Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Sanremo Bakery
374 Royal York RdBest donuts in the city! Closed Mondays.
Eden Trattoria
58 Marine Parade DrItalian food by the waterfront - great view while you eat!
FBI Pizza
2336 Lake Shore Blvd WAuthentic and gourmet pizza! On the pricey side but so good!
Antiques and tarts for sale! Also, there's live jazz music on Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm.
Tartistry
1252 The QueenswayAntiques and tarts for sale! Also, there's live jazz music on Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm.
Bua Thai Restaurant
743 The QueenswayBest Thai food in the city! Can walk there.
Grappa Restaurant
690 The QueenswayItalian restaurant recommended by my friends.
Tom's Dairy Freeze opened in 1969 and hasn't changed very much at all since then. Tom's has that late-night drive-in feel; parking spots all around, picnic tables with blue umbrellas, and a low front window from which to place your order. Must visit if you're visiting during summer.
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Tom's Dairy Freeze
630 The QueenswayTom's Dairy Freeze opened in 1969 and hasn't changed very much at all since then. Tom's has that late-night drive-in feel; parking spots all around, picnic tables with blue umbrellas, and a low front window from which to place your order. Must visit if you're visiting during summer.
Merlot Restaurant
2994 Bloor St WFrench restaurant. Authentic. South of France ambiance.
Milestones
1001 The QueenswayBreakFast Room
brunch!
Tim Hortons
120 Fort York BlvdStarbucks
25 The West MallThe Pie Commission
927 The QueenswayA local favourite.
Cheese Boutique
45 Ripley AveSwiss Chalet
1255 The QueenswayCanadian comfort food!
Terroni
720 Queen St WTasty food, great atmosphere!
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WNightlife
JOEY Sherway
25 The West MallGood cocktails!
Parks & Nature
Humber Bay Park West Trail
Humber Bay Park West TrailThe Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat is the first of its kind to have large areas devoted exclusively to native plants and to incorporate large plantings through the organization of volunteers and community stewards. As well, it is the first to incorporate a Home Garden component where the general public can see first hand some of the types of plants and other unique features they can implement in their own backyards to increase urban wildlife habitat.
This park features: A demonstration home garden, wildflower meadow, short grass prairie, trails, interpretive signage
Butterfly Garden
15 Marine Parade DrThe Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat is the first of its kind to have large areas devoted exclusively to native plants and to incorporate large plantings through the organization of volunteers and community stewards. As well, it is the first to incorporate a Home Garden component where the general public can see first hand some of the types of plants and other unique features they can implement in their own backyards to increase urban wildlife habitat.
This park features: A demonstration home garden, wildflower meadow, short grass prairie, trails, interpretive signage
This is a combination cycling, scenic, natural trail that links parklands and sub-urban areas.
Etobicoke Creek Trail
Etobicoke Creek TrailThis is a combination cycling, scenic, natural trail that links parklands and sub-urban areas.
High Park Subway Station
Shopping
Fun to meander through the mall and check out the high end shops, even if you don't end up purchasing anything!
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CF Sherway Gardens
25 The West MallFun to meander through the mall and check out the high end shops, even if you don't end up purchasing anything!
Bloor West Village is a shopping district located along Bloor Street and it encompasses all businesses along Bloor Street between South Kingsway and Ellis Park Road, consisting of more than 400 shops, restaurants and services. The mix of stores include specialty clothing stores, book stores, restaurants and cafes. The businesses organized in 1970 into the first mandatory business improvement district an idea that has spread to numerous other commercial streets in Toronto and to cities around the world.
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Bloor West Village
Bloor West Village is a shopping district located along Bloor Street and it encompasses all businesses along Bloor Street between South Kingsway and Ellis Park Road, consisting of more than 400 shops, restaurants and services. The mix of stores include specialty clothing stores, book stores, restaurants and cafes. The businesses organized in 1970 into the first mandatory business improvement district an idea that has spread to numerous other commercial streets in Toronto and to cities around the world.
Essentials
Mario & Selina's No Frills
220 Royal York RdCosimo's No Frills
748 The QueenswayRoyal York Meat Market
392 Royal York Rd Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and specialty items.
Costco Wholesale
1570 Dundas St EYou need a membership!
Entertainment & Activities
Cineplex Cinemas Queensway & VIP
1025 The QueenswayCLOSED FOR WINTER Leisure swim 1:15 pm - 7:55 pm. Check website: https://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/907/index.htm
Ourland Park
36 Ourland AveCLOSED FOR WINTER Leisure swim 1:15 pm - 7:55 pm. Check website: https://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/907/index.htm
There's usually a baseball game every night in the summertime. Free to watch - bring a folding chair or watch the game from the bleechers.
Also there is an outdoor basketball court and an outdoor tennis court.
Ourland Park
36 Ourland AveThere's usually a baseball game every night in the summertime. Free to watch - bring a folding chair or watch the game from the bleechers.
Also there is an outdoor basketball court and an outdoor tennis court.
Getting Around
Mimico station
Drinks & Nightlife
Nightowl Toronto
646 College StLive music cover bands Wed, Fri, Sat nights.
The Galway Arms Irish Pub and Restaurant
838 The QueenswayIrish pub.