Toronto 101: Local Tips and Must-Dos
Entertainment
Keep entertained in the heart of the entertainment district.
Toronto's best comedy bar is located just a few mins from the condo. I've gone to virtually all their shows--high quality, super funny, very relevant.
156 locals recommend
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer StToronto's best comedy bar is located just a few mins from the condo. I've gone to virtually all their shows--high quality, super funny, very relevant.
Scotiabank arena is the home of the country's popular NHL team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the country's only NBA team, the Toronto Raptors. On other days, Scotiabank Arena hosts huge concerts. Must-visit for tourists, and frequently visited by locals.
600 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.Scotiabank arena is the home of the country's popular NHL team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the country's only NBA team, the Toronto Raptors. On other days, Scotiabank Arena hosts huge concerts. Must-visit for tourists, and frequently visited by locals.
There is nothing like a Toronto baseball game on a nice day! Walk to the Rogers Centre to watch the Toronto Blue Jays in action. When the weather is nice, and the roof is open, you get a fantastic view of the CN tower, while you drink your beer and feel the city's energy.
8 locals recommend
Blue Jays Stadium
1 Blue Jays WayThere is nothing like a Toronto baseball game on a nice day! Walk to the Rogers Centre to watch the Toronto Blue Jays in action. When the weather is nice, and the roof is open, you get a fantastic view of the CN tower, while you drink your beer and feel the city's energy.
If you're a stand-up comedy enthusiast, this popular comedy bar is the place to go!
89 locals recommend
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto
224 Richmond St WIf you're a stand-up comedy enthusiast, this popular comedy bar is the place to go!
TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre in Toronto. It is the headquarters for the Toronto International Film Festival. Movies and shows playing all year round.
582 locals recommend
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WTIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre in Toronto. It is the headquarters for the Toronto International Film Festival. Movies and shows playing all year round.
Food scene
Local favourites for brunch, lunch and dinner.
At 120 years old, Peter Pan is one of Toronto's oldest restaurants. Newly renovated, with the original fixtures were left unchanged (the tin roof, marble bar top, bar back and lights). It's a brunch favourite for locals!
14 locals recommend
Peter Pan Bistro
373 Queen St WAt 120 years old, Peter Pan is one of Toronto's oldest restaurants. Newly renovated, with the original fixtures were left unchanged (the tin roof, marble bar top, bar back and lights). It's a brunch favourite for locals!
Sightseeing
Tourist or local, these are MUST visits.
NPS is a central downtown square: home of City Hall and Old City Hall. Stop by to take a photo with the famous TORONTO sign. Enjoy free markets, events, concerts (depending on the day). In the winter, go ice skating on the outdoor ice rink. Must visit for tourists, and frequently visited by locals.
Note: you can see Nathan Philips Square from the condo! I can tell from my condo if any events are going on down there.
350 locals recommend
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St WNPS is a central downtown square: home of City Hall and Old City Hall. Stop by to take a photo with the famous TORONTO sign. Enjoy free markets, events, concerts (depending on the day). In the winter, go ice skating on the outdoor ice rink. Must visit for tourists, and frequently visited by locals.
Note: you can see Nathan Philips Square from the condo! I can tell from my condo if any events are going on down there.
Dundas Square is Toronto's Time Square. Lots of lights, free events, and nearby shopping.
399 locals recommend
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St EDundas Square is Toronto's Time Square. Lots of lights, free events, and nearby shopping.
Over 200 years later, and our historic marketplace still thrives. With 120 vendors and merchants, the St Lawrence market is the heartbeat of the Toronto's east side, and a cultural focal point of the entire city. More than that, the neighbourhood is absolutely lovely, with tons of chic and charming cafes, restaurants and stores.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EOver 200 years later, and our historic marketplace still thrives. With 120 vendors and merchants, the St Lawrence market is the heartbeat of the Toronto's east side, and a cultural focal point of the entire city. More than that, the neighbourhood is absolutely lovely, with tons of chic and charming cafes, restaurants and stores.