Steve’s guidebook
Food scene
Blackbird Baking Co. Riverside
635 Queen St EBest fresh bread!
Great brewpub to pick up beers to go or stay. Also, have some great vegan options for takeaway or eating in.
28 locals recommend
Eastbound Brewing Company
700 Queen St EGreat brewpub to pick up beers to go or stay. Also, have some great vegan options for takeaway or eating in.
One of our favourite places to get dinner and drinks. Udon noodles with Tofu are amazing! Make sure to dip them in the special sauce.
Urban House
718 Queen Street EastOne of our favourite places to get dinner and drinks. Udon noodles with Tofu are amazing! Make sure to dip them in the special sauce.
Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview AveGreat for brunch!
Purple Penguin Cafe
889 Queen St Eknown for their fritters and great coffee.
Ed's Real Scoop - Beaches
2224 Queen St EIf you like ice cream this place is a must!
Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine
810 Queen Street EastSaulter Street Brewery
31 Saulter StGreat local beer
Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St EKids can play for hours, and lots of room if you just want to hang out on the grass for a picnic. Washrooms on-site, and take food across the street.
67 locals recommend
Corktown Common
155 Bayview AvenueKids can play for hours, and lots of room if you just want to hang out on the grass for a picnic. Washrooms on-site, and take food across the street.
La Carnita
501 College StParks
Joel Weeks Park
10 Thompson StSwing
Slide
Grassy hill
B-ball court
Mini Splash pad
3 playgrounds, one good for younger kids +fenced in
B-ball court
Small running track
Dundas Junior School Kids Park
3 playgrounds, one good for younger kids +fenced in
B-ball court
Small running track
Lots of swings and slides
Teeter totter
Great for picnics
Splash pad or wading pool
Jimmie Simpson Park
872 Queen St ELots of swings and slides
Teeter totter
Great for picnics
Splash pad or wading pool
Best Splash pad in the area
Pond / small Marsh
Swings and slides
Good grassy area for picnics
Weekends in the summer, they close down a few roads for cars, so great space to walk or ride bikes
67 locals recommend
Corktown Common
155 Bayview AvenueBest Splash pad in the area
Pond / small Marsh
Swings and slides
Good grassy area for picnics
Weekends in the summer, they close down a few roads for cars, so great space to walk or ride bikes
The Underpass Park
29 Lower River StreetSwings, climbing gym, Teeter totter
Good shade in summer
Sackville Playground
420 King St EDegrassi Street Park
125 De Grassi StRiverdale Park
425 Carlton StToronto Islands
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EWalking Paths
Lower Don River Trail
Lower Don River TrailTommy Thompson Park
1 Leslie StEvergreen Brick Works Skating Rink
550 Bayview AveToronto Islands
Neighbourhoods
Harbourfront
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StBeaches
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EToronto Islands
Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry St