“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney
Those who know me and have read my blog know that I love to stay at The Drake when I’m in Toronto for a short getaway (see my posts here and here). But what happens when (gasp!) your favourite place is booked? Well, it’s time to look elsewhere. Brandon and I decided on The Broadview Hotel, which is actually on the opposite end of where we are used to staying, being on Queen East instead of West. Though we did end up spending most of our time in the area we are most familiar with (it was only a $15 Uber drive away), this was an excellent opportunity for us to explore new places. We discovered new record stores, and it was especially convenient to have a record player in our room to listen to our finds. I also couldn’t help but notice that The Broadview is just a few blocks away from Degrassi Street, which my favourite guilty pleasure was named after. Furthermore, Brandon and I met up with friends in Roncesvalles, where they showed us around the neighbourhood and its many eclectic shops. This little weekend away was a perfect mix of old and new, and further taught me the importance of exploring new places.
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