Vivian's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
King St W is a popular nightlife destination in Toronto due to the cluster of bars, clubs and restaurants that line it.
204 locals recommend
King Street West
King Street WestKing St W is a popular nightlife destination in Toronto due to the cluster of bars, clubs and restaurants that line it.
Queen Street, a major thoroughfare running the width of Toronto, is divided into two parts: East and West. Queen St W, the bustling and more frequently visited half, draws tourists and locals alike to its trendy shops and restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestQueen Street, a major thoroughfare running the width of Toronto, is divided into two parts: East and West. Queen St W, the bustling and more frequently visited half, draws tourists and locals alike to its trendy shops and restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining.
23 min walk away
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining.
23 min walk away
Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs.
4 minute walk away
740 locals recommend
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs.
4 minute walk away
Sightseeing
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd15 minute walk away
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner Blvd16 minute walk away
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceAbout an hour walk or 10 minute drive away
Allan Gardens
160 Gerrard St E50 minute walk away
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park50 minute walk away
Walk south on Bathurst st for about 8 minutes and you’ll reach Toronto’s waterfront trail.
Waterfront Trail
Waterfront TrailWalk south on Bathurst st for about 8 minutes and you’ll reach Toronto’s waterfront trail.
Food scene
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St E30 minute walk away
Celebrity Chef Susur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced dishes meant for sharing. I recommend the Singapore Slaw- it’s got 20 ingredients!
Only a 6 minute walk away
230 locals recommend
Lee
497 King St W
Celebrity Chef Susur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced dishes meant for sharing. I recommend the Singapore Slaw- it’s got 20 ingredients!
Only a 6 minute walk away
6 minute walk away. The best Italian fare in the neighbourhood. I highly recommend the Mushroom Truffle Pasta.
395 locals recommend
Gusto 101
101 Portland St6 minute walk away. The best Italian fare in the neighbourhood. I highly recommend the Mushroom Truffle Pasta.
Kibo Sushi King
36 Charlotte StOur go to takeout Sushi spot. Just a 14 min walk away.
Jerk chicken, curries & Jamaican snacks, plus tropical cocktails, served in a resort-like setting.
6 minute walk away
42 locals recommend
Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen
104 Portland St
Jerk chicken, curries & Jamaican snacks, plus tropical cocktails, served in a resort-like setting.
6 minute walk away
Essentials
Literally a stone throw away. This grocery store is located in the condo building next door.
29 locals recommend
Farm Boy
1005 Lake Shore Blvd ELiterally a stone throw away. This grocery store is located in the condo building next door.
Dollarama
590 King St W6 minute walk away
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.8 min walk for all your alcoholic beverage needs
Local Pharmacy if you forget your toothbrush or tooth paste!
6min walk away
515 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WLocal Pharmacy if you forget your toothbrush or tooth paste!
6min walk away
City advice
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