Guidebook for Toronto

Bev
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

2 minutes walk from the suite, good food and a favourite spot for local neighbours.
86 locals recommend
Mitzi's Cafe
100 Sorauren Avenue
86 locals recommend
2 minutes walk from the suite, good food and a favourite spot for local neighbours.
Cheap breakfast and very reasonably priced menu throughout the day. Inside High Park which offers several playgrounds including a "castle", a small zoo and, pond and trails - and best of all, it's free! Kids love it - and I do too.
24 locals recommend
The Grenadier Cafe
200 Parkside Dr
24 locals recommend
Cheap breakfast and very reasonably priced menu throughout the day. Inside High Park which offers several playgrounds including a "castle", a small zoo and, pond and trails - and best of all, it's free! Kids love it - and I do too.
People line up to get inside - fantastic burgers and great selection.
133 locals recommend
Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles Ave
133 locals recommend
People line up to get inside - fantastic burgers and great selection.

Parks & Nature

The local playground 5 minutes from our suite. Toys are left at this park for all the children to enjoy - of course we must share :). By the way, our area has the highest density of children in Toronto, and 4 of them are our grandchildren!
35 locals recommend
Sorauren Avenue Park
289 Sorauren Ave
35 locals recommend
The local playground 5 minutes from our suite. Toys are left at this park for all the children to enjoy - of course we must share :). By the way, our area has the highest density of children in Toronto, and 4 of them are our grandchildren!
Playgrounds for kids, jogging and walking trails, a small zoo ( including llamas and emus), and Grenadier restaurant for an ice cream in the middle of it. And if you don't want to walk too much - take a ride on the little train, something for every age group to enjoy. In spring people come from far and wide to see the Japanese cherry trees in bloom - spectacular site!
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 locals recommend
Playgrounds for kids, jogging and walking trails, a small zoo ( including llamas and emus), and Grenadier restaurant for an ice cream in the middle of it. And if you don't want to walk too much - take a ride on the little train, something for every age group to enjoy. In spring people come from far and wide to see the Japanese cherry trees in bloom - spectacular site!
Lots of animals from all over the world, lovely lay-out with lots of space for the animals. Pavilions galore, so it's even enjoyable during the colder weather - but lots of walking. Bring a stroller for the little ones or else take a ride in the little train...
347 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale Rd
347 locals recommend
Lots of animals from all over the world, lovely lay-out with lots of space for the animals. Pavilions galore, so it's even enjoyable during the colder weather - but lots of walking. Bring a stroller for the little ones or else take a ride in the little train...

Shopping

Closest grocery store, best prices - need I say more?
85 locals recommend
Peter's No Frills
2150 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
85 locals recommend
Closest grocery store, best prices - need I say more?
Don't feel like cooking, but don't want to go to a restaurant? Pick up some prepared meal items. Roasted chicken, salads, sides, etc.
39 locals recommend
Sobeys Urban Fresh High Park
199 Roncesvalles Ave
39 locals recommend
Don't feel like cooking, but don't want to go to a restaurant? Pick up some prepared meal items. Roasted chicken, salads, sides, etc.
Farm fresh food - alas, restricted hours. But if you catch it on Mondays between 3-6pm...
31 locals recommend
Sorauren Farmers' Market
50 Roncesvalles Ave
31 locals recommend
Farm fresh food - alas, restricted hours. But if you catch it on Mondays between 3-6pm...

Arts & Culture

To catch a world-class opera or ballet, check their schedule and enjoy!
66 locals recommend
The Opera House
735 Queen St E
66 locals recommend
To catch a world-class opera or ballet, check their schedule and enjoy!
Dinosaurs anyone? Or Egypt and Mesopotamia? Enjoyable for all ages.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
2332 locals recommend
Dinosaurs anyone? Or Egypt and Mesopotamia? Enjoyable for all ages.
Variety of exhibits from Canadian to international artists, with regular special exhibits from other museums. Please check with them for details...
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 locals recommend
Variety of exhibits from Canadian to international artists, with regular special exhibits from other museums. Please check with them for details...

Entertainment & Activities

Fabulous, interactive exhibits and displays. The staff is wonderful and really involve the kids. Very hands-on and kid friendly. Warning: You may have trouble getting your kids to leave...
426 locals recommend
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.
426 locals recommend
Fabulous, interactive exhibits and displays. The staff is wonderful and really involve the kids. Very hands-on and kid friendly. Warning: You may have trouble getting your kids to leave...
Great venue for the whole family. Interesting displays and you might even get to pet a horse shoe crab...
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner Blvd
2071 locals recommend
Great venue for the whole family. Interesting displays and you might even get to pet a horse shoe crab...

Essentials

I really hope you don't need to go there - but just in case... I've been there several times in the past, when my children were young and appreciated the quality care and service. World class children's hospital with extremely caring and kid-friendly staff. Experts in every field!
43 locals recommend
The Hospital for Sick Children
170 University Ave
43 locals recommend
I really hope you don't need to go there - but just in case... I've been there several times in the past, when my children were young and appreciated the quality care and service. World class children's hospital with extremely caring and kid-friendly staff. Experts in every field!
Hope you won't need it - but this is the closest hospital to our suite. 5 minutes and you're there...
43 locals recommend
St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
30 The Queensway
43 locals recommend
Hope you won't need it - but this is the closest hospital to our suite. 5 minutes and you're there...
This is the closest 24hr drug store with pharmacy, just in case... At 1474 Queen Street West is the closest location, however they are open 9:00am-9:00pm
16 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
579 Lakeshore Rd E
16 locals recommend
This is the closest 24hr drug store with pharmacy, just in case... At 1474 Queen Street West is the closest location, however they are open 9:00am-9:00pm

Sightseeing

A little pricey, but oh the view from the top through the glass floor - if you can handle it! Fabulous view, however be sure to pick a clear day...
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 locals recommend
A little pricey, but oh the view from the top through the glass floor - if you can handle it! Fabulous view, however be sure to pick a clear day...