Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
This is our favourite local spot. Diner food done well, home made deserts, local micro-brews on tap, friendly staff, and an atmosphere that feels like a time warp.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skyline Restaurant
1426 Queen St WThis is our favourite local spot. Diner food done well, home made deserts, local micro-brews on tap, friendly staff, and an atmosphere that feels like a time warp.
Tibetian and Indian food, with the friendliest staff - we just love them!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Om Restaurant
1439 Queen St WTibetian and Indian food, with the friendliest staff - we just love them!
Polish food done well, + local microbrews on tap...
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tennessee Tavern
1554 Queen St WPolish food done well, + local microbrews on tap...
Delicious but a little pricy tacos, great drinks.
292 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WDelicious but a little pricy tacos, great drinks.
Our local fave.
Delicious espresso based coffee.
Good place to get some work done.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St WOur local fave.
Delicious espresso based coffee.
Good place to get some work done.
Our fave breakfast/brunch spot in Parkdale. Interesting atmosphere, excellent food.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Easy Restaurant
1645 Queen St WOur fave breakfast/brunch spot in Parkdale. Interesting atmosphere, excellent food.
Lakeside beachfront patio. Need we say more?
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunnyside Pavilion Cafe
1755 Lake Shore Blvd WLakeside beachfront patio. Need we say more?
Hip and tasty. We love the Wed night special: $20 burger and a pint.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parts & Labour
1566 Queen St WHip and tasty. We love the Wed night special: $20 burger and a pint.
Glory Hole Doughnuts
130 Queen St WThese doughnuts are special.
i deal coffee
162 Ossington Ave good coffee, nice place to chill
Mitzi's Cafe
100 Sorauren AvenueLocal brunch hotspot.
Cold pressed juices, done exceptionally well
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Juicery
99 Roncesvalles AveCold pressed juices, done exceptionally well
It's delicious. There is another location nearby on Roncesvalles.
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles AveIt's delicious. There is another location nearby on Roncesvalles.
Julie's Cuban Restaurant
202 Dovercourt RdUnique cuban Tapas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Exquisite cocktails, even their bitters are homemade. On the pricey side, but they are worth every penny.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cocktail Bar
923 Dundas St WExquisite cocktails, even their bitters are homemade. On the pricey side, but they are worth every penny.
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Aveeverything is delicious.
Music and a local brewery. They also have kombucha on tap!
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WMusic and a local brewery. They also have kombucha on tap!
The Emerson Restaurant
1279 Bloor St WGreat food and drinks.
Parks & Nature
Stroll alongside the lake. Watch out for cyclists!
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Martin Goodman Trail
Stroll alongside the lake. Watch out for cyclists!
Take the ferry to Hanlan's (clothing optional beach) or Ward's. Visit the Island Cafe or the Rectory Cafe on Ward's. Best to take a bike - but you can walk too!
1035 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toronto Islands
Take the ferry to Hanlan's (clothing optional beach) or Ward's. Visit the Island Cafe or the Rectory Cafe on Ward's. Best to take a bike - but you can walk too!
High Park Subway Station
Walk around the old derelic Ontario place grounds on a bike/walking path. Stunning sunsets on the west side, and iconic views of Toronto's skyline on the east side.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Trillium
955 Lake Shore Blvd WWalk around the old derelic Ontario place grounds on a bike/walking path. Stunning sunsets on the west side, and iconic views of Toronto's skyline on the east side.
Stroll along the Martin Goodman Trail to reach the Humber Bay Park. Lots of little nooks to hang out by the water, and view the Toronto Skyline. Bring snacks with you!
Humber Bay Park Road East
Humber Bay Park Road EastStroll along the Martin Goodman Trail to reach the Humber Bay Park. Lots of little nooks to hang out by the water, and view the Toronto Skyline. Bring snacks with you!
Arts & Culture
Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyVisit Pedestrian Sundays for street food, vending, and performers all day long, and a vibrant atmosphere. Last Sunday of the month: July 29, Aug 26th, Sept 30 and Oct 28, 2018.
Visit any day of the week for great food and interesting shopping.
1698 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kensington Market
Visit Pedestrian Sundays for street food, vending, and performers all day long, and a vibrant atmosphere. Last Sunday of the month: July 29, Aug 26th, Sept 30 and Oct 28, 2018.
Visit any day of the week for great food and interesting shopping.
Museo Real de Ontario
100 Queens ParkGalería de Arte de Ontario
317 Dundas St WEntertainment & Activities
Outdoor viewing of Shakespeare plays in High Park. Bring a blanket, snacks, and drinks with you. Pay what you can OR you can reserve online.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shakespeare in High Park
1873 Bloor St WOutdoor viewing of Shakespeare plays in High Park. Bring a blanket, snacks, and drinks with you. Pay what you can OR you can reserve online.
Check their website for current events - some events are free!
512 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WCheck their website for current events - some events are free!
Electronic music gathering on Sunday afternoons, weather permitting.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque para perros sin correa de Cherry Beach
1 Cherry StElectronic music gathering on Sunday afternoons, weather permitting.
Farmers market on Saturday mornings
hiking trails
art exhibits
cafe and a restaurant
learn about the local history...
Shuttle buses run from Broadview station
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveFarmers market on Saturday mornings
hiking trails
art exhibits
cafe and a restaurant
learn about the local history...
Shuttle buses run from Broadview station
Sketch comedy done well. A great night out!
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer StSketch comedy done well. A great night out!
Shopping
Local organic farmers market, Thursdays from 3pm-7pm.
You can buy prepared food as well - go for a picnic and say hello to the locals.
Walk on the shiatsu foot massaging path.
You may also find a free yoga class in the park as well, weather permitting.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dufferin Grove Farmer's Market
875 Dufferin StreetLocal organic farmers market, Thursdays from 3pm-7pm.
You can buy prepared food as well - go for a picnic and say hello to the locals.
Walk on the shiatsu foot massaging path.
You may also find a free yoga class in the park as well, weather permitting.
Mondays 3pm-7pm, Local farmers market. yum yum yum.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sorauren Farmers' Market
50 Roncesvalles AveMondays 3pm-7pm, Local farmers market. yum yum yum.
Tuesdays 3pm-7pm.
Local farmers market.
Yum.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market
241-257 Shaw StTuesdays 3pm-7pm.
Local farmers market.
Yum.