260 - "2-Eleven" Day 🎉
It’s February 11th (aka “2-Eleven”) and we’re taking a page from 7-Eleven’s celebration of July 11th to channel the spirit of everybody’s favourite gone-but-not-forgotten downtown staple: Novacks. 👏
Located at 211 King St. (see what we did there?!), the legendary store opened in 1939 and sold everything from musical instruments to military surplus to camping equipment to travel books—and more!—before closing in 2013. 😢
Since then, “the bag” has made several appearnaces around town and lately it’s been possible to snag somem vintage stock via Novacks1939’s frequent pop-up shops. 🫠
Today, we’re celebrating Novacks’ dedication to adventure with a trio of local guides known for exploring the region by bike, by foot, and by automobile! 🗺️
By Bike 🚲
Cedric Richards is a man-about-town—specifically the plethora of towns he chronicles (often by bicycle) in his weekly newsletter: Southern Ontario Journal. 📓
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By Foot 🚶♀️
It’s been fun to watch local “passionate pedestrian,” Jennifer Wain, get her Last-Minute Walk Club up and…er…walking. Follow along as she documents the club’s beginnings in hopes of helping other clubs take-off around the city! 🚀
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By Car 🤫
Why sweat the details surrounding a day trip when you can just order up a surprise from Guess Where Trips®?! Recently featured on Dragons’ Den, this London company is definitely going places. 🥁
Last week: Superb Owl IV 🦉
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