hen The Docks opens for the season, other club owners call it "The Drain" for its magnetic power to lure all the fish from the other bars. Toronto’s patio owners will have a hard time competing with The Docks, as this is one colossal deck.

When the 41,000-square foot patio opens for the season, other clubs around the city feel the draining effect it has. Outdoor theatre, restaurants and three nightclubs provide one-stop-shopping for the hard-to-amuse. – S.W.