Kat Florence Hotel
RURAL RETREAT
In the charming village of Elora, Ontario, the newly opened Kat Florence Hotel has taken up residency in a meticulously renovated 1848 building, which has been transformed into an elegantly appointed boutique getaway equipped with modern amenities. Now, in celebration of Canadian superstars across music and culinary arts, Florence has launched the ICONS series, a three-part event that treats guests to a luxury acoustic concert and fine dining experience. There’s still time to catch the final show on Friday, March 14.
PIROUETTE PERFECTION
There’s a reason Swan Lake has been one of the most beloved ballets for nearly 150 years. Now, the National Ballet of Canada is bringing the timeless choreo-
graphy and Tchaikovsky’s achingly beautiful score back to the stage from March 8 to 22 with a new staging by Artistic Director Emerita Karen Kain. Inspired by Erik Bruhn’s landmark version but told through Kain’s unique experience of the ballet, Swan Lake commemorates her illustrious 50-year career with The National Ballet of Canada. Tickets are available for purchase online.
LUMINARY COLLABORATIONS
Modern lighting brand Luminaire Authentik celebrates the best of Canadian design with its organic and minimalist pendants, sconces and lamps. A new collaboration with clay artist-in-residence Zeynep Boyan adds to its catalogue the Monumental Collection, a series of handcrafted lights inspired by the legacy of ancient civilizations and pre-modern Turkey. Made from stoneware clay, each piece is a stunning and functional work of art.
www.luminaireauthentik.com
NEW HEIGHTS
December marked the groundbreaking for The Gupta Group’s latest project, Yonge City Square, the first new condo building in Toronto’s swank Hoggs Hollow neighbourhood in more than 20 years. When ready for occupancy in spring 2028, the two modern high-rises—at 32 and 14 storeys—will comprise over 700 residential units, ample retail and commercial space and more than 36,000 square feet of amenities.
HIGHEST HONOURS
Liberty Entertainment Group’s president and CEO Nick Di Donato adds another accolade to his already lengthy list of recognitions. Known for his contributions to Toronto’s culinary and cultural scenes—from Casa Loma and a number of refurbished heritage properties to Michelin-starred restaurants Don Alfonso 1890 and DaNico—Di Donato has been appointed to the prestigious 2024 Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honour, awarded to those who have made a lasting impact on Ontario, the country and the world.
www.libertygroup.com