I had the organic hydrating facial. Irina the esthetician was excellent and extreme thorough. This…read morewas one of the best facials I have ever had and I will be booking one again in the future.

The hubby found this little gem on main st Newmarket to book a prenatal massage for me and I'm so…read moreglad he did. Sanctuary combines the best of old world charm with modern day amenities. This spa is super clean and quiet. Perhaps I went during the locked down so I was the only customer there but I know they are booked up for the day. This means they don't over book to limit the number of customers inside the facility so I felt really safe while I was there. The staff are all very friendly and my massage was super relaxing and enjoyable. The only complaint I had was there wasn't any beverages or snacks available in the lounge are but I assume it's for health and safety reasons. I did end up asking for some water and the receptionist happily bought me a bottle of water. I will definitely be coming back for more R&R.

Nevskaya is a tremendous Russian Banya Sauna spot. Rest assured, you can have a fantastic rest here…read morein the evenings. I really enjoyed how hot the sauna rooms are - the only minor thing I'd love is a colder water tub for the cold plunge experience The Russian couples that own the spot were very friendly to me. The place was cozy and comfy. I passed out on those long benches again and again while drinking the delicious complimentary herbal tea.

Wonderful place! Very clean, cozy, relaxing. The owners are lovely people, very accommodating and…read morehelpful. The price for what they offer is absolutely unbeatable. I haven't felt this great and relaxed for a very long time so I definitely recommend. Thank you Alexey and Olga, I will absolutely be back!

The Cabin at Hockley Valley…read more If you're ever out in Hockley Valley, The Cabin is a solid spot. The vibe is smooth dark lighting, big comfy chairs, real cozy. When I went with my partner, it was almost empty, so it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Real private, real peaceful. Staff was great too super mindful of my partner's allergies, which I appreciated heavy. I had the Linguine di Mare with mussels, clams, bay scallops, prawns, all swimming in this rich tomato sauce they call sugo (had to look it up, not gonna lie..haha). Seafood was fresh, pasta cooked right, and the flavours...On point! I went with the large size--worth the $3 upgrade. Paired it with a glass of house wine, and yeah, that combo brought it all together. Good food, chill ambiance, and a laid-back luxury vibe. Rating: 4 out of 5

I visited Hockley about 15 years later... to train a new skier. Hockley is a very kid friendly…read moreresort to ski at, with moderate slopes and the black diamond is really just a Blue level. One arrival, you park on the left side is the closest to the skiing area, walk around to the back and you have access to the rental and lift ticket pick up. Rentals are easy, they even give beginners poles (not that they should get poles). I took my newbie from magic carpet to lift managing to get down the hill without falling and with great control. People are nice on the slopes, a patron saw someone in our group had fallen and just checked on them. I also helped some mangled newbies untwist their legs with the fall. Not sure where to get hot chocolate but the weather was nice, the people were nice. I noticed on the magic carpet my newbie kept sliding backwards so the lift operator pulled the newbie thru to make sure she could ride the lift, thanks! The location was not crowded that I could ski backwards without worrying about hitting anyone- oh I didn't get any issues skiing backwards too. It's a pity March 19 was the last day open. Will return next time when I have some new skiers to train.

My friends and I hosted a baby shower for one of our friends at The Manor. It was a wonderful…read moreexperience. The venue is stunning, with elegant decor, beautiful landscape, and a picturesque pond (perfect for photos!) The interior is just as lovely, with plenty of space to accommodate the 100 guests we had. The food was delicious, with a Mediterranean-inspired menu that was a hit with our guests. The servers were friendly, the coordinator was attentive to the needs of the celebrants. We appreciated that there was a good amount of parking on site, and the suites were clean and comfortable, with everything we needed to freshen up. The manager was helpful in providing us with 2 carts to use temporarily, and answered our questions promptly. Overall, I would recommend The Manor for any event (wedding, baby shower, etc). It is a lovely venue with great amenities.

Very scenic for weddings and with ample parking spaces. But here's what I don't like. The venue…read moreplaced two wedding ceremony too close to each other. Since our group was second, we had to wait until the first group finished their ceremony. Didn't do sound check before ceremony began, causing additional delays. And the only loudspeaker was pointing into the lake, away from the group. Half the group could barely hear the speeches. Food for the reception was great but could use more portions. Main course and dessert came out slow because there were two dinners happening simultaneously in the building.

Had my hair done by Adriana at her new location in Aurora at Vanguard Salon and I'm so happy!…read moreBeautiful salon..super friendly and great service! Adriana is the absolute best hairdresser around. She always gets the color exactly right. I used to see Adriana at Timeless Harmony but I really didn't like the vibe there at all. I tolerated it bc Adriana is so great but it always felt like the movie mean girls with the owner hiding behind corners and gossiping. Highly recommend Vanguard and Adriana!

Very happy with the salon and the service I received from Lena. It's very welcoming, clean, all…read moreCOVID safety protocol is in place. Staff are very friendly, and the overall atmosphere is pleasant and feels very organized. Lena was very attentive to my needs and wants, and delivered the exact results I was hoping for.

First and foremost, a Big shout out to Rhoda who was extremely kind and accommodating…read more Overall it was a cool hotel- an old post office with interesting artwork. The people were nice, beds comfortable, and food good. It's also in a great location to walk to restaurants and shops.My only complaint is how you could hear everything outside of the hotel and in the halls.

I loved my stay at the Postmark Hotel. It recently opened and I'm so glad it opened in time for my…read moretrip to visit my friend. It is located in the charming main street area of Newmarket. The hotel has a lounge, restaurant and a rooftop to hang out and eat/drink at. There are also a lot of options on main street just out from the hotel. The hotel use to be a post office, originally built-in 1914, and they incorporated that nicely into little touches inside the hotel. When you walk in you are in the lobby/restaurant area. The front desk is right there. During my whole stay I received great customer service. I surprisingly arrived on their grand opening day. They had a soft launch open two months previous. For being a new hotel my stay went smoothly. If you walk in from main street you are on the second floor. There is a parking lot/garage on the first floor. It seems that this option is the only accessible option since the second floor/main street entrance has stairs leading to the door. I stayed on the third floor - room 305 to be exact. I looked out onto main street. The elevators on each floor have their own room, so to my knowledge there are no hotel rooms next to a noisey elevator. The door leading to the hotel rooms is a heavy door and slightly loud though. My room was away from the elevator room door so it didn't bother me. One thing I love about this hotel is they used thick doors and the walls were thick and made well. I didn't have a problem hearing any hotel neighbors. I did hear noise from the street below, usually from the nightlife, but it never lasted too late. I do sleep with a white noise app so that helped. My room was done very well. I loved the decor and ambiance. It was high quality. It took me a minute to figure out the blinds haha, but I was very happy with it. My favorite part was the bed and pillows - it was so comfortable. Usually hotel pillows (even high end hotels) aren't that great in my opinion because they sink or her squished easily, but the Postmark hotels are the perfectly confortable. I slept super well here. Last note - they have a water station on the second floor down the hallway of the rooms. They supply pitchers and ice buckets. I loved having pitchers of water for my stay. I would definitely stay here again!

Congratulations to Lory and Brian! I wish you a lifetime of happiness and prosperity!…read more I had the pleasure of attending a wedding at Royal Venetian Mansion in Aurora. It was a beautiful and very spacious venue that also hosted the ceremony on their rooftop patio. Following the ceremony, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres were provided by the venue, along with desserts, and late night stations with a whole suckling pig, sliders, fries, and poutine. Everything was delicious! The banquet hall was huge and spacious, with intimate lighting, and an enormous dance floor. The table décor was very classy and beautiful. The house sound system, however, left a lot to be desired. The tonal balance and echoes made the speeches sound muddled. The sound quality improved later on when DJ Jonathan Shaw, aka Juiceman, kept the dance floor packed for the rest of the evening. The main dinner, a ten course Chinese banquet meal, was provided by Grand Catering. As usual, this type of banquet included Roasted Suckling Pig and Jellyfish, Crab Claws, Seafood and Broccoli, Seafood and Fish Maw Soup, Mushrooms with Chinese Greens, Steamed Fish, Fried Chicken with Fried Rice, Noodles, and Lobster. Special dishes were provided for guests with allergies. This was a very good meal with excellent service!

I have very mixed feelings about my experience here for my brother's wedding…read more The venue itself is magnificent. Let's get that out of the way. If this was a review on just the venue, I would give it 5 stars. Absolutely gorgeous interior, from the reception rooms to the washrooms to the upper level to the outside shrubbery. The food is where I think the place could use major improvement. Let's start off with cocktail hour. Some of the hors d'oeuvres did not come out hot but rather cold which was slightly disappointing. The arancini was fantastic and the chicken satay skewers were juicy. I feel like the servers could've come out more frequently with trays of food. It did seem like a lot of ppl had to scout and hunt down servers for food during cocktail hour. Drinks-wise, the bartender was great. Funny banter, smile on his face and super talented at making drinks. Moving on to dinner, here's where the crux of my feelings lie. My bro has basically let it slide and he's not one to say anything after the fact, but he hates cucumber and when he was choosing a salad for his wedding he had chosen the non-cucumber salad. Imagine his surprise when, for his reception, the venue messed up and prepared cucumber salad for him and all the guests. I told him to speak to a manager but he was apathetic and refused to do it so I will speak up on behalf of him. No partial refund or apology was ever offered to him. They just took his money and let it fly. The pasta dish was the best dish of the night. The pasta was al dente and the sauce was nice and rich. The main course was frankly a disaster. Everything was way overcooked. The chicken breast was extremely dry and sandpaper-like. The salmon had zero moisture in it and the loaded baked potato wasn't very loaded with cheese, bacon or chives (it looked like they had scooped out the potato and just mashed it up further and then rescooped it back into the potato skin). This was quite possibly the worst main course entrée I've ever consumed at a wedding. Dessert was mango sorbet and it was quite nice. The mango flavour was very strong. There was also a waffle bar at the end of the night which was the highlight for me. Fresh waffles with ice cream. Who knew the dessert would be the best? I think if this venue tightens up their food offering they would be excellent, however, as it stands, the food was a letdown in my opinion, salvaged only by the fresh waffles at the end of the night. One bonus that I do think deserves mentioning is that there is very good ventilation running through the mansion. I never felt like I was going to be consumed by heatstroke or sweat.

I love visiting Holland Marsh. I have never been disappointed every time I've come. Service is…read moreprofessional, prompt and informative. All the tasting tours I've been on have been lead by friendly staff who really appreciate their work. I recommend this winery to all my friends and family wishing for a nice place to hangout, drink wine at the tasting bar and even snack on their boards! It's such a beautiful, spacious area.

We got a groupon for a winery tour. The tour was great and informative although a bit short. We got…read moreto try a wide selection of wines and purchased a cheese board to go with the wines. The cheese board was phenomenal. If you get tickets on groupon it's very worth it.