Guidebook
Sightseeing
Casa Loma is Toronto's Castle! It is located about 10 minutes away (4.1 KM) by car. More info can be found at:
https://casaloma.ca/
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma is Toronto's Castle! It is located about 10 minutes away (4.1 KM) by car. More info can be found at:
https://casaloma.ca/
Toronto's tallest tower. Go up to the observation deck and walk on the glass floor. Fun for the whole family.
https://www.cntower.ca/
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdToronto's tallest tower. Go up to the observation deck and walk on the glass floor. Fun for the whole family.
https://www.cntower.ca/
Home of the MLB Toronto Blue Jays and many concerts.
https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/ballpark
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayHome of the MLB Toronto Blue Jays and many concerts.
https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/ballpark
Visit the zoo to see the animals and take in their many conservation projects.
https://www.torontozoo.com/
346 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale RdVisit the zoo to see the animals and take in their many conservation projects.
https://www.torontozoo.com/
Spend the day at one of Canada's premier museums.
https://www.rom.on.ca/en
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkSpend the day at one of Canada's premier museums.
https://www.rom.on.ca/en
Walk among the sharks! The jellyfish wall will blow you away!
https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdWalk among the sharks! The jellyfish wall will blow you away!
https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada/
Feel inspired. View the various art exhibits with over 95,000 original works.
http://www.ago.net/
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WFeel inspired. View the various art exhibits with over 95,000 original works.
http://www.ago.net/
Take a selfie at the iconic TORONTO sign. There are usually free events and activities on the grounds.
https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/1089/index.html
350 locals recommend
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St WTake a selfie at the iconic TORONTO sign. There are usually free events and activities on the grounds.
https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/1089/index.html
People watch and see the many characters of the City. There are usually free events and shows at this location.
https://www.ydsquare.ca/
399 locals recommend
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St EPeople watch and see the many characters of the City. There are usually free events and shows at this location.
https://www.ydsquare.ca/
Museum dedicated to Islamic arts and culture.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/index.html
156 locals recommend
Aga Khan Museum
77 Wynford DrMuseum dedicated to Islamic arts and culture.
https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/index.html
Large urban park with trails, bike paths, playgrounds, small zoo and plenty of places to have a picnic.
http://highparktoronto.com/
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WLarge urban park with trails, bike paths, playgrounds, small zoo and plenty of places to have a picnic.
http://highparktoronto.com/
Take a ferry to the quiet and fun islands to get a great shot of the skyline.
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/toronto-island-park/
323 locals recommend
Centre Island
Take a ferry to the quiet and fun islands to get a great shot of the skyline.
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/toronto-island-park/
Science Centre Station
1185 Eglinton Avenue EastGet your learn on!
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/
Enjoy the boardwalk on the water. There are usually free events here. Have a pint at the Amsterdam Brewery.
https://harbourfrontcentre.com/
512 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WEnjoy the boardwalk on the water. There are usually free events here. Have a pint at the Amsterdam Brewery.
https://harbourfrontcentre.com/
Large park space with all kinds of sports and activities. 10 minute walk away.
https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/514/index.html
38 locals recommend
Earlscourt Park
Lansdowne AvenueLarge park space with all kinds of sports and activities. 10 minute walk away.
https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/514/index.html
Shopping
Canada's best mall, located just 10 minutes away by car. Easily accessible by public transit.
https://yorkdale.com/
711 locals recommend
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StCanada's best mall, located just 10 minutes away by car. Easily accessible by public transit.
https://yorkdale.com/
Enjoy fresh food and support local vendors.
http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EEnjoy fresh food and support local vendors.
http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
Historical district with local shops, restaurants and crafts.
Take a quick tour of IZUMI Sake brewery and get the samples.
http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StHistorical district with local shops, restaurants and crafts.
Take a quick tour of IZUMI Sake brewery and get the samples.
http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/
Local outdoor shopping mall featuring Winners, Home Sense, Banana Republic etc. There is a grocery store called Nations at this location with a wide selection of food around the world.
50 locals recommend
Stockyards District
Local outdoor shopping mall featuring Winners, Home Sense, Banana Republic etc. There is a grocery store called Nations at this location with a wide selection of food around the world.
Entertainment
One of Toronto's best theaters. Catch a show and enjoy the evening.
https://roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/
312 locals recommend
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StOne of Toronto's best theaters. Catch a show and enjoy the evening.
https://roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/
Canada's playground. An amusement park that will provide fun for the whole family including the thrill seekers.
http://www.kensington-market.ca/Default.asp?id=home&l=1
591 locals recommend
Canada's Wonderland
1 Canada's Wonderland DriveCanada's playground. An amusement park that will provide fun for the whole family including the thrill seekers.
http://www.kensington-market.ca/Default.asp?id=home&l=1
Neighbourhoods
Trendy area featuring simple restaurants and vintage shops.
http://www.kensington-market.ca/Default.asp?id=home&l=1
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Trendy area featuring simple restaurants and vintage shops.
http://www.kensington-market.ca/Default.asp?id=home&l=1
Family friendly neighbourhood that features good restaurants, coffee shops, bars and parks. See our food section of the guidebook for local choices.
19 locals recommend
Corso Italia
Family friendly neighbourhood that features good restaurants, coffee shops, bars and parks. See our food section of the guidebook for local choices.
Toronto's best neigbhourhood from a local's perspective. Tons of great restaurants and night life with parks, shopping and historical homes all in one.
Tip: Lee's Palace is the iconic concert venue located on Bloor with a big mural on the front. Get tickets at the door to any show and you won't be disappointed.
98 locals recommend
The Annex
Toronto's best neigbhourhood from a local's perspective. Tons of great restaurants and night life with parks, shopping and historical homes all in one.
Tip: Lee's Palace is the iconic concert venue located on Bloor with a big mural on the front. Get tickets at the door to any show and you won't be disappointed.
Koreatown
Good food and late night karaoke spots.
Midtown offers trendy restaurants, shopping and parks with night life geared toward 20 somethings. The main intersection is located at Yonge and Eglinton so the neighbourhood got the nickname "Young and Eligible".
7 locals recommend
Midtown Toronto
Midtown offers trendy restaurants, shopping and parks with night life geared toward 20 somethings. The main intersection is located at Yonge and Eglinton so the neighbourhood got the nickname "Young and Eligible".
The most expensive real estate in Toronto. This is where most of the celebrities (including Drake) live. You can only drive through, not made for walking.
9 locals recommend
Bridle Path
The most expensive real estate in Toronto. This is where most of the celebrities (including Drake) live. You can only drive through, not made for walking.
24 hour jerk chicken at Rap's is really good. Also you can get a haircut at anytime at one of the barbershops.
This area is getting converted to condo towers and will disappear in the near future.
Eglinton West
24 hour jerk chicken at Rap's is really good. Also you can get a haircut at anytime at one of the barbershops.
This area is getting converted to condo towers and will disappear in the near future.
Toronto's nicest beach. Best to go by transit because it's usually hard to find parking.
Ashbridges Bay Park Road
Ashbridges Bay Park RoadToronto's nicest beach. Best to go by transit because it's usually hard to find parking.
There are good walking trails and views of the lake at the Bluffs. It's a long trek away so bring snacks.
34 locals recommend
Bluffers Park
Bluffers Park RoadThere are good walking trails and views of the lake at the Bluffs. It's a long trek away so bring snacks.
Food scene
Local Italian bakery with delicious pastries and hot table. 10 minute walk.
Personal favourite: Pistachio Cannoli
http://tremaribakery.ca/
35 locals recommend
Tre Mari Bakery
1311 St Clair Ave WLocal Italian bakery with delicious pastries and hot table. 10 minute walk.
Personal favourite: Pistachio Cannoli
http://tremaribakery.ca/
Local eatery with live jazz on Sunday Brunch.
http://www.desotos.ca/
45 locals recommend
DeSotos Eatery
1079 St Clair Ave WLocal eatery with live jazz on Sunday Brunch.
http://www.desotos.ca/
Trendy taco restaurant with Instagrammable food, cocktails and atmosphere.
https://www.atomic10.ca/
6 locals recommend
Atomic 10
145 Lauder AvenueTrendy taco restaurant with Instagrammable food, cocktails and atmosphere.
https://www.atomic10.ca/
New local brewery with taproom, large tables and local beer. 10 minute walk.
https://www.truehistorybeer.com/
True History Brewing
1154 Saint Clair Avenue WestNew local brewery with taproom, large tables and local beer. 10 minute walk.
https://www.truehistorybeer.com/
Local authentic Portuguese bakery with best natas (custard tarts) and papa secos (sandwich buns). 15 minute walk.
https://www.doceminhobakery.com/index.html
22 locals recommend
Doce Minho Pastry And Bakery
2189 Dufferin StLocal authentic Portuguese bakery with best natas (custard tarts) and papa secos (sandwich buns). 15 minute walk.
https://www.doceminhobakery.com/index.html
Local chain pizza restaurant. Order online or walk to store and pickup.
33 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza
9995 McVean DrLocal chain pizza restaurant. Order online or walk to store and pickup.
Local trendy pizza restaurant with well crafted pies. Tip: you can order online from the Geary location but the Rogers location is closer.
91 locals recommend
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria
650 Queen St WLocal trendy pizza restaurant with well crafted pies. Tip: you can order online from the Geary location but the Rogers location is closer.
Easygoing eatery with reclaimed wood panelling serving popular Italian fare with a focus on seafood. 10 minute walk.
24 locals recommend
CANO Restaurant
1108 St Clair Ave WEasygoing eatery with reclaimed wood panelling serving popular Italian fare with a focus on seafood. 10 minute walk.
Specializing in all-day breakfasts, this easygoing eatery also serves burgers & sandwiches. 9 minute walk. Tip: they have free refills on coffee.
8 locals recommend
Sunnyside Grill Toronto
1218 St Clair Ave WSpecializing in all-day breakfasts, this easygoing eatery also serves burgers & sandwiches. 9 minute walk. Tip: they have free refills on coffee.
Since 1967, La Paloma has provided Ontario with superior Italian gelato options with locations in Toronto and Woodbridge. We’ve dedicated ourselves to quality for nearly half a century, exercising tremendous care and using the finest available ingredients to provide consistently great-tasting gelato.
39 locals recommend
La Paloma Gelateria & Cafe
1357 St Clair Ave WSince 1967, La Paloma has provided Ontario with superior Italian gelato options with locations in Toronto and Woodbridge. We’ve dedicated ourselves to quality for nearly half a century, exercising tremendous care and using the finest available ingredients to provide consistently great-tasting gelato.
City/town information
Take a day trip to Niagara. View the falls. Go to the Casinos. Take a wine tour.
1604 locals recommend
Niagara Falls
Take a day trip to Niagara. View the falls. Go to the Casinos. Take a wine tour.
Grocery Store
Luciano's No Frills
243 Alberta AveLocal chain grocery store. 20 minute walk from accommodation.
Local Portuguese grocery store with fresh butcher counter, produce and dry goods. 9 minute walk from accommodation.
John's Butcher Shop
1300 St Clair Ave WLocal Portuguese grocery store with fresh butcher counter, produce and dry goods. 9 minute walk from accommodation.
Local fruit stand with fresh produce. Tip: they sell freshly made juices in the coolers out front of store.
Su Fruit Market
1175 Saint Clair Avenue WestLocal fruit stand with fresh produce. Tip: they sell freshly made juices in the coolers out front of store.