Guidebook for Toronto
Shopping
Dufferin Grove Farmer's Market
875 Dufferin StreetOrganic/Local farmer's market on Thursdays.
Closest mall with grocery store (No Frills), Walmart, Toys R Us, Winners and all the other normal 'mall' stores.
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Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin StClosest mall with grocery store (No Frills), Walmart, Toys R Us, Winners and all the other normal 'mall' stores.
Essentials
Fiesta Farms
200 Christie StGreat produce and selection of organic/local products.
Local butcher, great selection of local products.
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Vince Gasparro's Meat Market
857 Bloor St WLocal butcher, great selection of local products.
Small grocery store with produce (some organic), bread including Montreal bagels and a decent selection of vegetarian, organic and Latin American foods.
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Bloor Court Village Market
868 Bloor St WSmall grocery store with produce (some organic), bread including Montreal bagels and a decent selection of vegetarian, organic and Latin American foods.
The 'No Frill' option with a decent selection of ethnic foods.
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Joe's No Frills
900 Dufferin StThe 'No Frill' option with a decent selection of ethnic foods.
Big grocery store with bakery, deli, organic/health, pharmacy, florist and prepared foods.
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Loblaws
585 Queen St WBig grocery store with bakery, deli, organic/health, pharmacy, florist and prepared foods.
Portuguese bakery that has all your normal bakery goods as well as some prepared foods (sandwiches). This is the closest one to our house.
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Nova Era Bakery
1172 Dundas St WPortuguese bakery that has all your normal bakery goods as well as some prepared foods (sandwiches). This is the closest one to our house.
Union Yoga + Wellness
956 Bloor St WYoga (hot) yoga studio and massage.
Food Scene
Saving Gigi
859 Bloor St WCoffee and lunch.
LOFT Youth Centre for Social Enterprise & Innovation
Coffee, breakfast/lunch run by youth for youth.
Tim Hortons
120 Fort York BlvdThe closest location for those that need it.
Fantastic Ethiopian food and a ridiculously good price. There's almost always a line up at meal times so expect a wait. She will do take out if it's not too busy.
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Nazareth
969 Bloor Street WestFantastic Ethiopian food and a ridiculously good price. There's almost always a line up at meal times so expect a wait. She will do take out if it's not too busy.
Great Indian food. Big menu. Big portions. Decent prices. Take out available.
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Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St WGreat Indian food. Big menu. Big portions. Decent prices. Take out available.
Pam's Caribbean Kitchen
1089 Bloor St WYummy roti. Slow but big portions and decent prices.
Portuguese chicken. Delicious, quick, lots to choose from (not just chicken) and very popular. There's a place to sit and eat but recommended for take out.
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The Rooster Rotisserie and Grill
942 Bloor St WPortuguese chicken. Delicious, quick, lots to choose from (not just chicken) and very popular. There's a place to sit and eat but recommended for take out.
Great spot for special occasions; chefs serve the meal and explain each amazing course. Unique drink menu too!
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Actinolite Restaurant
971 Ossington AveGreat spot for special occasions; chefs serve the meal and explain each amazing course. Unique drink menu too!
Everything Else
Shoppers Drug Mart
2223 Bloor St WPharmacy with some grocery.
The university is 3 short subway stops away or a direct bus ride to the center of campus.
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Iyunivesithi yaseToronto
27 King's College CirThe university is 3 short subway stops away or a direct bus ride to the center of campus.
A short walk to the subway station. Buses run South down Ossington and right into UofT campus.
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Ossington Station
A short walk to the subway station. Buses run South down Ossington and right into UofT campus.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing drop-in centre for kids (5 and under) offering toys, painting, books and a delicious lunch!
The Children's Storefront
826 Bloor St WAmazing drop-in centre for kids (5 and under) offering toys, painting, books and a delicious lunch!
Comedy Bar
945 Bloor St WStand up comedy with good mix of talent and cheap eats.
Parks & Nature
Big park with skating rink in the winter and baseball diamond, pool, basketball court and festivals in the summer.
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Christie Pits Park
750 Bloor St WBig park with skating rink in the winter and baseball diamond, pool, basketball court and festivals in the summer.
Park with skating rink (and skate rentals) in the winter and playground, basketball court, soccer field in the summer. Year round farmers market Thursday afternoons.
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Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin StPark with skating rink (and skate rentals) in the winter and playground, basketball court, soccer field in the summer. Year round farmers market Thursday afternoons.
Getting Around
Rental place with some of the best prices close to the house, open on Sundays and just a few steps from the subway.
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Budget Car Rental
2401 Dundas St WRental place with some of the best prices close to the house, open on Sundays and just a few steps from the subway.