Guidebook for Toronto
Sightseeing
Toronto's famous landmark, the 553-meter CN Tower, is one of the city's must see attractions and also the most impossible to miss.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdToronto's famous landmark, the 553-meter CN Tower, is one of the city's must see attractions and also the most impossible to miss.
Casa Loma (Spanish for Hill House) is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown Toronto, that is now a museum and landmark.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma (Spanish for Hill House) is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown Toronto, that is now a museum and landmark.
The Toronto City Hall, or New City Hall, is the seat of the municipal government of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and one of the city's most distinctive landmarks. It's where the big Toronto sign is!!
259 locals recommend
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen St WThe Toronto City Hall, or New City Hall, is the seat of the municipal government of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and one of the city's most distinctive landmarks. It's where the big Toronto sign is!!
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
Long-standing, colourful market area for independent shops/cafes, plus produce, meat & fish stands.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Long-standing, colourful market area for independent shops/cafes, plus produce, meat & fish stands.
Arts & Culture
Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto. It is one of the largest museums in North America, and the largest in Canada.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkRoyal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto. It is one of the largest museums in North America, and the largest in Canada.
The Art Gallery of Ontario is an art museum in Toronto. Its collection includes more than 90,000 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 an art museum in Toronto. Its collection includes more than 90,000 works spanning the first century to the present day.
The Ontario Science Centre is a science museum in Toronto, with avision is to Inspire a lifelong journey of curiosity, discovery and action to create a better future for the planet.
426 locals recommend
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.The Ontario Science Centre is a science museum in Toronto, with avision is to Inspire a lifelong journey of curiosity, discovery and action to create a better future for the planet.
Besides exhibits, this ceramics museum offers classes, lectures & tours, plus a bistro & gift shop.
114 locals recommend
Gardiner Museum
111 Queens ParkBesides exhibits, this ceramics museum offers classes, lectures & tours, plus a bistro & gift shop.
Canadian Fine Arts Gallery specializes in contemporary as well as historical Canadian art, such as masters like the Group of Seven and their peers; they have exhibitions throughout the year
Canadian Fine Arts Gallery
88 Scollard StCanadian Fine Arts Gallery specializes in contemporary as well as historical Canadian art, such as masters like the Group of Seven and their peers; they have exhibitions throughout the year
Entertainment & Activities
Rogers Centre, originally named SkyDome, is a multi-purpose stadium in Downtown Toronto, situated just southwest of the CN Tower near the northern shore of Lake Ontario. It is home to the Toronto Blue Jays.
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayRogers Centre, originally named SkyDome, is a multi-purpose stadium in Downtown Toronto, situated just southwest of the CN Tower near the northern shore of Lake Ontario. It is home to the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities. As a unique wildlife experience, they inspire people to live in ways that promote the well being of the natural world.
213 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo station
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities. As a unique wildlife experience, they inspire people to live in ways that promote the well being of the natural world.
The aquarium is one of three aquariums owned and operated by Ripley Entertainment. It is located in downtown Toronto, just southeast of the CN Tower. The aquarium has 5.7 million litres (1.5 million gallons) of marine and freshwater habitats from across the world. The exhibits hold more than 20,000 exotic sea and freshwater specimens from more than 450 species.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdThe aquarium is one of three aquariums owned and operated by Ripley Entertainment. It is located in downtown Toronto, just southeast of the CN Tower. The aquarium has 5.7 million litres (1.5 million gallons) of marine and freshwater habitats from across the world. The exhibits hold more than 20,000 exotic sea and freshwater specimens from more than 450 species.
Modern multiplex cinema chain screening the latest Hollywood films, plus new independent releases.
154 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon Varsity and VIP Cinemas
55 Bloor St WModern multiplex cinema chain screening the latest Hollywood films, plus new independent releases.
Home to the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and the Toronto Raptors (NBA) - also many concerts events take place at this venue throughout the year
600 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.Home to the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and the Toronto Raptors (NBA) - also many concerts events take place at this venue throughout the year
Come and explore this iconic waterfront location. There is more than ever to see and enjoy between events and festivals - watch a movie at Cinesphere or take a stroll through the West Island and Trillium Park & William G. Davis Trail.
139 locals recommend
Ontario Place
955 Lake Shore Blvd WCome and explore this iconic waterfront location. There is more than ever to see and enjoy between events and festivals - watch a movie at Cinesphere or take a stroll through the West Island and Trillium Park & William G. Davis Trail.
Shopping
The St. Lawrence Market South building is a major public market building in Toronto. It is located on the southwest corner of Front and Lower Jarvis Streets
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EThe St. Lawrence Market South building is a major public market building in Toronto. It is located on the southwest corner of Front and Lower Jarvis Streets
Huge array of shops, clothiers & restaurants in a soaring, historic mall with a glass ceiling.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StHuge array of shops, clothiers & restaurants in a soaring, historic mall with a glass ceiling.
Refined, upmarket mall with organic groceries, high-end clothiers, shoes & home furnishings.
93 locals recommend
Yorkville Village
55 Avenue RdRefined, upmarket mall with organic groceries, high-end clothiers, shoes & home furnishings.
Parks & Nature
High Park is a municipal park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It spans 161 hectares, and is a mixed recreational and natural park, with sporting facilities, cultural facilities, educational facilities, gardens, playgrounds and a zoo.
494 locals recommend
High Park Subway Station
High Park is a municipal park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It spans 161 hectares, and is a mixed recreational and natural park, with sporting facilities, cultural facilities, educational facilities, gardens, playgrounds and a zoo.
The result of an international design competition, the park celebrates the history of the Village of Yorkville and reflects the diversity of the Canadian landscape. Unusual and popular features include a 700 ton Muskoka granite outcrop, a rain curtain/icicle fountain and gardens featuring distinct plant communities.
26 locals recommend
Village of Yorkville Park
115 Cumberland StThe result of an international design competition, the park celebrates the history of the Village of Yorkville and reflects the diversity of the Canadian landscape. Unusual and popular features include a 700 ton Muskoka granite outcrop, a rain curtain/icicle fountain and gardens featuring distinct plant communities.
Spacious park with volleyball & tennis courts, an outdoor skating rink & indoor recreation centre.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WSpacious park with volleyball & tennis courts, an outdoor skating rink & indoor recreation centre.
Large beach and park area with a wonderful picnic area, beach volleyball courts, an outdoor public swimming pool and a nice long boardwalk.
78 locals recommend
Ashbridge's Bay Park
1561 Lake Shore Blvd ELarge beach and park area with a wonderful picnic area, beach volleyball courts, an outdoor public swimming pool and a nice long boardwalk.
Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StA large park with a small farm you can walk through.
Essentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
1027 Yonge StreetWide variety of Services. Efficiently organised and friendly staff
The Market by Longo's
111 Elizabeth St Very small but great choice of food items
Outpost of local gourmet grocer for farm-fresh produce & international olive oils, meats & cheeses.
70 locals recommend
Pusateri's Fine Foods
57 Yorkville AveOutpost of local gourmet grocer for farm-fresh produce & international olive oils, meats & cheeses.
Rabba Fine Foods
361 Front St WOpen 24 hrs
Food Scene
Modern European cafe & bar presenting updated Italian staples & housemade desserts.
8 locals recommend
Portici Pizzeria
6 Scollard StreetModern European cafe & bar presenting updated Italian staples & housemade desserts.
Sleek offshoot of Rob Gentile's Buca empire with inventive & traditional Italian fare & wine.
48 locals recommend
Buca Osteria & Bar
Sleek offshoot of Rob Gentile's Buca empire with inventive & traditional Italian fare & wine.
Daniel Boulud's retooled French brasserie boasts a vintage feel & dishes like rotisserie chicken.
29 locals recommend
Café Boulud
60 Yorkville AveDaniel Boulud's retooled French brasserie boasts a vintage feel & dishes like rotisserie chicken.
Established chain spinning out thin-crust pizzas with traditional or specialty toppings & cheeses.
16 locals recommend
Mamma's Pizza
4903 Yonge StEstablished chain spinning out thin-crust pizzas with traditional or specialty toppings & cheeses.
Fashionable corner dining room with a popular patio, serving French-inspired Canadian cuisine.
93 locals recommend
Sassafraz
100 Cumberland StFashionable corner dining room with a popular patio, serving French-inspired Canadian cuisine.
Traditional Shanghai dishes (such as steamed soup dumplings) in a tranquil, modern setting.
16 locals recommend
Lee Chen Asian Bistro
813 Yonge StTraditional Shanghai dishes (such as steamed soup dumplings) in a tranquil, modern setting.
Hip, lively restaurant and lounge serving steaks, seafood and cocktails in a sleek, ultramodern setting.
67 locals recommend
STK Toronto
153 Yorkville AvenueHip, lively restaurant and lounge serving steaks, seafood and cocktails in a sleek, ultramodern setting.
The Gelato Shop is an extension of Coco Espresso Bar that just sells gelato. They have dozens and dozens of flavours, from orange and tiramisu to oreo and coconut.
17 locals recommend
The Gelato Shop
29 Bellair StThe Gelato Shop is an extension of Coco Espresso Bar that just sells gelato. They have dozens and dozens of flavours, from orange and tiramisu to oreo and coconut.
Brothers is a nice restaurant that sits directly atop Bay subway station. They serve aggressively simple dishes, just tasty things on a plate with no real guidelines other than trying to source as much as possible from Ontario and having a loose Mediterranean influence.
17 locals recommend
Brothers Food and Wine
1240 Bay St.Brothers is a nice restaurant that sits directly atop Bay subway station. They serve aggressively simple dishes, just tasty things on a plate with no real guidelines other than trying to source as much as possible from Ontario and having a loose Mediterranean influence.
Sotto Sotto has been an Italian staple in Yorkville since 1993.
58 locals recommend
Ristorante Sotto Sotto
120 Avenue RdSotto Sotto has been an Italian staple in Yorkville since 1993.