Sightseeing
This park includes lush trails, plenty of green space, and a tennis court. Its a 7 mins walk away. I would suggest using google maps to take you to the address 211 Ava Rd and you'll find yourself at the bottom of the trail.
11 locals recommend
Cedarvale Park
443 Arlington AveThis park includes lush trails, plenty of green space, and a tennis court. Its a 7 mins walk away. I would suggest using google maps to take you to the address 211 Ava Rd and you'll find yourself at the bottom of the trail.
This is a beautiful, long trail that is a short distance away. Its a great trail to go for a bike ride, run or walk.
25 locals recommend
Beltline Trail
Beltline TrailThis is a beautiful, long trail that is a short distance away. Its a great trail to go for a bike ride, run or walk.
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCenter island is really lovely and is beside the harbour front. Great place is have a sweet picnic.
323 locals recommend
Centre Island
Center island is really lovely and is beside the harbour front. Great place is have a sweet picnic.
Coffee shop
This is my favourite coffee shop in the area. Its a short walk away and has a nice seating area outside. The baristas are super friendly and you'll meet lovely folks that live in the area as they enjoy their coffee in the outdoor seating area.
22 locals recommend
Oakwood Espresso
342 Oakwood AveThis is my favourite coffee shop in the area. Its a short walk away and has a nice seating area outside. The baristas are super friendly and you'll meet lovely folks that live in the area as they enjoy their coffee in the outdoor seating area.
Hunter Coffee Shop
423 Vaughan RdThis is another lovely coffee shop that is a short walk away.
Food scene
Delicious Italian restaurant that is about a 20mins walk or 5mins drive.
55 locals recommend
Vino Rosso Bar & Restaurant
995 Bay St.Delicious Italian restaurant that is about a 20mins walk or 5mins drive.
Albert's Real Jamaican Foods
542 St Clair Ave WGreat Caribbean food! Its about a 10mins walk away.
A lovely restaurant in the neighbourhood that is perfect for a night out.
24 locals recommend
CANO Restaurant
1108 St Clair Ave WA lovely restaurant in the neighbourhood that is perfect for a night out.
One of my fav local bakeries. About a 25mins walk
69 locals recommend
Mabel's Bakery & Specialty Foods
323 Roncesvalles AveOne of my fav local bakeries. About a 25mins walk
An iconic Toronto ice cream store that features inventive flavors and classic stapes. It's one of Toronto's oldest Ice cream stores and is about a 10-15min walk.
41 locals recommend
Dutch Dreams
36 Vaughan RdAn iconic Toronto ice cream store that features inventive flavors and classic stapes. It's one of Toronto's oldest Ice cream stores and is about a 10-15min walk.
Fleur du Jour
603 St Clair Ave WLovely authentic French bakery in the area.
Well priced, delicious, and nice portions of authentic Mediterrean food that is within walking distance.
35 locals recommend
Jerusalem Restaurant
4777 Leslie StWell priced, delicious, and nice portions of authentic Mediterrean food that is within walking distance.
Emma's Country Kitchen
810 St Clair Ave WAmaZing brunch spot in the neighbourhood
Good Fork
1550 Dundas St WDelicious brunch spot that is about a 15mins drive away
School
70 Fraser AveA Toronto fav for brunch! About a 20mins drive downtown.
Artisan Small batch gelato and ice cream. About a 25mins walk away. A very popular spot in the neighborhood.
20 locals recommend
Bar Ape Gelato
283 Rushton RdArtisan Small batch gelato and ice cream. About a 25mins walk away. A very popular spot in the neighborhood.
Lovely patio, it’s also right beside Bar ape. Great spot for lunch or dinner that is about a 25mins walk.
32 locals recommend
The Rushton
740 St Clair Ave WLovely patio, it’s also right beside Bar ape. Great spot for lunch or dinner that is about a 25mins walk.
Small diner counter (with takeaway) serves up wood-smoked BBQ & buttermilk-marinated fried chicken. About a 25mins walk.
85 locals recommend
The Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder
699 St Clair Ave WSmall diner counter (with takeaway) serves up wood-smoked BBQ & buttermilk-marinated fried chicken. About a 25mins walk.
This has an assortment of great Toronto restAurants housed in one location. It’s about a 25 mins walk. Gusto 101, PAI, and Chubby’s are among my fav. Check out their instagram for more information https://instagram.com/kitchenhub?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Kitchen Hub Food Hall Castlefield
1121 Castlefield AvenueThis has an assortment of great Toronto restAurants housed in one location. It’s about a 25 mins walk. Gusto 101, PAI, and Chubby’s are among my fav. Check out their instagram for more information https://instagram.com/kitchenhub?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Delicious bagels and breakfast sandwiches that are in walking distance. Be sure to go early because they tend to sell out!
7 locals recommend
Primrose Bagel Co
317A Oakwood AveDelicious bagels and breakfast sandwiches that are in walking distance. Be sure to go early because they tend to sell out!
Fun things to do
Wychwood barks park has a great weekend farmers market and often features great free events.
85 locals recommend
Wychwood Barns Park
76 Wychwood AveWychwood barks park has a great weekend farmers market and often features great free events.
Yorkdale mall is filled with great restaurants and great shopping. Its very close by and is one of Canada's most exciting malls.
711 locals recommend
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StYorkdale mall is filled with great restaurants and great shopping. Its very close by and is one of Canada's most exciting malls.
Little Jamaica is steps away from my place! Its filled with vibrant shops and Caribbean restaurants. In the summer, there is a lovely farmers market that is steps away.
Eglinton West
Little Jamaica is steps away from my place! Its filled with vibrant shops and Caribbean restaurants. In the summer, there is a lovely farmers market that is steps away.
Trinity-Bellwoods is about a 15-20mins drive. It is a beautiful, lively, spacious park. It backs up on to Queen St. West which has a wide assortment of independent shops and restaurants. A great place to hang out for the day to do some great shopping, take in the sights, have great food and spend time in the park. Stop at the Drake hotel for a drink, head to Saving Grace for brunch, lie out in the park, visit Toronto's KOTN for staple clothing items, and have dessert at Nadège Patisserie.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WTrinity-Bellwoods is about a 15-20mins drive. It is a beautiful, lively, spacious park. It backs up on to Queen St. West which has a wide assortment of independent shops and restaurants. A great place to hang out for the day to do some great shopping, take in the sights, have great food and spend time in the park. Stop at the Drake hotel for a drink, head to Saving Grace for brunch, lie out in the park, visit Toronto's KOTN for staple clothing items, and have dessert at Nadège Patisserie.
Kensington Market is a Toronto gem that is unique, colorful and and iconic. You can really spend a whole day visiting vintage shops, eating delicious food, and cute retailers. Its about a 15-20mins drive from my place.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a Toronto gem that is unique, colorful and and iconic. You can really spend a whole day visiting vintage shops, eating delicious food, and cute retailers. Its about a 15-20mins drive from my place.
Neighbourhoods
St. Clair west has a rich Italian and Portuguese history and presence. It features many great cultural events, restaurants, and coffee shops
6 locals recommend
Saint Clair Avenue West
Saint Clair Avenue WestSt. Clair west has a rich Italian and Portuguese history and presence. It features many great cultural events, restaurants, and coffee shops
Trinity-Bellwoods is about a 15-20mins drive. It is a beautiful, lively, spacious park. It backs up on to Queen St. West which has a wide assortment of independent shops and restaurants. A great place to hang out for the day to do some great shopping, take in the sights, have great food and spend time in the park. Stop at the Drake hotel for a drink, head to Saving Grace for brunch, lie out in the park, visit Toronto's KOTN for staple clothing items, and have dessert at Nadège Patisserie.
589 locals recommend
Trinity - Bellwoods
Trinity-Bellwoods is about a 15-20mins drive. It is a beautiful, lively, spacious park. It backs up on to Queen St. West which has a wide assortment of independent shops and restaurants. A great place to hang out for the day to do some great shopping, take in the sights, have great food and spend time in the park. Stop at the Drake hotel for a drink, head to Saving Grace for brunch, lie out in the park, visit Toronto's KOTN for staple clothing items, and have dessert at Nadège Patisserie.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Biking can be a great way to explore the neighbourhood!
Check out Bike share Toronto - they have many locations close by where you can rent bikes
https://bikesharetoronto.com/
The closest location is Alameda Ave / Vaughan Rd - SMART, York, ON M6C 2R1