Russell Peters is happy to be home.
The 45-year-old Canadian comedian is wrapping up his two-year "Almost Famous World Tour," in Toronto with two intimate shows Wednesday and Thursday. Held at Massey Hall, both shows will also be recorded for Netflix specials.
Peters, who was born in Toronto and grew up in Brampton, Ont., spent the last two years performing 250 shows across 120 cities and 25 countries.
In the video above, he talks to The Huffington Post Canada about how important it was to him to end the show at home — and how much home has changed.
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Free Thing To Do In Toronto This Spring
Stroll Past The Cherry Blossoms(01 of22)
Toronto's High Park brings in hundreds if not thousands of visitors every May, all looking to take photos by the park's stunning cherry trees.
When: Late April, early May
Where: 1873 Bloor Street West.
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When: Late April, early May
Where: 1873 Bloor Street West.
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Gaze At Galleries In The AGO(02 of22)
The Art Gallery of Ontario is home to over 90,000 works of art, including pieces from the Group of Seven and Peter Paul Rubens. During the week, you can even go for free!
When: Wednesday nights from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 317 Dundas St. W.
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When: Wednesday nights from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 317 Dundas St. W.
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Eat Some Mac And Cheese(03 of22)
OK, so it will cost you if you want to actually eat mac and cheese, but if you just want to stroll past dozens of tables of the rich and creamy stuff you can do so for free at the Mac and Cheese Festival. The city puts on dozens of food festivals in every district, so if mac and cheese isn't your thing, maybe you'll find something that is on this list from Narcity.
When: June 3 ti June 5
Where: Ontario Place.
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When: June 3 ti June 5
Where: Ontario Place.
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Discover Street Art(04 of22)
If art galleries aren't quite your thing, you can simply take a walk down the city's streets to discover amazing art work specifically designed for public spaces
When: Year-round
Where: All over! Check out StreetARToronto for suggestions. (credit:Nino H. Photography via Getty Images)
When: Year-round
Where: All over! Check out StreetARToronto for suggestions. (credit:Nino H. Photography via Getty Images)
Check Out The Toronto Comic Arts Festival(05 of22)
Love comics and graphic novels? This two-day event brings together creators and fans.
When: May 14 and 15
Where: Toronto Reference Library
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When: May 14 and 15
Where: Toronto Reference Library
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Visit A Botanical Garden(06 of22)
Located in the heart of Allan Gardens, the Conservatory is an Ontatrio Heritage site that houses an assortment of exotic plants, flowers and palm trees.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round
Where: 19 Horticultural Avenue.
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When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round
Where: 19 Horticultural Avenue.
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Take A Farm Tour(07 of22)
Past the city's big buildings and busy streets lies Riverdale Farm in the heart of Cabbagetown. The farms has everything from barnyard animals to butterfly gardens and herb, flower and vegetable patches.
When: Weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, daily
Where: 201 Winchester St.
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When: Weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, daily
Where: 201 Winchester St.
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Drive Down To The Bluffs(08 of22)
A short drive (or a long bus ride) from downtown Toronto, the Scarborough Bluffs (or Bluffer's Park) features a sandy beach, picnic spots and stunning lookouts.
When: Year-round
Where: 1 Brimley Rd. South
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When: Year-round
Where: 1 Brimley Rd. South
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Visit The Zoo(09 of22)
Toronto has two zoos and one of them is free! Loacted in High Park, this zoo is home to bison, deer, llamas, peacocks and highland cattle.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round
Where: 1873 Bloor St. W.
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When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round
Where: 1873 Bloor St. W.
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Take A Discovery Walk(10 of22)
Stroll along Martin Goodman Trail to the Humber River or take one of the city's many Discover Walks.
When: Year-round
Where:Find ways to get there here.
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When: Year-round
Where:Find ways to get there here.
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Celebrate All Things Local(11 of22)
The annual event celebrates all things local and green, from homegrown musicians to organic eats — you can't go wrong at Live Green Toronto.
When: July 9 to 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Young-Dundas Square
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When: July 9 to 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Young-Dundas Square
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Watch Fireworks(12 of22)
The city puts on a stunning fireworks display a few times every year. This spring and summer, catch free Victoria Day and Canada Day fireworks with your family, friends or date.
When: May 18, July 1
Where: Ashbriges Bay Park, Mel Lastman's Square.
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When: May 18, July 1
Where: Ashbriges Bay Park, Mel Lastman's Square.
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Go Inside Some Of The City's Oldest Buildings(13 of22)
Ever wonder what's inside of those stunning old buildings downtown? Explore the architectural history of Toronto during Doors Open.
When: May 28 and May 29
Where:700 different locations across the city.
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When: May 28 and May 29
Where:700 different locations across the city.
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Discover The Distillery District(14 of22)
One of the more historic parts of Toronto is the Distillery District. While the area is quite popular in the winter, thanks to its annual Christmas Market, it also makes a great summer date spot thanks to its art displays and architecture.
When: Year-round
Where:Parliament St.
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When: Year-round
Where:Parliament St.
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Admire Some Beautiful Shoes(15 of22)
A stroll through Toronto's Bata Shoe Museum is like window shopping through time. And yes, once a week you can essentially get in for free.
When: Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. is pay what you can.
Where: 327 Bloor St. W.
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When: Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. is pay what you can.
Where: 327 Bloor St. W.
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Enjoy An Outdoor Concert(16 of22)
The outdoor concert series returns to Mel Lastman's Square again this year with a Jazz theme. Spend Sunday date night dancing away to music from the 30s, 40s and 50s!
When:July 3 to August 21
Where: Mel Lastman's Square
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When:July 3 to August 21
Where: Mel Lastman's Square
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Catch A Movie In The Park(17 of22)
The city hosts several free movie nights in the summer. Take in some at Young-Dundas Square or in Regent Park.
When: Wednesdays from July 13 to August 17.
Where:Regent Park
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When: Wednesdays from July 13 to August 17.
Where:Regent Park
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Discover Up And Coming Local Artists(18 of22)
Every year the graduates of Toronto's OCAD University put on a free event showcasing their work.
When: May 4 to May 8
Where: Various spots around OCAD.
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When: May 4 to May 8
Where: Various spots around OCAD.
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Watch Shakespeare In The Park(19 of22)
Yet another reason to spend your summer in High Park, Canadian Stage returns to the park for its 34th season of Shakespeare in the park for a pay what you can basis. (However, we highly suggest going with the donation fee!)
When: June 30 to Sept. 4
Where: High Park
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When: June 30 to Sept. 4
Where: High Park
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Listen To The Opera(20 of22)
Going to the opera isn't cheap, but you can enjoy opera music for free thanks to the free concert series by the Canadian Opera Company.
When: Various times from September to May. See the schedule here.
Where: Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre
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When: Various times from September to May. See the schedule here.
Where: Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre
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Watch The Circus(21 of22)
Bring your date out to enjoy the Sea and Sky Circus Show, by Femmes du Feu. This cirque-du-soleil-inspired act includes aerial silks, trapeze, dancing mermaids, clowns, acrobatics, break-dancing, vaudeville comedy and more.
When: May 21 to 23
Where: West Jet Stage At the Harbourfront Centre
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When: May 21 to 23
Where: West Jet Stage At the Harbourfront Centre
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Learn About Science(22 of22)
Thanks to the faculty of science at Ryerson University, you too can take on a science class in the heart of the city.
When: May 7
Where: Yonge-Dundas Square
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When: May 7
Where: Yonge-Dundas Square
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