GLOBAL: Looking to plan Valentine’s Day early? Then look to the Lovango Resort + Beach Club, the newest resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Couples seeking a tropical getaway around the February holiday can book the Romance Package, which includes a three-night stay in one of the resort’s treehouses or glamping tents. Amenities for the Romance Package include a bottle of champagne upon arrival, a private cabana, complimentary breakfast, a picnic at Honeymoon Beach, a dinner for two on the beach, and more.
NATIONAL: Air Canada's magazine enRoute has announced its top 10 list of Canada's Best New Restaurants. The first place winner, Restaurant 20 Victoria, is located in Toronto and features a bar area for à la carte plates as well as a dining room and patio to enjoy its six-course tasting menu. Montreal's Mastard, the second place winner, showcases Quebec terroir with fresh seasonal ingredients. And the third place winner, Toronto’s Mimi Chinese, features “hyper-regional” renditions of Chinese cuisine. The list was finalized by journalist Nancy Matsumoto, who took a month-long journey across Canada to dine anonymously at more than 30 nominated establishments. The full list can be seen on Canada's Best New Restaurants' website.
OTTAWA: Algonquin College is now accepting applications for its Bachelor of Event, Sport, and Entertainment Management degree, the first Canadian business degree specializing in event management. Through the lens of the guest experience, this degree program will prepare students to plan and execute in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. The program also includes two four-month co-op placements for experiential, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in Ireland. Graduates will go on to have careers in the event tourism industry, or find jobs across special events, corporate, government, fashion, entertainment, and sports.
TORONTO: The 2022 Best Ontario Sommelier Competition, hosted by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers, will be held from noon-9 p.m. on Nov. 14 at The Liberty Grand. Five sommelier semi-finalists will compete for the ultimate title of Best Ontario Sommelier, and the winner will then compete for the Canadian title before advancing to an international competition. The fundraiser event will also feature international and local wine tasting from 12:30-2 p.m., a silent auction, and a gala awards dinner featuring more walk-around tastings from 7-9 p.m.
The York-Durham Heritage Railway will host a festive murder mystery experience from Dec. 1-14. Dubbed "Murder at the Christmas Train Station,” the to-do will take guests through a fun-filled evening with a dark twist, and it will be up to the participants to solve a mystery. The event is complete with a four-course meal with the choice of a turkey dinner or vegetarian option, with a cash bar on-site. Tickets for the event are available for visitors aged over 19 and can be purchased online for $129 per person. Those interested in other festive events hosted by the railway can hop aboard its Santa Express Train Ride, the Santa & Mrs. Claus Pancake Breakfast Train to the North Pole, or the North Pole Light UP Express.
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