Guidebook for Toronto
Parks & Nature
A large green space that is very popular. There is a community centre with a pool located in the park as well.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WA large green space that is very popular. There is a community centre with a pool located in the park as well.
Another popular park that hosts an organic farmers market once a week. You can rent a fire pit, watch local sport teams play soccer or spread out a blanket for a picnic. There is often community theatre and music.
208 locals recommend
Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin StAnother popular park that hosts an organic farmers market once a week. You can rent a fire pit, watch local sport teams play soccer or spread out a blanket for a picnic. There is often community theatre and music.
An easy streetcar ride away takes you to this little oasis in the city. A great place for a picnic, hike or visit to the animals in the small zoo. There are beautiful gardens to walk through and the best part is everything is free.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WAn easy streetcar ride away takes you to this little oasis in the city. A great place for a picnic, hike or visit to the animals in the small zoo. There are beautiful gardens to walk through and the best part is everything is free.
Canada's biggest freshwater beach is definitely worth the drive! White sand beaches with everything from quiet zones to full on beach fun. The water is shallow and warm and the views are terrific.
279 locals recommend
Wasaga Beach
Canada's biggest freshwater beach is definitely worth the drive! White sand beaches with everything from quiet zones to full on beach fun. The water is shallow and warm and the views are terrific.
Food Scene
Nova Era Bakery
1172 Dundas St WGreat Portuguese bakery. Try the custard tarts or fresh bread,
A really popular gelato and ice cream place with great coffee and sandwiches. Enjoy the patio and do some people watching.
12 locals recommend
Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe
712 College StA really popular gelato and ice cream place with great coffee and sandwiches. Enjoy the patio and do some people watching.
PAI
18 Duncan StIf you like Thai, this is a great place to enjoy!
Le Gourmand
152 Spadina Ave.Great place for brunch!
Located about a block away, the Ossington Stop is a sports bar that has decent food.
54 locals recommend
The Ossington
61 Ossington AveLocated about a block away, the Ossington Stop is a sports bar that has decent food.
If you love going out for breakfast, check out Boom on College St. They have good coffee and really good pancakes.
77 locals recommend
Boom Breakfast & Co
1036 St Clair Ave WIf you love going out for breakfast, check out Boom on College St. They have good coffee and really good pancakes.
Sightseeing
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdA short streetcar ride away will take you to this interesting area of town where you can have your choice of restaurants.
740 locals recommend
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.A short streetcar ride away will take you to this interesting area of town where you can have your choice of restaurants.
Toronto's very own island. Lots of green space for picnics, great beaches to swim at - including Toronto's only nude beach at Hanlan's point. You can rent bikes and there is a small amusement park area for kids, including a petting zoo. A short ferry ride away, Centre Island is a great place to spend a hot day and feel like you are at the cottage.
323 locals recommend
Centre Island
Toronto's very own island. Lots of green space for picnics, great beaches to swim at - including Toronto's only nude beach at Hanlan's point. You can rent bikes and there is a small amusement park area for kids, including a petting zoo. A short ferry ride away, Centre Island is a great place to spend a hot day and feel like you are at the cottage.
Arts & Culture
If you're into art, this is a great place to spend the afternoon
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WIf you're into art, this is a great place to spend the afternoon
It's a bit of a distance, but well worth the trip for a fun day of hands on science exhibits. There are usually specialty exhibits running, so check out their website for more details.
426 locals recommend
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.It's a bit of a distance, but well worth the trip for a fun day of hands on science exhibits. There are usually specialty exhibits running, so check out their website for more details.
An easy subway ride away takes you to the ROM. Enjoy the day exploring the exhibits. There is usually a specialty exhibit running, so check out the website for more details.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkAn easy subway ride away takes you to the ROM. Enjoy the day exploring the exhibits. There is usually a specialty exhibit running, so check out the website for more details.
Shopping
A place to find just about anything. Lots of ethnic stores, food shops and great for people watching
89 locals recommend
Kensington Fruit Market
36 St Andrew StA place to find just about anything. Lots of ethnic stores, food shops and great for people watching
In the heart of downtown, this large mall is one not to miss.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StIn the heart of downtown, this large mall is one not to miss.
A trendy and upscale place that is on the border of Bloor St., you'll find a variety of high end designer stores to shop in. There are also a number of upscale restaurants that offer live music. Great for people watching.
651 locals recommend
Yorkville
A trendy and upscale place that is on the border of Bloor St., you'll find a variety of high end designer stores to shop in. There are also a number of upscale restaurants that offer live music. Great for people watching.
A bit of a trip to get there, but access is right off Highway 400. A large mall filled with many outlet type stores.
270 locals recommend
Vaughan Mills
1 Bass Pro Mills DrA bit of a trip to get there, but access is right off Highway 400. A large mall filled with many outlet type stores.
A higher end shopping mall that is a short drive away or accessible by public transit. Lots of designer stores along with the other usuals like The Bay and Sears.
711 locals recommend
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StA higher end shopping mall that is a short drive away or accessible by public transit. Lots of designer stores along with the other usuals like The Bay and Sears.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walk along Ossington Avenue south of Dundas St. and you'll find numerous bars, restaurants and fun places to hang out. Most places don't take reservations and there are usually lineups, but if one place is too busy, you'll find another one a few doors away.
7 locals recommend
Lower Ossington Avenue
Lower Ossington AvenueWalk along Ossington Avenue south of Dundas St. and you'll find numerous bars, restaurants and fun places to hang out. Most places don't take reservations and there are usually lineups, but if one place is too busy, you'll find another one a few doors away.
Bar Hop
391 King St WYou can find something for everyone here. If you like hanging out for drinks and dancing, head down to the Entertainment district. There are usually lineups at most places, but there is always somewhere to go.
211 locals recommend
Entertainment District
The PATH - SkywalkYou can find something for everyone here. If you like hanging out for drinks and dancing, head down to the Entertainment district. There are usually lineups at most places, but there is always somewhere to go.
Entertainment & Activities
If you like baseball, this is your place! If you come in the summer, there is a good chance the roof will be open. There are lots of other events hosted at the Rogers Centre, so check it out!
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayIf you like baseball, this is your place! If you come in the summer, there is a good chance the roof will be open. There are lots of other events hosted at the Rogers Centre, so check it out!
If you like aquariums, you'll love the Ripley's Aquarium. It's a great place for people of all ages.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdIf you like aquariums, you'll love the Ripley's Aquarium. It's a great place for people of all ages.
Who doesn't love a zoo? Bring some good walking shoes and sunscreen and enjoy everything the zoo has to offer. There is also a splash pad for the kids.
346 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale RdWho doesn't love a zoo? Bring some good walking shoes and sunscreen and enjoy everything the zoo has to offer. There is also a splash pad for the kids.
If you love roller coasters, you'll love Canada's Wonderland. It's a bit pricey, but a great place to spend the day. There is a water slide area, lots of roller coasters and a kids area. You can bring a picnic or buy food there.
591 locals recommend
Canada's Wonderland
1 Canada's Wonderland DriveIf you love roller coasters, you'll love Canada's Wonderland. It's a bit pricey, but a great place to spend the day. There is a water slide area, lots of roller coasters and a kids area. You can bring a picnic or buy food there.