Guidebook for Toronto
Arts & Culture
The Toronto Blue Jays haven't been this hot since our back-to-back World Series in the early 90s. Get your hands on some tickets if you can. The energy is insane!!!
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayThe Toronto Blue Jays haven't been this hot since our back-to-back World Series in the early 90s. Get your hands on some tickets if you can. The energy is insane!!!
There is always something exciting going on in this venue. Check out a Raptors or Leafs game if you can, or one of the many artists that hold concerts here.
252 locals recommend
Bay St at Air Canada Centre
There is always something exciting going on in this venue. Check out a Raptors or Leafs game if you can, or one of the many artists that hold concerts here.
Beer is great! Learn how Canada's Premium Pilsner is made, enjoy some samples & come home with a souvenir.
334 locals recommend
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdBeer is great! Learn how Canada's Premium Pilsner is made, enjoy some samples & come home with a souvenir.
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StFor the hockey lover.
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WFor the art lover.
It hosts more than 4,000 events a year in a variety of disciplines.
52 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre
It hosts more than 4,000 events a year in a variety of disciplines.
For film lovers looking for the best of international and Canadian films.
582 locals recommend
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WFor film lovers looking for the best of international and Canadian films.
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer StFor the comedy lover.
Horseshoe Tavern
370 Queen St WFor the live music lover.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you love sports, this is a must! With 200 TVs, including a 2-storey high HD TV, how can you resist?! Voted #1 for Best Sports Bar in North America by ESPN don't sleep on this opportunity!
200 locals recommend
Real Sports Bar & Grill
15 York StIf you love sports, this is a must! With 200 TVs, including a 2-storey high HD TV, how can you resist?! Voted #1 for Best Sports Bar in North America by ESPN don't sleep on this opportunity!
Wayne Gretzky's Toronto
99 Blue Jays WaySports Bar. Brunch. Rooftop Patio.
Wide Open Bar
139A Spadina Ave.Dive Bar with super cheap drink specials.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy an underwater adventure suitable for the entire family. If you're lucky, you can catch Jazz Night (every 2nd Friday of the month) and enjoy cocktails & refreshments w/ 1,600 aquatic animals :)
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdEnjoy an underwater adventure suitable for the entire family. If you're lucky, you can catch Jazz Night (every 2nd Friday of the month) and enjoy cocktails & refreshments w/ 1,600 aquatic animals :)
Food Scene
It's a lakeside brewhouse...14,000 sq. feet...craft beer...local food. Shall I say more?
205 locals recommend
Amsterdam BrewHouse
245 Queens Quay WIt's a lakeside brewhouse...14,000 sq. feet...craft beer...local food. Shall I say more?
In the mood for some nightly entertainment? This spot features Motown inspired acts while serving up steaks, seafood & ribs.
25 locals recommend
Joe Mamas
317 King Street WestIn the mood for some nightly entertainment? This spot features Motown inspired acts while serving up steaks, seafood & ribs.
Patria
478 King St WGreat vibe, great service & their paella is to die for!
It doesn't get more authentic than this! If you enjoy Thai food, you need to check this place out. Communal seating adds to the experience of Khao San Road.
199 locals recommend
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte StIt doesn't get more authentic than this! If you enjoy Thai food, you need to check this place out. Communal seating adds to the experience of Khao San Road.
Looking for a fancy brunch spot? Look no further. Brunch buffet including lots of seafood, an omelette station, eggs benny station...and did I mention a whole lot of seafood?
61 locals recommend
Colette Grand Café at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin StLooking for a fancy brunch spot? Look no further. Brunch buffet including lots of seafood, an omelette station, eggs benny station...and did I mention a whole lot of seafood?
Everyone loves tacos! What makes this place the go-to spot for me is the extensive Bourbon List & the DJ spinning the old-school Hip Hop tunes.
292 locals recommend
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WEveryone loves tacos! What makes this place the go-to spot for me is the extensive Bourbon List & the DJ spinning the old-school Hip Hop tunes.
It's 4am and you are in the mood for some good eats. Thompson Diner is the answer!
105 locals recommend
Thompson Diner
550 Wellington St WIt's 4am and you are in the mood for some good eats. Thompson Diner is the answer!
Oysters, Oysters, OYSTERS!!! Oysters from Prince Edward Island, New Zealand, Europe...the list goes on and on...not to mention the incredibly great & intimate service.
32 locals recommend
Pearl Diver
100 Adelaide St EOysters, Oysters, OYSTERS!!! Oysters from Prince Edward Island, New Zealand, Europe...the list goes on and on...not to mention the incredibly great & intimate service.
The County General
936 Queen St WGo for the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken)!!!
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StFine dining with extensive 60 page wine list.
Delicious menu with seasonal cuisine. Co-owned by a "Top Chef Canada" winner.
58 locals recommend
Richmond Station
1 Richmond St WDelicious menu with seasonal cuisine. Co-owned by a "Top Chef Canada" winner.
Whether it's brunch, lunch, snacks, dinner or their killer cocktails...you won't be disappointed. Plus, you can come home with a souvenir if you make a visit to the photo booth in the bar :)
31 locals recommend
Drake One Fifty
150 York StWhether it's brunch, lunch, snacks, dinner or their killer cocktails...you won't be disappointed. Plus, you can come home with a souvenir if you make a visit to the photo booth in the bar :)
Go because you need to experience their brunch. A great option for dinner as well.
34 locals recommend
Origin
107 King Street EastGo because you need to experience their brunch. A great option for dinner as well.
Essentials
Whatever you are looking for, Longo's has got it...cheese bar, pharmacy, ready-made meals...there's even a local beer & wine bar. Open daily until 11:00pm.
222 locals recommend
Longo's Maple Leaf Square
15 York StWhatever you are looking for, Longo's has got it...cheese bar, pharmacy, ready-made meals...there's even a local beer & wine bar. Open daily until 11:00pm.
Sightseeing
It is the 3rd tallest tower in the world & a signature icon of Toronto's skyline. If you're daring, you can sign up for EdgeWalk (closed during winter & weather permitting).
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdIt is the 3rd tallest tower in the world & a signature icon of Toronto's skyline. If you're daring, you can sign up for EdgeWalk (closed during winter & weather permitting).
There's always something fun to do/see at The Distillery. A pedestrian-only village has many boutique shops, award-winning restaurants, cafes and performance venues.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThere's always something fun to do/see at The Distillery. A pedestrian-only village has many boutique shops, award-winning restaurants, cafes and performance venues.
A public square that hosts a variety of events...almost always free!
308 locals recommend
Dundas Square
Dundas SquareA public square that hosts a variety of events...almost always free!
14 hectare park located in trendy Queen West. Perfect for a daytime picnic. Lots of options in the area to go with whatever you are feeling after park lounging.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W14 hectare park located in trendy Queen West. Perfect for a daytime picnic. Lots of options in the area to go with whatever you are feeling after park lounging.
Everything Else
It's one of the World's great markets. With so much to experience, make time to visit the St. Lawrence Market and see what all the hype is about.
22 locals recommend
St. Lawrence
It's one of the World's great markets. With so much to experience, make time to visit the St. Lawrence Market and see what all the hype is about.
Female-only water spa where you can relax your mind, body and spirit. Good escape from the city, in the city.
26 locals recommend
Body Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St WFemale-only water spa where you can relax your mind, body and spirit. Good escape from the city, in the city.
Little Italy
Great neighbourhood to explore...especially for the foodies.