The most expensive homes for sale in Toronto will make you wish you had a rich uncle to bequeath you his railway and utility interests. These multi-million Toronto mansions would suddenly be on your radar. Compiled by real estate listing site Point2 Homes, this list of the most expensive properties currently on the market is a stark reminder that some people really do have too much money.

Here are 10 seriously expensive Toronto homes millionaires are probably browsing right now.

14 The Bridle Path - $14.6 million
This "opulent gated palatial estate" in the Bridle Path neighbourhood screams "I've got loads of money" in your face, over and over again. There are three kitchens (one for cooking, one for entertaining, err...) a separate "in-law" suite with two bedrooms and bathrooms, a movie theatre, ballroom, and everything else one would expect from a house listing that sounds like a description of the Clue game board.

263 Warren Rd. - $15.6 million
Wood paneled walls, marble floors, and a limestone exterior. This home looks old, but it was built within the last five years to include a massage room, yoga room, home theatre, outdoor heated hot tub, and library. Even the front door is absurdly expensive: it's got mahogany framed glass and a decorative iron and 24 carat gilded grill, which will be useful for reminding guests and the mailman how poor they are.

#703, 118 Yorkville Ave. - $15.9 million
This Hazelton Hotel unit is adorned with an astonishing amount of shiny borbles: custom marble, cherry wood fittings, 24 carat gold and Swarovski crystals. There's even a wine room and a private elevator so one doesn't have to mix with the proles staying in the hotel a few floors below. The taxes and fees on this four bedroom, five bathroom apartment ($65.5K a year, plus utilities) are enough to make normal Toronto renters gasp.

28 Valleyanna Dr. - $16.8 million
If, like me, you often have trouble seating 30 friends on movie night, then this gigantic brick bungalow is for you. The property includes a 32-person private theatre, a terrace, games room with built-in wet bar, and an indoor swimming pool. There are five bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Perfect for a large family that needs the washroom a lot.

46 Park Lane Circle - $16.9 million
This Bridle Path castle includes heated marble floors, a heated driveway, a nanny apartment, butler facilities, a recreation room, spa, gym, and loads of other things only a select few could ever afford to expect from their own home. Six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and a whole lot of privacy. Plenty of cameras to detect intruders.

26 Old Forest Hill Rd. - $18 million
For the price of a school or a hospital wing, the discerning home buyer can buy this Forest Hill property with an 18th century stone floor, a formal entertaining dining room, lap pool, wine cellar, and a self-contained staff quarters. Six bathrooms, five bedrooms (one of which is a "grand master") and parking for eight. Lots of wood beams and a fully-furnished gazebo.

118 Yorkville Ave. - $18.9 million
The penthouse apartment at the Hazelton Hotel is on the market at a shade under $19 million. For that, the lucky buyer gets panoramic views of the city, three bedrooms, six bathrooms, and the privilege of living in a hotel (24-hour room service is available.) The 19th floor unit has has 540 square metres of terrace space and five fireplaces. Must be cold up there.

35 High Point Rd. - $19.8 million
You know you're astronomically rich if you're able to buy a home with a fully-equipped service kitchen (the listing calls it a "butler's pantry") and restaurant-style dining room. Seriously, some of the rooms at 36 High Point Rd. wouldn't look out of place behind a red velvet rope at a museum. There are a lot of chairs that don't look like they're for sitting in. Total seven beds and 11 bathrooms.

68 The Bridle Path - $25 million
This absurd palace is more like a hotel than a private home. The sprawling back patio and pool room have seat more than 20, and the garage has space for--wait for it--40 vehicles. Sounds like there's going to be a line up at every one of this house's 14 bathrooms on party night. The four-acre grounds are so large a golf cart is included in the cost of the home.

10 High Point Rd. - $28.8 million
For a little over $28 million, 10 High Point Rd. in the Bridle Path comes with 10 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, and space in the attached garage for 12 vehicles, which is good, because the new owners will have to drive absolutely everywhere (the nearest grocery store is a four-kilometre round trip away.) There's even a ballroom with room for 100 guests. Total floor space is around 2,230 square metres over two floors. This house is completely and utterly insane.

Chris Bateman is a staff writer at blogTO. Follow him on Twitter at @chrisbateman.

If you asked the average person where young adults live in Toronto, they'd probably answer "downtown." This, as it turns out, is a fairly accurate (if overly general) answer. Researchers at the University of Waterloo's School of Planning have put together a fascinating web resource called the Generationed City, which examines the demographic makeup of urban centres with a particular focus on young people.

The map above (larger view here) is just one of a series that tracks where people between 25-34 live in cities across North America. The view of Toronto is intriguing. While young adults tend to cling to the subway line and to prefer the part of the city that's south of Bloor, there are a few exceptions and perhaps even a few surprises.

For one, it's quite easy to pick out Toronto's university and college campuses, which stick out like a sore thumb in some suburban areas. York and U of T's Scarborough and Mississauga campuses are easy to spot, as well as Seneca's Newnham campus and Humber College. Perhaps more interesting is the obvious western bias on display (which surely explains the results of our best of Toronto lists). I guess 20 somethings just ain't really into the Beaches.

Photo by Tony Mo in the blogTO Flickr pool.

Today in Toronto the fourth annual Black Film Festival launches a week of programming at Carlton Cinema. Entering its fourth year, the festival provides a exciting and vital stage for the often unheard voices of black filmmakers, reflecting on what it means to be black in 2014 and all over the world. Tonight see Manos Sucias (Dirty Hands) directed by Josef Wladyka and produced by Spike Lee.

Unique Toronto music concept Audiopollination is back at Array Space - read about what they're up to here. At Cadillac Lounge cartoon lovers can probe the multitude of romantic Simpsons episodes for this Valentine's Day Edition of Simpsons Trivia. For more events, click on over to our events section.

• Film: The Toronto Black Film Festival (Carlton Cinema)
• Fashion: Fashioning Life: Wear Your Story (Design Exchange)
• Music: Audiopollination #27.1 featuring the Element Choir (Array Space)
• Lit: Launch of Emily Pohl-Weary's Ghost Sick (The Tenant of Parkdale)
• Art: The Big Draw silent art auction (OCAD)
• Games: WooHoo! Classic Simpsons Trivia-Valentine's Day Edition (Cadillac Lounge)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events calendar or contact us directly.

Contributions by Alexander Huls

Image: Manos Sucias

There were no closures on DineSafe this week, though various locations of some of Toronto's more established chain restaurants racked up yellow cards. BQM, Suhkothai, and Magic Oven all made this instalment list of worst offenders.

See which other restaurants made DineSafe's naughty list this week.

BQM Diner (354 Queen St. W.)
Inspected on: February 3, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 1(Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to thoroughly cook hazardous food item(s).

Loteria Taqueria (249 Augusta Ave.)
Inspected on: February 4, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 6 (Minor: 1, Significant: 5)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Sukhothai (1142 Dundas St. W.)
Inspected on: February 4, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Significant: 3)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Magic Sushi (650 College St. W.)
Inspected on: February 3, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 1, Significant: 2, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

Magic Oven (347 Keele St.)
Inspected on: February 4, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 3, Significant: 1)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Sarah's Shawarma & Falafel (487 Bloor St. W.)
Inspected on: February 6, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 6 (Minor: 1, Significant: 3, Crucial: 2)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated. Operator fail to maintain hazardous food(s) at 4C (40F) or colder.

Crave Healthy Habits (145 King St. W.)
Inspected on: February 6, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 1, Significant: 3, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated

Freshwest Grill (120 Adelaide St. W.)
Inspected on: February 6, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 1 (Significant: 1)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Edo (484 Eglinton Ave. W.)
Inspected on: February 4, 2015
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 8 (Minor: 3, Significant: 4, Crucial:1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

This past weekend, Toronto-based rap battle organization King of the Dot would host their biggest event to date: Blackout 5. The who's who of battle rap from around the world congregated at the historic Queen Elizabeth Theatre for the two day event.

Blackout 5 was sponsored by OVO, and if it's any indication of how dedicated they were to the event, Drake skipped The Grammy's in order to attend the Sunday night's title match. It's incredible to think that this league started in a parking lot with people huddled around one another rapping has now turned into a respected institution at the forefront of a bubbling sub-culture.

As KOTD has evolved over the years, they've gone through a bit of learning curve while moving into larger and larger venues to accommodate their growing audience. In the past, when using club-like spaces, patrons complained that unless you were close to the action, it was too difficult to hear rappers over the crowd's chatter.

These issues were completely resolved this time around - apart from those with VIP stage access, everyone else took in the show from the comfort of the theatre's seating. On both days, doors opened at 3:30pm and fans quickly filed in, giving them a chance to mingle with their favourite battle rappers, who were roaming around taking photos and selling merch.

Day One Highlights

Once the battles started all the built up tension billowed off the stage (accompanied with clouds of smoke). Highlights from day one include Toronto's own Bishop Brigante easily handling Arsonal, one of the most viewed battlers of all time. Bishop comes from an old school era but brushed the dust off effortlessly and proved that his skills translate into this era.

Another stand out battle happened during Kid Twist's battle against England's Shuffle-T, when it suddenly turned into a 2 vs 2 in front of everyone's eyes. If you've paid attention to battle rap over the years, you'll know that once in a while a fight might break out - obviously that brings attention and adds to the drama, but is something the organization would probably like to avoid.

During the first round of day one's main event, as Shotty Horrah started his first verse, some random goon walked in between the competitors and yelled something indecipherable at audience. Within seconds the guy took a few punches, one that sent him soaring off the stage. Security got involved and escorted the heckler out - the battle restarted shortly after. A video has already popped up online.

Honourable mentions from the rest of the day include 24/7's third round, Illmaculate's entire presence and the stylistic differences in the Hollohan vs T.Rex battle.

Day Two Highlights

Tickets were sold for the entire weekend, as well as for individual days - and day two's attendance was much higher. The main event between Pat Stay (current and 2x KOTD Champion) and his contender Charron did not disappoint. Prior to the battle, Drake himself added an additional $10,000 incentive for the winner.

In the end, Pat Stay's swagger and varied perfected styles were too much for Charron, who was more than deserving of this title shot. Apart from this headline, the crowd was witness to the return of Dumbfoundead, a pioneer from the USA's west coast as he picked apart Conceited. Performance of the night goes to Rone, although his battle against Big T might get overlooked on the big picture. Lastly, the highly anticipated bout between Serius Jones and Head Ice will become an instant classic.

The event was setup so that all the battlers were announced in advance, but the match-ups were kept secret from the public until show time. Before each battle, the lights dimmed and visuals of a spinning wheel with all competitor's names appeared - stopping at two names to announce that contest. This along with other suspenseful elements, give the entire thing a dramatic WWF-esque (wrestling, not wildlife) form of entertainment.

These individuals aren't simply battle rappers, but rather characters, each with their own story that adds to the big picture of the collective global battle rap community. People are already calling Blackout 5 the best battle rap event since Battle of the Bay 5 - it's going to be hard to beat, but if KOTD continues on it's upward trajectory, there's no reason why they won't outdo themselves for... Blackout 6 ?

Additional Photos

Photos by Alejandro Santiago

Leslieville's favourite barbershop has expanded into a brand-new second shop in Cabbagetown. Though a few things are the same - the laid-back atmosphere, the stuffed deer heads - they also have a few new tricks up their sleeves, including a full pool table in the back of the shop.

Read my profile of the Cabbagetown location of Hastings Barber Shop in the fashion section.

The Wavelength Music Festival is set to celebrate its 15th birthday this weekend with its array of unique concerts and parties planned across multiple Toronto venues. The event is once again a carefully curated collection of independent music with a strong local focus, this time headlined by critical darling Lowell, punk icon Art Bergmann and Montreal's Mozart's Sister.

The milestone anniversary brings a lot more than just the traditional three-day soiree, however: more music, art and quirky additions have been added to flesh out the 15th installment. If you need convincing to get out of your fleece pyjamas and brave the February cold for a festival this weekend, here are the top five reasons to make it to Wavelength this year.

The expanded celebrations
Wavelength's 15th anniversary brings us the biggest version of the fest yet. A special pop-up gallery at HuntClub has already been open since January featuring an art exhibit, mini shows and a talk series with local music insiders.

The $33 festival pass also gets you into an extra concert on Thursday night to hear the noisy stylings of Speedy Ortiz, HSY and Wish.

The indie rock reunions
Can a music festival even exist without at least one band reunion? I think there must be some legal stipulation in their permits now. Wavelength keeps up with current nostalgia demands by resurrecting three bands from the purgatory of mid-00s playlists. There's Ottawa's dream-folk purveyors The Acorn, Guelph garage-rockers Brides and the most talked-about reunion, controller.controller.

All the coolest, weirdest Toronto music to discover
Wavelength is all about the delightfully odd and danceable, so if you like your music upbeat and off the beaten path, you'll find plenty to love at this year's event. Check out Fresh Snow if you like inventive, psych-influenced instrumentals, Ginla if you like spacey bedroom jams or Del Bel if you miss the heyday of trip hop.

The cover bands
This year's theme of "Past, Present and Future" inspires Friday's Toronto Tribute Series, a covers night honouring the fest's most famous alumni. Six budding locals will turn themselves into tribute acts - or in the case of Hervana, a different kind of tribute act. They'll don covers of The Constantines, dance duo Most People will attempt Broken Social Scene with like 1/15th of the band members and rapper More or Les will perform a mix of classics from Toronto hip hop history, among others.

That sweet festival-extended last call
Wavelength's final night at The Garrison affords an extended 4 a.m. last call, complete with late-night sets from Cellphone and Look Vibrant. So if you love the standard music festival experience of staying out at the bar 'till four, but always wished you could have it on a Sunday in the dead of winter, here's your chance, party animal. (Tip: Monday is a holiday, so you can sleep off your party all Family Day.)

Photo of Del Bel via Blouin ArtInfo

It's not nearly as weird a mix as it sounds - this Caribbean bistro is employing Middle Eastern techniques to slow-cook its jerk chicken. The result is boneless, skinless and supremely juicy, and while you can have it wrapped up in roti skin, your best bet is easily the jerk chicken shawarma poutine.

Read my profile of Chris Jerk in the restaurants section.

For those willing to look beyond the superficial, there's a wealth of interesting things going on within the Toronto transit system. The strange symbols on the platform walls, the classical music over the public address system, and the mysterious bricked up stairs at Bay station all have a meaning and a purpose.

Here are 5 secrets of the TTC explained.

Platform symbols
Every Toronto subway station has a variety of coloured tiles stuck to the platform wall. There are red, orange, and green circles, and a green triangle. Located at the far end of the platform near the exit tunnel, the red circle is used by drivers to situate the train in the station. Further down, the green circle should line up with the window of the crew member in charge of opening the doors.

TTC staff aboard the new Rocket trains look for green triangles instead of red and green circles because the driver and door controller are located in different positions. The orange circle is supposed to be the last thing the door operator sees upon exiting a station: staff are trained to look back along the platform to ensure all passengers are safely clear of the train.

Classical music
In 1998, after a fatal stabbing at Kennedy station, the TTC began looking at ways it could politely discourage nefarious youths from hanging around on its property. Studies have shown that piping classical (or any uncool) music over the public address system reduces dopamine levels in the brain, subtly encouraging young people to move on. Over the last 16 years, the TTC has expanded the classical music scheme to eight stations, most of them near schools.

PA codes
"506 Broadview, 506 Broadview. Please call control" or recorded messages just like this frequently echo down the corridors of subway stations. As in large properties like hospitals or stadiums, TTC transit control uses its public address system to page employees. The complete list of codes is lengthy and exhaustive, but it includes janitorial requests (505 and 506,) calls for help from the fare evasion team (157,) and landscaping foreperson. Even the "track lubricator" (707) and chief operating officer (126) have their own dedicated numbers.

Disused stations
The stairs have been blocked off, but there's a disused pair of platforms beneath Bay station. When the Bloor-Danforth line opened, trains were configured to run from Woodbine and Keele (the original east and west ends of the line) downtown via Union to Eglinton using a Y-shaped intersection beneath Avenue and Bloor. The configuration didn't last, however, and the downtown platform at Bay was closed. An unfinished underground streetcar stop beneath Queen station is also sometimes counted as an abandoned station.

Spare platforms
Had the Sheppard line been built west to Downsview station as was once planned, the half complete spare platform at Sheppard-Yonge station might be used by passengers today. Instead, the concrete shell sits unused between the station's inbound and outbound platforms, awaiting additional ridership.

Busy subway stations that have both side and centre platforms are able to handle a greater numbers of passengers by having people enter and exit through separate doors. Unfortunately, Sheppard-Yonge isn't one of them.

Chris Bateman is a staff writer at blogTO. Follow him on Twitter at @chrisbateman.

Images: S. Awan, Derek Flack, Chris Bateman.

Those who follow our regular map-based posts will know that one of Toronto's most creative digital cartographers is William Davis. Along with some slick work on Toronto neighbourhoods, he's also started to put together unique maps of of the city that are as much graphic art as they are cartography. Just check out this map of every traffic signal in Toronto for proof of this intriguing combination.

Davis' latest work also fits this bill. In it, he plots the dispersion of wealth across Toronto as peaks and valleys. Unlike many creative maps of Toronto, this one is difficult to recognize until you have a few cues, but once you get your bearings, the distribution looks very familiar.

Wealthy neighbourhoods like Forest Hill, Lawrence Park, and the Bridle Path are all easy to pick out, while sharp contrasts like the one between Rosedale and St. James Town are dramatically highlighted by the map. I'm not sure how scientifically useful this method of plotting demographic information is, but it's certainly an unfamiliar way of looking at Toronto. And when we examine things without the baggage of familiarity, we're often at our most critical.

Have a look at a bigger version of the map to see if there's anything to learn here.

Is the Toronto winter bringing you down? You're not alone: with the short, slush-coated, generally gross days of winter passing at a slow crawl, it's easy to succumb to the winter blahs - which, at worst, can manifest as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Though the urge to hide under the covers and not come out until April might be strong, taking a few steps to boost your mood might keep you rolling until the sunshine comes back.

Here are my picks for the top 10 ways to beat the winter blues in Toronto.

Buy a therapy lamp
For those with SAD, doctors recommend picking up a therapy lamp, which kicks out a high level of light (5,000 to 10,000 lux), and sitting in front of it for roughly half an hour each morning. They're available at plenty of chain stores, but shoppers have also spied them at Starkman's or The Big Carrot.

Break a sweat
It's the last thing you want to do when it's -20 C outside, but the endorphin boost of exercise is a surefire way to make you feel less sluggish. Whether you're indoors or outdoors, Toronto has tons of way to stay fit in the winter. You can even check out a new gym - and if you're on a budget, newcomer Planet Fitness is only $10 a month.

Grab some comfort food
Seasonal blahs are known to lead directly to carb cravings, and we're all probably covered in a little extra - ahem - winter insulation right now. But one day of indulgence won't kill you - and if you head to Heatfest, set to be held in the Distillery on February 16, you'll be able to enjoy some hearty soups, stews and curries while being out and about in the February air. (Afterward, please refer back to tip #2.)

Snack on some dark chocolate
The dark stuff is known to release mood-boosting serotonin - and, luckily for you, Toronto has tons of amazing homegrown chocolatiers. (Have you seen the magic that goes on behind the scenes at SOMA?) Bargain hunters, just remember: Valentine's season will be over this coming Sunday. You know what to do.

Try aromatherapy
Bath, body and wellness chain Saje Natural Wellness landed in Toronto in this past fall, bringing a whole slate of aromatherapy products for the body and home. For a boost, try filling one of their adorable home diffusers with some invigorating, cheerful scents. If nothing else, your place will smell awesome.

Explore art as therapy
The AGO's Art As Therapy exhibit, on until April 26, explores how art can help viewers understand themselves and the world around them. The show's works are organized into stations, each focusing on themes like love, money or politics. (Check out the Basquiat show while you're down there.)

Go somewhere hot
Are you going to throw something if you see one more Instagram photo of your friends' sunny beachside getaways? Toronto has a slew of saunas and steam rooms that will let you sweat all that sadness right out of your pores (and you don't even need to fly anywhere to get there).

Eat some seafood
Low vitamin B12 levels in the body have been linked to depression. It's not known why, but since oysters, clams, and crab are all excellent food sources of B12, you may as well treat yourself to a Shucker's Best oyster sampler at the just-overhauled Pearl Diver.

Take in a comedy show
You know what they say about laughter and medicine. Toronto has tons of clubs where you can check out the city's top up-and-coming comedy talent - might we suggest the brand-new home of the Bad Dog Comedy Theatre?

Get out of the house, already
Experts urge SAD sufferers not to ignore social interaction during the winter doldrums - even if the weather is lousy, you can at least feel like your social life is going well. Recruit some friends to check out a new bar or go to a show - and if you're short on friends, just make some new ones.

Did I miss any? Leave your suggestions for how to beat the winter blues in Toronto in the comments.

Photo by Jason Cook in the blogTO Flickr pool.

Crowdfunding has already helped launch a mini meat pie operation and has helped out a Toronto schnitzel staple - now Fonda Lola, a Mexican eatery on West Queen West, is banking its expansion plans on a novel Indiegogo campaign. The restaurant has launched what's it's dubbed as "the first-ever restaurant IPO," releasing 1,000 shares priced at $75 each.

The sale represents 20% of the company's market value, and estimates growth for 2015 at 11% based on projected sales of $600,000.

If owning a stake in a restaurant sounds like a risky proposition, then perhaps the incentives will help would-be investors feel a little more secure. Unlike traditional public offerings, these will be redeemable for 100% of their value in restaurant credits, and can be cashed out at market value after one year.

Shareholders will also be afforded perks like free rounds of margaritas or tequila tastings, plus discounts on catering orders and priority seating.

So what will Fonda Lola do with the funds raised? The restaurant plans to build capital to open a second location outfitted with a tequila tasting room.

Photo by Jesse Milns

This hasn't exactly been an easy winter in Toronto. With day after day of extreme cold weather alerts, anyone hoping that Mother Nature would take pity on us after last year's polar vortex must surely be depressed right about now. If there's a saving grace to the Toronto winter, it's the fact that our city looks rather beautiful when covered in snow and ice (note that I didn't say slush, which has no redeeming qualities). In honour of all the talented Toronto photographers who've frozen their asses off to take nice pictures for us, here's an optimistic view of winter.

Check out these photos that prove winter in Toronto is a beautiful time of year.

There are two things in this life that make the world truly worth living in: Pure, selfless acts of goodwill from one human to another, and burgers. This weekend, kill two birds with one stone at the newly renovated Big Smoke Burger location on King West, which is about to host its grand reopening.

Next Tuesday, February 17, the chain will be giving away fresh burgers, fries and fountain drinks between 11am and 2pm at the 573 King St. West shop. In an effort to give something back (other than to your gut, obviously), they're asking patrons to donate to the Toronto Kiwanis Boys & Girls Clubs and promise to match every dollar donated. Check them out on Facebook to learn more.

Photo via Big Smoke Burger.

What does a $2 million property look like in Moore Park these days? 74 Inglewood Drive is a 1920s modernist-style home near St. Clair Avenue East on the market for $2,265,000. Located in one of the city's prime real estate pockets, Moore Park is a quiet neighbourhood featuring rows of grand old houses with driveways and the popular Belt Line trail.

This three-storey house is a little different than other single-family dwellings in the area. The arched doorway gives way to a renovated but old school floorplan with Frank Lloyd Wright inspired leaded windows and a metal handrail design on the staircase. There is a smallish galley kitchen, a double height ceiling in the living room (with a structural pillar), and a third floor open concept loft.

The neighbours on the street are very friendly--maybe even too nice. Every Christmas, the residents on Inglewood Drive dot their front lawns with a 14-foot inflatable Santa Clause (no joke!). Expect a welcome basket when you move in.

SPECS

• Address: 74 Inglewood Drive
• Price: $2,265,000 
• Lot Size: 48x175 FT
• Bedrooms: 5+2
• Bathrooms: 5
• Parking: 4
• Taxes: $14,000
• Walk Score: 84

NOTABLE FEATURES

• 4,000-5,000 square feet
• Three-storeys
• Manicured backyard overlooking Moore Park Ravine
• Driveway with four car parking

GOOD FOR

Cyclists and runners. The Moore Park Ravine is one of the best walking and cycling trails in the city. It's a quiet area, stretching from Mount Pleasant Cemetery to the Don Valley Brick Works, and great for an early morning jog or getting in touch with your inner zen. Come back in the fall to watch the leaves change colours.

MOVE ON IF

Besides the inflatable Santas, be wary of coyotes and other wildlife lurking in the ravine.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Worth the asking price? Have your say in the comments.

Read other posts in this series via our House of the Week Pinterest board.

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate for sponsoring our House of the Week.

Photo by Mary Crandall in the blogTO Flickr pool.

Today in Toronto Handlebar's OkStupid event in Kensington Market is pretty self explanatory: the night features literary readings from the saddest corners of the internet. Well, no, probably not Widows of Warcraft, but... pretty sad. Rhubarb's unconventional performance fest kicks off its 36th year tonight - see our preview here.

Naomi Klein is in town, the fourth annual Black Film Festival continues at Carlton Cinema, and Progress, Toronto's newest theatre fest, continues with the intriguing Margarete, a pleaser for lovers of kitsch and found art. Read our preview of Progress here. Screech Karaoke with Igby Lizzard and Nancy Bocock is free at the Steady on Bloor. For more events, click on over to our events section.

• Performance: Rhubarb Fest (Buddies in Bad Times)
• Schadenfreude: OkStupid: Live Readings of the Best Worst Online Dating (Handlebar)
• Film: The Toronto Black Film Festival (Carlton Cinema)
• Lit/Politics: Author Johann Hari in conversation with Naomi Klein (Ben McNally Books)
• Music: Screech Karaoke (The Steady)
• Theatre: Margarete (Theatre Centre)
• Lit: Pivot (Press Club)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events calendar or contact us directly.

Photo via green-blog.org

The best green retailers in Toronto are doing their part to save the planet (with style). When it comes to earth-friendly options, we're spoiled for choice in this city; you can cherry-pick your all-natural skincare products, sustainably-produced clothing and BPA-free food storage containers - and if your aesthetic is more sleek than crunchy, nobody needs to know you're buying with Mother Earth in mind.

Here are the best green retailers in Toronto.

See also:The top 10 eco friendly dry cleaners in Toronto

Flower shops and specialized florists have sprouted in almost every neighbourhood in Toronto, offering an artistic edge and expert know-how as an alternative to buckets of blooms at your closest grocery store. Whether your need a quick pick-me-up, a little something to help get out of the dog house, or are planning an event and need to decorate, these flower stores are just the ticket.

Here are my picks for the top flower shops in Toronto by neighbourhood.

THE ANNEX
Housed in a vibrant green building on Dupont, the Rose Emporium, as its name suggests, specializes in roses. Find Toronto's best selection of colours and varieties ready to be arranged for any occasion.

BABY POINT
The Flower Room is a friendly neighbourhood florist found on Annette where walk-ins can purchase posies while event planners and decorators can peruse a portfolio of bouquets, boutonnieres, table settings, wreaths and urns.

THE BEACHES
Ellyn Lilly stocks ready made arrangements for last-minute gifting, as well as custom bouquets for special moments.

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE
Budget friendly bouquets can be arranged by the friendly staff at Bloor Village Flowers, a neighbourhood stalwart for over 20 years.

CHURCH WELLESLEY
Ladybug in The Village is stocked with fresh blooms brought in from local farmers and growers in Europe and South America. They employ their own drivers (rather than outsource delivery), so rest assured that bouquets and table arrangements will arrive looking their best.

CORKTOWN
Eco Stems is a florist that prides itself on being an environmentally, and socially sustainable studio, meaning everything in the shop that has been sourced is local, organic, or fair trade.

CORSO ITALIA
Over half a century in business, San Remo Florist can happily accommodate everyday occasions, as well as, design for bridal and corporate events

THE DANFORTH
Flox on Danforth is a rainbow wonderland of fresh cut stems, succulents and potted plants. Friendly staff will pull together bouquets on the fly or make themselves available for consults to plan custom orders.

DANFORTH EAST
Further east on The Danforth find NaNa, a charming little flower studio specializing in sculptural Ikebana arrangements. Aside from Japanese styled blooms, find everyday bouquets bursting with colour and delicately wrapped in crepe paper.

DUNDAS WEST
Enlist the creativity of Sweet Woodruff to deliver stunning contemporary floral design for any occasion. Whether shopping for hand-tied bouquets, table arrangements, or outfitting a bridal party with corsages and boutonnieres .

FINANCIAL DISTRICT
Two branches of Pistil can be found in the path, where the subterranean flower studio caters to corporate clients and the rush hour crowd heading home with a little something extra for their honey, or a centerpiece for the dinner table.

JUNCTION
Martin's Flowers has been rooted in The Junction since 1899, sprouting a reputation as one of Toronto's longest lasting purveyors of top quality blooms.

KENSINGTON MARKET
Wilbe Bloomin has been a staple in The Market for a decade, brightening the streetscapes with buckets of fresh flowers in the summer months. Pre-made bouquets, orchids and potted petals are ready for grab and go, while custom orders are always welcome.

KING WEST
Classic arrangements and beautiful bouquets incorporating seasonal blooms like tulips, lilies and hydrangeas are in abundance at King West Flowers.

LESLIEVILLE
Florabunda well suits the neighbourhood as a charming independant, mom and pop flower shop. The flower market is among the more affordable on this list making it a local favourite for satisfying that weekly flower fix, or picking up a last minute gift.

LIBERTY VILLAGE
Jackie O is a chic little flower shop in Liberty Village where glamorous arrangements are sure to make a big impression. Splash out here if your event budget allows, or just treat your sweetie (or yourself) once in a while with vibrant everyday bouquets.

LITTLE ITALY
Botany Floral Studio offers wild, just-picked looking bouquets and stylish sprigs in unique vintage vessels.

MOUNT PLEASANT
Periwinkle Flowers on Mount Pleasant south of Eglinton stocks a vibrant assortment of seasonal blooms and cut flowers that will work with any budget.

PARKDALE
Coriander Girl is a destination for beautiful flowers. The owner works closely with clients to design one-of-a-kind custom arrangements in vintage vases.

RIVERSIDE
Spruce up your home with soft-hued blooms or surprise your honey with a lush hand-tied bouquets featuring beautiful and exotic flowers from Quince.

RONCESVALLES
There's a lot to love about Sweetpea's, the eco-friendly floral studio on Roncesvalles. Not only does it fashion beautiful arrangements for any occasion, but it's a one-stop shop for giftwares and greeting cards too.

ROSEDALE
Bunches of blooms and French chocolates are the focus at The Chocolate Tulip - a one-stop source for wooing, celebrating or sympathizing.

ST. CLAIR WEST
Foglie favours bright-hues and monochromatic colour palettes, plus a few quirky surprises like arrangements punctuated with Granny Smith apples.

WEST QUEEN WEST
Spontaneous romantics can count on Poppies for hand-tied bouquets designed with a modern sensibility.

YORKVILLE
Yang's Flower Market stands out in the Av and Dav neighbourhood that's lush with flower markets because of its vast assortment of fresh, budget-friendly blossoms.

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