Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great Italian food and Pizza, the staff is great moderately priced $$ reservation recommended
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Pizzeria Defina
321 Roncesvalles AveGreat Italian food and Pizza, the staff is great moderately priced $$ reservation recommended
Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles Aveexcellent BBQ and brunch spot $$
Very friendly Tibetan restaurant great summertime patio very reasonable priced $
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Tibet Kitchen
757 Queen St WVery friendly Tibetan restaurant great summertime patio very reasonable priced $
Mother India
1456 Queen St WCheap and good rotis $ call ahead or be prepaid to wait 15mins
Cheap diner food at its best Aris is perfect for a quick breakfast or a homemade banquet burger for dinner. very cheap good food and service $
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Aris Place
229 Roncesvalles AveCheap diner food at its best Aris is perfect for a quick breakfast or a homemade banquet burger for dinner. very cheap good food and service $
Pizza Flora
167 Roncesvalles AvePizza flora has some of the best slices in the city! $
One of the top restaurants in the city this Italian restaurant definitely will not disappoint. Reservations are a must and should be booked in advance. $$$$
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Campagnolo
832 Dundas St WOne of the top restaurants in the city this Italian restaurant definitely will not disappoint. Reservations are a must and should be booked in advance. $$$$
Great restaurant with a hip young crowd perfect for lunch or late night munchies
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Peoples Eatery
307 Spadina AvenueGreat restaurant with a hip young crowd perfect for lunch or late night munchies
Fantastic Spanish tapas and seafood dishes, one of torontos top rated restaurants. Also great cocktails
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Bar Isabel
797 College StFantastic Spanish tapas and seafood dishes, one of torontos top rated restaurants. Also great cocktails
Dandylion
1198 Queen St WUnique dishes great food
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WTacos, tacos, and more tacos.
While not good for a vegetarian electric mud will satisfy all your meat desires
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Electric Mud BBQ
5 Brock AveWhile not good for a vegetarian electric mud will satisfy all your meat desires
Canada's most famous chefs home base. If you are really looking for a special dinning experience this is the spot
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Lee
497 King St WCanada's most famous chefs home base. If you are really looking for a special dinning experience this is the spot
Nana
785 Queen St WInteresting take on Tai food very good
Nunu Ethiopian Fusion
1178 Queen St WEthiopian cuisine at its best
Branca
1727 Dundas Street WestSlow cooked Argentinian meat that is to die for
The Chase
10 Temperance StVery posh $$$$$
Traditional dim sum with million dollar views of the lake. Reservations are a must
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Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine
207 Queens Quay WTraditional dim sum with million dollar views of the lake. Reservations are a must
Try some Cuban sandwiches or soups at this cozy spot with a nice patio in the summer.
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La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles AveTry some Cuban sandwiches or soups at this cozy spot with a nice patio in the summer.
This tapas style restaurant is one of a kind. The place is beautifully designed and verY trendy. (Book in advanced very limited if any seating) amust try for any foodie
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Bar Raval
505 College StThis tapas style restaurant is one of a kind. The place is beautifully designed and verY trendy. (Book in advanced very limited if any seating) amust try for any foodie
Montecito
299 Adelaide St WFine dinning at its best
A great go to have cheap authentic Jamaican dish. Tip try the ox tail gravy with everything. ( they also make a great veggie roti)
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Island Foods
1182 King St WA great go to have cheap authentic Jamaican dish. Tip try the ox tail gravy with everything. ( they also make a great veggie roti)
In my opinion the best Pho in the city. Very cheap big portions great place to try something new. (If you find a better place please let me know :) only spot on ossignton you WONT wait an hr+ To sit
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Pho Tien Thanh
57 Ossington AveIn my opinion the best Pho in the city. Very cheap big portions great place to try something new. (If you find a better place please let me know :) only spot on ossignton you WONT wait an hr+ To sit
This is the spot for traditional polish food a favourite of all the locals and reasonably priced. very family friendly
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Cafe Polonez
195 Roncesvalles AveThis is the spot for traditional polish food a favourite of all the locals and reasonably priced. very family friendly
Has very good brunch everyday. soups, sandwiches and coffee as well
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Mitzi's Cafe
100 Sorauren AvenueHas very good brunch everyday. soups, sandwiches and coffee as well
Great coffee shop with fresh paisteries and free WIFI located right across the street
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i deal coffee
162 Ossington AveGreat coffee shop with fresh paisteries and free WIFI located right across the street
Our Favourite brunch spot, be advised it is many people favourite best to go during the week or early on weekends (before 11am) otherwise the line can be intense
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Starving Artist
584 Lansdowne AvenueOur Favourite brunch spot, be advised it is many people favourite best to go during the week or early on weekends (before 11am) otherwise the line can be intense
Rowe Farms - Roncesvalles
105 Roncesvalles Avegreat butcher shop highly recommend!
Gate 403 Bar & Grill
403 Roncesvalles Avenuepretty good food great live music and good people
Great twist on Mexican food, very close walk and well worth checking-out
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Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WGreat twist on Mexican food, very close walk and well worth checking-out
Fantastic fish monger with a wide assortment of fresh fish and prepared food.
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De La Mer
291 Roncesvalles AveFantastic fish monger with a wide assortment of fresh fish and prepared food.
Sightseeing
Beautiful beach and boardwalk with a large free outdoor pool and beach volleyball/tennis courts. Excellent spot for a jog decent restaurant, better for drinks than it's food. $$
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Sunnyside Boardwalk
Sunnyside BoardwalkBeautiful beach and boardwalk with a large free outdoor pool and beach volleyball/tennis courts. Excellent spot for a jog decent restaurant, better for drinks than it's food. $$
A must see if not just to check out the building. We have a membership and if arrangements are made can bring 2 adults and up to 5 children for free (based on our availibilty)
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WA must see if not just to check out the building. We have a membership and if arrangements are made can bring 2 adults and up to 5 children for free (based on our availibilty)
Queen’s Park
Ontarios House of Parlement can be found here
John P. Robarts Research Library
130 Saint George StreetThe most iconic building of O of T
Distillery Altstadt
55 Mill StGreat area to check out in nice weather only
Great place to take a break and people watch. (Try and spot the famous white squirrel)
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Stanley Park
890 King St WGreat place to take a break and people watch. (Try and spot the famous white squirrel)
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceThe only castle in North America
Many festivals and concerts based on the season
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Canadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' BlvdMany festivals and concerts based on the season
Head to Wards or Centre Island to catch the postcard view of the city. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the beach. All the Islands are great so feel free to explore, Centre island is the most touristy
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Toronto Islands
Head to Wards or Centre Island to catch the postcard view of the city. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the beach. All the Islands are great so feel free to explore, Centre island is the most touristy
Although there is more than enough to see in the city for any length trip why not take a day trip and see one of the wonders of the world. Don't forget to pick up a bottle of wine while there
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Niagarafälle
Although there is more than enough to see in the city for any length trip why not take a day trip and see one of the wonders of the world. Don't forget to pick up a bottle of wine while there
Take a walk threw Kensington market and learn a little of the immigrant history of the city. Great place to spend an afternoon and than continue into the evening for great live music and cheap restur
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Kensington Market
Take a walk threw Kensington market and learn a little of the immigrant history of the city. Great place to spend an afternoon and than continue into the evening for great live music and cheap restur
Take a great walk along college and check out some of the best resturants and bars the city has to offer
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Little Italy
Take a great walk along college and check out some of the best resturants and bars the city has to offer
This stylish area is a great place to people watch and have a coffee or cocktails. Beware everything in this area will be pricey but most will be worth the money.
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Yorkville Avenue
Yorkville AvenueThis stylish area is a great place to people watch and have a coffee or cocktails. Beware everything in this area will be pricey but most will be worth the money.
always something going on great place to go ice skating in the winter!
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Rathaus Toronto
100 Queen St Walways something going on great place to go ice skating in the winter!
A short streetcar or subway ride away and you are in torontos version of Times Square. Lots of special events and conceRts take place here
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Dundas Square
Dundas SquareA short streetcar or subway ride away and you are in torontos version of Times Square. Lots of special events and conceRts take place here
OCAD University
100 McCaul StOntarios design and art college
If Greek food is what your after this is the area to go. To many great resturants to name (I just go with whoever has a table)
Great to plan a day trip to the beaches and Greek town together.
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The Danforth
If Greek food is what your after this is the area to go. To many great resturants to name (I just go with whoever has a table)
Great to plan a day trip to the beaches and Greek town together.
Canada's largest and newest Aquarium is definitely worth a visit. It can get extremely busy on holidays and weekends
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Ripleys Aquarium von Kanada
288 Bremner BlvdCanada's largest and newest Aquarium is definitely worth a visit. It can get extremely busy on holidays and weekends
Harbourfront has many festival, shows, and activities based on season
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Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WHarbourfront has many festival, shows, and activities based on season
This is the heart of Ontario's wine country is a great place to take a day trip
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Niagara on the Lake
This is the heart of Ontario's wine country is a great place to take a day trip
great area to walk around and get lost make sure to try some Dim Sum or Peking Duck
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Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.great area to walk around and get lost make sure to try some Dim Sum or Peking Duck
Queen Street West
Queen Street Westgreat shops restaurants and galleries.
Yorkville or the "Mink Mile" as it is also known is your best bet to celebrity watch esp during TIFF and is also home to many great restaurants and shops $$$$$
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Yorkville
Yorkville or the "Mink Mile" as it is also known is your best bet to celebrity watch esp during TIFF and is also home to many great restaurants and shops $$$$$
Take a look at some of the most interesting street art from around the city.
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Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyTake a look at some of the most interesting street art from around the city.
Essentials
Great in a pinch but priced more than No frills. Lots of pre made meals. $$
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Sobeys Urban Fresh High Park
199 Roncesvalles AveGreat in a pinch but priced more than No frills. Lots of pre made meals. $$
DRUGStore Pharmacy
222 Lansdowne AveCheap and fresh groceries good for bigger shops $
FUN WITH MUSIC TOGETHER
50 Wabash AveYear round farmers market on Mondays from 3-7
Super Kolbasa & Deli
83 Roncesvalles AveGreat for takeout schnitzel, pierogies and home made polish delicacies $
Beer Store
Close beer store
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.close Liqueur store
Roncesvalles Village
147 Roncesvalles AvePharmacy open fairly late that carries lots of other essentials
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Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WPharmacy open fairly late that carries lots of other essentials
Drinks & Nightlife
Very trendy tapas style bar with in house djs playing an assortment of music for a younger crowed $$
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416 Snack Bar
181 Bathurst StVery trendy tapas style bar with in house djs playing an assortment of music for a younger crowed $$
Yasu Toronto
81 Harbord StOne of the best Shushi spots in the city $$$
Byblos
11 Duncan StAmazing middle eastern food
Los Colibris
220 King St WGreat Mexican food done in a very trendy way
A very interesting take on corned beef and other traditional dishes
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Fat Pasha
414 Dupont StA very interesting take on corned beef and other traditional dishes
Located on the top of the Manulife centre this is perfect place to bring a date
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The One Eighty
55 Bloor St WLocated on the top of the Manulife centre this is perfect place to bring a date
The Local Pub
396 Roncesvalles AveDive bar with cheap eats good live music
A gastro pub that is a great spot to watch a game. One of the few bars around that will have a crowd during the day for soccer
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The Dizzy
305 Roncesvalles AveA gastro pub that is a great spot to watch a game. One of the few bars around that will have a crowd during the day for soccer
This fusion restaurant is an mix of many popular Toronto dishes. Highly recommend the churrasco jerked chicken
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Patois
794 Dundas St WThis fusion restaurant is an mix of many popular Toronto dishes. Highly recommend the churrasco jerked chicken
live music/DJs preform several days a week, also serve food late!
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Parts & Labour
1566 Queen St Wlive music/DJs preform several days a week, also serve food late!
Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen St WGreat live music and cheap food
The Hideout
423 College StGreat spot for Indie bands
Toronto's largest sports bar has a great atmosphere if your not actually going to the game
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Real Sports Bar & Grill
15 York StToronto's largest sports bar has a great atmosphere if your not actually going to the game
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St WBrand new Brewery
Lansdowne Brewery
303 Lansdowne AvenueBrewery and Restaurant
Parks & Nature
Large park with lots of amenities and a small zoo. In late May early April there are beautiful cherry blossoms
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High Park
1873 Bloor St WLarge park with lots of amenities and a small zoo. In late May early April there are beautiful cherry blossoms
Take a nice stroll on Toronto's Lake Front (Lake Ontario)
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Martin Goodman Trail
Take a nice stroll on Toronto's Lake Front (Lake Ontario)
Trinity - Bellwoods
great people watching
Sunnyside Beach
Best Ski hill in the area, not very far also has mountain biking trails in the summer
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Blue Mountain Village
156 Jozo Weider BlvdBest Ski hill in the area, not very far also has mountain biking trails in the summer
off the beaten path this is probably the best beach in T.O, enjoy a $3 ferry ride to Ward's Island and enjoy the day! Best to bring a picnic but there are a couple Cafes on the Island and one restaurant.
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Hanlan's Point Beach
Lakeshore Avenueoff the beaten path this is probably the best beach in T.O, enjoy a $3 ferry ride to Ward's Island and enjoy the day! Best to bring a picnic but there are a couple Cafes on the Island and one restaurant.
the beach off of wards island is beautiful and the views of the city are the best. Avoid all the action of Centre Island and take in one of the nicest spots in the city!
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Ward's Island
the beach off of wards island is beautiful and the views of the city are the best. Avoid all the action of Centre Island and take in one of the nicest spots in the city!
Its a little far away 1HR+ drive but well worth a visit admission is just $5 for the day. Make sure to bring hiking boots or at least very good running shoes. Highly recommend!
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Greig's Caves
407 Scenic Caves RdIts a little far away 1HR+ drive but well worth a visit admission is just $5 for the day. Make sure to bring hiking boots or at least very good running shoes. Highly recommend!
Fort York
Arts & Culture
The drake hotel and restaurant kicked off the revitalization of Queen street west. It is a iconic spot to catch a concert, late night drink or great dinning at almost any hour.
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The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WThe drake hotel and restaurant kicked off the revitalization of Queen street west. It is a iconic spot to catch a concert, late night drink or great dinning at almost any hour.
Another very interesting building inside and out the ROM is another great place to check-out. Friday nights there are special events with live music and talks. We also have membership to the ROM if you would like free passes please arrange so ahead of time with us.
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Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkAnother very interesting building inside and out the ROM is another great place to check-out. Friday nights there are special events with live music and talks. We also have membership to the ROM if you would like free passes please arrange so ahead of time with us.
Catch a Blue jays game tickets can be bought for as little as $10
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Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayCatch a Blue jays game tickets can be bought for as little as $10
Catch great performances of many types of shows. This is a large venue and most shows will sell out extremely fast, best to plan ahead or be prepared to pay scalper prices at the door.
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Sony Centre für darstellende Künste (bald Meridian Hall)
1 Front St ECatch great performances of many types of shows. This is a large venue and most shows will sell out extremely fast, best to plan ahead or be prepared to pay scalper prices at the door.
University of Toronto
27 King's College CirGreat place to go for a walk
Ryerson University
350 Victoria StMassey Hall
178 Victoria StEverything Else
Great view of the city, last I ate at the restaurant it was mediocre food but best view of the city. I would recommend making a reservation for drinks which will get you to the top for free - drinks
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CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdGreat view of the city, last I ate at the restaurant it was mediocre food but best view of the city. I would recommend making a reservation for drinks which will get you to the top for free - drinks
Lansdowne Ave at Wade Ave station
Another close subway
Adult fare $3
Union Station
55 Front St WMain Rail station in the city
Island airport for short haul flights. Much more relaxing to fly out of when possible
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Flughafen Billy Bishop Toronto City
2 Eireann QuayIsland airport for short haul flights. Much more relaxing to fly out of when possible
Ever wanted to try a gourmet $10 doughnut now is your chance. It sounds ridiculous and it is, ridiculously delicious (best when shared)
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Glory Hole Doughnuts
130 Queen St WEver wanted to try a gourmet $10 doughnut now is your chance. It sounds ridiculous and it is, ridiculously delicious (best when shared)
there are two tennis courts, a soccer field, baseball diamond, dog park and a on Mondays from 3-7pm there is a great farmers market
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Sorauren Avenue Park
289 Sorauren Avethere are two tennis courts, a soccer field, baseball diamond, dog park and a on Mondays from 3-7pm there is a great farmers market
Bloor GO station
1456 Bloor St WFast train service to and from Pearson airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
6301 Silver Dart DrInternational airport
Much more relaxing than flying out of Pearson highly recommend whenever possible
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Flughafen Billy Bishop Toronto City
2 Eireann QuayMuch more relaxing than flying out of Pearson highly recommend whenever possible
Union Station
55 Front St WMain train station