Victoria Day fireworks in Toronto might not be as plentiful as what's on offer for Canada Day — especially in the absence of a show at Ontario Place — but there's still a few major displays of pyrotechnics to take in. And by that I mean "official" displays. You can bet that smaller neighbourhood shows will take place across the city, if only because people have read our where to buy fireworks in Toronto roundup post. Or not...but, yeah, there will be fireworks.

The question of where to get a tan in Toronto is sure to bring about comments on the dangers of overexposure to the sun, but that won't stop hordes of people from flocking to beaches and parks this summer to catch a hefty dose of vitamin D. And, hey, like so many things, as long as you don't overdo it, lying around in the sun can be one of the most enjoyable warm weather activities imaginable. That is, of course, if you pick a good spot to do your lying around. While Toronto's many beaches are the most obvious candidates for tanning, there's plenty of other less sandy places to soak up the sun.

Here are my five picks to get a (natural) tan in Toronto.

Toronto hockey fans are just a little bit excited to see their team in the playoffs after a painful nine year drought. And now they have a public place to cheer or collectively weep, as they case may have been last night thanks to a 5-2 loss at the hands of Boston Bruins. Framed by the condos that have popped up around the ACC in the interval between playoff games, Maple Leaf Square has been brimming with fans on game days, far exceeding conservative estimates of its 2000 person capacity. As CBC reporter Scott Oake noted last night, it seemed like there were five times that number packed in the space (okay, maybe that's an exaggeration, but still).

Toronto sports bars are about to get very busy with bandwagon-jumping Maple Leafs fans eager to cheer on the Blue and White as they embark on their first playoff action in nine years. It probably isn't the greatest news that the Leafs will face the Boston Bruins in round one, but hope springs eternal 'round these parts, so don't expect the enthusiasm level to be diminished on account of the team's poor record against their opponent over the last few years. Given the scarcity and expense of playoff tickets, those looking for a communal viewing experience will want to head to local bars to take in the action. But which ones? Here are five places to get the most out of your playoff watching experience. Let's hope it lasts more than one round.

Cycling events in Toronto for 2013 are still being announced as we enter into riding season, but there's already enough on tap to warrant a working list. Some of the more popular rides are quick to fill up, so planning ahead is a smart bet if you're keen on participating. The majority of the events listed below are for charity and non-competitive, so those interested in doing some racing should check the Ontario Cycling Association website for a variety of resources. Many of the events affiliated with Toronto Bike Month have yet to be announced at this time, but we'll provide an update when we have more information about this year's lineup.

Toronto's two major fitness chains have now become one. In what is surprisingly NOT an April Fools joke, GoodLife Fitness announced today that it has acquired Extreme Fitness. The move adds 13 Toronto area clubs to GoodLife's portfolio which now stands at over 300 locations across Canada.

The move may suggest that GoodLife has largely run out of promising new locations to open in Toronto. It also means it now has a presence in areas such as the Danforth and the Club District but it's yet unclear what changes GoodLife plans to bring to these clubs (GoodLife has posted a FAQ here) and for how long they'll continue to operate under the Extreme brand and rate structure.