A to-do list for the upcoming civic holiday weekend.

Is the final holiday weekend creeping up on you unexpectedly? Forgot to make plans? Don't feel bad, the delirium of summer heat gets to all of us and we're not exactly on top of things when we're moving languidly from one place to the next, ready to melt into puddles on the floor. But before the season is through, you might want to take advantage of the last long weekend before Fall finally sets in. Maybe you're out of ideas, maybe you're out of money, or maybe both - either way we've got some great tips on how you can make the most of this upcoming weekend!

Host a BBQ

If you're free to lounge around this weekend with no escape to a fancy resort or rustic cottage, chances are you've got a few pals in the same boat. Invite them over and fire up the grill!

Patio Hopping

Feel like doing more than hanging out at home? The city is a haven of outdoor patio hot spots, perfect for grabbing a friend or two and just having a few beers or martinis while you shoot the breeze and people watch.

Window Shop

The end of summer marks the beginning of Fall fashion! Is your wardrobe ready for some revamping? While your best buds are out of town on their own holiday escapades, use the time off to hit up Bloor Street and Yorkville for the best of the best in shopping.

Hit the beach

Who says you have to go up north to enjoy bikini lounging at a good beach? Woodbine and Sugar Beach are some of the popular sandy spots in Toronto for sunshine and swimming. All you need is a towel and some sunscreen and you're good to go!

Kensington Market

Maybe you've been living in the big city for a while now and you've been everywhere on the tourist attractions list a million times by now. Well, if it's been a while since you've taken a day to see the sights and indulge in some of your favourite trendy hotspots, maybe it's time to re-live your 'new kid on the block' days! Take a stroll through the eclectic, artsy Kensington Market, buy yourself a jamaican pattie and enjoy all the action going on in the streets.

Read more here for information on the exciting things to do and see in Toronto and check out this handy website for a list of routes closest to you.

Courtney Gilmour
		About the author:
		Courtney is a published writer, stand-up comic, and shameless Internet enthusiast. She holds a double bachelors degree in English Literature and Communication Media Studies, specializing in semiotic theory, however she doesn't get Shakespeare and has never won a game of Scrabble. Currently she lives in Toronto and works as a writer for WOMAN.CA.
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