Ashton’s Toronto Guidebook
Sightseeing
Distillery District (14 min drive) is a pedestrian-only historic area, with it's cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Draws large crowds year-round especially for it's spectacular Christmas Market.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StDistillery District (14 min drive) is a pedestrian-only historic area, with it's cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Draws large crowds year-round especially for it's spectacular Christmas Market.
Fort York National Historic Site (2 min walk) is an early 19th-century military fortification which offers historical reenactments, historical buildings and special exhibits.
54 locals recommend
Fort York
Fort York National Historic Site (2 min walk) is an early 19th-century military fortification which offers historical reenactments, historical buildings and special exhibits.
The Bentway (5 min walk) offers year-round artistic, cultural, and recreational activities and events, including public art installations, seasonal and special exhibitions, theatre and musical performances, festivals, creative marketplaces, and more.
30 locals recommend
The Bentway
250 Fort York BlvdThe Bentway (5 min walk) offers year-round artistic, cultural, and recreational activities and events, including public art installations, seasonal and special exhibitions, theatre and musical performances, festivals, creative marketplaces, and more.
Trillium Park (16 min walk) is a 7.5 acre public green space on a spectacular part of Toronto’s waterfront in Ontario Place. They have great nature trails, a bonfire pit, manicured gardens, & open-air pavilion.
54 locals recommend
Trillium Park
955 Lake Shore Blvd WTrillium Park (16 min walk) is a 7.5 acre public green space on a spectacular part of Toronto’s waterfront in Ontario Place. They have great nature trails, a bonfire pit, manicured gardens, & open-air pavilion.
Casa Loma (12 min drive) is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto. that is now a historic house museum and landmark. A prime example of modern Toronto’s commitment to its rich history, Casa Loma was first built in 1914 by financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The castle located in midtown Toronto, is now owned by the City of Toronto and is regarded as a treasured heritage landmark. Today, Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues. Each year over 650,000 visitors tour Casa Loma and the estate gardens.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma (12 min drive) is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto. that is now a historic house museum and landmark. A prime example of modern Toronto’s commitment to its rich history, Casa Loma was first built in 1914 by financier Sir Henry Pellatt. The castle located in midtown Toronto, is now owned by the City of Toronto and is regarded as a treasured heritage landmark. Today, Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues. Each year over 650,000 visitors tour Casa Loma and the estate gardens.
Food scene
Local (9 min walk) is a relaxed neighborhood hangout featuring rotating taps of craft beer, modern bar food & sports on TV.
107 locals recommend
Local Liberty Village
171 E Liberty StLocal (9 min walk) is a relaxed neighborhood hangout featuring rotating taps of craft beer, modern bar food & sports on TV.
Oretta (9 min walk) has traditional Italian dishes served in a striking art deco–style space, plus a cafe for quick bites. Many authentic Italian classics representing various regions of Italy using great ingredients all prepared with modern-day flare.
38 locals recommend
Oretta
633 King St WOretta (9 min walk) has traditional Italian dishes served in a striking art deco–style space, plus a cafe for quick bites. Many authentic Italian classics representing various regions of Italy using great ingredients all prepared with modern-day flare.
Mildred's Temple Kitchen (13 min walk) The open kitchen of this relaxed, modern spot serves international fare & brunch on weekends.
143 locals recommend
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
85 Hanna AveMildred's Temple Kitchen (13 min walk) The open kitchen of this relaxed, modern spot serves international fare & brunch on weekends.