Local finds
Guides to the next good Saturday: coffee, markets, classes, day trips and the long way home.
Your story pageProperty 03 · Local living in the Greater Toronto Area
Your next good day starts here.
HelloGTA is the unofficial homepage of the Greater Toronto Area for the 55+ crowd: local finds, guides to all 29 municipalities, what is going up and what is for sale, and the questions the region is arguing about. It is written for people who live here and want to enjoy it, delivered on the web and in a weekly email.
FormatWebsite, weekly email and social
Reader mindsetLocal, curious and engaged
Core topicsLocal finds · Developments · Civic topics
Best forLocal business, real estate and services
What it looks like
The sections readers move through, and where your brand fits in each.
Topics
What the GTA is deciding. Readers weigh in on the 407, Highway 413, the island airport and more.
Homepage spotlight
Developments
What is going up and what is for sale, for readers weighing a move, a downsize or a first look at new homes.
Developer listing
Meet the locals
Profiles of good local businesses and professionals, from real estate teams to makers and neighbourhood favourites.
Local profile
What to expect from this audience
- 1Locals with opinions
Readers vote and discuss regional issues. They are engaged and invested in where they live.
- 2Out and about
They look for the next good Saturday: markets, classes, day trips and seasonal events across the region.
- 3Loyal to a familiar face
They favour businesses with a name they know in their own town. Meet the locals is built for exactly that.
- 4Thinking about housing
Developments and for-sale coverage draws readers considering a move, a downsize or a new build.
In the publication
What the GTA is deciding
- The Petticoat Creek pool has been empty since 2021. Reopen it?
- Should we buy back the 407?
- Highway 413: build it or not?
- A 50-kilometre tunnel under the 401. Seriously?
- The speed cameras are gone. Bring them back?
Ways to partner
Formats built around how readers actually use HelloGTA.
Your story page
A written feature about your business with a clear way for readers to buy, book or visit.
Homepage spotlight
Prime placement on the HelloGTA homepage while your campaign runs.
Email inclusion
A place in the weekly email that lands with engaged local subscribers.
Seasonal campaigns
Social features and a shareable graphic, packaged around seasonal moments like Black Friday and the holidays.
Best fit for
- Real Estate & Developers
- Retirement Communities
- Home Renovation & Home Services
- Lifestyle, Health & Wellness
- Local Services & Municipalities
Advertise on HelloGTA
Put your brand in front of HelloGTA readers.
Tell us about your business and we'll show you the best placements and timing.