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DelSuites Brings Extended-Stay Living to Montréal

September 9, 2026

An airy, modern apartment unit.

1-Bedroom Suite at Le Livmore

Calling all business travellers, relocating professionals, and vacationers—DelSuites is expanding beyond Toronto, bringing its portfolio of furnished short-term stays to Montréal. Located at Le Livmore, the company now offers its trusted extended-stay experience for 32 nights or longer just steps from the best of downtown.

DelSuites Expands into Montréal: A New Chapter Begins

DelSuites brings the same focus on comfort, quality, and personalized guest service to a new city. Our Montréal location can be found in the Ville-Marie district, right on Rue de Bleury. That places our guests in the center of it all, steps from cultural landmarks, shops, restaurants, and efficient transit options. 

Our portfolio features move-in-ready, furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments, including premium suite options with elevated layouts. Each suite offers home-like living alongside a full spectrum of amenities, including premium bed linens, fully equipped kitchens, smart TVs, an in-suite washer and dryer, and bi-weekly cleaning services. Le Livmore also features a 2,000-square-foot fitness centre, designated yoga studio, co-working study area, outdoor terrace with BBQs, an indoor swimming pool, fireplace lounge, and a dog park and spa.

For guests staying a month or longer, the everyday conveniences you might overlook on a short trip take on a whole new value. Instead of having to adapt to a hotel room for an extended period or worry about the variables that can come with a rental marketplace, DelSuites’ apartments give you the consistency of a professionally managed stay.

Why Montréal?

Lively Montreal street with patios.

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Montréal was a natural next step for DelSuites. People come to the city for work, extended visits, relocation, and simply to experience everything that makes it such a distinctive place to be. With so much happening year-round, four distinct seasons, and a steady stream of people travelling in and out, Montréal calls for reliable extended-stay accommodation.

The city brings together a major business centre with an unusually strong dining, shopping, arts, and entertainment scene. A staggering 28 Montreal restaurants made the Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2026 list, with three in the top ten. Another one of its biggest draws is its distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own character and things to discover.  There’s always something happening, too, as festivals are a major part of Montreal’s identity. Events span music, comedy, food, film, and dance, keeping the city’s calendar full year-round.

A few days might be enough to see the highlights, but having a month or more gives you time to settle in and build your own version of life in Montréal. 

Montréal also recently experienced record population growth in 2022–2023, up 4.3% compared to 2.3% for the entire province. The city also hosted 477 business tourism events, drawing in over 1 million visitors. In translation, Montréal is a city on the move, with a growing population and steady influx of visitors, all of whom contribute to the demand for flexible stays.

Your Montréal Stay With DelSuites

A stylish lounge area.

“Secret Room” at Le Livmore

Why not arrive ready to settle in? Perhaps you’re relocating and need temporary housing, are starting a new job, or just need enough time to experience every corner of Montréal without living out of a suitcase. With our new location at Le Livmore, DelSuites gives you a place to make your own while you’re in the city.

It’s time to make yourself at home in Montréal. Explore our new Montreal portfolio for your next extended stay.

Lifestyle talk, Uncategorized, Vacation Travel

Why Toronto Is the Perfect City for Slow Travel

September 2, 2026

View of the CN tower from a green city park.

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People often measure travel by how much they can fit into a trip. They want to check off all the sights on their list, snap photos at every highly recommended restaurant, and squeeze as many experiences as possible into a limited schedule. However, that pressure to see everything often leads to missing the smaller moments that make a city memorable. Slow travel, or slow tourism, is about stepping away from quality and volume and moving toward fewer and more meaningful experiences.

Although slow travel has long been a concept, it’s become particularly popular due to financial pressures, increased burnout, and a greater desire for meaning. While the world around us speeds up, many of us are looking for ways to slow down and make our time away feel like a chance to genuinely connect with the places we visit.

In this blog post, we’ll show you why Toronto is a city best experienced slowly and how the right accommodation can make it easier to settle in.

Exploring Every Neighborhood

The city is made up of dozens of distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own atmosphere, local character, and history. That means a morning spent in Leslieville can feel worlds away from an afternoon in The Annex, despite them being a 20-minute drive away from each other. With over 140 distinct areas to wander through, Toronto’s identity is spread across the streets and communities that tell the city’s complete story. 

In Roncesvalles, you’ll find a series of cafés, local boutiques, bakeries, and nearby green spaces like High Park. It’s the kind of neighbourhood where taking your time is part of the experience. Along the Danforth, visitors can check out one of the city’s most recognizable cultural districts. Greek tavernas and several landmarks welcome visitors to take in the area’s street life and architecture at a relaxed pace. The Beaches features its iconic boardwalk, lake views, and beach volleyball courts, ideal for travellers who want their itinerary to include time for sitting and walking.

Choosing Local Experiences

Person smiling at a camera in a bookstore.

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While slow travel is about extending the time you spend in fewer places, it’s also about changing how you spend that time. Rather than build a complete itinerary around Toronto’s most recognizable attractions, visitors can spend time in places where communities gather and function beyond the tourist highlights.

Need some inspiration?

Seeing Toronto on Foot

Plenty of people own and drive cars in Toronto, but the city’s extensive transit system and walkable streets encourage visitors to enjoy the journey between places. Walking leaves room for spontaneity, allowing you to see spaces and shops that were never part of the itinerary. 

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates streetcars, buses, and subways throughout the city that connect all of Toronto’s neighbourhoods, while still leaving room to discover places along the way. Visitors can purchase a PRESTO card or simply tap their debit or credit card when boarding, with a two-hour transfer window that lets you switch between TTC services without paying again.

Keep Toronto on Your Doorstep

Architectural details and windows at the AGO.

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Toronto is a place worth coming back to, and slow travel changes the way visitors think about returning to a destination. Instead of setting your sights on the next best thing, you can leave the city knowing there are still restaurants to try and local experiences waiting for next time. 

Toronto rewards repeat visits and longer stays because there’s always more to uncover. Returning visitors can revisit familiar favourites while continuing to find new places that reveal another layer of the city. And when a trip is built around taking your time, where you stay becomes part of the experience, not just a place to return to at the end of the day.

DelSuites Suite @ Ten York

When you’re staying in the city for more than a few nights, DelSuites is the best way to get the familiarity of home and the conveniences of hotel-style services. With decades of property management experience, we offer modern stays in well-connected residential communities throughout the GTA, supported by thoughtful details like bi-weekly cleaning, 24-hour building security, and in-suite essentials.

With 16 locations across the GTA, including Downtown Toronto, Midtown, North York, Mississauga, and Etobicoke, guests can choose a home base that matches their plans. Our suites make it easier to embrace slow travel, supporting guests who want to create a routine, feel at home, and have a more authentic day-to-day experience in Toronto.

Ready to explore our suites?

Business Travel, Corporate Housing, Events, Our Blog, Relocation

DelSuites Joins the 2026 CERC Annual Conference

August 19, 2026

Rows of chairs in a conference setting.

DelSuites is excited to attend and exhibit (Booth #9) at the 2026 CERC Annual Conference, which takes place in Fredericton, New Brunswick, between September 13 and 15. As a provider of furnished accommodations for all, including business travellers, relocating employees, and corporate guests, we look forward to connecting with professionals in the global mobility space.

What Is the CERC Annual Conference?

The CERC (Canadian Employee Relocation Council) Annual Conference is hosting its 44th edition of the event in September, intending to bring together HR professionals, corporate mobility leaders, relocation specialists, and policy experts. All conference sessions are to take place at the Fredericton Convention Centre, located in the downtown core. 

This year’s conference theme is “Move Talent With Purpose: Build Business With Impact” and focuses on how workforce mobility can shift from “How do we move this employee from Toronto to Vancouver?” to “How can relocating the right people help us expand into a new market, retain top talent, and improve the employee experience?” Instead of relocation being the goal, discussion will centre around how relocation isn’t the goal but the tool that helps the business achieve bigger goals.

How DelSuites Supports Corporate Mobility

DelSuites Suite @ The Well

Employees relocating for work often require temporary housing before moving into a permanent home or while on a short-term assignment. While it can be easy to think of corporate mobility as relocating an employee from one city to another, many of them also need comfortable, fully furnished accommodations to settle in. Flexible housing solutions, such as those offered by DelSuites, support these transitions by allowing employees to focus on work while adapting to a new location.

DelSuites provides fully furnished suites and flexible stays in 16 locations across the GTA, with amenities and home comforts that fit longer stays. Our suites provide a consistent, high-quality experience for corporate clients regardless of where they stay.

To learn more about us, read more about our vision, mission, history, and awards here.

Connecting With Industry Professionals

Attending the CERC Annual Conference provides an opportunity for DelSuites to connect with other professionals who coordinate employee relocations and learn more about the needs of today’s mobile workforce. Participating in conversations surrounding the future of global mobility can strengthen industry relationships and help us better support relocating employees.

We’re looking forward to being part of the conversation at the 2026 CERC Annual Conference.

Family Vacations in Toronto, Lifestyle talk, Our Blog, Toronto Entertainment, toronto toursim, Vacation Travel

Things to Do in Toronto This Summer, According to Your Mood

August 5, 2026

Colourful kayaks by the shoreline.

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Some cities have one idea of a perfect summer day. Toronto doesn’t.

On any given summer day, you can ask yourself, “What do I feel like doing today?” and make it happen.

Toronto makes it both easy and difficult to figure out an itinerary. With so many possibilities, the challenge is choosing between the multitude of things to do. And regardless of what kind of day you want to have, the city has a way of delivering. One moment you could wander through markets with an iced coffee in hand, the next be on a hiking trail, and then find yourself on a waterfront patio watching the boats go by. Toronto’s unique ability to offer a completely different experience every day is why many visitors choose an extended stay—we’ll talk later about how DelSuites gives guests the flexibility to experience the city beyond a quick getaway.

Need a little inspiration for a summer day in Toronto? Here are a few ways you might want to spend one, depending on your mood.

If You’re Seeking a Slow, Relaxing Day

Ditching the packed itinerary and looking to enjoy the weather?

Morning: Start slow

Grab coffee at a local café like Botanic Coffee and Caphe or Le Bleu Coffee for pastries and creative drinks, and head to an active farmers market to stroll the stalls. Then, travel to a neighbourhood you’re unfamiliar with and see what you may be missing.

Afternoon: Spend time outdoors

Pack a delicious picnic for one of Toronto’s green parks, find a quiet spot at the waterfront, or take the ferry to the Toronto Islands. Some popular waterfront spots include the Toronto Music Garden and Sugar Beach.

Evening: Time to unwind

Book a spa or wellness experience at the Sweetgrass Spa or Spa at the Old Mill and enjoy a pampering and dining package. Alternatively, enjoy a sunset walk at Sunnyside or Humber Bay.

If You’re Feeling Adventurous

A quiet moment at the Scarborough Bluffs.

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Prefer a little more action?

Morning: Follow your curiosity

Kickstart your day with a change of scenery. Toronto is home to the Scarborough Bluffs, Toronto Islands, and Rouge National Urban Park, which let you feel far away without the long drive.

Afternoon: Add a little action

Get moving by renting a kayak or paddleboard on the waterfront, hopping on a city bike and exploring the trails at Étienne Brûlé Park, or trying a new outdoor activity.

Evening: End the day somewhere memorable

After a full day of exploring, find somewhere to take in the city. Toronto is teeming with rooftop restaurants like the Writers Room Bar and Harriet’s Rooftop and rooftop patios like that at the Broadview Hotel.

If You Want a Classic Toronto Summer Day

Want a day filled with classic Toronto experiences?

Morning: Start with a Toronto staple

There’s a good reason why certain activities and landmarks become synonymous with a city. Some of the top things to do in Toronto every summer include checking out the CN Tower, strolling through St. Lawrence Market, and visiting one of the many museums and galleries throughout the city.

Afternoon: Spend time by the lake

Swap city streets for open water by paddling along Lake Ontario’s shoreline. Whether you’re kayaking past the harbour, trying stand-up paddleboarding, or sitting by the water watching sailboats and ferries pass, the waterfront offers a different perspective on the city.

Evening: Finish with a classic Toronto summer night

If there’s one happening during your visit, catch a Blue Jays game and experience the energy of a summer night at the newly renovated Rogers Centre. Grab a ballpark snack, watch the skyline light up around downtown, and join thousands of fans for one of the city’s most iconic warm-weather traditions.

If You Need a Break From the Hustle and Bustle

Peaceful panoramic shot of Elora.

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Looking to escape the city’s constant buzz for a few hours?

Morning: Hit the road

Get an early start and head out into the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Stroll through Downtown Unionville, visit Elora for some peace and quiet, or explore one of the lush provincial parks like Forks of the Credit or Bronte Creek.

Afternoon: Settle in for lunch or tea time

The GTA is full of hidden gems for fresh-baked treats and unique menus—you just have to seek them out. Why not make a pit stop at the Tin Roof Cafe in Erin or stop at a winery for a tour and a relaxing lunch? 

Evening: End the day somewhere memorable

Before heading back to Toronto, you can continue your time in the GTA. Get a taste of upscale dining at The Pine in Creemore or browse through local boutiques somewhere special.

End Every Toronto Day Somewhere Comfortable

Our example itineraries are only a glimpse of what’s possible in Toronto and the GTA, which means you’ll need more than a day or two to let your plans unfold. Rather than treating your Toronto trip like a checklist of attractions and must-sees, an extended stay lets you experience the city more intentionally.

DelSuites Suite @ The Livmore

DelSuites blends the comforts of home with the conveniences of a hotel, so guests can enjoy a longer-term stay without feeling like they’re simply passing through. With decades of property management experience, we’ve become an industry leader in our field. Our suites are located in top-notch residential communities within the GTA, complete with bi-weekly cleaning services, 24-hour building security, and other amenities and in-home essentials.

We’re located in 16 locations throughout the GTA, including Downtown, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and North York. That way, you can stay close to all the things you want to do in Toronto this summer.

Curious if our suites are the right fit for your stay? Explore our locations here.

Entertainment, Events, Lifestyle talk, Toronto Entertainment, Toronto Family Travel, toronto toursim, Uncategorized, Vacation Travel

The Insider’s Guide to Summer in Toronto (2026 Edition)

July 22, 2026

A panoramic view of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario

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The beauty of summers in Toronto is that they can look and feel however you want them to. You might find yourself kayaking on Lake Ontario in the morning, eating your way through a food festival in the afternoon, and spending your evening at a concert or nightclub. Without slowing down momentum, you can experience the city without missing a beat.

Toronto might seem like an unassuming summer destination compared to tropical escapes like Costa Rica or sun-soaked European cities like Barcelona, but summers in the city prove it has plenty to offer. With winter still a while off, visitors and locals are taking full advantage of the city’s constant buzz.

Our 2026 insider’s guide to summer in Toronto will help you plan your visit like someone who already knows the city inside and out.

Getting Around the City

A Toronto streetcar with a view of the CN tower in the background

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Toronto’s many public transit routes, rideshare options, and alternative ways to get around the city make it easy to get from A to B.

To get around the City of Toronto, hop on a relevant TTC bus, streetcar, or subway line. You can purchase a PRESTO card if you want a refillable card (and perks we’ll discuss later) or simply tap your debit or credit card on a reader. Alternatively, you can purchase a PRESTO day pass if you plan to be out and about. When you pay with PRESTO or a card, you won’t be charged another fare for transfers made within two hours of your first tap—just be sure to tap your card anyway for proof of payment.

Some other cities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including Mississauga and Brampton,  will have other dedicated systems and/or fare prices.

Other options for more convenience or flexibility include rideshare services like Uber or Lyft, local taxis, car rental services like Enterprise or Turo, or Bike Share stations found dotted around the city.

Festivals and Major Events

There’s always something big going on in Toronto, so you’re likely to run into crowds of people and long lines at some point. Summer is seen as the perfect time to experience the city at full energy, with festivals and major events such as:

Read our article on 8 Toronto Summer Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss for more information.

Food, Markets, and Summer Dining

The exterior of the St. Lawrence Market.

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Toronto is a rich mix of cultures, which is naturally reflected in the food as well.  Summer in Toronto calls for dining on patios, checking out markets, and spontaneous stops at food trucks and food festivals.

In the mood to discover trinkets and new flavours at a market? St. Lawrence Market is always a must-see staple, with its array of food merchants and artisans across two large floors. You’ll even find a Farmer’s Market and South Market with vintage goods to complement your foodie adventure. The Evergreen Brickworks hosts a farmers’ market every Saturday that introduces visitors to local Ontario farmers and producers. Other options include the vibrant STACKT Market for a more trendy feel or the Underground Night Market for $10 bites.

Food halls have also become mega popular in Toronto, perfect when everyone in your group is craving something different:

You’ll also find unassuming food courts and hubs such as:

  • The Village by the Grange (109 McCaul St.)
  • World Food Market (355 Yonge St.)
  • Hangout Street (181 Parliament)
  • The Liberty Village strip of restaurants is tucked away around 151 E Liberty St.

If your visit falls in July, the annual Summerlicious event is well worth participating in. Running from July 3 to 19, the event sees more than 240 restaurants serving specially priced three-course lunch and dinner menus.

Neighbourhoods and Local Experiences

An art installation featuring a peace sign covered in flowers at the Distillery District in Toronto.

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Summer makes it simple to move from one landmark to the next.

A PRESTO card can sometimes provide discounts on tickets to attractions, museums, and activities.

Despite being a metropolitan city, Toronto is also full of outdoor spaces ideal for picnics or a well-deserved break from sightseeing. Some include Casimir Gzowski Park by Lake Ontario, High Park, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Trillium Park, the Toronto Islands, the Scarborough Bluffs, and Woodbine Beach.

A street in a Toronto neighborhood at dusk.

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Toronto is also known for its neighbourhoods, each with plenty of personality:

  • Yorkville – Designer boutiques and high-end restaurants
  • King West – Lively and energetic with big-name clubs and bars
  • Chinatown – Authentic Asian cuisine and markets for fresh produce
  • Little Italy – Bustling area with European charm, Italian trattorias, and other trendy shops and eateries.
  • Leslieville – Indie shops and cafes

Nightlife and Evenings

Even after the sun sets, the fun doesn’t stop. Other than the typical pubs and clubs, here are a few other late-night activities and experiences.

Finding the Right Place to Stay For a Summer in Toronto

Delsuites @ 300 Front St W

The more you explore Toronto, the more it reveals. The city always has something unexpected waiting, and there’s more than meets the eye.

With so much to do in the summer in Toronto, a weekend often isn’t enough to take it all in. Short-term stays offer the flexibility to slow down and explore the city properly. For those planning a longer visit, DelSuites provides flexible, fully serviced stays in several top neighbourhoods, with the privacy and luxury of a residential condominium. Imagine stepping out and being within walking distance to top attractions, or direct transit connections across the city. That’s possible with DelSuites.

Explore our suite locations today!

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