When you associate live music with certain cities, you think of jazz in New Orleans, blues in Chicago and St. Louis and country and western in Nashville. And when you think of a city with legendary music venues, the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles comes immediatley to mind, But Toronto has made its mark on the music scene, as well. The Tragically Hip are a souce of national … [Read more...]
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Crocodile Rock, One Of Toronto’s Best Bars, Is Now Permanently Closed
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger It was with much disappointment that I have discovered – and therefore must report – that one of my favourite bars in Toronto has permanently closed. It did not survive the pandemic. So rather than this being a bar obituary, I'll turn it into a celebration of life. My life at "the Rock." For several years, I would spend … [Read more...]
Toronto Getting Rid Of An Old Nightlife Restriction On Its Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger I have been to Toronto many times and found its nightlife to be fun and outstanding. Little did I know, tho, that I was missing out on one element of entertainment in bars. Apparently, there is an old city law dating back to the 1960s restricting the number of arcade and pinball machines in a bar at two. This seems a … [Read more...]
The Madison Avenue Pub Is Toronto’s Thursday Night Party Bar
It's Thursday night – one night before the weekend! – and if you're looking for a happening party bar in Toronto, then head to the Madison Avenue Pub. The Maddy, as locals call it, is four floors of fun with outdoor patios, dancing and even has a piano room. PubClub.com likes to think of it as somewhat of a large fraternity house, as it located in a Victorian house. Three … [Read more...]
Top 10 Party Cities In Canada According To Uber (And Toronto Is Not #1)
Canadians love to drink beer and they love to party. But which is the best party city? Here's Canada's Top 10 party cities, at least according to Uber. 1.) London 2.) Toronto 3.) Kitchener-Waterloo 4.) Kingston 5.) Saskatoon 6.) Vancouver 7.) Winnipeg 8.) Regina 9.) Edmonton 10.) Ottawa Here is the criteria according to Uber: "Drawing from both Uber Rides and … [Read more...]
Calgary Stampede’s Party Tents Are The Oktoberfest Of Canada
Massive tents, people drinking beer while singing and mingling and a huge event taking place all around the place. If this sounds like Munich Oktoberfest, then you're close. Except in this case it's the party tents at the Calgary Stampede. Always held in July, he event's 2024 dates are July 5-14. And it those party tents that make the Calgary Stampede the Oktoberfest of … [Read more...]
The Best Bars In Montreal, Canada
Top Places To Have Fun In This Lively Canadian City Special to PubClub.com The city of Montreal is a perfect place with so many things to offer, no matter if you are from town or you are just visiting. One of these things are venues where you and your friends can gather around and enjoy the time while drinking some of your favorite beverages. There are many interesting … [Read more...]
Discover And Enjoy The Nightlife In Canada
There are many incredible cities in Canada, each with its own special landscape and history. There are various reasons to explore Canada's many places, and one of them is its lively nightlife. After seeing the cities' tourist attractions, you must visit their clubs, restaurants, and other nightlife events! Click here to discover more about how to enjoy the nightlife in … [Read more...]
A Guide To Two Destinations In Friendly Canada
A Quick Guide To Visiting Toronto And Vancouver Oh Canada. This is just not the title of the country’s national anthem but it is also what visitors say when they are in that vibrant country. As in “Oh Canada, this is such a fun and lively place!” One of the elements that makes it such a great destination is the fact that the people are so friendly. This is not … [Read more...]
Calgary’s Noel Christmas Indoor Light Park And Christmas Market Returns This Winter
In-Person Event To Take Place From November Thru The New Year After months of shutdowns and canceled events – including the city's signature Stampede – there is now an in-person activity taking place in Calgary, Canada. And it's one full of the winter holiday spirit. The Noel Christmas Indoor Light Park and Christmas Market is happening Nov. 28-Jan. 3. It will … [Read more...]
Nanaimo Vancouver Island Pubs, Bars, Paddleboarding, Kayaking & Lakes Guide
Recreational Activities & Nightlife In Northwest Canada By Derek Lance, PubClub.com Canadian Correspondent Earlier in May I had the opportunity to explore Nanaimo and the coast of Vancouver Island with a kayaking and paddle boarding excursion to get a different perspective on Nanaimo and its surrounding area. Often times when people think of Vancouver … [Read more...]
Niagara Falls Canada: A Travel Blogger’s Thoughts & Impressions
What To Do & See, Including The Maid Of The Mist, The Rainbow And A Wine Tasting Tour By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When I first casually strolled up to Niagara Falls, I fully expected to look at it for 30 seconds or so and then walk away saying "well, at least I saw it. Where's the bar?" But when I got up to the railing, something … [Read more...]
Niagara Falls Daily Rainbows Are A Nice Traveler’s Treat
Colorful Arch Rises Above The Water From USA To Canada By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger If you thought rainbows only happened in Hawaii and fairytales, then you've never been to Niagara Falls. Each sunny evening, something spectacular happens over the Falls, a rainbow that arches its multi-colored hues from, seemingly, the USA shore to the … [Read more...]
Niagara Parkway: Why You Should Take This Scenic Drive From Niagara Falls
The Recreation Bike Trail, A Whirlpool, Golf Courses & The Floral Clock By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger There are bike and running paths, a whirlpool, woods, cliffs, a river, golf courses, B&Bs, and is adjacent to a wine country and one of the World's Natural Wonders of the World. It's the Niagara Parkway, a spectacular stretch of roadway … [Read more...]
Niagara Falls Canada Complete Tourist Tourism Guide Blogger’s Review
Information On The Canadian Falls, Maid of the Mist, Daily Rainbows, Things To Do, Restaurants, Hotels And B&Bs By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The rush on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls is not just that of the water water rolling over the edge. It's from the people who are standing there to see it. And it's a rush of adrenalin, of … [Read more...]
Niagara Falls Wineries Wine Tasting Guide Tours & Transportation Review
Touring Canada's Niagara-on-The-Lake Wineries This is not the Bordeaux region of France. Or California's Napa Valley. But for a country renowned for its beer and its beer lovers, the fact that there are large wine-producing areas in Canada may seem as strange as the some of those Canadian Football League team names. Yet Canada not only has a wine country, it … [Read more...]
What Americans Need To Know About Canada Day (And Why They Should Care)
Canadians Celebrate Country's Birthday On July 1 Three days before the 4th of July, a similar event takes place in the country just to the north of the USA. On July 1, it's Canada Day, and it's Canada's equivalent of the Fourth of July here in America. Most Americans do not know about Canada Day, nor do they care, but PubClub.com feels they should, so here's … [Read more...]
The Who Playing 50th Anniversary Festival d’été de Québe 2017
Music & Artists Event Turns Quebec City, Canada Into A Summertime Party Quebec City roars to life this July with the 50th anniversary of its massive arts and music festival known as Festival d'été de Québe and it's celebrating its golden landmark with a golden and legendary band: The Who. Yes, the music's all right and it's no teenage wasteland. The Who is … [Read more...]
Festival d’été de Québec 2016 Tickets On Sale – For Only $80!
49th Event Features Sting & Peter Gabriel As Headliners Huge music festivals are one of the biggest trends in nightlife now, but they always come with huge price tags for tickets – $300 and up to nearly $1,000 for "Oldchella" this fall in Southern California. But not so at Festival d'été de Québec, Canada's largest outdoor music festival. This 11-day festival … [Read more...]
Montreal The Essential Drinking Nightlife & Bars Guide
Nightlife in Montreal. Bring it on! This is a cut-to-the-chase guide to the hot spots to hit in this Canadian city, its best nightlife areas, bars, restaurants and sightseeing spots. In short, it's just about everything one needs to know, especially for those visiting on long weekend jaunts who have a limited amount of time in town and want to experience the … [Read more...]
Toronto Vs. Vancouver: Comparing The Nightlife In Two Canadian Cities
One is located two hours from one of the top ski resorts in the world, accessed by a scenic coast road known as the Sea to Sky Highway. The other is two hours from one of the Natural Wonders of the World. One hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic Games; the other hosted the 2015 Pan American Games. One is a brunette, the other a blonde. One is petite, the other full-figured. It's … [Read more...]
Canada Day Is July 1 And A Good Excuse For Drinking Beer To Canadians
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Canada Blogger Canadians love drinking beer and need no excuse to do so, but Canada Day gives them the opportunity to drink it in the daytime as well as into the night. Canada Day, which is July 1, celebrates the creation of Canada as a country. It's the Great White North's equivalent of the 4th of July. And, like July 4, there are … [Read more...]
Molson Gives Out Free Beer in Toronto
Promotion Could Never Happen in America, But The New M Brand Got in the Hands of Lucky Canadians Molson, in an effort to promote its a new beer called M, was handing out king cans – extra large! – in front of the CBC headquarters in Toronto on July 14. Yes, free beer, handed out like water and energy drinks in the States. M is a pale lager in a black can with silver … [Read more...]
Toronto’s Top 10 Best Patio Bars – Where To Drink & Party Outside
They are the adult playgrounds of Toronto, the prime gathering places in a city known as "The Gathering Place." When the sun is out – or even when the weather is marginal – Torontoians pack the patios of their city. It's as big a part of their lifestyle as hockey and consuming beer. And their choices are as plentiful as seats at a Blue Jays game. Patios at bars and … [Read more...]