Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.For your morning latte, Starbucks is always a favorite
Second Cup is an all-Canadian coffee place, this location has the best atmosphere, free wifi, and a great view of the lake
16 locals recommend
Second Cup
145 Queens Quay WSecond Cup is an all-Canadian coffee place, this location has the best atmosphere, free wifi, and a great view of the lake
Lots of restaurants in the area, and St. Lawrence market is worth a visit as well. A large indoor market place open year round where you can find some amazing foods.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St ELots of restaurants in the area, and St. Lawrence market is worth a visit as well. A large indoor market place open year round where you can find some amazing foods.
One of my favorite restaurants, the asian tenderloin salad and the chicken bites are the best!
Casey's Grill & Bar
123 Front St WOne of my favorite restaurants, the asian tenderloin salad and the chicken bites are the best!
A hidden gem. One of the best sushi places in town, and wins from any other restaurant in atmosphere. Some pretty famous people have dined here and the walls are lined with autographs.
6 locals recommend
Oyshi Sushi
12 Queens Quay WA hidden gem. One of the best sushi places in town, and wins from any other restaurant in atmosphere. Some pretty famous people have dined here and the walls are lined with autographs.
High end dining, the building is a beautiful historic site and the staff is courteous
13 locals recommend
Rosewater Room
19 Toronto StHigh end dining, the building is a beautiful historic site and the staff is courteous
Best Italian in town! they don't take reservations though, and are closed Sundays
445 locals recommend
Terroni
720 Queen St W Best Italian in town! they don't take reservations though, and are closed Sundays
If you just want a slice (or a whole) pizza, this is a convenient location
40 locals recommend
Pizza Pizza
208 Queens Quay WIf you just want a slice (or a whole) pizza, this is a convenient location
Best fast/take-out pizza in the area. For real amazing Italian food refer to my other suggestion called "Terroni"
16 locals recommend
Mamma's Pizza
4903 Yonge StBest fast/take-out pizza in the area. For real amazing Italian food refer to my other suggestion called "Terroni"
This steak house is located in the historic harbour commission building. This was once the water's edge in Toronto!
70 locals recommend
Harbour 60 Toronto
60 Harbour StThis steak house is located in the historic harbour commission building. This was once the water's edge in Toronto!
Lots of restaurants line King street west. Many of them have outdoor patios, and/or rooftop patios.
One King Street West
Lots of restaurants line King street west. Many of them have outdoor patios, and/or rooftop patios.
Drinks & Nightlife
Watermark Irish Pub and Restaurant
207 Queens Quay WestNice Irish pub with good food
Sightseeing
You have to see the largest free standing building in North America! I believe we were the largest in the world, until Dubai built their enormous tower.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdYou have to see the largest free standing building in North America! I believe we were the largest in the world, until Dubai built their enormous tower.
See how artisan beer is brewed right in downtown Toronto! Great tours of the brewery includes free sampling
334 locals recommend
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdSee how artisan beer is brewed right in downtown Toronto! Great tours of the brewery includes free sampling
Catch a game, or take a tour through this massive stadium. The roof opens completely and is one of the engineering wonders of the world
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayCatch a game, or take a tour through this massive stadium. The roof opens completely and is one of the engineering wonders of the world
China town is a sight to see in most big cities. I wouldn't personally eat in this area, but it is an interesting place to visit and see some cute little stores.
740 locals recommend
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.China town is a sight to see in most big cities. I wouldn't personally eat in this area, but it is an interesting place to visit and see some cute little stores.
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StHockey hall of fame! need I say more?
St. Andrew's Church
73 Simcoe StOne of the oldest churches in Toronto, fantastic architecture and worth a visit.
quaint little nook of town. It is a bit of a hippie spot, but there are cute stores and cafes
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
quaint little nook of town. It is a bit of a hippie spot, but there are cute stores and cafes
Historic Edwardian Hotel. Once it was North America's tallest building, now it is lost among skyskrapers. And.. the queen stays here when she visits.
13 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Royal York
100 Front St WHistoric Edwardian Hotel. Once it was North America's tallest building, now it is lost among skyskrapers. And.. the queen stays here when she visits.
southern most end of the PATH: Toronto's underground network of roads. It is basically an entire underground city that has paths 36km long, filled with restaurants, and shopping.
7 locals recommend
The PATH - Union Station
The PATH - Union Stationsouthern most end of the PATH: Toronto's underground network of roads. It is basically an entire underground city that has paths 36km long, filled with restaurants, and shopping.
Harbourfront
283 Queens Quay W Rent a canoe or kayak here and enjoy the lake!
harbour tours and cruises can be booked here and leave from the docks around this area
10 locals recommend
Toronto Harbour Water Taxi
207 Queen's Quay Westharbour tours and cruises can be booked here and leave from the docks around this area
Shopping
The Eaton Center is a large shopping mall conveniently located close by
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StThe Eaton Center is a large shopping mall conveniently located close by
Harbourfront Centre Bill Boyle Artport
235 Queens Quay WSmall shopping center with some restaurants
Essentials
Drug store, pharmacy, and post office. Also sell basic food items at very competitive prices
515 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WDrug store, pharmacy, and post office. Also sell basic food items at very competitive prices
Large grocery store with a fantastic selection. also sell great quality and affordable prepared foods (pizza, sushi, salad bar, meat/fish, etc)
222 locals recommend
Longo's Maple Leaf Square
15 York StLarge grocery store with a fantastic selection. also sell great quality and affordable prepared foods (pizza, sushi, salad bar, meat/fish, etc)
Smaller grocery store, good quality produce and food selection. open late most days
59 locals recommend
Sobeys Urban Fresh Queens Quay
207 Queens Quay WSmaller grocery store, good quality produce and food selection. open late most days
Arts & Culture
little store with great gifts and crafts, harbourfront centre also organizes free events, festivals, and has a variety of activities during the summer and winter.
512 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay Wlittle store with great gifts and crafts, harbourfront centre also organizes free events, festivals, and has a variety of activities during the summer and winter.
If you like opera or ballet, this is a stunning all-glass building dedicated to the performing arts. The world-class shows are a must-see if you enjoy this type of performance
168 locals recommend
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St W If you like opera or ballet, this is a stunning all-glass building dedicated to the performing arts. The world-class shows are a must-see if you enjoy this type of performance
The AGO has some wonderful art exhibitions year-round, and the newly renovated facade is a sight to see on its own! the architecture is stunning.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WThe AGO has some wonderful art exhibitions year-round, and the newly renovated facade is a sight to see on its own! the architecture is stunning.
Roy Thompson hall has a line-up of performances year round. Stunning building as well, architecturally speaking.
312 locals recommend
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StRoy Thompson hall has a line-up of performances year round. Stunning building as well, architecturally speaking.
The Natrel Skating rink is a natural ice rink in winter. Free hot chocolate, music, and lights make the experience complete. No need to bring your own skates, there is skate rental available
22 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre Natrel Rink
235 Queens Quay WThe Natrel Skating rink is a natural ice rink in winter. Free hot chocolate, music, and lights make the experience complete. No need to bring your own skates, there is skate rental available
hockey games, basketball, and concerts are all held in this location
600 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.hockey games, basketball, and concerts are all held in this location
Massey Hall
178 Victoria StConcerts and other shows
Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King St WFor musicals, this is where you want to be.
Film festival tower. Has the bell lightbox theatre, great food, and a TIFF store.
582 locals recommend
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WFilm festival tower. Has the bell lightbox theatre, great food, and a TIFF store.
Sirius Stage
2 Kodichikkanahalli Main RoadFree concerts and events in the summer
Royal alexandra theatre also puts on musicals and other performances
147 locals recommend
Royal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St WRoyal alexandra theatre also puts on musicals and other performances
the Royal Ontario museum is a great place to visit, especially if the weather is bad. The architecture of the building is spectacular!
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Parkthe Royal Ontario museum is a great place to visit, especially if the weather is bad. The architecture of the building is spectacular!
Everything Else
Spend a day at the island. Beautiful parks, and a panoramic view of the Toronto skyline!
8 locals recommend
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Spend a day at the island. Beautiful parks, and a panoramic view of the Toronto skyline!
If you are in town for a convention, chances are you will be going to the Metro toronto convention centre, this just shows how close it is!
150 locals recommend
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St WIf you are in town for a convention, chances are you will be going to the Metro toronto convention centre, this just shows how close it is!
a small park closeby, with a sandy beach and parasols. Great place to lounge in the sun for the afternoon and take in the beautiful views of the lake and the CN tower
40 locals recommend
HTO Park
339 Queens Quay Wa small park closeby, with a sandy beach and parasols. Great place to lounge in the sun for the afternoon and take in the beautiful views of the lake and the CN tower
Flights to all major eastern seaboard cities - Montreal, NY, Ottawa, Boston, Chicago, etc.
269 locals recommend
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
2 Eireann QuayFlights to all major eastern seaboard cities - Montreal, NY, Ottawa, Boston, Chicago, etc.
Major rail and subway transportation hub for Toronto and surrounding areas.
713 locals recommend
Union Station
55 Front St WMajor rail and subway transportation hub for Toronto and surrounding areas.
TMX Group
100 Adelaide St WBay street is the major financial center of Toronto