Lorenzo’s guidebook on Bloordale Village and Toronto
Food scene
Great drinks and tap beers. Cozy patio at the back.
Try the eggs benedict and the mussels bowl!
165 abantu bendawo batusa
The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St WGreat drinks and tap beers. Cozy patio at the back.
Try the eggs benedict and the mussels bowl!
Baddies
679 Lansdowne AveGreat coffee and light brunch options
Home Baking Co.
1242 Bloor St WFresh pastries and coffee to go
Despite the name, it's a Portuguese bakery.
Must try the nata tarts!
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Paris Bakery
654 Lansdowne AveDespite the name, it's a Portuguese bakery.
Must try the nata tarts!
Brock Sandwich
1260 Bloor Street WestAmazing sandwiches on the go, don't forget their fries!
Historic market since 1803, with over 120 vendors. You can find everything from food delicacies to gifts shops and art.
1398 abantu bendawo batusa
Isitolo se-St. Lawrence
93 Front St EHistoric market since 1803, with over 120 vendors. You can find everything from food delicacies to gifts shops and art.
Neighbourhoods
Walkable, with a bohemian vibe, draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops.
1698 abantu bendawo batusa
Kensington Market
Walkable, with a bohemian vibe, draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops.
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
1704 abantu bendawo batusa
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
Sightseeing
I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkArt Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WI-Aquarium ye-Ripley yase-Canada
288 Bremner BlvdCasa Loma
1 Austin Terracei-CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdWard's Island has a nice bistro with local food and drinks. You can rent bikes in Centre Island.
1035 abantu bendawo batusa
Toronto Islands
Ward's Island has a nice bistro with local food and drinks. You can rent bikes in Centre Island.
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StLargest shopping mall, in downtown core.
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Ukuzulazula
Subways are the best way to get around downtown
Hours of operation on weekdays and Saturdays are approximately 6 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday service approximately 8 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Taxi numbers are:
(416) 740-2222
(416) 751-5555
Uber available
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This is my favourite blog on Toronto's Restaurants:
http://www.chuonthis.ca/
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UP express trains from the airport to downtown
The Bloor Station is at a 10 minute walk: https://www.upexpress.com/SchedulesStations/BloorStation
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Check all events going on in the city at:
https://www.toronto.com/events-calendar/
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All live music events in town:
https://concertsto.com/