Yonge Street is changing quickly. Businesses are shuttering as condos are rising up all along this main Toronto thoroughfare.

One local business might have escaped the local condo boom, but announced it was closing down due to high property taxes.

RIP House of Lords. Always walk by 639 Yonge @Isabella saying "12 bucks for the guys, 18 for the girls" in a super low voice. @whitbywino

— trevor darlington (@d_trevor) August 3, 2017

Yesterday, Paul Burford, who owns the House of Lords, posted on Facebook saying he would be closing down his hair salon on October 1 after 51 years. 

Toronto House of Lords 1984 https://t.co/iSgyKHSJK4

— Retrontario (@retrontario) August 3, 2017

As the Toronto Star reports, the House of Lords has had some famous clientele over its five decades on Yonge Street, including David Bowie and Axl Rose. It was also exactly where you wanted to get your hair cut if you grew up in Toronto in the 1970s. 

Road closures will be rolled out across Toronto all weekend long thanks to annual events like Toronto Caribbean Carnival and the Senhor da Pedra Festival. In addition to these festivals, major roadwork will continue along Dundas St.

Here's what you need to know to navigate the city this weekend.

Toronto Carribean Carnival

From 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 5 until Sunday, August 6 at 6 a.m., Lake Shore Boulevard West will be closed in both directions from Colborne Lodge Drive to Strachan Avenue. There will be no access to the Gardiner Expressway's Jameson/Dunn on-ramps and the off-ramp exits will be closed.

The following TTC routes are the best public transit options for getting to Exhibition Place for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade on Saturday, August 5:

• 29 Dufferin/29E Dufferin Express buses southbound from Dufferin Station to Dufferin Gate will have extra service from Bloor to the Exhibition Loop.
• 511 Bathurst streetcar southbound from Bathurst Station to the Exhibition Loop will have extra service. 
• 504 King streetcar westbound from King or St. Andrew stations to the intersection of King Street and Strachan Avenue and walk south for five to 10 minutes.
• 509 Harbourfront streetcar westbound from Union Station to the Exhibition Loop. Extra service will be provided.
• 63 Ossington from Ossington Station to Liberty Village. Extra service will be provided. 
• 193 Exhibition Rocket will operate express from Dundas West Station.

Senhor da Pedra Fesitval

Grace Street will be closed from Mansfield Avenue to Dundas Street West on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 from 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. each day for the Senhor da Pedra Festival.

Toronto restaurant openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.

Open now

• Chicago-based Goose Island Brewhouse has opened its first Canadian location at 70 The Esplanade in collaboration with Bier Markt next door.
• Monga Fried Chicken is now serving up Taiwanese fried chicken and fluffy bao at 692 Yonge St. between Wellesley and Bloor.
• Speaking of fried chicken, Joe Bird, a chicken-inspired resto (in case you couldn't tell by the name) has opened, along with The Fix, an ice cream bar inside the joint. So has Pie Bar, a pizzeria & cocktail spot. All three are at 207 Queens Quay West, which also houses the newly opened Goodman Pub & Kitchen (they're all FAB Restaurant properties).
• In addition to its stall at Market 707, Kanto by Tita Flips now has a location at 168 Eglinton Ave. E., right next to the also-new (and also Filipino) Dampa Videoke and Grill.
• A little west of them, at 90 Eglinton Ave. E., is the newly opened Kinton Ramen, its sixth outpost in the city.
• Farm-to-table fast-food franchise b. Good opened its fourth location in the city at 75 Eglinton Ave. E. last week.
• Taiwanese bubble tea chain One Zo Tapioca is getting into the North American bubble tea game, having just opened its first Toronto location at 399 Spadina Ave. in Chinatown.

Recently reviewed

• Chula Taberna Mexicana
• The Pint
• The Rooftop at the Broadview Hotel
• Wilder
• Chop Chop
• Koek Koek

Opening soon

• Aloette, the sibling restaurant below Alo, looks to be opening any day now at Queen & Spadina.
• Giulietta, an Italian resto that will be a collab between chef Rob Rossi, of the recently shuttered Bestellen and David Minicucci, the owner of L'Unita, will open in the Bestellen space at 972 College St. this fall.
• Porchetta & Co. will be opening its third location soon, this time at First Canadian Place in the Financial District.
• Ama, an Argentine snack bar from Sebastian Gallucci, who was behind the Argentine food truck Che, will be opening at the end of August at 930 Queen St. W., which was last known as Cadillac Jenkins.
• Peruvian restaurant Mira, named after Miraflores, an upscale district in Lima, Peru, should be opening soon in the former F-Stop space at 420A Wellington St. W.
• ND Sushi & Grill closed on Baldwin late last year, but has now found a new location and will be soft opening at 370 College St., which was Curry Love last, in early September.
• Antikka, a vinyl cafe that will serve Armenian coffee, will be opening this September at 960 Queen St. W.
• Mabel’s Bakery will soon be opening its fourth location in the Junction at 2755 Dundas St. W.

Closed

• Bar and nightclub Blyss shuttered in the Village last week, apparently due to lack of support from the community.

Other news

• Bloordale's Grey Tiger is currently on a "summer renewal" break, as its owners are "reconnecting with the soul of the project in order to clarify our vision" after two years in business. 
• Market 707's Petit Nuage is also on summer break until September (hopefully).
• Bloorcourt's Saving Gigi has reopened at 859 Bloor St. W. after undergoing renovations and another change of ownership.

Have you seen restaurants opening or closing in your neighbourhood? Email tips to editors@blogto.com.

Toronto's cocktail culture has never been described as trashy, but one local restaurant is hoping to change that. 

Thanks to a unique collaboration between LoPan and a cocktail pop-up called Trash Tiki, Torontonians will be able to do more than eat garbage; they'll be able to taste and learn about cocktails made from leftovers.

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On August 20 and 21, the College Street restaurant is hosting the pop-up dreamed up by a UK and Canadian bartending duo. After working together in the industry, they witnessed a shocking amount of ingredients, such as citrus, herbs and other fruits being thrown away nightly.

They did something about it and created Trash Tiki, which is on a 10-stop North American tour showing businesses how to save money and curb waste by creating sustainable drinks.

They've toured the pop-up globally, hosting Trash Talk seminars and choosing trash specific to every location to create unique cocktails. 

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Their website features dozens of cocktail recipes as well as tips and tricks to being more conscious about using the scraps you once tossed into the compost to create delicious new flavours, syrups and garnishes. 

This is Track Tiki's only Canadian stop on their current delectable and educational and waste awareness tour. 

Housed in a former bottling factory that dates back to 1910, this condo at 326 Carlaw Ave. in Leslieville is about as nice as hard lofts get, particularly if you love dramatic design touches. 

With timber ceilings that peak at 25 feet, this multi-level open concept space feels as airy as an old loft should. With 2,329 square feet of space and one bedroom, it might not be the most efficient footprint, but that just adds to the dramatic aesthetic.

So too do the swings in the living room. Who knows if the future owner will keep these or something similar, but they confer a playfulness that's reminiscent of a loft space like the one Tom Hanks has in Big.

Still, this place is very much about luxury. There are top-shelf appliances in the kitchen, the en-suite looks like a spa, and the space demands sizeable furnishings that'll live up to its potential. 

Specs

• Address: #122 - 326 Carlaw Ave.
• Price: $1,649,000
• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathrooms: 2
• Parking: 1
• Walk Score: 96
• Transit Score: 93
• Maintenance Fees: $862.52
• Listing agent: Matt Casselman and Ben Fergusson
• Listing ID: E3889553

Good For

Someone who wants a unique space that will allow them to get hyper creative with interior design choices. This one is just dripping with potential. 

Move On If

The open concept is too open for you. The bedroom sits right atop the kitchen, so don't expect to be able to sequester yourself from you living partner or guests in this loft.

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

Not only is it a long weekend in Toronto, but it's also time to eat up at the Toronto Food Truck Festival and to celebrate with Caribana, SummerWorks, and the Veld music festival. Get out there and enjoy!

Take a day trip out of Toronto and escape the hustle and bustle of the city by exploring the wealth of awesome towns and attractions that are just a short drive, bus, or train ride away.

Check out this photo gallery and get inspired to take a day trip out of Toronto.

Wheelchair accessible restaurants in Toronto are still not as common as they should be. Accessibility can be a huge determining factor for many looking for a restaurant to dine with friends or family. Tired of calling ahead to determine if there is a level entry or a barrier-free washroom? This list should get you started.

Here are my picks for the top wheelchair accessible restaurants in Toronto.

Ricarda's

This sprawling restaurant and bakery at the corner of Richmond and Peter has an automatic double door entrance 38 inches wide and plenty of spacing between tables to get around. There's also an elevator that takes you up to their mezzanine level. More details.

Oretta

This King West joint does rustic Italian for lunch and dinner but also has a cafe in the back for fresh pastries and espresso. Wide double doors are at the entrance and there's a large single occupancy washroom with automatic door openers. More details.

Awai

This Bloor West Village vegan restaurant has a beautiful dining space, open kitchen and extensive wine selection. There's lots of space between the tables as well as an accessible washroom. More details.

Planta

Near the bustling intersection of Bay and Bloor, this popular vegan restaurant is easily accessible via the Yonge-Bloor subway and its automatic door entry provides the first glimpse into its barrier-free space. More details.

R&D

This Chinatown destination for Asian fusion has several accessibility features to keep no one away. The front entrance includes an automatic opener and once inside a large stair lift is available to take you to the main eating area. More details.

Pizzeria Libretto

Pizza lovers rejoice! The University Avenue location of this much loved pizza chain is its most accessible and also takes reservations. If booth seating is not available, make sure to ask for the standard height tables in the back. More details.

Beiruti Grand Cafe

This bright, clean and accessible restaurant and cafe on a quiet street near Victoria Park and Sheppard is the place to go for a Mediterranean lunch, baked treats and gelato. There are automatic doors, an accessible washroom and good seating options. More details.

Basil Box

The Yonge and Dundas location of this Asian chain is fully accessible. With a large entrance and a variety of standard height tables this space can accommodate. More details.

Against the Grain

This pub near Sugar Beach at Corus Quay is a large, accessible indoor and outdoor restaurant space with a view that's hard to beat. The friendly staff is also happy to help with any special needs or accommodations. More details.

Cacao 70

The Distillery District location of this Montreal-based chocolate and dessert chain is an accessible place to go for an indulgent lunch or dessert. The entrance is spacious and clear of obstructions and there's also an accessible washroom. More details.

Glass and steel condo towers dot Toronto's skyline and more and more seem to be going up as cranes hover over the city. A new design proposal, however, calls for a different kind of building.

This one, designed by Penda Architects in conjunction with the new Toronto-based startup Tmber, is an 18-storey urban forest. Tmber calls itself an enabler to help make taller buildings out of wood. 

The so-called Tree Tower Toronto would be created with modulated cross-laminated timber, or CLT, which is faster to build with and more environmentally friendly than other types of material, explains Tmber's Mark Stein in Toronto.

The building's design was partially inspired by Moshe Safdie's Habitat 67 in Montreal. Photo via Penda.

He and architect Christ Precht from Penda (based in China and Austria) started Tmber. "We thought that it's ironic that a country like Canada blessed with so much wood resources hasn't put in a lot more effort into that kind of direction," says Stein, regarding building with wood. 

 Across Europe, Australia, parts of Asia and slowly in North America, CLT is becoming more popular. 

George Brown College's waterfront campus is building a 12-storey wooden structure that's aiming to be the "first Tall Wood Building used for institutional purposes in Ontario." Across the country, the University of British Columbia has an 18-storey timber residence that's the tallest wooden building in the world. 

Stein says Tmber's proposals are not just speculative and have gone out to a number of different developers, including those in residential and commercial spheres. 

The Toronto Tree Tower is a stackable condo tower. As Dezeen notes, the units could be assembled off-site. The whole building would be covered in trees and plants, making it all around a more liveable urban community. 

Stein says that many wooden projects are institutional (think UBC) or are just ideas right now - the goal of Tmber is to make wood seem like a viable alternative to concrete and steel. 

Toronto condos are often criticized for bland architecture, but every so often intriguing plans do surface. This project proposed for the Eastern Waterfront certainly fits that bill. Designed by 3XN Architects for Tridel and Hines, it takes shape as a series of waves. 

Perhaps unsurprisingly, that's also what it's named. As Urban Toronto reports, Waves at Bayside is the final condo in a series of developments along Queens Quay East, which also includes Aqualina, Aquavista, and Aquabella.

The orientation of the development lessens its impact on the waterfront while opening up the Parliament Slip for public use. Image via 3XN and Waterfront Toronto.

When complete, these building will completely transform a stretch of waterfront that used to be comprised of industrial slips. Early condo development on the western portion of Queens Quay was dubious at best when it came to architecture, but the east side is shaping up to be a different story.

Looking down across the multi-tired decks of Waves at Bayside. Image via 3XN and Waterfront Toronto.

The idea of a wave-themed condo along the waterfront might sound hokey, but when you look at the multi-level design from above, it yields loads of visual interest and achieves the crucial set back from the shoreline to avoid seeming monolithic.

Looking at the development from Edgewater Drive. Photo via 3XN and Waterfront Toronto.

Beyond the design, the presence of retail at grade as well as the possibility for a community centre could be very nice additions to a burgeoning neighbourhood that will needs plenty of non-residential square footage to make it feel like an integrated community. 

A lot can happen between the design stage of a development at its construction, but this one looks very promising at this stage in the process. 

If there's an area in Toronto that deserves the title of mostly rapidly changing, downtown Yonge St. would surely be in the running. Over the last few years we've seen the incoming condos get bigger and bigger and the old mom and pop storefronts progressively give way to large scale developments.

Now that process is accelerating even more.

In what small business owners surely view as a vicious cycle, the rise of towering condos along lower Yonge St. has led to huge increases in property taxes. Various media reports have pegged these between 100 and 500 percent over the next few years, but the underlying cause is the same. 

Shame @JohnTory -- pricing out small businesses on Yonge St. with insane property taxes. You're strangling what makes TO great. #toronto

— Jacquelyn Middleton (@JaxMiddleton) August 2, 2017

Property tax evaluations are based around the price at which nearby buildings sold, so the astronomical numbers affiliated with massive condo developments have a direct effect on low rise structures that house businesses like the House of Lords, which just announced its closure in the wake of new assessments. 

Even those who lease rather than own storefronts feel the pinch because they're landlords do and it's common for property taxes to trickle down to tenants in commercial leases. 

@JohnTory save House of Lords and all other small businesses on Yonge Street before you make a historical street a ghost town. #TOpoli

— D@ve $t@rkey (@Loverofallmusic) August 2, 2017

The process by which these assessments happen, it should be noted, is not overseen by the city of Toronto. It's actually a provincially run not-for-profit called the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation that carries out property evaluations in Toronto and elsewhere in Ontario. 

Doubling taxes on Yonge Street? I thought we were trying to create jobs in Toronto, not double taxes and close small businesses @JohnTory

— scott (@scottygordon) August 2, 2017

Still, it's not hard to understand why small businesses would lash out at the city for failing to protect them from what they claim is an unfair tax burden. 

According to the CBC, numerous small business owners met Wednesday night to try to address these property tax increases in solidarity, but it's unclear as of yet what their options are. 

Collectively, Toronto tends to talk a big game about the value of small businesses and the need to protect what's left of the character on Yonge St., but this situation will surely prove a test to see if the will to do so actually exists or whether it's all preamble to the complete sanitization of what was once the city's most vibrant street.

Toronto food events are heating up for the summer. Taste of Danforth, one of the biggest events of the year, is just on the horizon, and Pizza in the Park returns to Christie Pits this week, meaning the ultimate, low-key picnic is back. Get your taste buds ready because we're in for two weeks filled with festivals, pop-ups and more. 

You've probably had to bust out your wellies on more than one occasion this season, considering its been a wet and wild summer in Toronto.

So if your go-to rubber boots are starting to get worn out, it'll soon be easier to shop for a new, high-end pair because Hunter will debut it first North American standalone store in Toronto.

It'll arrive in Yorkdale this October because that's where everything seems to be opening these days, from Ladurée to the new OVO Store.

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At 2,800 square feet, the Hunter store will feature the U.K. brand's signature rain boots as well as indoor and outdoor apparel and accessories. Hunter has two existing storefronts already, one is in London and the other is in Tokyo.

In Toronto, "The shopfront will be reminiscent of a contemporary greenhouse giving the sense that the sky is surrounding customers upon entry where they are immediately immersed into the brand world of Hunter," reads a Hunter news release.

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Apparently this rain boot store will have "barn architecture" and will feature a backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Why travel this fall when you can just go shopping at this ever expanding mall?

The best wedding cakes in Toronto are designed to be the centrepiece of the best day of a couple’s life. Whether epic and ostentatious or unique and understated, covered in picture-perfect fondant or luxurious buttercream, these highly sought-after cakes are sure to impress not only the new bride and groom but their entire wedding party.

Here are the best wedding cakes in Toronto.

Why spend time at a luxury resort when you can get your very own? That is, if you have about $10 million to spare.

This private island estate in Muskoka, known as Bass Island, is all about high-end features and amenities that go above and beyond what you'd expect at a cottage.

The 11 acre property is situated in the middle of Lake Muskoka. You'll need a boat to access this estate, but that just makes the place feel more like a peaceful retreat.

To up your relaxation, you can take advantage of the on site spa. Yes, a spa.

It includes a Finnish dry sauna and a Turkish steam room as well as, according to the listing, handmade and heated marble benches, a cold plunge pool, commercial size Jacuzzi an indoor resistance pool and heated stone flooring. Not too shabby.

If you don't feel like city on one of the lakeside docks, you can get some R&R on one of the many decks off the main house. These feature a total of three outdoor, wood-burning fire places.

With six bedrooms, six bathrooms and 8,500 square feet of space, don't be surprised if you have guests vying to visit each and every summer weekend.

Toronto might have some scenic places for walking and hiking, but if you take a short drive north of the city, you'll be rewarded with an even more picturesque landscape, complete with lakes, waterfalls and a suspension bridge. 

The Belfountain Conservation Area, located just northwest of Caledon, along the West Credit River, is the ideal place for an easy stroll through nature with a range of visual highlights to delight in along the way. 

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The suspension bridge is prime photo territory, but there's also a scenic lookout, a cave, flower gardens, and a historic terrace from which you can take a load off and relax in the pristine setting. It's almost too pretty here.

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A loop around the main nature trail, which winds atop the gorge overlooking the West Credit River, takes about a half an hour. It's not particularly challenging terrain, but there are plenty of steps to climb.

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The idea here is to slow everything down and absorb the scenery at every opportunity. As an added bonus, the village of Belfountain is also a quaint little spot with a general store. From there you can go on to explore the nearby Forks of the Credit and Cheltenham Badlands. 

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Given how close it is to Toronto, Belfountain is one of those conservation areas that's perfect to visit for a day of exploration before heading back home. Admission to the park is $5.31 for adults, though there's also a $10 parking fee on weekends and holidays.

After getting a huge makeover, Ontario Place seems busier than ever. And that momentum will continue into the winter.

That's because the former amusement park will play host to a free, four month long light show right by the lake.

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Ontario Place is currently seeking submissions for its Winter Light Exhibition that's slated to run from December 4 until March 30 on the West Island. According to a request for proposal, there will be installations at 14 different points throughout the site.

Last year, the Distillery District launched a light festival that drew crowds outside during the coldest months of the year.

There's a lot to still look forward to this summer, including epic food events, concerts and day trips, including (finally) ones to the Islands. But if you're an avid skywatcher, you're probably super excited for August.

That's because there's a total solar eclipse happening on August 21. This is the first total solar eclipse visible from North America since 1979. The next time we'll get to see one will be in 2024 and after that, we won't be privy to one until 2099. We got to see a partial (or annular) eclipse back in 2012.

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Dubbed the Great American Eclipse, the upcoming event will be visible across much of the United States. We won't get to see the moon completely block out the sun here in Toronto; instead, the moon will appear to cover 76 percent of the sun. It'll still be incredible to see (weather permitting, of course).

In Toronto, the eclipse will be start at 1:10 p.m., will reach maximum coverage at 2:32 p.m. and will conclude at 3:49 p.m.

The best places to see the it, however, are south of the border. If you don't mind a bit of a drive (or flight), you can head to Columbia, South Carolina, Hopkinsville, Kentucky or Carbondale, Illinois - all three still have Airbnbs available on August 21.

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If you're staying home, your best bet would be to check out the big eclipse party happening at the CNE. The University of Toronto's Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics is hosting it, so you'll definitely learn a lot.

Admission to the event is free, but you'll have to pay to get into the CNE.

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The folks from Dunlap will be giving out free eclipse glasses because it's essential you use them to ogle at the celestial spectacle. It's never safe to look directly at the sun, so be sure to have adequate protection if you're going to look skyward on the 21st (according to NASA, sunglasses aren't good enough). 

Get ready and don't forget to look up on Monday, August 21.

Toronto might be ready to dream big about architecture once again. After decades of building generic glass boxes, it's becoming more common to see bold concepts emerge, from a vertical forest to this recent proposal for a mixed use community built atop the Bloor Viaduct.

Living Bridges is the brainchild of Toronto architect Tye Farrow, and far from an exercise in fantasy renderings, he believes the concept could help to revitalize our city's urban design through and integrated development philosophy and the use of cutting edge building materials provided by GRIP Metal.

Lightweight building materials are key to the concept of building atop existing infrastructure. Image via Farrow Partners.

"The idea of building multi-use, multi-functional buildings and neighbourhoods has always been a core ingredient to creating highly successful cities," writes Farrow. 

"Equally, the idea of building multi-use, multi-functional infrastructure in the core of highly successful cities was invented long before car-centric planning norms dominated our thinking about urban bridges."

Looking down on Living Bridge. The green space on the top is envisioned as a linear park.

It seems completely over the top because there's very little precedence for such buildings in Toronto, but as the city gets progressively more dense, ideas that seem radical today might seem like novel solutions to very real spatial problems in the future. 

As the Globe and Mail notes, if you go far enough back, and you'll find the inspiration for Living Bridges in a place like Florence where the Ponte Vecchio still functions as a mixed use bridge with shops housed above it. Density breeds ingenuity. 

The various levels of integration in the Living Bridges community. Image via Farrow Partners.

Living Bridges isn't just a condo; it's a community in the sky, complete with retail, restaurants, hotel accommodations, and a liner park — all of which surround affordable housing. In theory, low construction costs and small unit sizes keeps the prices down. 

While there's certainly a pod-like element to the design and the interior spaces are relatively small, there would certainly be a ton of cachet to living in one. Can you imagine the view?

Interior rendering of a unit in Living Bridges. Image via Farrow Partners.

Let's not hold our breathe for the arrival of Living Bridges in the real world anytime soon, but dreaming big helps us to redefine the architecture that we want in our cities, and there's lots to get excited about here. 

To follow along with future updates on Living Bridges, follow @tyefarrow on Instagram.

Almost one year shy of its 25th anniversary at 379 Yonge St, Toronto's most famous male strip club is changing neighbourhoods and evolving.

Next June Remington's will move to 815/817 Queen Street West, the space The Dog's Bullock's currently calls home. It will feature a separate sports bar on the ground level called the 817 Sports Bar & Grill, a gentlemen's club on the second floor, and an event space in the basement.

The current club will close next July 22 and they'll celebrate the big move with a full weekend of festivities, including a shuttle bus to and from the old and new venue. 

The Members Lounge will boast a brand new sound and lighting system, as well as dancers decked out in formal dress code, which is black dress pants, dress shoes, and bow ties — but no shirts. It's basically a Chippendales dream come true. 

Development Proposal - outside Remington's Men Of Steel #Toronto#sign#photographypic.twitter.com/EJ8DB2AQGT

— David Allan Barker (@dabpix) December 29, 2016

Remington's owns the building on West Queen West, but that's only part of the reason the club is leaving Yonge Street.

According to general manager Dave Auger, it's also due to the $30,000 a month rent on Yonge street, and a proposed 98-story tower development many years away from being approved, in the works for that location. 

Auger says they're very happy about the move and are looking forward to the expansion and a safer new home.