Sheri's Guidebook
Local farmer’s market
14-mins walk - The Stop’s Farmers’ Market at Artscape Wychwood Barns is a charming farmers’ market runs year-round every Saturday morning (8am-12:30pm) and features the wares of local farmers, bakeries, restaurants and other artisans. Grab a coffee and a decadent freshly-baked good (or perhaps a steaming plate of Tibetan momos, or locally-grown fruit…), and meander through the space with all the locals before you continue on your way.
85 locals recommend
Wychwood Barns Park
76 Wychwood Ave14-mins walk - The Stop’s Farmers’ Market at Artscape Wychwood Barns is a charming farmers’ market runs year-round every Saturday morning (8am-12:30pm) and features the wares of local farmers, bakeries, restaurants and other artisans. Grab a coffee and a decadent freshly-baked good (or perhaps a steaming plate of Tibetan momos, or locally-grown fruit…), and meander through the space with all the locals before you continue on your way.
Local grocery store
8-mins walk - For those who aren't familiar with Farm Boy, it is a mix between Whole Foods and Trader Joe's focusing on healthy eating, local and organic produce options, and a big push of prepared meals that are made in-house.
6 locals recommend
Farm Boy
744 Dupont Street8-mins walk - For those who aren't familiar with Farm Boy, it is a mix between Whole Foods and Trader Joe's focusing on healthy eating, local and organic produce options, and a big push of prepared meals that are made in-house.
Local park
15-mins walk - Christie Pits is an 8.9-hectare park located across from the Christie subway station. The park features the Alex Duff Memorial Pool, located at its edge are three baseball diamonds, a multi-sport field, basketball and volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a children's playground and labyrinth, a splash pad, a wading pool, and a community garden. The sides of the pits are highly sloped and are used in winter for tobogganing and related activities.
246 locals recommend
Christie Pits Park
750 Bloor St W15-mins walk - Christie Pits is an 8.9-hectare park located across from the Christie subway station. The park features the Alex Duff Memorial Pool, located at its edge are three baseball diamonds, a multi-sport field, basketball and volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a children's playground and labyrinth, a splash pad, a wading pool, and a community garden. The sides of the pits are highly sloped and are used in winter for tobogganing and related activities.
Food scene
8-mins walk - Local coffee shop with delicious breakfast sandwiches and dirty chai lattes.
The Sovereign
3 Oakwood Ave8-mins walk - Local coffee shop with delicious breakfast sandwiches and dirty chai lattes.
18-mins walk - Every Wednesday, Bar Ape offers a new soft-serve pairing which typically is planned around the availability of seasonal Ontario fruit (eg. gooseberries, sour cherries, yellow plums, peaches, apricots, melons, etc). There is always at least one vegan option in each pairing. There are also a variety of gelato bars available.
20 locals recommend
Bar Ape Gelato
283 Rushton Rd18-mins walk - Every Wednesday, Bar Ape offers a new soft-serve pairing which typically is planned around the availability of seasonal Ontario fruit (eg. gooseberries, sour cherries, yellow plums, peaches, apricots, melons, etc). There is always at least one vegan option in each pairing. There are also a variety of gelato bars available.
13-mins walk - Once a secret ‘pasta speakeasy,’ Famiglia Baldassarre on Toronto’s Geary Avenue is now widely recognized as making the best homemade pasta in the city. Famiglia Baldassarre is open three days a week from Wednesday to Friday for only two hours (12-2pm) for lunch. The menu changes daily and there is always a vegetarian option. Follow them on IG @famiglia_baldassarre for their menu.
17 locals recommend
Famiglia Baldassarre
122 Geary Ave13-mins walk - Once a secret ‘pasta speakeasy,’ Famiglia Baldassarre on Toronto’s Geary Avenue is now widely recognized as making the best homemade pasta in the city. Famiglia Baldassarre is open three days a week from Wednesday to Friday for only two hours (12-2pm) for lunch. The menu changes daily and there is always a vegetarian option. Follow them on IG @famiglia_baldassarre for their menu.
15-mins walk - Parallel Toronto is considered one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Toronto. The restaurant on Geary Avenue is famous for its weekend brunch, flavourful vegetarian dishes and freshly made tahini. Best of all, they take reservations for brunch!
48 locals recommend
Parallel
217 Geary Ave15-mins walk - Parallel Toronto is considered one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Toronto. The restaurant on Geary Avenue is famous for its weekend brunch, flavourful vegetarian dishes and freshly made tahini. Best of all, they take reservations for brunch!
5-mins walk - Annabelle serves up three fresh pastas and three specials daily as well as Italian small plates and a list of negronis. Cute and intimate ambience. Daily menu can be found on IG @annabelleresto.
15 locals recommend
Annabelle Pasta Bar
909 Davenport Rd5-mins walk - Annabelle serves up three fresh pastas and three specials daily as well as Italian small plates and a list of negronis. Cute and intimate ambience. Daily menu can be found on IG @annabelleresto.
Sightseeing
20-mins walk - This castle is a prime example of modern Toronto’s commitment to its rich history, Casa Loma was first built in 1914 by financier Sir Henry Pellatt. It is now owned by the City of Toronto and is regarded as a treasured heritage landmark. Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace20-mins walk - This castle is a prime example of modern Toronto’s commitment to its rich history, Casa Loma was first built in 1914 by financier Sir Henry Pellatt. It is now owned by the City of Toronto and is regarded as a treasured heritage landmark. Casa Loma is one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions and hospitality venues.
13-mins walk- Wychwood Park was named after Wychwood Forest in Oxfordshire England, by Marmaduke Matthews, a landscape painter. He built the first house here in 1874 hoping to establish an artists’ colony. In 1891 a subdivision plan was registered and a park reserve, including Taddle Creek an its pond, was vested in trust for the use of property owners. Many of the early houses are by Toronto architect Eden Smith and reflect the English Arts and Crafts movement – simple composition and traditional English house forms, blended with the natural landscape site. In its origins, development and operation, the Park is a unique and early example of a planned community in Toronto.
29 locals recommend
Wychwood Park
13-mins walk- Wychwood Park was named after Wychwood Forest in Oxfordshire England, by Marmaduke Matthews, a landscape painter. He built the first house here in 1874 hoping to establish an artists’ colony. In 1891 a subdivision plan was registered and a park reserve, including Taddle Creek an its pond, was vested in trust for the use of property owners. Many of the early houses are by Toronto architect Eden Smith and reflect the English Arts and Crafts movement – simple composition and traditional English house forms, blended with the natural landscape site. In its origins, development and operation, the Park is a unique and early example of a planned community in Toronto.
Local microbrewery
13-mins walk - Tart-tasting and sour brews are the go-to at Blood Brothers Brewing. This brewery features a taproom, bottle shop and pint-sized patio (with food options).
64 locals recommend
Blood Brothers Brewery Tap Room
165 Geary Ave13-mins walk - Tart-tasting and sour brews are the go-to at Blood Brothers Brewing. This brewery features a taproom, bottle shop and pint-sized patio (with food options).
Top cocktail bar
19-mins walk - One of North America’s top cocktail bars. No menu, just tell them what you like in your drink (or even your mood) and they'll create a customized cocktail for you.
56 locals recommend
Civil Liberties
878 Bloor St W19-mins walk - One of North America’s top cocktail bars. No menu, just tell them what you like in your drink (or even your mood) and they'll create a customized cocktail for you.