Guidebook for Toronto
Parks & Nature
It's not too far and HUUUGE. If you want to pretend you're not in the city for an hour (or, heck, the whole day), this is the place to do it.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WIt's not too far and HUUUGE. If you want to pretend you're not in the city for an hour (or, heck, the whole day), this is the place to do it.
Art Eggleton Park
323 Harbord StIt's a cute little park just across the laneway.
It's a quick walk across the street, and there is always a spot to have an impromptu picnic, read a book, or simply catch some sun. It's a nice route to take to get to Christie station, as well.
18 locals recommend
Bickford Park
400 Grace StIt's a quick walk across the street, and there is always a spot to have an impromptu picnic, read a book, or simply catch some sun. It's a nice route to take to get to Christie station, as well.
Food Scene
It's a one-minute walk away, the staff are swift & courteous, the baked goods & coffee can't be beat, and the '50s decor is extra cute.
8 locals recommend
Bean & Baker Malt Shop
326 Harbord StIt's a one-minute walk away, the staff are swift & courteous, the baked goods & coffee can't be beat, and the '50s decor is extra cute.
These burritos are simply the best in Toronto, and only a 6-minute walk away. Be careful of the hot sauce; they make it in-house, and it is blisteringly good. Surprisingly, there's usually only one other customer in there.
Burro Burrito
388 Richmond St WThese burritos are simply the best in Toronto, and only a 6-minute walk away. Be careful of the hot sauce; they make it in-house, and it is blisteringly good. Surprisingly, there's usually only one other customer in there.
Boom Breakfast & Co
1036 St Clair Ave WStandard good quality and fairly-priced breakfasts joint.
Like yummy Mediterranean food AND cheap prices AND expediency? Head to Ghazele. Two tasty falafel wraps for $8. If you don't mind spending a wee bit more: the plates (with rice, salad, and casserole dishes) are massive, delicious, and filling.
Ghazale On College
661 College StreetLike yummy Mediterranean food AND cheap prices AND expediency? Head to Ghazele. Two tasty falafel wraps for $8. If you don't mind spending a wee bit more: the plates (with rice, salad, and casserole dishes) are massive, delicious, and filling.
Coffee, crepes, waffles, and YES all the ice cream dishes you can dream up. Go now.
14 locals recommend
The Big Chill
566 College StCoffee, crepes, waffles, and YES all the ice cream dishes you can dream up. Go now.
Momofuku Shōtō
Delicious noodle bar created by Mind of a Chef star, David Chang.
I know nothing about vegan stuff, but this vegan restaurant is supposed to be good.
7 locals recommend
YamChops
705 College StI know nothing about vegan stuff, but this vegan restaurant is supposed to be good.
Essentials
Open 24/7, you can find almost anything you would need, and it's under 10 minutes to walk there.
310 locals recommend
Metro
2155 St Clair Ave WOpen 24/7, you can find almost anything you would need, and it's under 10 minutes to walk there.
It's a drug store stocked with the usual: bodycare, drugs, stationery. There's a post office in there, as well.
209 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave WIt's a drug store stocked with the usual: bodycare, drugs, stationery. There's a post office in there, as well.
Fresh Fruit Market
699 College StVery fresh produce at excellent prices.
Getting Around
One of the major stops on the Bloor subway line. $3.25 per token, $2.90 if you buy >3. $12 per day pass.
70 locals recommend
Christie station
5 Christie StOne of the major stops on the Bloor subway line. $3.25 per token, $2.90 if you buy >3. $12 per day pass.
If you don't feel like walking 8 minutes to Christie station, you can always catch the 94 bus right outside the apartment. It's a little slower than the subway of course, but is great to use on rainy days or even days that are just too hot to be walking around.
Harbord St At Grace St
If you don't feel like walking 8 minutes to Christie station, you can always catch the 94 bus right outside the apartment. It's a little slower than the subway of course, but is great to use on rainy days or even days that are just too hot to be walking around.
Arts & Culture
It's the one and only Art Gallery of Ontario. Not to be missed. Admission is around $20, but FREE on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WIt's the one and only Art Gallery of Ontario. Not to be missed. Admission is around $20, but FREE on Wednesdays between 6-9pm.
Entertainment & Activities
It's super close and has an excellent selection of blockbusters.
154 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon Varsity and VIP Cinemas
55 Bloor St WIt's super close and has an excellent selection of blockbusters.
Shopping
Apple, Chapters, a wide range of clothing stores, a fantastic food court... These are all good reasons to go to Eaton Centre. My favourite part of this mall, though, is the space itself. It's like walking down a long and extremely tall glass tube.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StApple, Chapters, a wide range of clothing stores, a fantastic food court... These are all good reasons to go to Eaton Centre. My favourite part of this mall, though, is the space itself. It's like walking down a long and extremely tall glass tube.