This Rosedale house might be the perfect fixer upper project for someone who loves old homes and has tons of money to burn. Right now, it looks like a feral house from the outside, but it's on a sizeable corner lot in a highly desirable location.

It would take a lot to turn this into a dream home, but the house's original details, which somehow have been preserved over the years, have lots of charm.

One of the big challenges, of course, is that this place appears to have served as a multi-rental unit at one point, given its three kitchens and the general layout of the upper floors. 

I doubt anyone will buy this as an income property, so the existing second and third floor kitchens and bathrooms are surely going to be removed/overhauled at some point in the future.

It's not as if the house is remotely un-livable right now — it's just not showing its fullest potential. Given the sub $3 million price tag and the prestigious area, prospective buyers will surely be looking at the bones of the house and its property lines more than its present condition.

Specs

• Address: 128 Mount Pleasant Rd.
• Price: $2,769,000 
• Lot Size: 50 x 133 feet
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3
• Parking: 3
• Walk Score: 81
• Transit Score: 91
• Listing agent: Alex Brott
• Listing ID: C3855499

Good For

Someone with new money who wants to look like they have old money. This house has lots of old Toronto character, but it needs some serious love to compete with other renovated properties nearby.

Move On If

Anyone who wants a turn-key purchase will want to stay well away from this one.

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage for sponsoring our House of the Week. All editorial written and selected by blogTO.

Toronto's Festival of Beer (TFOB) will take over the Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place this weekend for three days of boozy fun. The event runs from Friday, July 28 until Sunday, July 30, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to drink at the biggest beer festival of the year.

Here's what you should know before venturing down to the TFOB. 

Buy your tickets ASAP

Tickets are currently sold out for Friday and Saturday, however, like most events these days, you can find tickets online through sites like StubHub if you don't want to drink away your Sunday.

Expect a mixed bag of beers

With 80 brewers and 416 types of beer, there will be lots to try at this festival. Among the many craft brewers who'll be sampling their wares - including Henderson Brewing, Rainhard Brewing and Left Field Brewery - there will also be big beer brands on site, such as Coors and Heineken. 

Bring cash

Tokens are the currency of choice at this festival and its always easier to replenish your supply when paying cash. This is the best way to avoid waiting in line to use the credit/debit machine or paying a huge fee at an ATM.

Keep track of your tokens

Each token is worth $1 at the festival, and generally a four ounce pour will cost you one token, though premium brands and brews might cost you more. 

There's music on all weekend

Of course, this festival is mainly about beer, but some folks go for the music too. This year's headliners are Method Man Redman, Sloan and Alan Doyle & the Beautiful Gypsies. They'll play on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Remember to eat

You don't want to down beer on an empty stomach. Food vendors this year include:

• Mangia & Bevi
• Heirloom Food Truck
• Queen Margherita Pizza
• Chimney Stax
• Meltwich 
• Fidel Gastro's
• The Pie Commission
• Oyster Boy
• Campagnolo
• South St. Burger Co.
• Smoke's Poutinerie

You can meet local chefs

Along with the food vendors, local chefs will be on site all weekend at the #TasteTFOB Grilling Tent. The lineup including Afrim Pristine (Cheese Boutique), Craig Harding (Campagnolo, La Palma), Ivana Raca (Ufficio, Raca Cafe & Bar) and Alexandra Feswick (The Drake Hotel). 

There's a t-shirt contest

Each year, TFOB holds a team t-shirt contest. Groups of friends make their own graphic tees and vie to win free tickets to next year's fest. Beware of all the puns you'll undoubtedly see.

Remember, you're traveling to the Ex

Even though it's right downtown, Exhibition Place isn't the easiest place to get to. Make sure you have a travel plan. Either bring tokens (or your Metropass or Presto Card) or ensure you're phone is charged if you want to Uber home. 

Pace yourself

The festival shuts down at 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, so chances are you're going to be day drinking and you'll probably put down a lot of beer. Spread out your drinking, where a sun hat and sunscreen, and seek shade when you need it - there's nothing worse than getting overheated while you're feeling tipsy.

Pop-up shops from music stars (as well as American burger joints) are a big thing in Toronto. When icons like Kanye, The Weeknd or Bieber announce a one-off shopping experience, lineups stretch around city blocks.

Kendrick Lamar, however, has set a new standard, especially since, like Drake, he made an appearance at his pop up.

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Kendrick's tw0-day pop-up ahead of tonight's show at the ACC with Travis Scott is happening at Livestock on Spadina, and the lineup started hours before the shop opened at 11 a.m.

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Hundreds of eager fans waited on Spadina and around the corner along multiple blocks of Adelaide Street West to get into the tiny shop and grab merch.

Line goes right past my office doors and it's getting longer by the minute. #crazykids

— James Carpenter (@epochmedia) July 25, 2017

The New York edition included items such as hats, hoodies, t-shirts and vinyl. 

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Lamar showed up this afternoon at the Spadina Avenue store and did a quick roundabout of handshakes.

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The store closes at 7 p.m. today but opens again tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Toronto's most popular Korean grocery store is slowly expanding around the GTA, and now Galleria Supermarket will open an express store right at Yonge and Wellesley.

The incoming location, at 558 Yonge St., won't be quite as expansive as its other Toronto stores, but it looks like it'll offer produce, prepared meals (including chicken from Mom's Kitchen), and beer.

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This mini-chain already has a location at York Mills and Don Mills, as well as one in Thornhill (Yonge and Steeles) and another in Oakville.

Along with produce and pantry items, Galleria is well-known for its wide variety of prepared food items.

Toronto's newest dessert trend might just be giant goblets filled with tiramisu and soft serve ice cream.

That's because the popular Kiss The Tiramisu, which has been attracting long lineups since it opened in the Hongdae region of Seoul, looks like it's coming to Toronto.

There's currently a sign in the window at 160 Baldwin St., advertising that Kiss My Tiramisu will be opening soon. So what makes this place special? This gimmick here is that it serves tiramisu and ice cream in gold-rimmed to-go goblets. Faaaancy. 

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The chain has multiple locations in South Korea, as well as outposts in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. 

Patio season is alive and well in Toronto despite what the weather forecast might tell you. As is tradition, outdoor spaces come alive in the city during the summer months and this year's crop of new rooftop, backyard and sidewalk patios is no exception.

Check out all of the top new Toronto patios in this photo gallery.

Kendrick Lamar's extremely popular pop-up shop on Spadina continues today in Toronto. There are also some great farmers' markets, a few outdoor movie screenings and a Blondie concert.

Even with an improved cycling network, it can still be treacherous to get around Toronto on two wheels thanks to the number of obstacles facing those in bike lanes.

For the past seven weeks, as CBC News reports, Toronto Parking Enforcement officer Kyle Ashley, has been making sure folks follow the rules in the city's bike lanes. He's especially vocal on Twitter.

.@askcanpar how many cyclists is one delivery worth? I count near 20 for your 1? 150$ ticket, see how many you've risked? @TorontoPolicepic.twitter.com/TBghPJhxCz

— PEO K. Ashley (@TPS_ParkingPal) July 11, 2017

He revealed that certain delivery trucks, such as couriers and the Canada Post, are some of the worst offenders when it comes to blocking bike lanes. 

.@canadaposthelps the other day I was called a jerk. Today... This driver ... Used more colorful language. Calling me f'ing idiot. #BikeTOpic.twitter.com/ZbkqVCAEq0

— PEO K. Ashley (@TPS_ParkingPal) July 21, 2017

Yesterday, however, after Ashley told the Toronto Star that the Canada Post was one of the worst bike lane blockers, the country's main postal service announced it would stop parking in these lanes. 

#BikeTO and all of @CycleToronto ... This is what happens...when community comes together. #TOPoli. Thank you @JohnTory and @canadapostcorppic.twitter.com/AkMTqhaOzi

— PEO K. Ashley (@TPS_ParkingPal) July 25, 2017

Mayor John Tory responded with a statement thanking Canada Post for its commitment to keep the city's bike lanes free of vehicular traffic.

Here is my statement on @canadapostcorp pledging not to block bike lanes in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/bd6DKHW7ub

— John Tory (@JohnTory) July 25, 2017

Now other companies just need to follow suit.

It's a good thing Kendrick Lamar is making two stops in Toronto because it seems like local fans can't get enough of the American rap superstar.

Lineups stretched along multiple city blocks yesterday as folks waited to get inside the Kendrick pop-up store at Livestock's Spadina Avenue location.

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Along with merch, some even got to see Kendrick because he actually made an appearance mid-way through the afternoon.

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That, however, was well before he packed the ACC  for the first Toronto stop in on his D.A.M.N. tour. Travis Scott and D.R.A.M. opened.

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Those in the audience who screamed along to his songs, including his biggest single right now - "Humble."

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The last time Kendrick headlined a show here was back in 2013 when he took over the Sound Academy (now Rebel). He also played at the first-ever WayHome in 2015.

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He'll soon be back at the ACC when he returns to Toronto on August 23. 

Warehouse sales in Toronto this August sadly remind us that it's time to think about going back to school, or back to long pants at the very least. These sales will get you ready for class, for work, and high fashion late-summer events. 

The best Indian restaurants in Toronto vary from the traditional to more modern interpretations of this rich and flavourful cuisine. From casual and fun takes on street food to more refined renditions of popular dishes, there’s a bit of everything here, which also happens to be the best way to eat this food – family style.

Here are the best Indian restaurants in Toronto.

Many of Toronto's public beaches are open after widespread flooding kept them closed earlier this season.

However, as CBC News reports, the six beaches that are currently open don't meet the safety standards of Blue Flag, an eco-certification for beaches and marinas around the world.

This means the organization's Blue Flags haven't flown at Toronto beaches this summer

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According to CBC, the city says that the water is safe (with acceptable bacteria levels) and swimmable.

Yet, the beaches don't meet Blue Flags' standards due to an increased amount of litter and debris, such as driftwood, high water levels, and a loss of certain access points due to flooding. 

Bluffer's Beach, Cherry Beach, Kew-Balmy Beach, Marie Curtis, Sunnyside Beach, and Woodbine Beach are currently listed as partially open. 

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Some Toronto beaches, including Hanlan's Point and Gibraltar Point on the Islands, will remain closed for the rest of the summer. 

The saga surrounding the Sam the Record Man sign will finally draw to a close in a few short months. That's because the iconic piece of Toronto music history will shine on in its new home this year.

Work to refurbish the sign has already started and according to Ryerson University, the sign will finally be illuminated atop 277 Victoria St., this fall. The signs were removed all the way back in 2009.

Ryerson's paying for the entire project and Sunset Neon is meticulously restoring the sign. The downtown university bought the Sam the Record Man site back in 2008 and built its snazzy new student centre in its place.

In a news release, Ryerson shared some fun facts about the sign, namely that the record spindle in the centre of the older sign (which dates back to 1969) is actually an old paint can. It's in good working condition, so it'll be staying put.

Victoria Street will soon be home to yet another beloved Toronto sign. The Honest Ed's sign will eventually reinstalled at the Ed Mirvish Theatre's Victoria Street entrance. 

Another weekend, another TTC subway closure. This time a portion of Line 1 will be closed for signal upgrades on both Saturday and Sunday.

There will be no subway service between Sheppard West and St George stations on July 29 and 30 due to signal upgrades. All trains on Line 1 will turn back southbound at St George Station.

Due to traffic impacts from numerous on-street construction activities, shuttle buses will operate between Sheppard West and Lawrence West stations during this closure.

Customers are encouraged to use existing east-west bus/streetcar routes to the Yonge portion of Line 1 or north-south bus routes to Line 2. Additional service is being added to these routes during the subway closure.

Customers travelling on Line 2 who wish to travel northbound should transfer at Yonge-Bloor Station. There's no shuttle bus service from St George Station.

To provide better bus service, parking will be restricted on Bathurst Street between Bloor Street and Barton Avenue and extra subways will be added for those attending the numerous events around Toronto on the weekend.

Subway service will resume on Monday morning. The next scheduled closure will eliminate weekend service on Line 1 between Sheppard West and St George stations on August 12 and 13.

Must-see concerts in Toronto this August keep the hits coming with pop idols, rising indie stars, and a few intriguing surprises along the way.

Festival season continues with Camp Wavelength, which just announced its new "day camp" location at Sherbourne Common, plus Veld, Electric Island and Stranded Fest. The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is also celebrating its 50th year with tons of fêtes and live music leading up to the August 5 parade.

Here are my picks for the top shows in Toronto this August.

Toronto's SummerWorks Festival shows off all kinds of performances, including theatre, dance, music and film, from August 3 to 13. There are over 52 productions running at spaces all over the city, including one in your own home.

Here are my picks for must-see shows at this year's SummerWorks Festival.

Are We Not Horses - The Sci-Fi Summer Musical

A group of robotic horses search for work in this musical based on Rock Plaza Central's conceptual album Are We Not Horses. Unlike other shows in the festival, this one will play only on August 11 at the Factory Theatre.

Invisible City

You're going to have to commit 24 hours to this experiential work from DopoLavoro Teatrale's (DLT) Daniele Bartolini, Rory de Brouwer and Danya Buonastella. Specific details about this piece are sparse, but you watch episode 1 (there are two episodes) in the comfort of your own home.

Landline

Dustin Harvey and Adrienne Wong's project runs in partnership with the Hamilton Fringe Festival. For this piece, participants walk around their respective city with an audio guide and converse with another real live person via text message throughout the duration of the piece.

Bodies of Water

Sit poolside at the Trinity Bellwoods Community Centre Pool for this performance that combines the folk jazz music from Zuze with video projections and synchronized swimming. 

Let's Try This Standing

Theatre artist Gillian Clark was hit by an SUV seven years ago. Her one woman show chronicles the accident and her long recovery. 

The Toronto area is flush with golf courses, but soon, folks might get a new all-season option to play even when the weather gets cold.

Cineplex is teaming up with Topgolf to bring these American, golf-centric entertainment complexes to Canada.

According to a news release, Topgolf already has 33 locations in the United States and the United Kingdom. This partnership will mark its first foray into Canada. 

Hey #Canada, we're teaming up with @CineplexMovies to bring @Topgolf to YOU... Get excited! 🎉https://t.co/F9DFeTbMNSpic.twitter.com/aFyXCVj6ER

— Topgolf (@Topgolf) July 26, 2017

Each Topgolf is typically about 65,000 square feet and includes a "chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs and music in climate-controlled hitting bays for all-seasons comfort." 

Topgolf and Cineplex haven't announced any Canadian locations, but the news release says their, "planning potential locations in large urban centres across Canada." That means at least one GTA outpost is pretty much a sure bet.

Earlier this summer, Cineplex opened it first upscale arcade the Rec Room in Toronto, with plans to open another in Mississauga, as the movie theatre giant diversifies its offering beyond the silver screen. 

Campsites in Ontario are often beautiful places, but there are select group of parks that take it to the next level. These are typically sites that draw backcountry campers who want to escape to the wilderness for a few days and soak up the serene beauty of the northern landscape, but there are also a few that'll appeal to even the most novice camper.

Here are my picks for the most beautiful campsites in Ontario.

Lake Superior Provincial Park

This massive provincial park covers a whopping 1,600 kilometres, much of which is on the rugged Lake Superior Shoreline. You won't find many places that show off the beauty of Ontario landscape better than here.

Just one of the hundreds of amazing views at Killarney. Photo via Ontario Parks.

Killarney

A backcountry camper's dream, this provincial park rewards multi-day trips where you can explore the Georgian Bay shoreline as well as the beautiful lakes among the Jack Pine hills. It's like travelling through a Group of Seven painting.

The rugged beauty of the Bruce Peninsula. Photo via Parks Canada.

Bruce Peninsula National Park

The area around Tobermory is quite possibly the most beautiful in the entire province. From stunning cliffs to hidden grottos to shipwrecks lurking under aquamarine waters, there's virtually no end to the visual splendour here.

A misty morning at in Algonquin. Photo via Ontario Parks.

Algonquin

This provincial park is at its finest when you head to the interior campsites and get away from the crowds at the main entry points. Once there, you'll be treated to the pristine wilderness of Ontario. You might just encounter a moose or two as well.

Looking out at Marie Louise Lake at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Photo via Ontario Parks.

Sleeping Giant

It's not a coincidence that many of Ontario's most beautiful parks are found way up north. The topography north of Lake Superior is as dramatic as we have, and you'll get an amazing look at it from the challenging Giant Trail and Thunder Bay Lookout at this park.

Backcountry camping at Wabakimi. Photo via Ontario Parks.

Wabakimi

This is paradise for canoe lovers with over 2,000 kilometres of lakes and rivers to explore. There's even some white water sections for those looking to dial up the adrenalin. 

The amazing boardwalk at Point Peele National Park. Photo by John Mayer.

Point Peele National Park

The country's most southerly region is also one of its most beautiful. There's amazing trails all over this national park as well as great swimming in the warm waters of Lake Erie.

The stunning Mazinaw Rock at Bon Echo Provincial Park. Photo via Ontario Parks.

Bon Echo

Campsites along Mazinaw Lake at Bon Echo Provincial Park are surely the area's prettiest as they sit in close proximity to the might Mazinaw Rock, which features over 150 pictographs as well as a tribute to Walt Whitman.

Just one of the painterly sights at Neys Provincial Park. Photo via Ontario Parks.

Neys

This park tends to fly under the radar a bit, but that just means it's easier to gain access to backcountry campsites here. The landscape is astonishingly beautiful with pristine sandy beaches and views of Pic Island, which you'll immediately recognized from Lawren Harris's painting.

The calming waters of Lake Huron are the main draw at Pinery Provincial Park. Photo via Ontario Parks.

Pinery

What this park gives up in ruggedness, it gives back in the tranquil beauty of Lake Huron. It's all about the legendary sunsets here, which can turn the beach area into something that looks otherworldly when they're really saturated. 

Here's an interesting basement apartment for someone who loves the idea of living by the lake. Located just a few houses from the shoreline, this unit at 7 Neville Park Boulevard has a lot going for it.

Despite being a basement, it gets plenty of light. You'll also probably spend plenty of the summer hanging around by the water, so you'll get lots of Vitamin D anyway.

Thanks to a recent renovation, the appliances and washroom are basically brand new, which is always a nice bonus in a rental. This place isn't huge, but the open concept layout makes it feel as spacious as possible. 

The price, however, strikes me as a bit high. The lakeside location is certainly a big selling point, but it'd be nice to see this a bit lower given that size and ceiling height. 

Specs

• Address: 7 Neville Park Blvd.
• Apartment type: Basement
• Rent: $1,500
• Utilities: Hydro extra
• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathrooms: 1
• Laundry? Shared
• Air conditioning? Yes
• Outdoor space? Backyard
• Pet friendly? Unspecified

Good For

Someone who will take advantage of the proximity to the lake. While the 501 streetcar is just a short walk away, this little cul de sac feels nicely secluded, which may suit someone looking for peace and quiet.

Move On If

You spend all your time indoors. You're paying a premium for the location here, which could be invested in a larger (and above ground) space that's not right by the water.

The most instagrammable buildings in Toronto range from universities to shopping malls. Sure the CN Tower takes all the attention, but why even mention our most iconic bit of architecture? Been there, done that.

Instead, here are my picks for the top Toronto buildings to shoot on Instagram.

The Gooderham Flatiron Building

Built in 1892, this historic Toronto landmark was around eras before your iPhone. Much more interesting than the average skyscraper, this is perfect for those who prefer to fill their feed with nostalgia.

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The ROM

Berlin-based architect Daniel Libeskind is responsible for bringing the ROM into the 21st century, and Instagram seems to agree with its makeover (if not the critics). One of the best buildings to come out of the past decade, it's pretty much a beacon of modernity.

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OCAD

U of T may have its Hogwarts-esque libraries and Ryerson may have its ultramodern Student Learning Centre, but OCAD tops them both, architecturally speaking. The Sharp Centre for Design is suspended on steel legs, towering over the neighbouring buildings on McCaul.

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City Hall

At City Hall it's all about the angles. Instagrammers have figured out that shooting from directly below yields the best results. As a bonus, if you snap your pic from farther away, you'll be able to get the Toronto sign in the shot. 

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Brookfield Place Atrium

Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the Brookfield Place Atrium is known for its spectacular cathedral-like roof. Towering at six stories high with interlaced steel arches, this is more than just your run of the mill concourse.

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Aga Khan Museum

At the Aga Khan simplicity is the name of the game. The all-white building and well-manicured grounds offer a much needed contrast to the bustling, grey downtown core. A picture of this may trick a follower or two into thinking you've left the city for somewhere more serene.

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Commerce Court

When you see the ceiling, your phone will come out. It's irresistible. What makes it so cool? It features an intricately decorated, vaulted dome and a few chandeliers you'll never be able to afford.

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The Eaton Centre

Though many Torontonians have developed a blasé attitude toward the Eaton Centre, one part of it is pretty photogenic. If you want to rack up a few likes, take pic of Michael Snow's geese at the Queen Street Entrance - they've been in flight since 1979 and look good from almost any angle.

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Gibraltar Point Lighthouse

If you're looking to add something truly historic to your feed, look no further than the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. Built in 1808, it stands to be the city's oldest landmark. Many an Instagrammer has travelled out to the Islands for this iconic pic.

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Toronto-Dominion Centre

The TD Centre, Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is the city's iconic skyscraper complex. The sleek black buildings stand out amongst the concrete giants of the Financial District, making them worth a pic or two. Stand at the base of the flag pole if you want to get the money shot.