Guidebook for Toronto
Sightseeing
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayHome of The Toronto Blue Jays just steps from the building
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdA Toronto landmark
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdToronto's newest attraction!
Fully revamped for the PanAm games, it's the gateway to the waterfront. Family friendly activities, kayak rentals, great pubs
52 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre
Fully revamped for the PanAm games, it's the gateway to the waterfront. Family friendly activities, kayak rentals, great pubs
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St WWithin walking distance
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Amazing dim sum and cheap shopping!
Art Gallery of Ontario. Check their website (ago.net) for any special shows or exhibits.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WArt Gallery of Ontario. Check their website (ago.net) for any special shows or exhibits.
You could spend the entire day at the Royal Ontario Museam and still not see everything. Check their website (www.rom.on.ca/en) for special shows and events
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkYou could spend the entire day at the Royal Ontario Museam and still not see everything. Check their website (www.rom.on.ca/en) for special shows and events
Food Scene
The Coffee Bar Inc
346 Front St WBest espresso in the city
Great food and ambiance. They also serve brunch until 3 p.m. on weekends
80 locals recommend
Bar Wellington
520 Wellington St WGreat food and ambiance. They also serve brunch until 3 p.m. on weekends
Cora
277 Wellington St WClassic brunch spot. Expect long lineups on weekends
Tim Hortons
120 Fort York BlvdClassic Canadiana
Starbucks
1909 Yonge StNearest Starbucks
Luckee
328 Wellington St WGreat dim sum (can be pricey)
These burgers are so good, they could start a religion. Worth the distance
154 locals recommend
The Burger's Priest
463 Queen St WThese burgers are so good, they could start a religion. Worth the distance
Great, intimate bar with amazing food. Expect long lineups on weekends. But it's not impossible to get a table
121 locals recommend
Bar Hop
391 King St WGreat, intimate bar with amazing food. Expect long lineups on weekends. But it's not impossible to get a table
Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar
218 Yonge StGreat steakhouse
Great Italian restaurant. Fantastic pasta at a very reasonable price. Reservations recommended
13 locals recommend
Tutti Matti
364 Adelaide St WGreat Italian restaurant. Fantastic pasta at a very reasonable price. Reservations recommended
BEST THAI FOOD IN TORONTO! Expect a lineup, but it's totally worth it
199 locals recommend
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte StBEST THAI FOOD IN TORONTO! Expect a lineup, but it's totally worth it
Great restaurant with a varied and thorough drinks list. House wines are charged $1 an ounce
395 locals recommend
Gusto 101
101 Portland StGreat restaurant with a varied and thorough drinks list. House wines are charged $1 an ounce
WVRST
609 King St WAn all-sausage restaurant served cafeteria style
Fusaro's Italian Kitchen
147 Spadina Ave.Fantastic pasta
Arts & Culture
Toronto International Film Festival headquarters, it's also home to top-notch global cinema year round
582 locals recommend
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WToronto International Film Festival headquarters, it's also home to top-notch global cinema year round
For the latest Hollywood releases (and the occasional red carpet premier)
358 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre
259 Richmond St WFor the latest Hollywood releases (and the occasional red carpet premier)
Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King St WMirvish productions
Royal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St WMirvish productions
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StFantastic performance centre and just a stunning building
Great farmer's market on Thursdays from May to October. Also the site of many Luminato events and other cool free events throughout the year
9 locals recommend
David Pecaut Square
215 King Street WestGreat farmer's market on Thursdays from May to October. Also the site of many Luminato events and other cool free events throughout the year
Great performance space
133 locals recommend
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (soon to be Meridian Hall)
1 Front St EGreat performance space
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St WFor the Opera lovers
Essentials
Sobeys Urban Fresh Spadina
22 Fort York BlvdGreat for groceries, fresh produce close by
Better than your average convenient store, your best bet for fresh produce is first thing in the morning
228 locals recommend
Rabba Fine Foods
361 Front St WBetter than your average convenient store, your best bet for fresh produce is first thing in the morning
Nearest location for all things wine, beer and spirits. Closed on Sundays. Expect really long lineups in the evenings
957 locals recommend
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Nearest location for all things wine, beer and spirits. Closed on Sundays. Expect really long lineups in the evenings
If you're only after beer, there's an extensive selection here. But it's a bit of a walk
82 locals recommend
Beer Store
500 Dupont StIf you're only after beer, there's an extensive selection here. But it's a bit of a walk
Toronto's biggest microbrew (if you'll forgive the oxymoron)
334 locals recommend
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdToronto's biggest microbrew (if you'll forgive the oxymoron)
The best place to buy fresh food in Toronto. Market is closed on Sundays.
St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA
258 Adelaide St EThe best place to buy fresh food in Toronto. Market is closed on Sundays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Frequent long lineups on game day. More for fans of the Wahlburgs than the burgers themselves
35 locals recommend
Wahlburgers Toronto
46 Blue Jays WayFrequent long lineups on game day. More for fans of the Wahlburgs than the burgers themselves
Rivoli
334 Queen St WClassic Toronto live music venue
Home of the Brave
589 King St WGreat bourbon cocktails and southern cooking
Every food item is $5. And the 90's nostalgia make it a great hidden gem
43 locals recommend
Queen Street Warehouse
232 Queen St WEvery food item is $5. And the 90's nostalgia make it a great hidden gem
SPIN Toronto
Super-fun ping pong bar
The Ballroom
145 John StBowling meets night club
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
144 Front St WIf chain restaurants are your thing
The Tavern on Spadina
147 Spadina AvenueCharming bistro with a great menu
Thompson Diner
550 Wellington St WIt's the "fine dining" of diners
Shopping
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StBig mall
Everything Else
15 minute walk from Billy Bishop to my place. Or you can take the shuttle which passes by and it's still a few blocks walk
269 locals recommend
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
2 Eireann Quay15 minute walk from Billy Bishop to my place. Or you can take the shuttle which passes by and it's still a few blocks walk
Toronto's transportation hub. Central spot for TTC, Via Rail, Go trains and the new UP (train service from Union Station to Pearson International Airport)
713 locals recommend
Union Station
55 Front St WToronto's transportation hub. Central spot for TTC, Via Rail, Go trains and the new UP (train service from Union Station to Pearson International Airport)
In case you're a member, this is the closest location
21 locals recommend
GoodLife Fitness Toronto Richmond and John
267 Richmond St WIn case you're a member, this is the closest location