Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Lee
497 King St WCreative Asian and French-influenced cuisine
Kit Kat Italian Bar
297 King St WAuthentic Italian food with a modern day twist
Patria
478 King St WClassic spanish cuisine and great cocktails
A trip to Canada isn't complete until you try one of these
24 locals recommend
Poutini's House of Poutine
A trip to Canada isn't complete until you try one of these
Gabby's
2076 Queen St EBest places to get great chicken wings
If you're only in the city for a few days you gotta try the Black Tiger Shrimp Tagliatelle, It'll make a good night in town unforgettable!
27 locals recommend
Luma
If you're only in the city for a few days you gotta try the Black Tiger Shrimp Tagliatelle, It'll make a good night in town unforgettable!
O&B Canteen
330 King St WIt simply has some of the best food in Toronto!
Brewed coffee, espresso-based drinks as well as baked goods in a relaxing setting usually featuring local art.
267 locals recommend
Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland StBrewed coffee, espresso-based drinks as well as baked goods in a relaxing setting usually featuring local art.
This chocolatemaker is full of bars and chocolate treats, handmade truffles delicately displayed behind glass, and there is seating for twelve in the back as well as a windowed chocolate lab and bakery.
104 locals recommend
Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House LaneThis chocolatemaker is full of bars and chocolate treats, handmade truffles delicately displayed behind glass, and there is seating for twelve in the back as well as a windowed chocolate lab and bakery.
This apothecary-inspired counter serve dishes up Mexican street food like tacos and burritos.
142 locals recommend
Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St WThis apothecary-inspired counter serve dishes up Mexican street food like tacos and burritos.
PAI
18 Duncan StCasual Northern Thai spot serving dishes full of flavour.
This colourful cocina recreates the feeling of Mexico with homestyle fare and pottery on the shelves.
26 locals recommend
Cocina Economica
141 Berkeley StThis colourful cocina recreates the feeling of Mexico with homestyle fare and pottery on the shelves.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very unique self-service restaurants known for their sausages & fries, craft brews, and German beer.
198 locals recommend
WVRST
609 King St WVery unique self-service restaurants known for their sausages & fries, craft brews, and German beer.
Upscale bar and chow serving a large variety of craft & bottled beers, wines, and spirits
121 locals recommend
Bar Hop
391 King St WUpscale bar and chow serving a large variety of craft & bottled beers, wines, and spirits
Figo Toronto
295 Adelaide St WDelicious food and evening cocktails
Gusto 101
101 Portland StGreat rooftop patio and late night cocktails
Cibo Wine Bar King St West
522 King St WThe Lobster ravioli is out of this world!
Expansive, swanky rooftop complex with a modern French eatery, bars and a large outdoor pool.
124 locals recommend
Lavelle
627 King St WExpansive, swanky rooftop complex with a modern French eatery, bars and a large outdoor pool.
Take a walk on the wild side at Wildflower, downtown Toronto’s visionary nightlife lounge, where cutting-edge design, contemporary art and world-class beats come together in an effortless vibe. Inside the Thompson Toronto hotel.
129 locals recommend
Thompson Toronto
550 Wellington St WTake a walk on the wild side at Wildflower, downtown Toronto’s visionary nightlife lounge, where cutting-edge design, contemporary art and world-class beats come together in an effortless vibe. Inside the Thompson Toronto hotel.
Every week, the worlds most well known DJs touch down in Toronto to play this state of the art venue. With a pulsating sound system and stunning L.E.D. visuals, it makes for the perfect nightclub environment.
72 locals recommend
Uniun Nightclub
473 Adelaide St WEvery week, the worlds most well known DJs touch down in Toronto to play this state of the art venue. With a pulsating sound system and stunning L.E.D. visuals, it makes for the perfect nightclub environment.
You don't want to miss Toronto's iconic micro-brewery right in the heart of the distillery district. Enjoy the season's newest brews and some delicious pub food. You can also take a tour of the brewery!
84 locals recommend
Mill St. Brew Pub & The Beer Hall
21 Tank House LaneYou don't want to miss Toronto's iconic micro-brewery right in the heart of the distillery district. Enjoy the season's newest brews and some delicious pub food. You can also take a tour of the brewery!
Sightseeing
Campbell House Museum
160 Queen St WTake a day and tour this 1822 mansion
Step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendor and visit Toronto's very own castle!
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceStep back in time to a period of European elegance and splendor and visit Toronto's very own castle!
Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall. Check online to see what events are going on here. 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 WNathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall. Check online to see what events are going on here. In the winter, they have an ice skating rink out front and a place to rent skates.
Over 10 years ago a small group of visionary developers had a dream for Toronto. They looked at a derelict collection of Victorian Industrial buildings that had been pronounced a national historic site and imagined a place that would excite and inspire the senses. Where people could experience new ideas, new foods, new designs and new ways of living and working. Today this area is known as the Distillery District.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StOver 10 years ago a small group of visionary developers had a dream for Toronto. They looked at a derelict collection of Victorian Industrial buildings that had been pronounced a national historic site and imagined a place that would excite and inspire the senses. Where people could experience new ideas, new foods, new designs and new ways of living and working. Today this area is known as the Distillery District.
Runs south of Queen Street West from Spadina Avenue to Portland Street beginning at 1 Rush Lane. It is one of the best known locations to see graffiti in Toronto.
86 locals recommend
Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyRuns south of Queen Street West from Spadina Avenue to Portland Street beginning at 1 Rush Lane. It is one of the best known locations to see graffiti in Toronto.
Sail the Tall Ship Kajama boat cruise around the Toronto harbour. Available for dinner cruises, corporate events, wedding cruises or private charters.
30 locals recommend
The Tall Ship Kajama
235 Queens Quay WSail the Tall Ship Kajama boat cruise around the Toronto harbour. Available for dinner cruises, corporate events, wedding cruises or private charters.
Fort York National Historic Site is a Heritage Conservation District, a registered archaeological site, and home to Canada’s largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings.
146 locals recommend
Fort York National Historic Site
250 Fort York BlvdFort York National Historic Site is a Heritage Conservation District, a registered archaeological site, and home to Canada’s largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings.
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 WThe 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.
State Of The Art Gallery Inc
1541A Bayview AveIt is among the world’s leading museums of natural history and world cultures
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkIt is among the world’s leading museums of natural history and world cultures
Cool museum that collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world
326 locals recommend
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St WCool museum that collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world
65,000 square feet of interactive fun and the finest collection of hockey artifacts from around the world.
466 locals recommend
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge St65,000 square feet of interactive fun and the finest collection of hockey artifacts from around the world.
Parks & Nature
HTO Beach
beautiful beachfront in the heart of the city
Trinity - Bellwoods
Nice park to relax at
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!
9 locals recommend
High Park Avenue
High Park AvenueIf 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!
A beautiful beach area located in the east end of the city with outdoor volleyball courts in the summer, picnic areas, an outdoor pool, as well as a long boardwalk to stroll down.
65 locals recommend
Ashbridges Skatepark
1420 Lake Shore Blvd EA beautiful beach area located in the east end of the city with outdoor volleyball courts in the summer, picnic areas, an outdoor pool, as well as a long boardwalk to stroll down.
Victoria Memorial Square
10 Niagara StSmall public park with benches
Take the ferry over in summer to one of Toronto's islands and enjoy a lovely bike ride around exploring, or a picnic or even go swimming on one of the many beaches! Also a great vantage point to look back at the Toronto skyline.
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Take the ferry over in summer to one of Toronto's islands and enjoy a lovely bike ride around exploring, or a picnic or even go swimming on one of the many beaches! Also a great vantage point to look back at the Toronto skyline.
Canoe Landing Park
45 Fort York Blvd8 acre privately funded urban park
Shopping
Kensington Market
Great place to get organic and fresh produce
This is the biggest shopping mall in the heart of the city.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StThis is the biggest shopping mall in the heart of the city.
Yorkville
This is Toronto's ritziest shopping district.
Queen Street West has been named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue magazine. It is a very trendy area with the best shopping, galleries and bars found between Bathurst and Gladstone.
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestQueen Street West has been named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue magazine. It is a very trendy area with the best shopping, galleries and bars found between Bathurst and Gladstone.
A large indoor food market where you can spend a lovely afternoon walking around sampling different cuisines and picking up local produce.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EA large indoor food market where you can spend a lovely afternoon walking around sampling different cuisines and picking up local produce.
Vaughan Mills
1 Bass Pro Mills DrOutlet mall
Essentials
Loblaws
585 Queen St WFor you everyday needs and best quality of poultry and produce.
You will want to go online and get their free day passes if you're just visiting for a few days
21 locals recommend
GoodLife Fitness Toronto Richmond and John
267 Richmond St WYou will want to go online and get their free day passes if you're just visiting for a few days
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.This is a nearby LCBO.
Hammam Spa is an urban sanctuary for those seeking an escape from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of the city.
34 locals recommend
Hammam Spa, Toronto
602 King St WHammam Spa is an urban sanctuary for those seeking an escape from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of the city.
SAANA Yoga King West
577 Wellington St WYoga studio with a variety of levels of classes.
Busy Bee Convenience
675 King St WAll the essentials you'll need and its open 24/7