Amanda's Guidebook
Sightseeing
High Park
1873 Bloor St WAmazing place to experience nature in the city
This is an amazing natural space in the city that makes you feel like you are in a quant remote area
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
This is an amazing natural space in the city that makes you feel like you are in a quant remote area
This large park on the east side of the city has a wonderful view of the city. This is a great place to go in the evening to watch the sunset. Cross the bridge to the west side of the park and you will find a city run farm “Riverdale farm”. This park is close to shops on the Danforth, Chinatown East, Queen St East, and the Beaches
231 locals recommend
Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StThis large park on the east side of the city has a wonderful view of the city. This is a great place to go in the evening to watch the sunset. Cross the bridge to the west side of the park and you will find a city run farm “Riverdale farm”. This park is close to shops on the Danforth, Chinatown East, Queen St East, and the Beaches
The Beaches
This beach goes for ever. It’s a little paradise in the city.
Shopping
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StLarge shopping mall with movie theatre
Orfus Road
Orfus RoadStreet with lots of discount clothes shopping nearby
Another close by shopping location that has many shops in a small area. Go to the top of the parking garage for a cool view of the city.
50 locals recommend
Stockyards District
Another close by shopping location that has many shops in a small area. Go to the top of the parking garage for a cool view of the city.
Leisure
York Beltline Trail
York Beltline TrailThis trail is located at the end of our street. It leads across the city.
This city run facility is new and all activities here are free including swimming and a gym. Check out there drop-in schedule online.
6 locals recommend
York Recreation Centre
115 Black Creek DrThis city run facility is new and all activities here are free including swimming and a gym. Check out there drop-in schedule online.
Food scene
My friend recommends the Jamaican Pattie’s at this place. We haven’t tried yet
Tinnel's West Indian Take-Out
2517 Eglinton Ave WMy friend recommends the Jamaican Pattie’s at this place. We haven’t tried yet
This place offers a variety of cuisines under one roof and it is close by.
Kitchen Hub Food Hall Castlefield
1121 Castlefield AvenueThis place offers a variety of cuisines under one roof and it is close by.
Have some delicious ice cream in this beautiful neighborhood in the city. Make sure to try one of their freshly made waffle cones.
42 locals recommend
Ed's Real Scoop - Roncesvalles
189 Roncesvalles AveHave some delicious ice cream in this beautiful neighborhood in the city. Make sure to try one of their freshly made waffle cones.
Mercado Negro
682 St Clair Ave WWe haven’t had a chance to try this place yet but it looks great and it’s so close!
We frequent this place.
Try the Nutella natas and you will go back for more many times!
Caldense Bakery
We frequent this place.
Try the Nutella natas and you will go back for more many times!
Neighborhoods
This neighborhood is lovely to check out for shopping and eating a wide variety of cuisines.
98 locals recommend
The Annex
This neighborhood is lovely to check out for shopping and eating a wide variety of cuisines.
Lots of restaurants, bakeries and shops in this strip of the city
6 locals recommend
Saint Clair Avenue West
Saint Clair Avenue WestLots of restaurants, bakeries and shops in this strip of the city
Delicious Korean food is abundant in this area close to the Annex. We love PAT supermarket for Korean/asian groceries.
161 locals recommend
Koreatown
Delicious Korean food is abundant in this area close to the Annex. We love PAT supermarket for Korean/asian groceries.
City advice
Getting around
Excellent public transit
You can get anywhere in the greater Toronto area on public transit using TTC, GO transportation, UP express, etc.
Getting around
Use Bike Share Toronto
This Bike Sharing service is awesome for exploring the city.