Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Casual restaurant serving up Japanese curry dishes & other Asian-inspired fare.
7 locals recommend
Kaiju
384 Yonge StCasual restaurant serving up Japanese curry dishes & other Asian-inspired fare.
Fran's Restaurant
200 Victoria StThis is a great place to get a traditional breakfast.
Traditional Italian cuisine, including fresh pasta, in an intimate setting with outdoor seating.
13 locals recommend
Donatello Restaurant
37 Elm StTraditional Italian cuisine, including fresh pasta, in an intimate setting with outdoor seating.
Intimate space for seafood & other dishes from Portugal & Spain plus a large Portuguese wine list.
8 locals recommend
Adega Restaurante
33 Elm StIntimate space for seafood & other dishes from Portugal & Spain plus a large Portuguese wine list.
Bombay Street Food
828 Bay St.A cool place to grab some delicious Bombay food.
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
36 locals recommend
Nando's Bay Street
832 Bay StreetAfro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
A great place to grab a taste of the Caribbean in the city of Toronto.
18 locals recommend
Ritz Caribbean Foods
211 Yonge StA great place to grab a taste of the Caribbean in the city of Toronto.
Mercatto
15 Toronto StItalian restaurant serving thin-crust pizzas!
Tosto
800 Bay St.Casual spot for good pizza and pastas.
Colaba Junction
Casual spot for great food and tap beers
Coffee Public
800 Bay StreetCasual coffee shop with chill vibes and tasty pastry
Rolltation
3 Carlton StA great fusion of sushi and burritos
Lebanon Express
327 Roncesvalles AvePerfect place to get on the go Middle Eastern cuisine
Darvish Restaurant
508 Yonge StPersian style cuisine
KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St WAuthentic Ramen noodles
Katsuya - DownTown
66 Gerrard St EVery cozy spot with a fresh and exciting Japanese menu
Entertainment & Activities
Venue for bold gay & lesbian theatrical expression that doubles as a vibrant bar & nightclub.
26 locals recommend
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
12 Alexander StVenue for bold gay & lesbian theatrical expression that doubles as a vibrant bar & nightclub.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdThis is our new Aquarium!
This is a great Theatre that often brings in tours of the latest Broadway shows!
191 locals recommend
Ed Mirvish Theatre
244 Victoria StThis is a great Theatre that often brings in tours of the latest Broadway shows!
If you are looking for a great night out with tons of laughs, this is a great place to go. You can order a drink and watch a show. If you are staying in town for while, you can even take a class!
156 locals recommend
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer StIf you are looking for a great night out with tons of laughs, this is a great place to go. You can order a drink and watch a show. If you are staying in town for while, you can even take a class!
Good times, delicious food, and laugh out loud laughter go hand in hand to a great time in the city!
89 locals recommend
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto
224 Richmond St WGood times, delicious food, and laugh out loud laughter go hand in hand to a great time in the city!
Indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street in the South Core district of Downtown Toronto. It is the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and the Toronto Rock (NLL). Also hosts other events, such as concerts, political conventions and video game competitions.
175 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
Indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street in the South Core district of Downtown Toronto. It is the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and the Toronto Rock (NLL). Also hosts other events, such as concerts, political conventions and video game competitions.
An outdoor stadium located at Exhibition Place in Toronto, which is home to Toronto FC (MLS), the Toronto Argonauts (CFL), and Toronto FC II of the United Soccer League.
240 locals recommend
BMO Field
170 Princes' BlvdAn outdoor stadium located at Exhibition Place in Toronto, which is home to Toronto FC (MLS), the Toronto Argonauts (CFL), and Toronto FC II of the United Soccer League.
Stadium in Downtown Toronto, situated just southwest of the CN Tower near the northern shore of Lake Ontario. It is home to the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB). While it is primarily a sports venue, it also hosts other large-scale events such as conventions, trade fairs, concerts, travelling carnivals, and monster truck shows.
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayStadium in Downtown Toronto, situated just southwest of the CN Tower near the northern shore of Lake Ontario. It is home to the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB). While it is primarily a sports venue, it also hosts other large-scale events such as conventions, trade fairs, concerts, travelling carnivals, and monster truck shows.
Originally constructed as a movie theatre in 1919, remodelled and renovated, the DMH is a now major attraction for concerts featuring international and local artists.
110 locals recommend
The Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth AveOriginally constructed as a movie theatre in 1919, remodelled and renovated, the DMH is a now major attraction for concerts featuring international and local artists.
Canada's Wonderland
1 Canada's Wonderland DriveCanada's largest amusement park
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities.
213 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo station
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities.
Drinks & Nightlife
Private karaoke lounges with modern decor & bottle service, plus English & Asian-language songbooks.
19 locals recommend
Bar+ Karaoke
360 Yonge StPrivate karaoke lounges with modern decor & bottle service, plus English & Asian-language songbooks.
Laid-back club hosting local & touring blues, roots & rock bands on its small stage.
Silver Dollar Room
486 Spadina AvenueLaid-back club hosting local & touring blues, roots & rock bands on its small stage.
A former rock 'n' roll institution, now renovated & a host for indie rock, hip-hop & roots acts.
6 locals recommend
El Mocambo
464 Spadina Ave.A former rock 'n' roll institution, now renovated & a host for indie rock, hip-hop & roots acts.
The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
194 Queen St WCasual bar with some live music.
A great place to enjoy specialty cocktails and delicious burgers
20 locals recommend
Cantine Bar & Grill
138 Avenue RdA great place to enjoy specialty cocktails and delicious burgers
On the weekend they have Irish brunch ! It's delicious.
13 locals recommend
Pogue Mahone Pub & Kitchen
777 Bay St.On the weekend they have Irish brunch ! It's delicious.
Boutique Bar
506 Church StEnjoy great cocktails in this stylish boutique bar
Bar Hop
391 King St WA Relaxing environment to enjoy a night cap
Bustling, seasonal rooftop venue for cocktails, pub snacks and brunch fare featuring panoramic views.
40 locals recommend
The Porch
250 Adelaide St WBustling, seasonal rooftop venue for cocktails, pub snacks and brunch fare featuring panoramic views.
Sightseeing
Take in stunning city wide views at the top of the tallest building in Canada. You can also defy gravity on the EdgeWalk, or enjoy fine dining in the revolving restaurant.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdTake in stunning city wide views at the top of the tallest building in Canada. You can also defy gravity on the EdgeWalk, or enjoy fine dining in the revolving restaurant.
A very cool market in Toronto. It is known for it's unique shops, restaurants, and cafes.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
A very cool market in Toronto. It is known for it's unique shops, restaurants, and cafes.
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceYes, there is a castle in the middle of Toronto!
Centre Island
Take the ferry across to one of Toronto's famous islands
A public square right downtown with lots of attractions, events, and sometimes late night movies. It is our version of time square
399 locals recommend
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St EA public square right downtown with lots of attractions, events, and sometimes late night movies. It is our version of time square
Visit this historical landmark in one of Toronto's famous Center Squares.
350 locals recommend
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St WVisit this historical landmark in one of Toronto's famous Center Squares.
This is a beautiful area of Toronto, full of historical buildings and art galleries. There is a Christmas market here in December.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThis is a beautiful area of Toronto, full of historical buildings and art galleries. There is a Christmas market here in December.
Tour the historic working farm's scenic 7.5 acres through wooded areas, around ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens. Visit the farm animals, tour buildings such as the pig and poultry barn and the Residence and chat with the farmer during daily chores.
247 locals recommend
Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StTour the historic working farm's scenic 7.5 acres through wooded areas, around ponds, and into butterfly-herb-flower-vegetable gardens. Visit the farm animals, tour buildings such as the pig and poultry barn and the Residence and chat with the farmer during daily chores.
Pilsner brewery in a historic brick railway roundhouse offering tours with tastings and a retail store.
334 locals recommend
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdPilsner brewery in a historic brick railway roundhouse offering tours with tastings and a retail store.
A traditional 165 foot three masted Schooner boat cruise that sets sail around Toronto Harbour and beautiful Lake Ontario.
30 locals recommend
The Tall Ship Kajama
235 Queens Quay WA traditional 165 foot three masted Schooner boat cruise that sets sail around Toronto Harbour and beautiful Lake Ontario.
Shopping
This is a great area to go shopping and pop into some local art galleries.
651 locals recommend
Yorkville
This is a great area to go shopping and pop into some local art galleries.
This is a huge shopping mall right in the downtown area. It has some iconic stores such as the Hudson's Bay Company, and Nordstrom.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StThis is a huge shopping mall right in the downtown area. It has some iconic stores such as the Hudson's Bay Company, and Nordstrom.
Wander down Queen Street to find the hottest shops, and the unknown gems like the Black Market!
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestWander down Queen Street to find the hottest shops, and the unknown gems like the Black Market!
Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St ESpacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
Winners
444 Yonge StDepartment store
Arts & Culture
This is the biggest museum in Toronto. It is a museum of art, world culture and natural history
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkThis is the biggest museum in Toronto. It is a museum of art, world culture and natural history
The Art Gallery of Ontario is an 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 WThe Art Gallery of Ontario is an art museum in Toronto. Its collection includes more than 80,000 works spanning the first century to the present day.
This is a large theatre downtown. It is run by Mirvish, and is our version of Broadway!
147 locals recommend
Royal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St WThis is a large theatre downtown. It is run by Mirvish, and is our version of Broadway!
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 WThis is a cool museum that collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world.
401 Richmond Street West is 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 West401 Richmond Street West is 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.
Essentials
This convenience store has everything you need, from groceries to pharmaceuticals.
515 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WThis convenience store has everything you need, from groceries to pharmaceuticals.
Metro
2155 St Clair Ave WThis is a great grocery store.
Sobeys Urban Fresh Bay Street
777 Bay St.Grocery store
Dollarama
590 King St WEveryday need items for under $5
Topcuts
801 Bay St.Place to get your hair cut at an affordable price
Enjoy yoga in the heart of downtown Toronto. The studio offers Pilates, Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Hatha classes.
The Yoga Sanctuary
1 Wood StEnjoy yoga in the heart of downtown Toronto. The studio offers Pilates, Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Hatha classes.
The Central YMCA is the largest YMCA in Canada. It has a pool, track and plenty of workout space.
17 locals recommend
Central YMCA
20 Grosvenor StThe Central YMCA is the largest YMCA in Canada. It has a pool, track and plenty of workout space.