Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Gusto (pronounced Goo-sto) means tasty in Italian. Since opening their doors in 2012, Gusto 101 has been serving up modern takes on Southern Italian classics. Located in a repurposed garage in the heart of downtown Toronto, the restaurant has become a neighbourhood gathering place.
395 locals recommend
Gusto 101
101 Portland StGusto (pronounced Goo-sto) means tasty in Italian. Since opening their doors in 2012, Gusto 101 has been serving up modern takes on Southern Italian classics. Located in a repurposed garage in the heart of downtown Toronto, the restaurant has become a neighbourhood gathering place.
The most ridiculously beautiful bar in town, with an atmosphere that shifts from idyllic in the mornings to bumpin' at night.
235 locals recommend
Bar Raval
505 College StThe most ridiculously beautiful bar in town, with an atmosphere that shifts from idyllic in the mornings to bumpin' at night.
Decorated with whimsy, this eatery serves wood-fired pizza, pasta and traditional Italian mains.
34 locals recommend
Piano Piano Restaurant
88 Harbord StDecorated with whimsy, this eatery serves wood-fired pizza, pasta and traditional Italian mains.
Nuit and Jeff Regular's casual Northern Thai spot serving dishes like salted crab and papaya salad.
266 locals recommend
PAI
18 Duncan StNuit and Jeff Regular's casual Northern Thai spot serving dishes like salted crab and papaya salad.
Sightseeing
Arguably one of Toronto's most well-known landmarks - ascend to the top for amazing panoramic views of the entire city!
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdArguably one of Toronto's most well-known landmarks - ascend to the top for amazing panoramic views of the entire city!
Visit Ripley's Aquarium and immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada!
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdVisit Ripley's Aquarium and immerse yourself in a world of 20,000 aquatic animals and discover your own underwater adventure at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada!
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres.
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto that is now a historic house museum and landmark.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto that is now a historic house museum and landmark.
Shopping
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops.
With a striking glass galleria and iconic "Flight Stop" geese, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a celebrated Canadian landmark. Home to over 250+ best-in-class stores/vendors.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StWith a striking glass galleria and iconic "Flight Stop" geese, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a celebrated Canadian landmark. Home to over 250+ best-in-class stores/vendors.
Named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue magazine, the uber-trendy two-kilometre Queen Street strip between Bathurst and Gladstone is home to some of the city’s most cutting edge boutiques among the art galleries and hip bars and restaurants. Shoppers can be sure that the street style around these parts will be as intriguing as what’s in the stores.
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestNamed the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue magazine, the uber-trendy two-kilometre Queen Street strip between Bathurst and Gladstone is home to some of the city’s most cutting edge boutiques among the art galleries and hip bars and restaurants. Shoppers can be sure that the street style around these parts will be as intriguing as what’s in the stores.
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EMajor public market in a historic building (mostly food).
Essentials
Loblaws
585 Queen St WLarge grocery store with all the essentials
Parks & Nature
Take the ferry over to the Toronto Islands for the day and explore the parkland and beaches (no cars allowed)!
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Take the ferry over to the Toronto Islands for the day and explore the parkland and beaches (no cars allowed)!
The Martin Goodman Trail is a 56-kilometre multi-use path along the waterfront in Toronto. It traverses the entire lake shore from one end of the city to the other.
98 locals recommend
Martin Goodman Trail
The Martin Goodman Trail is a 56-kilometre multi-use path along the waterfront in Toronto. It traverses the entire lake shore from one end of the city to the other.
Drinks & Nightlife
Buzzing haunt with diverse menu of pub grub, plus a patio, pool table and plenty of TVs.
69 locals recommend
Belfast Love Public House
548 King St WBuzzing haunt with diverse menu of pub grub, plus a patio, pool table and plenty of TVs.
Expansive, swanky rooftop complex with a modern French eatery, bars and a massive outdoor pool - great view of the CN tower.
124 locals recommend
Lavelle
627 King St WExpansive, swanky rooftop complex with a modern French eatery, bars and a massive outdoor pool - great view of the CN tower.
Cozy setting with outdoor seating and free WiFi, serving Ontario wines and beer plus weekend brunch.
12 locals recommend
Tequila Bookworm
512 Queen St WCozy setting with outdoor seating and free WiFi, serving Ontario wines and beer plus weekend brunch.
Canadian comfort food and craft cocktails are on offer in this leather-&-wood 1930s-inspired eatery.
103 locals recommend
The Citizen
522 King St WCanadian comfort food and craft cocktails are on offer in this leather-&-wood 1930s-inspired eatery.