Balade à Toronto
Ten Canadian francophone artists from various provinces are invited to come and spend two days in Toronto to be tourists and play some of their best compositions. This series provides an up-close-and-personal look at the next generation of our artists of all stripes.
- 2014-2017
- 4 seasons
- Documentary
Ten Canadian francophone artists from various provinces are invited to come and spend two days in Toronto to be tourists and play some of their best compositions. This series provides an up-close-and-personal look at the next generation of our artists of all stripes.
Season 4 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2017
Episode 31
Alpha Toshineza
Winnipeg rapper Alpha Toshineza takes on a difficult obstacle course before trying Indigenous cuisine and exploring a graffiti-lined alley in Toronto.
Episode 32
Cindy Doire
In this Balade à Toronto, exercise, passions, music and travels forever shape the Franco-Ontarian artist Cindy Doire.
Episode 33
Les Jeunes d'Asteure
The musical group, Les Jeunes d'Asteure, start their trip off on the right foot with a brunch at Aunties and Uncles before hunting down some great finds at a record store, then they explore Toronto's Italian and Greek neighborhoods.
Episode 34
Saint-Pierre
The musician and Vancouverite, Saint-Pierre, learns to paddle board in Lake Ontario, places a bet at the horse races, and tries some beer with his band mates at a local microbrewery.
Episode 35
Moonfruits
The musical duo and Ottawans, Moonfruits, look back on the first time they met while navigating the waters of Lake Ontario, then they get to work at a food co-op in Parkdale, and end their trip with a visit to a restaurant on Queen West.
Episode 36
Joey Robin Haché
On a trip to Toronto, Joey Robin Haché stresses the importance that the new wave of Acadian artists has had on his career as a musician, he races against his band mates in a go-kart, and takes a refreshing break from it all at Brett's Ice Cream.
Episode 38
Georgian Bay
The members of the musical group, Georgian Bay, put their skills to the test in a knife throwing match, before wrapping up their adventure in Toronto attempting to predict what the future holds for them.
Episode 39
Étienne Fletcher
Musician, Étienne Fletcher, takes part in an improvised Latin performance, grabs a drink with his band mates, plays a game of Frisbee golf, and sends a message to organizers of Francophone events in the music industry.
Episode 40
Pierre Guitard
In between games of badminton and whirlyball, the New Brunswicker and musician, Pierre Guitard, shares his thoughts with us while visiting Toronto, and also performs some songs from his repertoire.
Episode 41
Vaero
While on a trip to Toronto, singer-songwriter, Vaero, visits an old city park and takes a stroll through Riverdale, then takes the time to stop by an underprivileged neighborhood to share her passion for music with some young violinists.