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Duran Duran - Rio

Posted by Drake, 2 days, 9 hours ago


And celebrating its 30th birthday - we have the forever iconic video for 'Rio' by Duran Duran.
Proving the theory that boats, babes + shoulder pads never get old when it comes to music videos.
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Food + Drink

Happy 250th Birthday to Our Favourite Lunchtime Pal: The Sandwich

Posted by Drake, 5 days, 9 hours ago

Happy 250th birthday to the sandwich! There are few foods we heart as much at the sandwich. The possibilities are endless and that makes it perfect for breakfast, lunch or (read: and) dinner. Today Drake sings an ode to the sandwich on its birthday!

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Hotel + Travel

Barefoot Bars + Caribbean Cuisine: Drake Hearts Belize!

Posted by Drake, 6 days, 6 hours ago

We heart Belize! Just like many other Canadians, it feels as if it's a home away from home, filled with Canadian banks, hotel owners, charter pilots + more, it's the quintessential Central American hangout. Check out a few of Drake's highlights from our trip there!

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Music Monday

Listen to Beach House's New Album, Bloom, in its Entirity!

Posted by Drake, 1 week, 2 days ago

One of Drake's favourite contemporary acts is, hands down, Beach House! We were so excited to hear about the release their new album, Bloom, and now we can stream the whole thing from NPR.

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Mother's Day

Posted by Drake, 1 week, 5 days ago

On Sunday, May 13th, there are two different brunch ways to show your mom you heart her! Join Drake for a brunch extravaganza on Mother's Day!

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People

Our People: Mr & Mrs Smith

Posted by Drake, 1 week, 6 days ago

Blogging about exciting people wouldn't be complete without talking about some of the exciting people who come through our doors; our hotel guests! Meet luxury hotel experts, Mr & Mrs Smith.

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Exploding Flowers: Bursts of Colour by Qi Wei

Posted by Drake, 2 weeks ago

Artist, Qi Wei has created a beautiful series of "exploding" flowers. The petal starbursts make us want to take a stroll in Trinity Bellwoods while sipping on some Drake brew. Spring perfection!

Qi Wei Flowers
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Going Out Weeknights? Let Drake be Your Date!

Posted by Drake, 2 weeks, 1 day ago


Whomever said that Friday + Saturday should have all the fun was seriously mistaken. At Drake, we heart going out on weeknights too! From Sunday to Thursdays our whole building is filled with events to satisfy the foodie, dancing queen + music lover within. Want to see what we have planned?

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Food + Drink

Cinco de Mayo at Drake: Olé!

Posted by Drake, 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Drake hearts all things fiesta! We're celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a one day only hotel-wide party; from our cilantro Caesar to a special taco menu, Drake has all you need to spice up your Saturday.

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Music Monday

Willis Earl Beal - Wavering Lines

Posted by Drake, 2 weeks, 2 days ago


This Music Monday is dedicated to our very special guest in the Underground this evening, Mr. Willis Earl Beal.
Better get used to hearing his name - certainly one to watch in 2012!
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