Guidebook for Toronto
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Fantastic local produce, butchers, cheese shops and more. The weekly Saturday farmer's market and Sunday antiques market are regular outings for me. :)
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EFantastic local produce, butchers, cheese shops and more. The weekly Saturday farmer's market and Sunday antiques market are regular outings for me. :)
One could easily kill an entire day here- lots of unique shops and artisans, art galleries, restaurants, live theatre and even one of my favourite microbreweries- Mill Street.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StOne could easily kill an entire day here- lots of unique shops and artisans, art galleries, restaurants, live theatre and even one of my favourite microbreweries- Mill Street.
Another great area full of restaurants, bars and lined with little parkettes and lovely green spaces along the way to sit and people watch on a sunny afternoon. :)
13 locals recommend
The Esplanade
The EsplanadeAnother great area full of restaurants, bars and lined with little parkettes and lovely green spaces along the way to sit and people watch on a sunny afternoon. :)
Wander down to Cherry Beach or just along the waterfront and stop for a beer or coffee just because you feel like it, and you love water. :)
52 locals recommend
Central Waterfront
Wander down to Cherry Beach or just along the waterfront and stop for a beer or coffee just because you feel like it, and you love water. :)
The Times Square of Toronto- always lots of action around here. There's a mall, multiplex cinema, and restaurants and bars everywhere, and always a festival or something live and fun on the square!
308 locals recommend
Dundas Square
Dundas SquareThe Times Square of Toronto- always lots of action around here. There's a mall, multiplex cinema, and restaurants and bars everywhere, and always a festival or something live and fun on the square!
The major transportation hub for trains and commuter service (GO Transit system).
713 locals recommend
Union Station
55 Front St WThe major transportation hub for trains and commuter service (GO Transit system).
My favourite brewery tour to date. They make beer in an old locomotive roundhouse- how is that NOT too cool?
334 locals recommend
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdMy favourite brewery tour to date. They make beer in an old locomotive roundhouse- how is that NOT too cool?
An open public mini beach right beside the historic sugar mill- make sure you go early to get lounging chairs and an umbrella!
205 locals recommend
Sugar Beach Park
11 Dockside DrAn open public mini beach right beside the historic sugar mill- make sure you go early to get lounging chairs and an umbrella!
TD Canada Trust
1435 Queen St WThe closest chartered bank.
Shoppers Drug Mart
710 Mt Pleasant RdBig drugstore chain, and sells food items too!
Food Scene
Cute little diner- great spot for simple traditional hangover breakfasts and lunches. :)
67 locals recommend
The George Street Diner
129 George StCute little diner- great spot for simple traditional hangover breakfasts and lunches. :)
Small, homey feeling neighbourhood coffee shop. Fun friendly people and has been run by the same owner for years.
Berkeley Cafe
141 Berkeley StSmall, homey feeling neighbourhood coffee shop. Fun friendly people and has been run by the same owner for years.
Some of THE best coffee I've had in Toronto. And good Italian food using authentic imported and homemade ingredients. Delicious.
18 locals recommend
Fusaro's East
294 Richmond St ESome of THE best coffee I've had in Toronto. And good Italian food using authentic imported and homemade ingredients. Delicious.
The people are all so nice, as are the regular customers that this place feels like going to a friend's place for coffee. And there's always some delicious smelling small bites cooking or baking.
37 locals recommend
Red Line Coffee
354 Queen St EThe people are all so nice, as are the regular customers that this place feels like going to a friend's place for coffee. And there's always some delicious smelling small bites cooking or baking.
Fresh organic locally grown burgers, a side of homemade potato chips and a tasty thick milkshake with whip cream and a cherry on top. Yum!
No Bull Burgers Canada
179 Parliament StFresh organic locally grown burgers, a side of homemade potato chips and a tasty thick milkshake with whip cream and a cherry on top. Yum!
One of the oldest little coffee and breakfast shops, this is a Toronto icon. And apparently the world's best apple cake (you be the judge)!
15 locals recommend
Mystic Muffin
113 Jarvis StOne of the oldest little coffee and breakfast shops, this is a Toronto icon. And apparently the world's best apple cake (you be the judge)!
THE most authentic Italian pizza I've had in Toronto- and that's saying a lot. And incredibly reasonable prices too!
45 locals recommend
Pizzeria Via Mercanti
188 Augusta AveTHE most authentic Italian pizza I've had in Toronto- and that's saying a lot. And incredibly reasonable prices too!
Cheap food & local microbrews at a cool dive bar with one of the best people watching patios in Toronto? Yes please!
33 locals recommend
Java House
537 Queen St WCheap food & local microbrews at a cool dive bar with one of the best people watching patios in Toronto? Yes please!
Arts & Culture
Thursday nights all summer long, the neighbourhood gathers in the midst of a beautiful little garden to hear (and dance to) a different style of musician or band play almost every week from 7-9pm. :)
45 locals recommend
St. James Park
120 King Street EastThursday nights all summer long, the neighbourhood gathers in the midst of a beautiful little garden to hear (and dance to) a different style of musician or band play almost every week from 7-9pm. :)
On David Pecault Square at Roy Thomson Hall, catch TIFF in the Park- a free outdoor screening series every Wednesday (weather permitting). Runs July-Sept.
312 locals recommend
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StOn David Pecault Square at Roy Thomson Hall, catch TIFF in the Park- a free outdoor screening series every Wednesday (weather permitting). Runs July-Sept.
Home of the Toronto Blue Jays, if you're a baseball lover! Otherwise, it's just a super cool dome with a retractable roof. :)
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayHome of the Toronto Blue Jays, if you're a baseball lover! Otherwise, it's just a super cool dome with a retractable roof. :)
Concerts galore, basketball action, and the huge scale parties all happen at the ACC!
600 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.Concerts galore, basketball action, and the huge scale parties all happen at the ACC!
Home of the Toronto International Film Festival, also programmes films, exhibits and talks year-round and has an extensive film reference library. There's also a gift shop, a lounge and a bistro.
582 locals recommend
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WHome of the Toronto International Film Festival, also programmes films, exhibits and talks year-round and has an extensive film reference library. There's also a gift shop, a lounge and a bistro.
Shopping
Shop til you drop in this convenient downtown mall! From the Apple Store to H&M, Eaton Centre is where you'll find all your major chain stores.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StShop til you drop in this convenient downtown mall! From the Apple Store to H&M, Eaton Centre is where you'll find all your major chain stores.
One of TWO dollar stores within walking distance. I like the one at 226 Front Street E. more, but this one is okay too!
34 locals recommend
Dollarama
700 Lawrence Ave WOne of TWO dollar stores within walking distance. I like the one at 226 Front Street E. more, but this one is okay too!
Essentials
Big box discount grocery store- you can find all your basics here for cheap!
122 locals recommend
Rocco's No Frills
200 Front St EBig box discount grocery store- you can find all your basics here for cheap!
Large chain grocery store. You can basically find anything you need here if everything else is closed or you can't find it at No Frills. :)
19 locals recommend
Sobeys
Large chain grocery store. You can basically find anything you need here if everything else is closed or you can't find it at No Frills. :)
Sightseeing
Great view of the city from the top, and there's the Skywalk- getting tethered to the tower by a harness and walk around the outside. Hey, it's a bit touristy, but that's fun sometimes too! :)
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdGreat view of the city from the top, and there's the Skywalk- getting tethered to the tower by a harness and walk around the outside. Hey, it's a bit touristy, but that's fun sometimes too! :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Tasty local microbrewed beers and modern pub fare. My favourite is their stout!
84 locals recommend
Mill St. Brew Pub & The Beer Hall
21 Tank House LaneTasty local microbrewed beers and modern pub fare. My favourite is their stout!
Awesome little dive bar that actually has decent food and a good beer selection. Always lively and hopping spot for the nearby George Brown College students and working journalists!
61 locals recommend
Betty's
240 King St EAwesome little dive bar that actually has decent food and a good beer selection. Always lively and hopping spot for the nearby George Brown College students and working journalists!
Gritty but social patio where the Kensington Market crowd all hangs out on a sunny summer day. If you get hungry, you can also get delicious grilled cheese sandwiches delivered from across the street!
44 locals recommend
Ronnie's Local 069
69 Nassau StGritty but social patio where the Kensington Market crowd all hangs out on a sunny summer day. If you get hungry, you can also get delicious grilled cheese sandwiches delivered from across the street!
A traditional local haunt for jazz & blues music fans- best on Thursday nights or Sunday afternoons!
109 locals recommend
The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
194 Queen St WA traditional local haunt for jazz & blues music fans- best on Thursday nights or Sunday afternoons!