Bucket List Toronto

02/11/2021

There are a few places left for this easy historical walking tour along Church Street! Sat, Nov 27th at 11:00am

Sat, Nov 27, 2021, 11:00 AM: Hi gang!I did a walking tour this weekend with Toronto History Walks - and it was awesome!I am hoping we can have some walking tours exclusively for Bucket List Toronto, b

04/02/2021

We can't travel to Japan at the moment, but longtime member, Danielle, has suggested the Japanese Film Festival!

Check it out (below)!

And if you sign up for her recommended screening, let her know! If people are interested to discuss afterwards, Danielle will set up a zoom chat after the film!



Stay safe and healthy!

Maria

Fri, Feb 5, 2021, 10:00 AM: Hi everyone!Hope you are all doing well and staying safe!One of our long standing members (Danielle) has worked with this film festival in the past - and she wanted to shar

07/06/2020

Tue, Jun 9, 2020, 7:00 PM: Hi all Bucket List Toronto Members!I hope you are all healthy and are being good citizens by staying home when you can - and keeping your distance! We have all been affected

29/05/2020

New time for our weekly dance class, if anyone would like to join in the fun! 11:30am tomorrow (Saturday)!

Sat, May 30, 2020, 11:30 AM: Hi everyone!A long standing member of Bucket List Toronto (Jane!) suggested a great thing to do in these trying times - where we are all stuck, sitting on our arses, watch

30/04/2020

We have teamed up with a dance instructor who will be holding a 1 hour Intro Dance Class online at 1pm on Saturday for $10 - let's pause Netflix and move around a bit!

Sat, May 2, 2020, 1:00 PM: Hi everyone!A long standing member of Bucket List Toronto (Jane!) suggested a great thing to do in these trying times - where we are all stuck, sitting on our arses, watchin

26/04/2020

Getting ready for THIS! :)

https://strongertogethercanada.ca/

Join iconic Canadian artists, activists, actors and athletes as they share their stories of hope and inspiration in this national salute to our frontline workers and in support of Food Banks Canada’s COVID-19 relief efforts.

15/04/2020

We have teamed up with a dance instructor who will be holding a 1 hour Intro Dance Class online at 1pm on Saturday for $10 - let's pause Netflix and move around a bit!

Sat, Apr 18, 2020, 1:00 PM: Hi everyone!A long standing member of Bucket List Toronto (Jane!) suggested a great thing to do in these trying times - where we are all stuck, sitting on our arses, watchi

20/03/2020

Hi all Bucket List Toronto Members!

I hope you are all healthy and are being good citizens by staying home and keeping your distance!

It's a tough time and I know everyone is craving some human interaction... So, Choir!Choir!Choir! has a great solution! I did the one they did this week and it was fun as hell!

I suggest we take this time to connect in any way we can. We are about a week away from a year anniversary from the day we lost Dutch. So let's belt out some tunes and know we are all apart right now, yet ALWAYS together!!! :) As Dutch would say - "It's all happening!"

I will paste the instructions and notes below from Nobu and Daveed (aka Dabu) for what to do to get connected for Saturday!

If you join - be sure to take some photos, videos and share them with us!

Hope to see you online on Saturday!

xo Maria (and the rest of the BLT team!)
_____________________

Here’s how it’ll work:

Download + print the Love Song lyrics here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14g_xUIXvN5bU31Y5QwoXEz7_rPFNHnfr?usp=sharing

BTW, here are the song choices:

God Only Knows
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Time After Time
Don’t Dream It’s Over
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
I Just Called To Say I Love You
You’re Still The One
Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
Friday I’m In Love
Wonderful World
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Now,
Have a couple screens ready in order to tune into us,
read lyrics, sing & connect with friends & fam in real time.

Also,
Be ready to record some little videos of yourself
singing along with us to share with the world
along with the hashtag

To join the live stream, “Like” our page at... Facebook.com/choirx3
+ at 3pm EDT you'll get a notification about our live feed.

Or,
Log on to YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMsOLZFExZk&feature=youtu.be
And you can sing and party along there.
Subscribe to our page while you’re at it!

This time, we’ll be singing...
EPIC LOVE SONGS!!
If there was ever a time to feel there love,
it’s definitely right now!

Here's a brief FAQ about these things...

"Hey, why aren’t you using a two-way system so everyone can hear one another?"
-Even the most sophisticated video conference systems at their full capacity will allow for 1000 people to be in the same “room” at one time, and the lag can be dreadful. On Tuesday, we had close to 10k people at a time. That said, we have reached out to some companies and we're seeing what we can do, but these things takes time.

"What time does this start in my area?"
-We will begin at 3pm EDT.
Use the Internet to find out what time that is for you.

"What the hell is Choir! Choir! Choir!?"
-Co-founded by Nobu Adilman + Daveed Goldman in 2011, C!C!C! invites people to bars and theatres (when there isn’t a global pandemic!) to get them singing original arrangements to
songs you love. There are no auditions and everyone is invited! All of our videos live at youtube.com/choirx3 and our website is choirchoirchoir.com

"Why are we doing this?"
-Like everyone else in our industry, we’ve had to postpone or cancel all of our gigs and are staying close to home. But we are hard-wired to perform and so we are experimenting with doing a version of our sessions online. Especially at a time like this, we need to stay connected.

"How can I prepare and what songs are we singing?"
-Follow the instructions above. Download the lyrics. Tell all your friends and get ready to hang with us at 3pm EDT this Saturday!

Now, as always...
LISTEN TO THE F$%KING SONGS!®
C! you all on Facebook Live or Youtube Live on Saturday!!

Much Love,
-DaBu-

https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/269537711/?isFirstPublish=true

Sat, Mar 21, 2020, 3:00 PM: Hi all Bucket List Toronto Members!I hope you are all healthy and are being good citizens by staying home and keeping your distance!It's a tough time and I know everyone is

07/12/2019

Wed, Jan 1, 2020, 10:30 AM: Hey all cool and adventurous people!Unzip your coats and throw off those mittens for the 2020 Polar Bear Dip… This is truly a Bucket List item that is an easy one to cross

07/12/2019

Sat, Dec 21, 2019, 5:00 PM: Celebrate the Winter Solstice - and the point when days are officially starting to get longer again!I try to attend this free and special ceremony every year - Dutch and I

18/07/2019

Want to try something different? Come blow some hot glass with us in September!

Sat, Sep 28, 2019, 10:30 AM: Working with glass is not something you can just try on your own at home - so we have teamed up with an expert to give us a taste of this amazing craft for a HOT GLASS PAR

15/07/2019

After a long weather delay, we had all 11 people knock "skydiving" off their bucket lists! Big thanks to Skydive Toronto!

15/06/2019

To celebrate the incredible win of the Toronto Raptors, Choir!Choir!Choir! is doing We Are The Champions by Queen next week! They are planning to send the video recording to the team, so the chances are very good Kahwi and Kyle will see you singing your heart out! :) (The video will also of course be available to you on YouTube)

C!C!C! is an amazing concept, spearheaded by 2 talented guys (Daveed and Nobu - aka Dabu!). Within 2 hours, they have an entire room singing as a 3 part choir and it is amazing! You don't have to be the greatest singer - simply skip the parts you can't do - and stand at the back if you are unsure (that's what I do!). It is really an unbelievable and cool collective experience!

https://choirchoirchoir.com/

Need more proof how cool these guys are? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJRsWJqDjFE

It starts at 8pm, but doors open at 7pm. With the Raptors fans and the increasing popularity of Choir!, I would definitely aim to be there at 7pm to make sure you get in.

It will be $5 at the door (cash only).

It usually ends about 10pm and you are standing the whole time, so make sure to wear comfy shoes. And bring reading glasses if you need them, as you will be handed a song sheet to follow.

I cannot imagine that anyone DOESN'T know this song, but in case you don't, listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3FiAN20guU

The amazing Danielle is heading up this event! She is both a Bucket List Toronto AND a C!C!C! veteran! We will soon confirm details on how to find each other in the venue. Please RSVP only if you really will be attending, so Danielle has a good idea of who is coming and who to look for!

This will be pretty epic, so I suggest if you can make it that you GO!

In the words of Peter "Dutch" Schouten - It's All Happening.

Maria (and Danielle!!!)

Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 7:00 PM: To celebrate the incredible win of the Toronto Raptors, Choir!Choir!Choir! is doing We Are The Champions by Queen next week! They are planning to send the video recording t

19/05/2019

Hello everyone!

This will be a great little gathering to reconnect - and to remember our beloved Dutch (the founder of Bucket List Toronto and to many of us, an inspiration and good friend). This will also be an opportunity for any new members to come out, say hi and hear about events past and future - and a chance for ALL of us to meet new people, laugh and talk about doing some fun and crazy things! :)

It will be super casual and all are welcome!

There will be an opportunity to make a donation to Killbear Provincial Park (Friends of Killbear) - a place that meant a lot to Dutch - and is a great place for anyone who wants to explore nature. Great camping! Or you can make a donation at any time - be sure to indicate that the donation is in memory of Peter Schouten so his family will be alerted to your kind donation. http://www.friendsofkillbear.com/

There is no charge for the event, but you will be responsible for any food/drink you order. Please only RSVP yes if you really feel you will be coming, as we must confirm numbers with the venue - thanks!

We hope to see some long-standing members - but also anyone NEW to Bucket List Toronto who just wants to see what its all about! It is in a SUPER handy location, so drop in to say hi!

In the words of Dutch - "Its All Happening."

Hope to see you there!

Maria, Danielle and Chris

https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/261424873/

Thu, Jun 20, 2019, 5:30 PM: Hello everyone!This will be a great little gathering to reconnect - and to remember our beloved Dutch (the founder of Bucket List Toronto and to many of us, an inspiration

09/04/2019

Hello to all members of Bucket List Toronto,

I am writing with some somber news regarding Peter “Dutch” Schouten, who started this group so many years ago.

On Wednesday March 27th 2019, he passed away suddenly in his Toronto home at the age of 53.

Other than his children, I think Bucket List Toronto was his greatest love. It brought such joy to him to help people do amazing things with other incredible people. Dutch was wacky. Dutch laughed out loud. Dutch was a beacon of fun and adventure. You couldn’t help but laugh and love with him.

As well as being a close personal friend, I worked with Dutch on numerous BLT events over the years – and I too find great joy in getting people together to do amazing things. It is his family’s wish to keep this group going to honour him and to continue this great thing he started. I (along with a couple other key members) will do our best to make him proud and keep the fun going!

A small celebration of life with friends and family will be held on Saturday April 13th in Toronto.

Any thoughts and memories are welcome to share with his family!

I know there is a skydiving event planned for June. I will sort out what needs to be done to make sure this still runs as planned. Please give me some time to figure it out – I will update as I receive information. If you are scheduled to attend and feel I should know anything, please contact me..

We are all devastated by the loss of this amazing man, but we hope to keep his spirit alive by enjoying every second of our time on this earth. Look out for updates and new events, as we get them planned.

Thanks for being such a big and important part of Dutch’s life.

Maria

“When I eventually leave this world, I want to be known as the person who lived, not the person that died.” - Peter “Dutch” Schouten

02/07/2018

So true

12/06/2018

06/08/2017

Hang gliding is back! August 20th! https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/242154548/

27/05/2017

This is Sooo cool! Who's coming with me?

26/05/2017

A super cool and affordable bike tour in the west end of Toronto! June 3rd - $20! https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/240280151/

17/04/2017

Love this. Will Smith, using his SkyDive Dubai experience as an example of facing fear. I've done this exact jump and he is totally right. That door opening next to me in the plane was the worst. But after that - this was so great, I grabbed more friends and did it again! - Maria

06/04/2017

Cross "Doing Stand-Up Comedy" off your Bucket List!

This is a message for all the ladies out there who would like to do at least one stand up set in their life! Fellas, your time will come - but for now, please pass along to any women you know who may be interested!

It starts a week from this Saturday, so time is running out! We only have 3 spots left!

Check out the description for the schedule and pricing etc. Basically, it is two Saturdays then a short performance as part of a comedy festival on May 4th! Pretty freaking wicked.

"Be the bravest person you know!"

https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/237816514/

27/03/2017

Yup!

21/03/2017

Makes perfect sense to me.

21/03/2017

Damn straight!!!

15/03/2017

I WANT TO DO THIS!

WHO'S WITH ME?

Watch the behind the scenes in the link below to find out how to be in our next vid! http://youtu.be/DJx7_wWTK9E Super thanks to Mountain Dew for helping mak...

19/02/2017

LADIES!!!

Bucket List Toronto has paired up with the SheDot Festival to give some lucky ladies a chance to knock doing stand-up comedy off their Bucket lists!

As Funny Lady Martha O'Neill says...

Comedy is not easy, but with some guidance and comradery, we KNOW you are going to enjoy your time on our stage when you embrace this challenge. There is nothing like making an audience laugh! The bragging rights are just a bonus.

Become the bravest person you know!

Details here: https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/237816514/

06/02/2017

We have met some amazing people and shared so many great adventures since starting this group. It doesn't matter what your background is... you will always meet someone you are able to connect with.

https://youtu.be/BW5P4KdkwnU?t=5

Beautiful video that illustrates we are all fundamentally the same. Thanks to Denmark TV for this video.

05/01/2017

You should be over your New Years Eve hangover by now - time to get living in 2017! There are only a couple days left to RSVP for some upcoming events!

THIS Saturday, January 7th:
Exclusive Comedy Taping at Comedy Bar.
$9. Will be nutty and fun! Loads of spots available still, so grab a bunch of friends and join for the laughs!
https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/236343258/

January 14th:
Shoot some guns at the range!
Try out a full menu of weapons. It is super fun - and you get to keep your targets for posterity! Only 2 spots available.
https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/236263725/

January 14th:
Star Wars Day at the Toronto Marlies Game!
This will be fun and we have some great seats for $42. We have loads of tickets left, but will have to hand them back in a couple of days. Grab your friends/kids and join us - but book very soon to make sure you get tickets! Includes a visit to the Metro Police Horse Stables next door!
https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/236347323/

January 22nd:
Indoor Skydiving!
Pretty freaking cool. We only have 3 spots left, so I would book asap if I were you! https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/235472146/

February 11th:
Dog Sledding Weekend in Haliburton.
We have filled the Half Day tours, but we have only 3 Two Hour tours left - prices include a night's hotel as well! It was a really fun weekend last year. Great way to start 2017! We will have to return any unused spots back this week, so I suggest you book this ASAP!
https://www.meetup.com/Bucket-List-Toronto/events/234969058/

If 2017 is anything like the first few weeks, it will be a busy year!

It's all happening.

01/01/2017

There was a record turnout for this year's Polar Bear Dip and Bucket List Toronto was there!

31/12/2016

Hey gang! Today is the last day to get your FREE Parks Canada Discovery Pass for 2017! We just got ours, and it was so easy! Get one - and then explore some of our awesome parks and historic sites this year!

Find information on Canada's National Historic Sites, National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas and on other cultural and natural heritage related topics.

30/12/2016

Did you do everything you had hoped to do in 2016? No? Come with us on some awesome adventures in 2017! We. Do. Fun. Stuff. See for yourself! www.bucketlisttoronto.com

24/12/2016

Happy Holidays to all you awesome people!

Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and adventurous spirit in 2016. It was a great year - and you can be sure that 2017 will have just as many crazy and fun activities, with the best members out there of course!

We hope you have a wonderful holiday and we look forward to seeing you in 2017!

Maria and Dutch

PS: When we were searching for images of Santa doing crazy things, we came across none other than our favourite hang gliding instructor and a BLT favourite - Mark from Instinct Windsports! The hat is lookin' good, Mark