Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
This is our favourite local spot. Diner food done well, home made deserts, local micro-brews on tap, friendly staff, and an atmosphere that feels like a time warp.
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Skyline Restaurant
1426 Queen St WThis is our favourite local spot. Diner food done well, home made deserts, local micro-brews on tap, friendly staff, and an atmosphere that feels like a time warp.
Tibetian and Indian food, with the friendliest staff - we just love them!
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Om Restaurant
1439 Queen St WTibetian and Indian food, with the friendliest staff - we just love them!
Tennessee Tavern
1554 Queen St WPolish food done well, + local microbrews on tap...
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WDelicious but a little pricy tacos, great drinks.
Our local fave.
Delicious espresso based coffee.
Good place to get some work done.
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Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St WOur local fave.
Delicious espresso based coffee.
Good place to get some work done.
Our fave breakfast/brunch spot in Parkdale. Interesting atmosphere, excellent food.
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Easy Restaurant
1645 Queen St WOur fave breakfast/brunch spot in Parkdale. Interesting atmosphere, excellent food.
Sunnyside Pavilion Cafe
1755 Lake Shore Blvd WLakeside beachfront patio. Need we say more?
Hip and tasty. We love the Wed night special: $20 burger and a pint.
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Parts & Labour
1566 Queen St WHip and tasty. We love the Wed night special: $20 burger and a pint.
Glory Hole Doughnuts
130 Queen St WThese doughnuts are special.
i deal coffee
162 Ossington Ave good coffee, nice place to chill
Mitzi's Cafe
100 Sorauren AvenueLocal brunch hotspot.
Village Juicery
99 Roncesvalles AveCold pressed juices, done exceptionally well
La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles AveIt's delicious. There is another location nearby on Roncesvalles.
Julie's Cuban Restaurant
202 Dovercourt RdUnique cuban Tapas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Exquisite cocktails, even their bitters are homemade. On the pricey side, but they are worth every penny.
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Cocktail Bar
923 Dundas St WExquisite cocktails, even their bitters are homemade. On the pricey side, but they are worth every penny.
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Aveeverything is delicious.
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WMusic and a local brewery. They also have kombucha on tap!
The Emerson Restaurant
1279 Bloor St WGreat food and drinks.
Parks & Nature
Martin Goodman Trail
Stroll alongside the lake. Watch out for cyclists!
Take the ferry to Hanlan's (clothing optional beach) or Ward's. Visit the Island Cafe or the Rectory Cafe on Ward's. Best to take a bike - but you can walk too!
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Toronto Islands
Take the ferry to Hanlan's (clothing optional beach) or Ward's. Visit the Island Cafe or the Rectory Cafe on Ward's. Best to take a bike - but you can walk too!
High Park Subway Station
Walk around the old derelic Ontario place grounds on a bike/walking path. Stunning sunsets on the west side, and iconic views of Toronto's skyline on the east side.
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Trillium Park
955 Lake Shore Blvd WWalk around the old derelic Ontario place grounds on a bike/walking path. Stunning sunsets on the west side, and iconic views of Toronto's skyline on the east side.
Stroll along the Martin Goodman Trail to reach the Humber Bay Park. Lots of little nooks to hang out by the water, and view the Toronto Skyline. Bring snacks with you!
Humber Bay Park Road East
Humber Bay Park Road EastStroll along the Martin Goodman Trail to reach the Humber Bay Park. Lots of little nooks to hang out by the water, and view the Toronto Skyline. Bring snacks with you!
Arts & Culture
Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyVisit Pedestrian Sundays for street food, vending, and performers all day long, and a vibrant atmosphere. Last Sunday of the month: July 29, Aug 26th, Sept 30 and Oct 28, 2018.
Visit any day of the week for great food and interesting shopping.
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Kensington Market
Visit Pedestrian Sundays for street food, vending, and performers all day long, and a vibrant atmosphere. Last Sunday of the month: July 29, Aug 26th, Sept 30 and Oct 28, 2018.
Visit any day of the week for great food and interesting shopping.
I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkArt Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WEntertainment & Activities
Outdoor viewing of Shakespeare plays in High Park. Bring a blanket, snacks, and drinks with you. Pay what you can OR you can reserve online.
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Shakespeare in High Park
1873 Bloor St WOutdoor viewing of Shakespeare plays in High Park. Bring a blanket, snacks, and drinks with you. Pay what you can OR you can reserve online.
Check their website for current events - some events are free!
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I-Centre ye-Harbourfront
235 Queens Quay WCheck their website for current events - some events are free!
Electronic music gathering on Sunday afternoons, weather permitting.
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Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry StElectronic music gathering on Sunday afternoons, weather permitting.
Farmers market on Saturday mornings
hiking trails
art exhibits
cafe and a restaurant
learn about the local history...
Shuttle buses run from Broadview station
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Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveFarmers market on Saturday mornings
hiking trails
art exhibits
cafe and a restaurant
learn about the local history...
Shuttle buses run from Broadview station
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer StSketch comedy done well. A great night out!
Shopping
Local organic farmers market, Thursdays from 3pm-7pm.
You can buy prepared food as well - go for a picnic and say hello to the locals.
Walk on the shiatsu foot massaging path.
You may also find a free yoga class in the park as well, weather permitting.
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Dufferin Grove Farmer's Market
875 Dufferin StreetLocal organic farmers market, Thursdays from 3pm-7pm.
You can buy prepared food as well - go for a picnic and say hello to the locals.
Walk on the shiatsu foot massaging path.
You may also find a free yoga class in the park as well, weather permitting.
Sorauren Farmers' Market
50 Roncesvalles AveMondays 3pm-7pm, Local farmers market. yum yum yum.
Tuesdays 3pm-7pm.
Local farmers market.
Yum.
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Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market
241-257 Shaw StTuesdays 3pm-7pm.
Local farmers market.
Yum.