Sightseeing
Ossington Avenue
Ossington AvenueAmazing Coffee
Even thought its 100% touristy, it's still a must-see. I recommend going at the end of your trip so you can point out all of the places you've been.
3507 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdEven thought its 100% touristy, it's still a must-see. I recommend going at the end of your trip so you can point out all of the places you've been.
Essentials
22 Northcote Ave
22 Northcote AvenueClose and affordable groceries.
Food Scene
Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington AveGood greek eats
Dandylion
1198 Queen St WGood eats. Pricey.
Mr. Flamingo
1265 Dundas St WGood eats. Fun bar afterwards (downstairs)
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveAmazing Pizza. No reservations.
Enoteca Sociale
1288 Dundas St WAmazing Italian.
Tucana Coffee
1413 Dundas St WGreat coffee and it's a sweet little place.
Feels home-made, made with love. Lots of fresh food. Good portion. The owners are a few doors up the street! Been in the neighbourhood for a long time!
39 locals recommend
Gayley's Cafe
1424 Dundas St WFeels home-made, made with love. Lots of fresh food. Good portion. The owners are a few doors up the street! Been in the neighbourhood for a long time!
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.Good ol' standard.
I've heard amazing things about it and have been trying to go forever, but they don't take reservations. It's still on my list.
87 locals recommend
ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington AveI've heard amazing things about it and have been trying to go forever, but they don't take reservations. It's still on my list.
The best croissants around. Great baked goods and ready-made salads, pies and lasagna.
48 locals recommend
Mabel’s Bakery & Specialty Foods
1156 Queen St WThe best croissants around. Great baked goods and ready-made salads, pies and lasagna.
Imanishi Japanese Kitchen
1330 Dundas Street WestExcellent Japanese resto and incredibly close.
Shopping
Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin StHas everything.
VSP Consignment
1410 Dundas St WSuper high-end fashion labels at a discount.
Curated housewares from unique spots in Portugal - perfect place to look for little gifts from Little Portugal.
9 locals recommend
Saudade
1191 Dundas St WCurated housewares from unique spots in Portugal - perfect place to look for little gifts from Little Portugal.
If you enjoy a cocktail and like to entertain at home, this is the specialty store for bevy paraphernalia.
11 locals recommend
Cocktail Emporium (the pink store)
972 Queen St WIf you enjoy a cocktail and like to entertain at home, this is the specialty store for bevy paraphernalia.
Parks & Nature
Toronto Islands
Remote and close. Beaches for swimming.
It's really big and has trails, a play area for kids, fields, outdoor plays in the summer, a petting zoo, a trolly ride..it's lovely.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WIt's really big and has trails, a play area for kids, fields, outdoor plays in the summer, a petting zoo, a trolly ride..it's lovely.
In the summer, it's the best place to go hipster watching. Bike Polo, sun tanning, frisbee, tight rope - it's all there! Plus, there's a giant dog area and play sets for kids.
589 locals recommend
Trinity - Bellwoods
In the summer, it's the best place to go hipster watching. Bike Polo, sun tanning, frisbee, tight rope - it's all there! Plus, there's a giant dog area and play sets for kids.
Lovely park with a farmers market and on the weekend, you can make pizza in the wood oven. You can also get a permit from the city to have a camp fire there.
208 locals recommend
Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin StLovely park with a farmers market and on the weekend, you can make pizza in the wood oven. You can also get a permit from the city to have a camp fire there.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WOne of the best in Canada.
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkGiant Dinosaur bones, ancient relics, lots to do for kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun and relaxed. And I think a woman comes out and dances on the bar sometimes.
50 locals recommend
The Painted Lady
218 Ossington AveFun and relaxed. And I think a woman comes out and dances on the bar sometimes.