Guidebook for Toronto

Christine Pieternella
Christine Pieternella
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

For your morning latte, Starbucks is always a favorite
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Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.
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For your morning latte, Starbucks is always a favorite
Second Cup is an all-Canadian coffee place, this location has the best atmosphere, free wifi, and a great view of the lake
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Second Cup
145 Queens Quay W
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Second Cup is an all-Canadian coffee place, this location has the best atmosphere, free wifi, and a great view of the lake
Lots of restaurants in the area, and St. Lawrence market is worth a visit as well. A large indoor market place open year round where you can find some amazing foods.
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Isitolo se-St. Lawrence
93 Front St E
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Lots of restaurants in the area, and St. Lawrence market is worth a visit as well. A large indoor market place open year round where you can find some amazing foods.
One of my favorite restaurants, the asian tenderloin salad and the chicken bites are the best!
Casey's Grill & Bar
123 Front St W
One of my favorite restaurants, the asian tenderloin salad and the chicken bites are the best!
A hidden gem. One of the best sushi places in town, and wins from any other restaurant in atmosphere. Some pretty famous people have dined here and the walls are lined with autographs.
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Oyshi Sushi
12 Queens Quay W
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A hidden gem. One of the best sushi places in town, and wins from any other restaurant in atmosphere. Some pretty famous people have dined here and the walls are lined with autographs.
High end dining, the building is a beautiful historic site and the staff is courteous
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Rosewater Room
19 Toronto St
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High end dining, the building is a beautiful historic site and the staff is courteous
Best Italian in town! they don't take reservations though, and are closed Sundays
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Terroni
720 Queen St W
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Best Italian in town! they don't take reservations though, and are closed Sundays
If you just want a slice (or a whole) pizza, this is a convenient location
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Pizza Pizza
208 Queens Quay W
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If you just want a slice (or a whole) pizza, this is a convenient location
Best fast/take-out pizza in the area. For real amazing Italian food refer to my other suggestion called "Terroni"
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Mamma's Pizza
4903 Yonge St
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Best fast/take-out pizza in the area. For real amazing Italian food refer to my other suggestion called "Terroni"
This steak house is located in the historic harbour commission building. This was once the water's edge in Toronto!
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Harbour 60 Toronto
60 Harbour St
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This steak house is located in the historic harbour commission building. This was once the water's edge in Toronto!
Lots of restaurants line King street west. Many of them have outdoor patios, and/or rooftop patios.
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Lots of restaurants line King street west. Many of them have outdoor patios, and/or rooftop patios.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice Irish pub with good food
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Watermark Irish Pub and Restaurant
207 Queens Quay West
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Nice Irish pub with good food

Sightseeing

You have to see the largest free standing building in North America! I believe we were the largest in the world, until Dubai built their enormous tower.
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i-CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
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You have to see the largest free standing building in North America! I believe we were the largest in the world, until Dubai built their enormous tower.
See how artisan beer is brewed right in downtown Toronto! Great tours of the brewery includes free sampling
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Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner Blvd
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See how artisan beer is brewed right in downtown Toronto! Great tours of the brewery includes free sampling
Catch a game, or take a tour through this massive stadium. The roof opens completely and is one of the engineering wonders of the world
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I-Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way
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Catch a game, or take a tour through this massive stadium. The roof opens completely and is one of the engineering wonders of the world
China town is a sight to see in most big cities. I wouldn't personally eat in this area, but it is an interesting place to visit and see some cute little stores.
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Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.
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China town is a sight to see in most big cities. I wouldn't personally eat in this area, but it is an interesting place to visit and see some cute little stores.
Hockey hall of fame! need I say more?
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Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge St
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Hockey hall of fame! need I say more?
One of the oldest churches in Toronto, fantastic architecture and worth a visit.
St. Andrew's Church
73 Simcoe St
One of the oldest churches in Toronto, fantastic architecture and worth a visit.
quaint little nook of town. It is a bit of a hippie spot, but there are cute stores and cafes
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Kensington Market
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quaint little nook of town. It is a bit of a hippie spot, but there are cute stores and cafes
Historic Edwardian Hotel. Once it was North America's tallest building, now it is lost among skyskrapers. And.. the queen stays here when she visits.
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Hotel Fairmont Royal York
100 Front St W
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Historic Edwardian Hotel. Once it was North America's tallest building, now it is lost among skyskrapers. And.. the queen stays here when she visits.
southern most end of the PATH: Toronto's underground network of roads. It is basically an entire underground city that has paths 36km long, filled with restaurants, and shopping.
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The PATH - Union Station
The PATH - Union Station
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southern most end of the PATH: Toronto's underground network of roads. It is basically an entire underground city that has paths 36km long, filled with restaurants, and shopping.
Rent a canoe or kayak here and enjoy the lake!
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Harbourfront
283 Queens Quay W
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Rent a canoe or kayak here and enjoy the lake!
harbour tours and cruises can be booked here and leave from the docks around this area
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Toronto Harbour Water Taxi
207 Queen's Quay West
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harbour tours and cruises can be booked here and leave from the docks around this area

Shopping

The Eaton Center is a large shopping mall conveniently located close by
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
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The Eaton Center is a large shopping mall conveniently located close by
Small shopping center with some restaurants
Harbourfront Centre Bill Boyle Artport
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Small shopping center with some restaurants

Essentials

Drug store, pharmacy, and post office. Also sell basic food items at very competitive prices
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Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St W
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Drug store, pharmacy, and post office. Also sell basic food items at very competitive prices
Large grocery store with a fantastic selection. also sell great quality and affordable prepared foods (pizza, sushi, salad bar, meat/fish, etc)
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Longo's Maple Leaf Square
15 York St
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Large grocery store with a fantastic selection. also sell great quality and affordable prepared foods (pizza, sushi, salad bar, meat/fish, etc)
Smaller grocery store, good quality produce and food selection. open late most days
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Sobeys Urban Fresh Queens Quay
207 Queens Quay W
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Smaller grocery store, good quality produce and food selection. open late most days

Arts & Culture

little store with great gifts and crafts, harbourfront centre also organizes free events, festivals, and has a variety of activities during the summer and winter.
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I-Centre ye-Harbourfront
235 Queens Quay W
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little store with great gifts and crafts, harbourfront centre also organizes free events, festivals, and has a variety of activities during the summer and winter.
If you like opera or ballet, this is a stunning all-glass building dedicated to the performing arts. The world-class shows are a must-see if you enjoy this type of performance
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Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St W
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If you like opera or ballet, this is a stunning all-glass building dedicated to the performing arts. The world-class shows are a must-see if you enjoy this type of performance
The AGO has some wonderful art exhibitions year-round, and the newly renovated facade is a sight to see on its own! the architecture is stunning.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
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The AGO has some wonderful art exhibitions year-round, and the newly renovated facade is a sight to see on its own! the architecture is stunning.
Roy Thompson hall has a line-up of performances year round. Stunning building as well, architecturally speaking.
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Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St
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Roy Thompson hall has a line-up of performances year round. Stunning building as well, architecturally speaking.
The Natrel Skating rink is a natural ice rink in winter. Free hot chocolate, music, and lights make the experience complete. No need to bring your own skates, there is skate rental available
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Harbourfront Centre Natrel Rink
235 Queens Quay W
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The Natrel Skating rink is a natural ice rink in winter. Free hot chocolate, music, and lights make the experience complete. No need to bring your own skates, there is skate rental available
hockey games, basketball, and concerts are all held in this location
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Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.
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hockey games, basketball, and concerts are all held in this location
Concerts and other shows
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Massey Hall
178 Victoria St
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Concerts and other shows
For musicals, this is where you want to be.
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Itheater le-Princess of Wales
300 King St W
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For musicals, this is where you want to be.
Film festival tower. Has the bell lightbox theatre, great food, and a TIFF store.
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TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
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Film festival tower. Has the bell lightbox theatre, great food, and a TIFF store.
Free concerts and events in the summer
Sirius Stage
2 Kodichikkanahalli Main Road
Free concerts and events in the summer
Royal alexandra theatre also puts on musicals and other performances
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Royal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St W
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Royal alexandra theatre also puts on musicals and other performances
the Royal Ontario museum is a great place to visit, especially if the weather is bad. The architecture of the building is spectacular!
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I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
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the Royal Ontario museum is a great place to visit, especially if the weather is bad. The architecture of the building is spectacular!

Everything Else

Spend a day at the island. Beautiful parks, and a panoramic view of the Toronto skyline!
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Spend a day at the island. Beautiful parks, and a panoramic view of the Toronto skyline!
If you are in town for a convention, chances are you will be going to the Metro toronto convention centre, this just shows how close it is!
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St W
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If you are in town for a convention, chances are you will be going to the Metro toronto convention centre, this just shows how close it is!
a small park closeby, with a sandy beach and parasols. Great place to lounge in the sun for the afternoon and take in the beautiful views of the lake and the CN tower
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HTO Park
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a small park closeby, with a sandy beach and parasols. Great place to lounge in the sun for the afternoon and take in the beautiful views of the lake and the CN tower
Flights to all major eastern seaboard cities - Montreal, NY, Ottawa, Boston, Chicago, etc.
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I-Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
2 Eireann Quay
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Flights to all major eastern seaboard cities - Montreal, NY, Ottawa, Boston, Chicago, etc.
Major rail and subway transportation hub for Toronto and surrounding areas.
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Union Station
55 Front St W
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Major rail and subway transportation hub for Toronto and surrounding areas.
Bay street is the major financial center of Toronto
TMX Group
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Bay street is the major financial center of Toronto