Happy Victoria Day, Queens Quay: 5 things to do on a spring weekend

In spirit of the post we did one past holiday, an adapted view of what you can do on a weekend/holiday during the spring/summer

1. Run/Bike/walk: Explore the western part of Queen Quay and walk/bike/run to Ontario Place and back. You want to get some sun, don't you? While you're at it, watch the wavedecks at Simcoe under construction.

2. Eat: Queens Quay Terminal's open every day as a tourist destination. So, why not hit Pearl's Chinese restaurant for some above par dim sum at reasonable prices given the location, view and service. They open at 10:30 a.m. on weekends and 11 a.m. on weekdays. 207 Queens Quay (see website here)

3. Plant: If you had the foresight to buy some plants this past weekend, then it's good time to get the planters out and spruce up your condo baloneys.

4. Go forage for breakfast, lunch, dinner: Shopper's Drug Mart near Spadina is open, and the reliably always-open Rabba are open. We'll leave it to a future post of what you can do with what you find at both stores, but Shopper's does sell books, magazines and DVDs.

5. Ontario Place: You may have caught the fireworks yesterday night but it's worth noting that Ontario Place is now open. Swing by for a visit. And in late June/July (June 27, July 1, July 4) look westward for fireworks at night. Stake out a spot on your balcony or windowside or head to your condo's rooftop for great views.