Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Sleek space inside the Eaton Centre for classic Italian meals & wine, with big windows & a patio.
Trattoria Mercatto
220 Yonge St
Sleek space inside the Eaton Centre for classic Italian meals & wine, with big windows & a patio.
1940s-style diner with jazz-inspired decor, offering breakfast & classic comfort-food dishes.
44 locals recommend
The Senator
249 Victoria St
44 locals recommend
1940s-style diner with jazz-inspired decor, offering breakfast & classic comfort-food dishes.
Stylish chain serving a lengthy egg-focused breakfast menu, plus American lunch & dinner fare.
21 locals recommend
Eggspectation
483 Bay St.
21 locals recommend
Stylish chain serving a lengthy egg-focused breakfast menu, plus American lunch & dinner fare.
Lively Middle Eastern place serving barbecued halal meats, house-baked pitas & baklava made on-site.
26 locals recommend
Paramount Fine Foods
165 E Liberty St
26 locals recommend
Lively Middle Eastern place serving barbecued halal meats, house-baked pitas & baklava made on-site.
This is pretty good pub food BUT they have an amazing Patio overlooking Dundas square!
21 locals recommend
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Dundas Square
10 Dundas Street East
21 locals recommend
This is pretty good pub food BUT they have an amazing Patio overlooking Dundas square!
Upscale casual restaurants serving eclectic Canadian cuisine and wines
28 locals recommend
JOEY Eaton Centre
1 Dundas St W
28 locals recommend
Upscale casual restaurants serving eclectic Canadian cuisine and wines
Best place in the city to get amazing pastries, fresh pasta, and organic items.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St E
1398 locals recommend
Best place in the city to get amazing pastries, fresh pasta, and organic items.
Cafeteria-style restaurant serving a range of dishes from Pizza to sushi to BBQ
Richtree Market Restaurants
Cafeteria-style restaurant serving a range of dishes from Pizza to sushi to BBQ
Vegan restaurants
20 locals recommend
Urban Herbivore
64 Oxford St
20 locals recommend
Vegan restaurants
The poutine pizza is delicious!!
23 locals recommend
Bannock
401 Bay St.
23 locals recommend
The poutine pizza is delicious!!
Tasty crepes made to order, you can choose from their savory and sweet menu.
Crepe Delicious
220 Yonge St
Tasty crepes made to order, you can choose from their savory and sweet menu.
Sleek and upscale dining room that serves gourmet burgers, and global comfort foods.
39 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
150 King St W
39 locals recommend
Sleek and upscale dining room that serves gourmet burgers, and global comfort foods.
Part of a local chain, this restaurant serves sandwiches, steaks and burgers at all hours.
89 locals recommend
Fran's Restaurant
200 Victoria St
89 locals recommend
Part of a local chain, this restaurant serves sandwiches, steaks and burgers at all hours.
Specialty coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans are poured. Light fare and baked goods are also available.
44 locals recommend
Fahrenheit Coffee
120 Lombard St
44 locals recommend
Specialty coffee drinks made with house-roasted beans are poured. Light fare and baked goods are also available.
The eclectic Mediterranean-inspired menu at aroma espresso bar features bread and pastries baked fresh in-store throughout the day, nutritious salads and sandwiches made to order with fresh ingredients delivered daily, and a wide selection of signature hot and cold beverages carefully prepared by expertly-trained baristas.
175 locals recommend
Aroma Espresso Bar
430 King St W
175 locals recommend
The eclectic Mediterranean-inspired menu at aroma espresso bar features bread and pastries baked fresh in-store throughout the day, nutritious salads and sandwiches made to order with fresh ingredients delivered daily, and a wide selection of signature hot and cold beverages carefully prepared by expertly-trained baristas.

Drinks & Nightlife

BBQ, Southern-inspired fare & cocktails in a casual space with artsy decor & plush banquettes.
54 locals recommend
Carbon Bar
99 Queen St E
54 locals recommend
BBQ, Southern-inspired fare & cocktails in a casual space with artsy decor & plush banquettes.
Stalwart bar with a ground-floor pub, upstairs library lounge & roof patio with Dundas Square views.
24 locals recommend
Imperial Pub
54 Dundas St E
24 locals recommend
Stalwart bar with a ground-floor pub, upstairs library lounge & roof patio with Dundas Square views.
This is a sports bar that is close by!
27 locals recommend
Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill
10 Dundas St E
27 locals recommend
This is a sports bar that is close by!
Great place for casual dining and amazing cocktails
7 locals recommend
Firkin on Yonge
207 Yonge St
7 locals recommend
Great place for casual dining and amazing cocktails
Great selection of beers that are available on tap or in bottle.
23 locals recommend
3 Brewers
275 Yonge St
23 locals recommend
Great selection of beers that are available on tap or in bottle.
Open late and has great cocktails, draft beers, and food choices
Metropolitan Resto Bar
20 Victoria Street
Open late and has great cocktails, draft beers, and food choices
Live jazz performance and great food
16 locals recommend
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria St
16 locals recommend
Live jazz performance and great food
Great service wide selection of food, beers, and wines they also have a brewery and tasting room.
6 locals recommend
Batch
75 Victoria St
6 locals recommend
Great service wide selection of food, beers, and wines they also have a brewery and tasting room.
Their Bellinis are fantastic
42 locals recommend
Milestones
10 Dundas St E
42 locals recommend
Their Bellinis are fantastic
local restaurant that uses local ingredients to make Canadian comfort foods
Woods Restaurant & Bar
45 Colborne St
local restaurant that uses local ingredients to make Canadian comfort foods
Late-night basement club offering DJs, dancing, drinks and bottle service in a high-energy atmosphere.
33 locals recommend
Lost and Found
577 King St W
33 locals recommend
Late-night basement club offering DJs, dancing, drinks and bottle service in a high-energy atmosphere.
One of Toronto's most popular night club destinations, EFS is a trendsetting venue located in King West’s bustling fashion district. Creatively designed by world renowned Lisa Ho Studio.
88 locals recommend
EFS
647 King St W
88 locals recommend
One of Toronto's most popular night club destinations, EFS is a trendsetting venue located in King West’s bustling fashion district. Creatively designed by world renowned Lisa Ho Studio.
Cozy venue with drinks, burgers and casual pub food. A great place to catch a comedy show or live music!
120 Diner
120 Church St
Cozy venue with drinks, burgers and casual pub food. A great place to catch a comedy show or live music!

Sightseeing

You are so close to the vibrant Dundas Square. Come here to see events, late night summer movies, and shop at the great shops in the area.
308 locals recommend
Dundas Square
Dundas Square
308 locals recommend
You are so close to the vibrant Dundas Square. Come here to see events, late night summer movies, and shop at the great shops in the area.
This is one of the tallest towers in the world. Great views, and has a restaurant up top.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 locals recommend
This is one of the tallest towers in the world. Great views, and has a restaurant up top.
Great area to explore the unique shops, and cool restaurants.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
1698 locals recommend
Great area to explore the unique shops, and cool restaurants.
This is a great day trip. If you are looking for a place to hang out and explore take the ferry over to Toronto Island. Great fun for kids and adults alike. You can pack a picnic, and explore.
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
1035 locals recommend
This is a great day trip. If you are looking for a place to hang out and explore take the ferry over to Toronto Island. Great fun for kids and adults alike. You can pack a picnic, and explore.
A botanical gem in the heart of the city!
268 locals recommend
Allan Gardens
160 Gerrard St E
268 locals recommend
A botanical gem in the heart of the city!
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown Toronto that is now a museum and landmark.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown Toronto that is now a museum and landmark.
Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall. Check online to see if there are any events going on. In the winter, they have an ice skating rink out front, and a place to rent skates.
350 locals recommend
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St W
350 locals recommend
Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall. Check online to see if there are any events going on. In the winter, they have an ice skating rink out front, and a place to rent skates.
Built in 1899, this Richardsonian romanesque civic building showcases a clock tower & gargoyles.
57 locals recommend
Toronto Old City Hall
60 Queen St W
57 locals recommend
Built in 1899, this Richardsonian romanesque civic building showcases a clock tower & gargoyles.
Sail the Tall Ship Kajama boat cruise in the Toronto harbour. Available for dinner cruises, corporate events, wedding cruises or private charters.
30 locals recommend
The Tall Ship Kajama
235 Queens Quay W
30 locals recommend
Sail the Tall Ship Kajama boat cruise in the Toronto harbour. Available for dinner cruises, corporate events, wedding cruises or private charters.
Come and explore this iconic waterfront location in Toronto. Discover new ways to enjoy Ontario Place, as there is more to see and enjoy between events and festivals. Watch a movie at Cinesphere or take a stroll through the West Island and Trillium Park & William G. Davis Trail.
139 locals recommend
Ontario Place
955 Lake Shore Blvd W
139 locals recommend
Come and explore this iconic waterfront location in Toronto. Discover new ways to enjoy Ontario Place, as there is more to see and enjoy between events and festivals. Watch a movie at Cinesphere or take a stroll through the West Island and Trillium Park & William G. Davis Trail.

Parks & Nature

If you are looking for a beautiful park in Toronto, look no further. If you are around in the spring, don't miss the Cherry Blossom weekend!
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 locals recommend
If you are looking for a beautiful park in Toronto, look no further. If you are around in the spring, don't miss the Cherry Blossom weekend!
Nice park to relax at.
590 locals recommend
Trinity - Bellwoods
590 locals recommend
Nice park to relax at.
Come and view this iconic park in the centre of downtown Toronto.
189 locals recommend
Queen's Park
189 locals recommend
Come and view this iconic park in the centre of downtown Toronto.
beautiful beachfront in the heart of the city.
22 locals recommend
HTO Beach
22 locals recommend
beautiful beachfront in the heart of the city.
Ashbridges Bay is located at the east end of the city but is a bustling place in the summer with outdoor volleyball courts, picnic areas, a large beach, an outdoor public pool facility, and a long board walk.
65 locals recommend
Ashbridges Skatepark
1420 Lake Shore Blvd E
65 locals recommend
Ashbridges Bay is located at the east end of the city but is a bustling place in the summer with outdoor volleyball courts, picnic areas, a large beach, an outdoor public pool facility, and a long board walk.

Entertainment & Activities

This theatre is just a hop away. It often has the great new musicals that are on tour from Broadway.
191 locals recommend
Ed Mirvish Theatre
244 Victoria St
191 locals recommend
This theatre is just a hop away. It often has the great new musicals that are on tour from Broadway.
If you are looking for a great night out with lots of laughs, check out The Second City Toronto. They put up some hilarious shows, and you can even have a drink while you watch. If you are in town for a while, you can even take an improv class!
156 locals recommend
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer St
156 locals recommend
If you are looking for a great night out with lots of laughs, check out The Second City Toronto. They put up some hilarious shows, and you can even have a drink while you watch. If you are in town for a while, you can even take an improv class!
Our new Aquarium is great! One Friday out of every month they host a Jazz night with live musicians.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner Blvd
2071 locals recommend
Our new Aquarium is great! One Friday out of every month they host a Jazz night with live musicians.
This is a huge sports Stadium in Toronto. When there is no game, they sometimes host huge concerts.
252 locals recommend
Bay St at Air Canada Centre
252 locals recommend
This is a huge sports Stadium in Toronto. When there is no game, they sometimes host huge concerts.
For the best in Canadian and International films this is a beautiful experience worth visiting
582 locals recommend
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
582 locals recommend
For the best in Canadian and International films this is a beautiful experience worth visiting
Home of baseball's Toronto Blue Jays, this stadium features a retractable roof & hosts concerts.
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way
1459 locals recommend
Home of baseball's Toronto Blue Jays, this stadium features a retractable roof & hosts concerts.
Large arena hosting Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto Rock, plus many visiting big-name music acts.
600 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.
600 locals recommend
Large arena hosting Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto Rock, plus many visiting big-name music acts.
Popular music venue catering to all genres.
110 locals recommend
The Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth Ave
110 locals recommend
Popular music venue catering to all genres.
Home to Toronto's professional soccer team (Toronto FC) as well as the city's CFL team (Toronto Argonauts) - plenty of games to catch all spring, summer, and fall.
240 locals recommend
BMO Field
170 Princes' Blvd
240 locals recommend
Home to Toronto's professional soccer team (Toronto FC) as well as the city's CFL team (Toronto Argonauts) - plenty of games to catch all spring, summer, and fall.
Stand-up comedy venue
89 locals recommend
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto
224 Richmond St W
89 locals recommend
Stand-up comedy venue
Canada's largest amusement park
591 locals recommend
Canada's Wonderland
1 Canada's Wonderland Drive
591 locals recommend
Canada's largest amusement park

Arts & Culture

The Art Gallery of Ontario is the biggest art museum in Toronto. Its collection includes more than 80,000 works spanning the first century to the present day.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 locals recommend
The Art Gallery of Ontario is the biggest art museum in Toronto. Its collection includes more than 80,000 works spanning the first century to the present day.
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history. It is the largest museum in Canada.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
2332 locals recommend
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history. It is the largest museum in Canada.
Take a day and tour this 1822 mansion.
11 locals recommend
Campbell House Museum
160 Queen St W
11 locals recommend
Take a day and tour this 1822 mansion.
This is a cool museum that collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world.
326 locals recommend
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St W
326 locals recommend
This is a cool museum that collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world.
Home to the National Ballet of Canada.
168 locals recommend
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St W
168 locals recommend
Home to the National Ballet of Canada.
Home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
312 locals recommend
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St
312 locals recommend
Home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
A restored, heritage-designated, industrial building turned arts-and-culture hub. It is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, social innovators, microenterprises, galleries, festivals, and shops.
35 locals recommend
401 Richmond St W
401 Richmond Street West
35 locals recommend
A restored, heritage-designated, industrial building turned arts-and-culture hub. It is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, social innovators, microenterprises, galleries, festivals, and shops.

Shopping

This is one of the most famous shopping malls in Toronto. It has everything you need, from shoppers drug mart, to Nordstrom! Check out the iconic Hudson's Bay Company.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
2460 locals recommend
This is one of the most famous shopping malls in Toronto. It has everything you need, from shoppers drug mart, to Nordstrom! Check out the iconic Hudson's Bay Company.
This is a unique are of Toronto that has one-of-a-kind shops, art galleries, and great restaurants.
651 locals recommend
Yorkville
651 locals recommend
This is a unique are of Toronto that has one-of-a-kind shops, art galleries, and great restaurants.
If you are looking for some great shopping, don't forget to wander down Queen Street West. There are some great well-known stores, as well as some unique places like the Black Market.
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street West
723 locals recommend
If you are looking for some great shopping, don't forget to wander down Queen Street West. There are some great well-known stores, as well as some unique places like the Black Market.
A clothing store that sells very unique items.
Original
515 Queen St W
A clothing store that sells very unique items.
Outlet mall
270 locals recommend
Vaughan Mills
1 Bass Pro Mills Dr
270 locals recommend
Outlet mall
Canada's fourth largest shopping mall!
711 locals recommend
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin St
711 locals recommend
Canada's fourth largest shopping mall!