Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Cheap and authentic Greek inspired fast food: Gyros, Souvlaki, Burgers, Fries, Shakes etc.
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Square-Boy Drive-In
875 Danforth AveCheap and authentic Greek inspired fast food: Gyros, Souvlaki, Burgers, Fries, Shakes etc.
Messini Authentic Gyros
445 Danforth AveAstoria Shish Kebob House - Danforth
390 Danforth AveMambo Lounge
120 Danforth AveChic and intimate atmosphere. Best Mojitos north of Havana.
Duckworth's Fish & Chips
2282 Kingston RdA Toronto institution, in business for nearly 100 years.
Simple, no frills Chinese restaurant, specializing in Dim Sum and other dishes. Take out, delivery or dine in.
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Ha Gow Dim Sum House
988 Danforth AveSimple, no frills Chinese restaurant, specializing in Dim Sum and other dishes. Take out, delivery or dine in.
High-end fine dining restaurant, likely one of the best in the city. Perfect for special occasions.
Not for the budget conscious.
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GEORGE Restaurant
111C Queen St EHigh-end fine dining restaurant, likely one of the best in the city. Perfect for special occasions.
Not for the budget conscious.
Korean Village Restaurant
628 Bloor St WLikely the best Korean BBQ in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Louis Cifer Brew Works
417 Danforth AveHip yet unpretentious, great atmosphere attracting the artist/musician type of crowd.
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Big Picture Cinema and Stage
1035 Gerrard St EHip yet unpretentious, great atmosphere attracting the artist/musician type of crowd.
Country themed bar with a mechanical bull. Call first, the crowd depends on the night.
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Boots & Bourbon Saloon
725 Queen Street EastCountry themed bar with a mechanical bull. Call first, the crowd depends on the night.
Good atmosphere, and some nights (esp. weekends) a lively party lasts all the way to last call.
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Prohibition Gastrohouse - Queen East
696 Queen St EGood atmosphere, and some nights (esp. weekends) a lively party lasts all the way to last call.
Rock 'n' Horse Saloon
250 Adelaide St WCountry Bar/Club with a mechanical bull.
Sightseeing
i-CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdChinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Toronto's trendiest area, heart of celebrity culture with high end boutique hotels, clothiers, shops, restaurants. Particularly busy during film festival.
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Yorkville
Toronto's trendiest area, heart of celebrity culture with high end boutique hotels, clothiers, shops, restaurants. Particularly busy during film festival.
Heart of the gay village, this is the center of the action during pride week.
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Chelsea Area
Heart of the gay village, this is the center of the action during pride week.
This trail runs adjacent to Toronto's Don River, connecting to a number of parks and trails.
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Lower Don River Trail
Lower Don River TrailThis trail runs adjacent to Toronto's Don River, connecting to a number of parks and trails.
Harbourfront buzzes in the summertime with shops, cafes, and entertainment.
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I-Centre ye-Harbourfront
235 Queens Quay WHarbourfront buzzes in the summertime with shops, cafes, and entertainment.
Arts & Culture
I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkOpen air theater hosting mid-size concerts from Spring to Fall.
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I-Budweiser Stage
909 Lake Shore Blvd WOpen air theater hosting mid-size concerts from Spring to Fall.
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WThis beautiful campus built at various stages throughout the university's nearly 200 year history, is now one of the greatest concentrations of old-time architecture in the city.
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Iyunivesithi yaseToronto
27 King's College CirThis beautiful campus built at various stages throughout the university's nearly 200 year history, is now one of the greatest concentrations of old-time architecture in the city.
Entertainment & Activities
When the Blue Jays get close to the playoffs, the atmosphere is electric.
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I-Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayWhen the Blue Jays get close to the playoffs, the atmosphere is electric.
Home of the Leafs and the Raptors, but also concerts and other events.
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40 Bay St
40 Bay StreetHome of the Leafs and the Raptors, but also concerts and other events.
Great interactive and child/youth oriented exhibits illustrating scientific principles.
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Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.Great interactive and child/youth oriented exhibits illustrating scientific principles.
This theater is priced a bit higher than most ($20+ per movie depending on options). Having said that, it has massive comfortable chairs, lots of leg room, in seat service before the movie starts (including alcoholic drinks), reserved seating, and a pleasant lounge area with terrace.
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Cineplex VIP Don Mills
12 Marie Labatte RdThis theater is priced a bit higher than most ($20+ per movie depending on options). Having said that, it has massive comfortable chairs, lots of leg room, in seat service before the movie starts (including alcoholic drinks), reserved seating, and a pleasant lounge area with terrace.
Parks & Nature
Scarborough Bluffs Park
A sandy beach right on Lake Ontario, this place has trails for walking, cycling, rollerblading, etc.
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Ashbridges Skatepark
1420 Lake Shore Blvd EA sandy beach right on Lake Ontario, this place has trails for walking, cycling, rollerblading, etc.
This park runs through one of Toronto's many ravines. It links into other trails and its old trees provide an escape from the concrete jungle.
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Iphaki yase-Taylor Creek
260 Dawes RdThis park runs through one of Toronto's many ravines. It links into other trails and its old trees provide an escape from the concrete jungle.
The island is a short ferry ride from the waterfront. It has beaches and park space, an amusement park aimed at kids, and a few passable restaurants. Bike and canoe rental is available.
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Toronto Islands
The island is a short ferry ride from the waterfront. It has beaches and park space, an amusement park aimed at kids, and a few passable restaurants. Bike and canoe rental is available.
Withrow Park
725 Logan AvePleasant urban park.
Large park with a wooded area including hiking trails and spectacular views of Toronto's skyline. Great for photo ops, particularly around sunset, as the view from Broadview Ave. out over the Don Valley is one of the best panoramas of downtown.
Off leash dog park, swimming pool, tennis courts.
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Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StLarge park with a wooded area including hiking trails and spectacular views of Toronto's skyline. Great for photo ops, particularly around sunset, as the view from Broadview Ave. out over the Don Valley is one of the best panoramas of downtown.
Off leash dog park, swimming pool, tennis courts.
Niagara Falls
Wonder of the natural world.
Shopping
High end plaza style shopping center. The place to see and be seen during the summer months when people attend with high end vehicles to hit the shops, restaurants, or sip lattes by the central square.
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CF Shops at Don Mills
1090 Don Mills Rd.High end plaza style shopping center. The place to see and be seen during the summer months when people attend with high end vehicles to hit the shops, restaurants, or sip lattes by the central square.
Toronto's definitive shopping institution in the heart of downtown.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StToronto's definitive shopping institution in the heart of downtown.
Tibet Shoppe
Pape AvenueShop selling items from Tibet including clothing, and souvenirs.