Guidebook for Toronto

Calvin
Guidebook for Toronto

Shopping

It has almost everything you could ever need.
53 locals recommend
Dufferin Mall station
53 locals recommend
It has almost everything you could ever need.
The un-mall. All of the big box stores live here: Canadian Tire, Best Buy, Home Depot, Rona, Princess Auto, Walmart, and a bunch of others.
50 locals recommend
Stockyards District
50 locals recommend
The un-mall. All of the big box stores live here: Canadian Tire, Best Buy, Home Depot, Rona, Princess Auto, Walmart, and a bunch of others.
Stretch that dollar!
87 locals recommend
Dollarama
590 King St W
87 locals recommend
Stretch that dollar!

Drinks & Nightlife

The music and drinks are incredible.
75 locals recommend
The Local Pub
396 Roncesvalles Ave
75 locals recommend
The music and drinks are incredible.
It's quaint, dimly lit, and has a fantastic rotating beer selection and all fresh ingredients for cocktails. It's a trendy local spot to unwind and catch up. The appetizer menu is pretty slick and tasty as well.
42 locals recommend
The Gaslight
1426 Bloor St W
42 locals recommend
It's quaint, dimly lit, and has a fantastic rotating beer selection and all fresh ingredients for cocktails. It's a trendy local spot to unwind and catch up. The appetizer menu is pretty slick and tasty as well.
Bench seating right between the brewing equipment, AND a free popcorn machine? What more could you want?!
63 locals recommend
Henderson Brewing co
128A Sterling Rd
63 locals recommend
Bench seating right between the brewing equipment, AND a free popcorn machine? What more could you want?!
Well-known local brewery that serves a fabulous (and not famous enough) brunch!
94 locals recommend
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St W
94 locals recommend
Well-known local brewery that serves a fabulous (and not famous enough) brunch!
Another awesome Toronto craft brewery!
149 locals recommend
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St W
149 locals recommend
Another awesome Toronto craft brewery!
A hidden gem just a short walk from our townhouse...quirky and cool beers with food pairings on Sundays! Not a lot of seating though, it should be noted.
41 locals recommend
Halo Brewery
247 Wallace Ave
41 locals recommend
A hidden gem just a short walk from our townhouse...quirky and cool beers with food pairings on Sundays! Not a lot of seating though, it should be noted.

Parks & Nature

The largest park in Toronto... it's beautiful and great for both calm and sporty types alike.
21 locals recommend
High Park Gardens
High Park Gardens
21 locals recommend
The largest park in Toronto... it's beautiful and great for both calm and sporty types alike.
Public pool with an amazing view of the lake!
34 locals recommend
Sunnyside - Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool
1755 Lake Shore Blvd W
34 locals recommend
Public pool with an amazing view of the lake!

Getting Around

Very comfortable train ride for about a marginally more than the subway (when heading downtown), and also reasonably priced to the airport. Very close to the unit!
83 locals recommend
UP Express Bloor Station
1456 Bloor St W
83 locals recommend
Very comfortable train ride for about a marginally more than the subway (when heading downtown), and also reasonably priced to the airport. Very close to the unit!
Another subway stop on Line 2.
86 locals recommend
Lansdowne Ave at Wade Ave station
86 locals recommend
Another subway stop on Line 2.
Subway stop that's also a streetcar and bus hub.
69 locals recommend
Dundas West station
69 locals recommend
Subway stop that's also a streetcar and bus hub.

Essentials

Because it's Loblaws, and it rocks.
1113 locals recommend
Loblaws
585 Queen St W
1113 locals recommend
Because it's Loblaws, and it rocks.
Because it's FreshCo, and it's super cheap.
71 locals recommend
FreshCo
2330 Eglinton Ave W
71 locals recommend
Because it's FreshCo, and it's super cheap.
This grocery store is inexpensive and has everything, including BEER and WINE.
40 locals recommend
Food Basics
830 Lansdowne Ave
40 locals recommend
This grocery store is inexpensive and has everything, including BEER and WINE.
Liquor, beer, spirits... just a 10 minute walk from the townhouse.
959 locals recommend
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
959 locals recommend
Liquor, beer, spirits... just a 10 minute walk from the townhouse.
All sorts of cosmetics, toiletries, medicine, and the like.
209 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave W
209 locals recommend
All sorts of cosmetics, toiletries, medicine, and the like.

Food Scene

A neon breakfast sandwich and house cortado coffee is the perfect start to any productive day.
67 locals recommend
Cafe Neon
241 Wallace Ave
67 locals recommend
A neon breakfast sandwich and house cortado coffee is the perfect start to any productive day.
Also known as "The BOND Pub", don't let the look of the mall it's in fool you - the food is incredible! Like really, really good. And if you enjoy karaoke, this is the place to visit on Friday and Saturday night.
The BOND Pub
2340 Dundas St W
Also known as "The BOND Pub", don't let the look of the mall it's in fool you - the food is incredible! Like really, really good. And if you enjoy karaoke, this is the place to visit on Friday and Saturday night.
A top Italian spot in the city - an absolute must-try. Very busy though, with not a ton of seating - get there early!
86 locals recommend
Sugo
1281 Bloor St W
86 locals recommend
A top Italian spot in the city - an absolute must-try. Very busy though, with not a ton of seating - get there early!
Amazing Mexican food and top-shelf margaritas!
73 locals recommend
Playa Cabana Cantina
2883 Dundas St W
73 locals recommend
Amazing Mexican food and top-shelf margaritas!
Nice spot for brunch or lunch!
9 locals recommend
Glass Onion Bistro
9 locals recommend
Nice spot for brunch or lunch!
They serve a Shawarma Pizza that is unreal at this take-out location!
8 locals recommend
Chito's Pizza And Foods
1308 Bloor St W
8 locals recommend
They serve a Shawarma Pizza that is unreal at this take-out location!
Such a cool, funky place - lots of room to work as well!
51 locals recommend
Propeller Coffee Co.
50 Wade Avenue
51 locals recommend
Such a cool, funky place - lots of room to work as well!
Food and service is top-shelf!
The Alpine
2872 Dundas St W
Food and service is top-shelf!
Vintage spot, with good beer, food, and occasional live music!
45 locals recommend
Drake Commissary
128a Sterling Rd
45 locals recommend
Vintage spot, with good beer, food, and occasional live music!
The name speaks for itself!
19 locals recommend
Latin World
1229 Bloor St W
19 locals recommend
The name speaks for itself!
Good bar food, cocktails, microbrews - all with a patio!
165 locals recommend
The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St W
165 locals recommend
Good bar food, cocktails, microbrews - all with a patio!
Nice, more traditional Chinese cuisine!
Mean Bao Roncesvalles
2210 Dundas St W
Nice, more traditional Chinese cuisine!
Cool name and hot eats!
8 locals recommend
Cafe Pho Nho
2060 Dundas St W
8 locals recommend
Cool name and hot eats!
Eclectic food choices with many local ciders and beer on tap!
8 locals recommend
Cider House
391 Roncesvalles Ave
8 locals recommend
Eclectic food choices with many local ciders and beer on tap!
Cozy spot for live music, craft beer, and a range of global dishes!
107 locals recommend
The Hole In The Wall
2867A Dundas St W
107 locals recommend
Cozy spot for live music, craft beer, and a range of global dishes!
What can we say - we like beer!
119 locals recommend
Indie Alehouse
2876 Dundas St W
119 locals recommend
What can we say - we like beer!