Bernadene’s guidebook
Bernie's Local Guidebook
Some of my favorite attractions, things to do, and food nearby!
Fratelli Village Pizzeria
384 Old Kingston RdFamily owned, delicious food, and cozy atmosphere.
Beautiful trails and scenery. There's also a community of floating homes on the water here.
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Scarborough Bluffs Park
Beautiful trails and scenery. There's also a community of floating homes on the water here.
Lots of fun for all ages. Check out their Beavertails Food Truck for delicious Canadian pastries.
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Toronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale RdLots of fun for all ages. Check out their Beavertails Food Truck for delicious Canadian pastries.
Nearby shopping for almost anything you need, and transit center.
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I-Centre yaseScarborough Town
300 Borough DrNearby shopping for almost anything you need, and transit center.
Delicious Jamaican Patties and family owned. If you like spice, I'd recommend the spicy beef patties. Call ahead to check hours of operation.
Allan's Pastry Shop
3056 Don Mills Rd EDelicious Jamaican Patties and family owned. If you like spice, I'd recommend the spicy beef patties. Call ahead to check hours of operation.
Structures and columns reminiscent of Ancient Greece. Great spot for cool photos. Note: professional photography here requires a permit from the City of Toronto.
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Abangani beGuild Park & Gardens
201 Guildwood PkwyStructures and columns reminiscent of Ancient Greece. Great spot for cool photos. Note: professional photography here requires a permit from the City of Toronto.
Delicious Sri Lankan food with vegetarian options. If you like spice, I recommend the vegetarian kothu roti.
Canbe Foods Inc
1760 Ellesmere RdDelicious Sri Lankan food with vegetarian options. If you like spice, I recommend the vegetarian kothu roti.
Plant based Caribbean food, locally owned. Call ahead to check hours of operation. 15 min drive away from the suite.
Ital Vital
741 Pharmacy AvePlant based Caribbean food, locally owned. Call ahead to check hours of operation. 15 min drive away from the suite.
24-hour diner for late night eats. Don't expect anything less than greasy food at this classic local spot. I've had mixed experiences here, but it's always open!
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The Markham Station
5117 Sheppard Ave E24-hour diner for late night eats. Don't expect anything less than greasy food at this classic local spot. I've had mixed experiences here, but it's always open!
Some Favorite Spots in Downtown Toronto
Delicious vegan Caribbean food, locally owned. Call ahead for hours of operation.
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Veggie D’Light
160 Baldwin StDelicious vegan Caribbean food, locally owned. Call ahead for hours of operation.
Lots of great street art to enjoy and for photos.
Walk south of Queen St on Spadina on the west side of the road, you'll see a small street sign for graffiti alley that leads to tonnes of decorated buildings.
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Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyLots of great street art to enjoy and for photos.
Walk south of Queen St on Spadina on the west side of the road, you'll see a small street sign for graffiti alley that leads to tonnes of decorated buildings.
Delicious and super sweet Canadian pastries, beautiful location right on the lake.
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BeaverTails Toronto Waterfront
145 Queens Quay WDelicious and super sweet Canadian pastries, beautiful location right on the lake.
Take a ferry from Toronto Ferry Docks over to the island for beautiful spring or summer's day. Have a picnic, rent bikes, check out the Kid's Theme Park 'Centreville', or take in awesome views of the Toronto skyline.
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Toronto Islands
Take a ferry from Toronto Ferry Docks over to the island for beautiful spring or summer's day. Have a picnic, rent bikes, check out the Kid's Theme Park 'Centreville', or take in awesome views of the Toronto skyline.
Eclectic market with fresh fruit, bakeries, and just about any odd thing you can think of. Sometimes there are performances and special events take place on Pedestrian Sundays in the summer (last Sunday of the month from May-Oct). My fave spot in the market is Veggie D'Light for some delicious vegan Caribbean food (also listed separately).
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Kensington Market
Eclectic market with fresh fruit, bakeries, and just about any odd thing you can think of. Sometimes there are performances and special events take place on Pedestrian Sundays in the summer (last Sunday of the month from May-Oct). My fave spot in the market is Veggie D'Light for some delicious vegan Caribbean food (also listed separately).