Hidden Gems Toronto
Welcome to the Hidden Gems Toronto podcast. After retiring from a career in Communications, Tom and Sharon Scanlan wanted to give back to the city they love. Now in its fourth season, they continue their quest to shine a light on fascinating people and places that fly under the radar but are a vital part of our city's fabric.
Hidden Gems Toronto
Latest Episodes
THE POWER OF ONE: The story of 52 Women who have had a positive impact on our city
The Museum of Toronto's latest exhibit has developed a very creative way to profile women from a variety of walks of life. CEO, Heidi Reitmaier provides insight into how this small but mighty museum has managed to not only build a unique...
COOK, SWIM, SHARE: Two creative Torontonians develop different but equally effective ways to support Toronto Food Banks.
Maddy Goldberg is a renowned Toronto Chef. She wanted to volunteer at her local Food Bank in some capacity. Then it dawned on her- maybe she could use her skills as a chef to make a difference in people's lives.Sam Garrison...
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Two of our previous guests update us on their latest endeavours.
We start our first podcast of 2026 with a lively chat with our treasured Mascot/Sculptor, Austin Emery. We follow that with a fun interview with the creator of the Little Canada Museum, Jean- Louis Brenninkmeijer. Much like their original podca...
YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING? A behind the scenes look at two very intriguing professions: A Sommelier and a Courtroom Sketch Artist
Nabilah Rawji is a passionate Sommelier in Toronto and in this interview provides some terrific wine-related facts including a few surprises about the many myths surrounding the world of choosing and serving wine. Alexandr...
GOOD SPACES CREATE GREAT PLACES: A magazine and a retail store combine to change how we view Toronto.
The dynamic duo of Matt Blackett and Dylan Reid have been part of an intriguing organization that has played a critical role in making our city better. Matt is the publisher and creative director of Spacing Magazine w...