Of course, it also means that she can carry on about her daily business with a relative air of normality.   Having a base in her native Canada helps, because she finds there isn’t the same degree of hysteria associated with somewhere like Los Angeles.

 

Consequently, Rachel likes to get out and about in Ontario and Toronto. Some of her preferred hang-outs include The Taphouse Bar on Richmond Street in London, Ontario, and the Avenue Bar at the Four Seasons in Toronto, as well as Grace Restaurant on College Street in the city.

 

Despite been spotted on dates with fellow actor Josh Lucas in Hal’s Bar and Grill in Venice Beach, Los Angeles and Little Giant on Orchard Street, New York, Rachel insists that the traditional dating scene doesn’t really suit her.   

 

“I like to go on really different types of dates,” she says. “Going someplace new or a new part of the city, something that’s not your average kind of thing. Something where the both of us can have an adventure together.”

 

While many of those in Rachel’s business like to spend their money on status symbols and acquiring material possessions, Rachel prefers to spend her money a little differently.  “I don’t really desire things,” she explains. “I prefer to spend my money on experiences, on meals or travel.”

 

She’s lucky in that her job feeds her travel obsession by taking her to places the all over the world.  Recently in London for the premiere of Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes, whereandnow.com was curious to find out what she was up to in the capital and discovered that like any self-respecting girl, she hit the West End shops, of course!

 

Rachel McAdams was speaking to Kim Francis