Alshaar Khan

Aug 11, 2023 | narcity.com | Alshaar Khan

When it comes to beautiful beaches of the hidden-gem variety in Ontario, Sandy Lake Beach has quickly risen to become my new favourite this summer. Not only is it a welcome breather from the hustle and bustle of the city, but it also offers great photo-ops for the self-indulgent, like yours truly. Located in the picturesque Kawartha Lakes region, this sandy beach reminded me of the breathtaking shores of the Krabi area in Thailand, particularly the Phra Nang beach off its south western coast.

Jul 26, 2023 | narcity.com | Alshaar Khan

Ontario's Bruce Peninsula is well known for its highly Instagrammable locations, including the Grotto (Cyprus Lake), the Indian Head Cove, and Halfway Logdump. It had been on my radar for a while, so when the opportunity presented itself last summer, my friends and I decided to drive to Tobermory from Toronto for a weekend and make a day trip to the Bruce Peninsula.

Jul 24, 2023 | narcity.com | Alshaar Khan

Work permit extensions and even fresh applications can be a challenging experience in Canada — factors like processing times are just beyond our control, so frustration is bound to creep in. I, for one, speak from experience — having made the long journey from arriving in Canada on a study permit (student visa) and then getting a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) before applying for an extension.

Jul 4, 2023 | narcity.com | Alshaar Khan

Did you know how far your Presto card could go, in and around the Greater Toronto Area? I certainly didn't and neither did at least 152 upvoters on a recent Reddit thread, posted in r/Toronto. "Thanks for reminding the rest of us who forgot," a comment represented one group of people on the thread while the others, including relative newcomers in Toronto like yours truly, were more like the "thanks for teaching those of us who never knew" commenter.

Jul 3, 2023 | narcity.com | Alshaar Khan

Calling all park enthusiasts and long weekend planners! Mark your calendars because Ontario Parks is holding a free day this month. The annual event is part of Ontario Parks' participation in the global Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative. It also happens to fall on a Friday in 2023, so you might want to give your manager a heads-up in order to take full of advantage of the Ontario Parks free day use. Here's the lowdown, in case you do: ​When is Free Ontario Provincial Parks Day?