Gift Guide

Looking for a holiday break activity? The @agotoronto recently opened a special exhibition to mark the 25th year of its Photography Department. It features 94 works, thoughtfully selected by a range of leading voices in Toronto’s photography community. Led by AGO Curator of Photography @hackettse and titled ‘Collective Visions: Celebrating 25 Years of Photography’, it features works spanning from the 1840s to the present day and highlights artists from both Toronto and around the world. Read more about the exhibition at the link in bio.

Words: @bananahales

Photo 1: Brassaï. At the Monocle , c. 1932, printed c. 1955.
Gelatin silver print, Overall: 29.7 × 22.5 cm. Art
Gallery of Ontario. Purchase, funds donated by
Rupert Duchesne and Holly Coll -Black, 2014. ©
Estate Brassaï Succession – Paris. 2014/393

Photo 2: British or French. [Woman in patterned dress,
standing in front of painted landscape backdrop] ,
1850s-1860s. Ambrotype: quarter plate with applied
colour, in leather and wood book -style case with
mother of pearl inlay and gilt, Case: 10.5 × 12.7 cm.
Art Gallery of Ontario. Purchase, donated funds in
memory of Eric Steiner, 2016. Photo © AGO.
2016/162

Photo 3: Malick Sidibé. Vues de dos - Juin , 2003. Vintage
gelatin silver print, glass, paint, cardboard, tape,
and string, Image: 36.2 × 26.4 cm. Art Gallery of
Ontario. Purchase, with funds from the
Photography Curatorial Committee, 2020. © Malick
Sidib é. Courtesy of the family of Malick Sidib é and
Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. 2019/2335

Photo 4: Man Ray. Rayograph (Tanya Ramm in profile),
1930. Gelatin silver print, Sheet: 29.2 × 22.8 cm. Art
Gallery of Ontario. Malcolmson Collection. Gift of
Harry and Ann Malcolmson in partnership with a
private donor, 2014. © Man Ray 2015 Trust /
ADAGP, Paris / CARCC Ottawa 2025. 2014/600

Every year, a new wave of beauty products takes over the internet. From lip stains and eye patches to skincare and wellness essentials, here are some products that defined the beauty space in 2025 and garnered millions of views.

Shop the full list at the link in bio.

Words: @caeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Photo courtesy of @loccitane

From the height of opulence in Toronto to boutique luxury in the Rockies, this year has brought us some of the most exciting hotels across the country in recent memory—and in doing so, has reminded us that there is so much to discover right here in our own backyard. Here are the five best new Canadian hotels of 2025.

Read more at the link in bio.

Words: @sara.harowitz
Photo 1 + 2: courtesy of @nobutoronto
Photo 3: courtesy of @rosemeadhouse
Photo 4: courtesy of @lepetit_hotel_
Photo 5: courtesy of @thelibertyinn
Photo 6: by @audreyperea

Some of the most sophisticated escapes are also the most thoughtful, places where landscapes and local communities are honoured as much as the guests who wander them. Whether you’re seeking a secluded island, a wild adventure, or a whimsical countryside estate, these five destinations combine culture, nature, and sustainability in their own beautiful ways.

At the link in bio we take a deep dive into these five unique travel experiences.

Words: @alexandrapetros

Photo 1: by Andrew Kearns
Photo 2: courtesy of @thebrandoresort
Photo 3: courtesy of @thenewtinsomerset
Photo 4: by Lorenzo Cotrozzi
Photo 5: by Kev Steele
Photo 6: courtesy of @abbayedesvauxdecernay_hotel

New year, new haircut? Going into 2026 we are taking a look back at the hair styles that defined 2025.

Read more about these chic cuts at the link in bio.

Photo 1: via Getty
Photo 2: courtesy of @prada
Photo 3: via Getty
Photo 4: courtesy of @chanelofficial
Photo 5: courtesy of @dior

When @chefnuitregular moved from northern Thailand to Toronto, she didn’t plan to become one of the city’s most celebrated culinary figures. Her journey started in health care, not hospitality.

“While I was studying English and preparing to take my Canadian registered nursing exam, an opportunity came up with [my husband] Jeff and his family to open and run a restaurant,” she says. “At first, I thought I would just help out for a year or two before returning to nursing, but by the time I passed my registered nursing exam, the restaurant had taken off,” Chef Nuit Regular shared.

Read the full interview at the link in bio.

Words by @waysofwanderers
Photos courtesy of Nuit Regular.

When it comes to winter activities, Canada has so many incredible mountain resorts that offer a diverse array of features. Swipe to see some of our top picks for your next ski vacation and head to the link in bio for more.

Words: @sara.harowitz
Photo 1: by Reuben Krabbe courtesy of @sunpeaksresort
Photo 2: by Matthew Sylvestre
Photo 3: by Emmett McPartlin
Photo 4: courtesy of @sunpeaksresort
Photo 5: courtesy of @monttremblant

Whether you’re leaning into sparkle, such as a sequin skirt, sleek tailoring from a suit, or bold accessories, we are all looking for the one piece that sets the tone and helps you confidently step into the new year looking and feeling your best. Shop our top picks at the link in bio.

Words: @bananahales
Photo courtesy of @ganni