Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Parks & Nature

This massive conservatory and botanical garden is open year-round and totally free!
268 locals recommend
Allan Gardens
160 Gerrard St E
268 locals recommend
This massive conservatory and botanical garden is open year-round and totally free!
A sprawling park with bike trails, ponds, a petting zoo, and lots of picnic spots, High Park makes for a beautiful day out. It's easily accessible from the subway.
494 locals recommend
High Park Subway Station
494 locals recommend
A sprawling park with bike trails, ponds, a petting zoo, and lots of picnic spots, High Park makes for a beautiful day out. It's easily accessible from the subway.

Sightseeing

This quaint Heritage neighbourhood filled with old Victorian houses and vintage shops.
97 locals recommend
Cabbagetown
97 locals recommend
This quaint Heritage neighbourhood filled with old Victorian houses and vintage shops.
Toronto's scenic baby castle is worth a visit and often has special events and tours.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
1217 locals recommend
Toronto's scenic baby castle is worth a visit and often has special events and tours.
You can take the elevator to the top and enjoy a meal in the revolving restaurant, or go for an adrenaline rush with Edgewalk.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 locals recommend
You can take the elevator to the top and enjoy a meal in the revolving restaurant, or go for an adrenaline rush with Edgewalk.

Shopping

The largest mall in Ontario, spanning four city blocks.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
2460 locals recommend
The largest mall in Ontario, spanning four city blocks.
This lively weekend market features butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers. Check out a variety of locally produced goods, antiques, and some delicious food. For a true Toronto experience, try Carousel Bakery's peameal bacon sandwich.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St E
1398 locals recommend
This lively weekend market features butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers. Check out a variety of locally produced goods, antiques, and some delicious food. For a true Toronto experience, try Carousel Bakery's peameal bacon sandwich.
A hipster haven complete with handmade crafts, artisanal cheeses, and tons of graffiti. Enjoy the small Latin American/Caribbean eateries and live performances on pedestrian Sundays.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
1698 locals recommend
A hipster haven complete with handmade crafts, artisanal cheeses, and tons of graffiti. Enjoy the small Latin American/Caribbean eateries and live performances on pedestrian Sundays.

Essentials

Excellent deli, bakery, and in-house foods, plus a huge selection of groceries and produce. There is also an LCBO (licensed liquor store) upstairs. Open until 11pm.
1112 locals recommend
Loblaws
585 Queen St W
1112 locals recommend
Excellent deli, bakery, and in-house foods, plus a huge selection of groceries and produce. There is also an LCBO (licensed liquor store) upstairs. Open until 11pm.
24h convenience and grocery.
228 locals recommend
Rabba Fine Foods
361 Front St W
228 locals recommend
24h convenience and grocery.

Getting Around

77 locals recommend
Rolltation
3 Carlton St
77 locals recommend

Food Scene

Casual local Middle Eastern franchise with fresh, tasty wraps and salads.
8 locals recommend
Pita Land
246 King St E
8 locals recommend
Casual local Middle Eastern franchise with fresh, tasty wraps and salads.
A popular brunch spot with a well-deserved reputation and excellent vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
42 locals recommend
Lola's Kitchen
634 Church Street
42 locals recommend
A popular brunch spot with a well-deserved reputation and excellent vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
An authentic local Japanese franchise serving up delicious build-your-own ramen.
136 locals recommend
KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St W
136 locals recommend
An authentic local Japanese franchise serving up delicious build-your-own ramen.
A personal favourite, this fast food joint offers up a quality, no-frills burger that's as fresh as the name suggests.
7 locals recommend
Pegasus On Church
489B Church St
7 locals recommend
A personal favourite, this fast food joint offers up a quality, no-frills burger that's as fresh as the name suggests.
A simple, healthy menu of rotisserie chicken and interesting salads.
32 locals recommend
FLOCK rotisserie + greens
379 Harbord St
32 locals recommend
A simple, healthy menu of rotisserie chicken and interesting salads.
A brunch hotspot with a delicious selection of all-day dim sum.
78 locals recommend
Rol San Restaurant
388 Spadina Ave.
78 locals recommend
A brunch hotspot with a delicious selection of all-day dim sum.
Soul food staples with a twist, lots of seafood, and artisanal cocktails.
54 locals recommend
Carbon Bar
99 Queen St E
54 locals recommend
Soul food staples with a twist, lots of seafood, and artisanal cocktails.
Fresh seafood with some of the best specials in town.
32 locals recommend
Pearl Diver
100 Adelaide St E
32 locals recommend
Fresh seafood with some of the best specials in town.
A charming French bistro and possibly the last place in the city that serves actual, honest-to-god horse.
43 locals recommend
La Palette
492 Queen St W
43 locals recommend
A charming French bistro and possibly the last place in the city that serves actual, honest-to-god horse.
This unpretentious Vietnamese joint is a Toronto institution. My favourite is the "bun la lop nem nu'ong".
53 locals recommend
Phở Hưng
350 Spadina Ave.
53 locals recommend
This unpretentious Vietnamese joint is a Toronto institution. My favourite is the "bun la lop nem nu'ong".
This Asian-inspired fast food place serves delicious sandwiches and fries. Try the fried chicken bao and the addictive kimchi fries.
147 locals recommend
Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St W
147 locals recommend
This Asian-inspired fast food place serves delicious sandwiches and fries. Try the fried chicken bao and the addictive kimchi fries.
A cosy, family-style restaurant with authentic Ethiopian cuisine and plenty of vegetarian options.
17 locals recommend
Ethiopian House
4 Irwin Ave
17 locals recommend
A cosy, family-style restaurant with authentic Ethiopian cuisine and plenty of vegetarian options.
Cheap and tasty Vietnamese fast food, including pho, banh mi, and rice plates.
41 locals recommend
Ginger
355 Yonge St
41 locals recommend
Cheap and tasty Vietnamese fast food, including pho, banh mi, and rice plates.
The best Pakistani food in the city, Lahore Tikka has been around forever and never fails to please.
100 locals recommend
Lahore Tikka House
1365 Gerrard St E
100 locals recommend
The best Pakistani food in the city, Lahore Tikka has been around forever and never fails to please.
An Italian eatery with excellent fresh pasta dishes and seafood.
92 locals recommend
Trattoria Nervosa
75 Yorkville Ave
92 locals recommend
An Italian eatery with excellent fresh pasta dishes and seafood.
Authentic Thai and Laotian cuisine in a relaxed underground space.
47 locals recommend
Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar
81 Bloor St E
47 locals recommend
Authentic Thai and Laotian cuisine in a relaxed underground space.
A well-loved brunch spot featuring organic and gluten-free dishes and an Indian fusion menu.
Church Bistro 555
555 Church St
A well-loved brunch spot featuring organic and gluten-free dishes and an Indian fusion menu.

Drinks & Nightlife

This quintessential Korean bar serves authentic small plates and snacks alongside a selection of beer and soju.
10 locals recommend
Miss Korea
687 Yonge St
10 locals recommend
This quintessential Korean bar serves authentic small plates and snacks alongside a selection of beer and soju.
An iconic LGBT club with live drag shows, two floors for dancing, and a diverse crowd.
42 locals recommend
Crews & Tangos
508 Church St
42 locals recommend
An iconic LGBT club with live drag shows, two floors for dancing, and a diverse crowd.
An evergreen live jazz bar with performances every day.
109 locals recommend
The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
194 Queen St W
109 locals recommend
An evergreen live jazz bar with performances every day.
A classic Irish pub with board games and trivia nights.
59 locals recommend
Stout Irish Pub
221 Carlton St
59 locals recommend
A classic Irish pub with board games and trivia nights.
A fun izakaya serving Japanese small plates, beer, and unique drinks.
11 locals recommend
Kintaro Izakaya
459 Church St
11 locals recommend
A fun izakaya serving Japanese small plates, beer, and unique drinks.
Take in a cocktail and a hilarious show at Toronto's famous Second City comedy club.
156 locals recommend
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer St
156 locals recommend
Take in a cocktail and a hilarious show at Toronto's famous Second City comedy club.
If you like craft beer, you're sure to enjoy some of the best selections Toronto has to offer.
121 locals recommend
Bar Hop
391 King St W
121 locals recommend
If you like craft beer, you're sure to enjoy some of the best selections Toronto has to offer.