August!?\u201d We don\u2019t understand it either, but instead, we created a list of things to do in summer in Toronto to ensure you make the most of what\u2019s left of it! Start clearing your calendars for the next few weeks because you\u2019re going to be busy\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blue Jays Game<br \/>\n<\/strong>Whether you&#8217;re a fan of baseball or not, spending an afternoon or evening at Roger\u2019s Centre watching the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mlb.com\/bluejays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blue Jays<\/a> is a must-do event in Toronto during the summer. With the roof open and the buzz of fellow spectators cheering, there\u2019s no better place to be in the city when the Jays are in town. These tickets are some of the cheapest you\u2019ll find for a Toronto sporting event so take advantage of that by using the extra money to get some classic ballpark food. The Roger&#8217;s Centre is about a 20-minute walk from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=make%20most%20of%20summer%20blog%20to%20homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One King West Hotel &#038; Residence<\/a> so rest assured you don&#8217;t have to worry about the headache that parking in downtown Toronto normally brings about.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BzYd4zvgF31\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13308 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blue-Jays-650x403.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Jays Game in Toronto\" width=\"624\" height=\"387\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Ex<br \/>\n<\/strong>When <a href=\"http:\/\/theex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The CNE<\/a> comes around in Toronto, although a sure-sign that summer is ending, it\u2019s the best way to finish the season off with a bang! From the unique, high-caloric eats, to the head-spinning rides and games, there are countless activities to do that appeal to everyone. You could easily spend a full day here and still not get to do and see everything. We suggest deciding your top priorities and mapping-out your trip to ensure you make the most out of your visit. Worst case scenario, you get to visit the CNE twice. To reach the CNE grounds from One King West Hotel &#038; Residence, hop on the 509 Harbourfront Streetcar.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bm3DXHSg4hZ\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13311 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Ex-650x813.jpg\" alt=\"The Ex\" width=\"625\" height=\"782\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Concert at Budweiser Stage<br \/>\n<\/strong>Attending a show at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livenation.com\/venues\/14878\/budweiser-stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Budweiser Stage<\/a> is another summer staple for Toronto. Whether you\u2019re sitting in seats or on the lawn, there\u2019s nothing like spending an evening near the water listening to live music. This is another opportunity to take advantage of the warm weather because we all know it won&#8217;t be too long until the temperatures dip! For summer, there seems to be a show for everyone, including Lenny Kravitz, Luke Byran, Of Monsters and Men, Lizzo and much more. Getting to&nbsp; Budweiser Stage (in Ontario Place) from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=make%20most%20of%20summer%20blog%20to%20homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One King West Hotel &#038; Residence<\/a> is one simple streetcar from Union Station (the 121D).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BzyRERAh7Wc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-13313 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Budwesier-Stage-650x433.jpg\" alt=\"Budweiser Stage\" width=\"632\" height=\"421\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Outdoor Movies<br \/>\n<\/strong>This summer is the best time to enjoy a film under the stars in downtown Toronto. There are several spots around the city playing movies throughout August. All these events are free and a great way to spend your evening soaking in the summer heat. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ydsquare.ca\/events?view=calendar&amp;month=08-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yonge and Dundas<\/a> Square (a 10-minute walk from one King West) movies are screened on Tuesday nights at 8:00 pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/thebeachvillage.com\/movie-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kew Gardens<\/a>, a large park in the beaches neighbourhood, screens films every Wednesday at 9:00 pm. Go early to reserve your seats and enjoy some entertainment an hour before the show. It is just a 20-minute drive from One King West Hotel &#038; Residence and as always, admission and popcorn are free!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogto.com\/film\/2019\/06\/free-movies-yonge-dundas-square-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13314 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-08-at-12.41.23-PM-650x379.png\" alt=\"Yonge &amp; Dundas Square Movie Night\" width=\"650\" height=\"379\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shakespeare in the Park<br \/>\n<\/strong>Enjoying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianstage.com\/Online\/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=shakespeare-2019&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shakespeare in High Park<\/a> is essential to having a fun-filled summer in Toronto. Every night from Tuesday to Sunday, the outdoor stage at High Park is set-up for an entertaining show put on by Canadian Stage. Each summer night alternates between the classic <em>Much Ado About Nothing <\/em>and <em>Measure for Measure, <\/em>so you can expect some laughs along the way. In its 37th year, Shakespeare in High Park has become a staple for things to do in summer in Toronto as its outdoor, lively atmosphere ensures a fun experience! High Park is easy and convenient to get to on the subway (via the Bloor-Danforth line) or is about a 15-minute drive from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=make%20most%20of%20summer%20blog%20to%20homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One King West Hotel &#038; Residence<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cdnstage\/photos\/a.10161968945585024\/10161968946980024\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13316 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/66791932_10161968946985024_8519169353621438464_o-650x433.jpg\" alt=\"Shakespeare in the park\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Make sure you&#8217;re close to all of this non-stop summer&nbsp;action and stay at the iconic&nbsp;downtown Toronto hotel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=make%20most%20of%20summer%20blog%20to%20homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One King West Hotel &#038; Residence Hotel &amp; Residence<\/a>!<\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/reservations.travelclick.com\/95964?DateIn=&amp;DateOut=&amp;rcode=corporate_code&amp;corporate_code=&amp;check_availability=Check+Availability&amp;_ga=2.31772731.441769809.1533648400-693283712.1519767078#\/guestsandrooms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all feel it when we are halfway through August, and that end of summer feeling quickly starts creeping in. 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