Food Scene
Cozy cafe with a vintage vibe that sells espresso drinks & beans, plus house-made sugary mini-donuts.
21 locals recommend
The Grind House
281 Augusta AveCozy cafe with a vintage vibe that sells espresso drinks & beans, plus house-made sugary mini-donuts.
Critically acclaimed to be among Canada’s best restaurants, locating high atop the TD Bank Tower with a breathtaking view of the city. That same brilliance is captured through the flavours and textures of Chef John Horne's inspired regional Canadian cuisine. The menu showcases the freshest and finest Canadian fish as well as an outstanding selection of Canadian vintages.
131 locals recommend
Canoe
66 Wellington St WCritically acclaimed to be among Canada’s best restaurants, locating high atop the TD Bank Tower with a breathtaking view of the city. That same brilliance is captured through the flavours and textures of Chef John Horne's inspired regional Canadian cuisine. The menu showcases the freshest and finest Canadian fish as well as an outstanding selection of Canadian vintages.
Jacobs & Co Steakhouse blends the timeless steakhouse experience with the sleek modernity of a new generation. The elegant piano bar is a nod to the past, while streamlined yet comfortable décor ensures the experience of every guest is warm and modern.
138 locals recommend
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StJacobs & Co Steakhouse blends the timeless steakhouse experience with the sleek modernity of a new generation. The elegant piano bar is a nod to the past, while streamlined yet comfortable décor ensures the experience of every guest is warm and modern.
A casual, family style seafood house in the heart of King West. They have a great selection of oysters, seafood, and drinks.
97 locals recommend
Rodney’s Oyster House
469 King St WA casual, family style seafood house in the heart of King West. They have a great selection of oysters, seafood, and drinks.
Their menu contains both breakfast and lunch items. There are a number of bacon, ham, and sausage combos accompanied by fresh farm eggs in any styles.
66 locals recommend
Evviva Breakfast and Lunch
25 Lower Simcoe StreetTheir menu contains both breakfast and lunch items. There are a number of bacon, ham, and sausage combos accompanied by fresh farm eggs in any styles.
Le Sélect is a Parisian-style French Bistro with an authentic atmosphere and comprehensive menu. Classic French food & a wine list of over 1,000 bottles, with vintage posters lining the walls. Reservations are highly recommended.
155 locals recommend
Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WLe Sélect is a Parisian-style French Bistro with an authentic atmosphere and comprehensive menu. Classic French food & a wine list of over 1,000 bottles, with vintage posters lining the walls. Reservations are highly recommended.
Los Colibris provides an unforgettable dining experience in a formal yet comfortable atmosphere with warm service. It takes traditional Mexican dishes and adds an element of sophistication and subtly to them.
13 locals recommend
Los Colibris
220 King St WLos Colibris provides an unforgettable dining experience in a formal yet comfortable atmosphere with warm service. It takes traditional Mexican dishes and adds an element of sophistication and subtly to them.
This stylish Japanese restaurant offers a sophisticated approach to traditional Japanese fine dining. The modern Japanese bistro mixes classic with contemporary by sourcing the freshest fish from coastal waters around the world, and creating work of art designed to surprise and elevate any night out. Reservations are recommended.
48 locals recommend
JaBistro
222 Richmond St WThis stylish Japanese restaurant offers a sophisticated approach to traditional Japanese fine dining. The modern Japanese bistro mixes classic with contemporary by sourcing the freshest fish from coastal waters around the world, and creating work of art designed to surprise and elevate any night out. Reservations are recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar offers great food with over 36 brews on draught and carries close to 100 bottled beers including a number of rare and private order items.
121 locals recommend
Bar Hop
391 King St WThis bar offers great food with over 36 brews on draught and carries close to 100 bottled beers including a number of rare and private order items.
Thoroughbred is a bar and eatery with a house party vibe and a menu featuring snack foods and large-format feasts.
10 locals recommend
Thoroughbred Food & Drink
304 Richmond St WThoroughbred is a bar and eatery with a house party vibe and a menu featuring snack foods and large-format feasts.
Getting Around
Union Station is the primary railway station and intercity transportation facility in Toronto. The Union Pearson Express travels between Union Station and Toronto Pearson International Airport in 25 minutes departing every 15 minutes, seven days a week.
712 locals recommend
Union Station
55 Front St WUnion Station is the primary railway station and intercity transportation facility in Toronto. The Union Pearson Express travels between Union Station and Toronto Pearson International Airport in 25 minutes departing every 15 minutes, seven days a week.
The ferry slip for the Toronto Island Ferry, which provides transportation between mainland Toronto and the Toronto Islands.
51 locals recommend
Jack Layton Ferry Terminal station
9 Queens Quay WThe ferry slip for the Toronto Island Ferry, which provides transportation between mainland Toronto and the Toronto Islands.
Shopping
This smaller mall locating at midtown, Toronto has a lot going for it. There is a good LCBO (liquor store), 24hr Metro and a mix of clothing, jewelry, toy and gift shops. The Indigo in the mall has a great kids department and the second floor of the store leads into the upper level of the mall, right where the cinemas are located.
22 locals recommend
Riocan
2300 Yonge StThis smaller mall locating at midtown, Toronto has a lot going for it. There is a good LCBO (liquor store), 24hr Metro and a mix of clothing, jewelry, toy and gift shops. The Indigo in the mall has a great kids department and the second floor of the store leads into the upper level of the mall, right where the cinemas are located.
With a striking glass galleria and iconic "Flight Stop" geese, the Toronto Eaton Centre is a celebrated Canadian landmark. Home to over 250+ best-in-class retailers, restaurants and services in the heart of downtown, the Eaton Centre is one of the city’s premier urban shopping location.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StWith a striking glass galleria and iconic "Flight Stop" geese, the Toronto Eaton Centre is a celebrated Canadian landmark. Home to over 250+ best-in-class retailers, restaurants and services in the heart of downtown, the Eaton Centre is one of the city’s premier urban shopping location.
The Market is an older neighbourhood and one of the city's most well-known. It's numerous street food and the outdoor market makes it the most vibrant and diverse neighbourhood.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
The Market is an older neighbourhood and one of the city's most well-known. It's numerous street food and the outdoor market makes it the most vibrant and diverse neighbourhood.
Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St ESpacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
Parks & Nature
Eglinton Park is a public park located in midtown, Toronto, a few blocks west of the Eglinton subway station. Great for a morning jog.
18 locals recommend
Eglinton Park
200 Eglinton Ave WEglinton Park is a public park located in midtown, Toronto, a few blocks west of the Eglinton subway station. Great for a morning jog.
Queen's Park is a small but picturesque park that is overflowing with large trees and squirrel. Great for a morning jog.
189 locals recommend
Queen's Park
Queen's Park is a small but picturesque park that is overflowing with large trees and squirrel. Great for a morning jog.
There is a couple of sheltered seating areas to get out of the sun, loads of benches along the pathways, and a community garden on the west side. Free outdoor movie night every Sunday evening at sunset (summer only).
246 locals recommend
Christie Pits Park
750 Bloor St WThere is a couple of sheltered seating areas to get out of the sun, loads of benches along the pathways, and a community garden on the west side. Free outdoor movie night every Sunday evening at sunset (summer only).
The Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands located just south of downtown Toronto. There are beaches, sports facilities, a bike rental place, canoe and kayak rental, marinas, large areas of green fields, a theatre, police and fire stations and much more. It is a great getaway, a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the city without having to drive for hours
130 locals recommend
Toronto Islands - Ward's Island Park
17 Lakeshore AveThe Toronto Islands are a chain of small islands located just south of downtown Toronto. There are beaches, sports facilities, a bike rental place, canoe and kayak rental, marinas, large areas of green fields, a theatre, police and fire stations and much more. It is a great getaway, a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the city without having to drive for hours
Sightseeing
Harbourfront Centre is a key cultural organization on the waterfront of Toronto, it creates events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain a diverse public.
512 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WHarbourfront Centre is a key cultural organization on the waterfront of Toronto, it creates events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain a diverse public.
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdVisit the city's iconic CN Tower!
The second hippest district in the world, it is a verifiable artery of indie patisseries, homegrown labels, and hidden-from-view galleries – hallmarks of hipness. It’s also the home of the Museum of Contemporary Canadian art, Grafitti Alley, a block where street art is both 100-per-cent legal and lauded.
445 locals recommend
Terroni
720 Queen St WThe second hippest district in the world, it is a verifiable artery of indie patisseries, homegrown labels, and hidden-from-view galleries – hallmarks of hipness. It’s also the home of the Museum of Contemporary Canadian art, Grafitti Alley, a block where street art is both 100-per-cent legal and lauded.
Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings and 1813 battle site. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Fort York is open year-round and offers tours, exhibits, period settings, and seasonal demonstrations.
146 locals recommend
Fort York National Historic Site
250 Fort York BlvdCanada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings and 1813 battle site. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Fort York is open year-round and offers tours, exhibits, period settings, and seasonal demonstrations.
This gentrified neighborhood now contains a variety of posh stores and boutiques.
119 locals recommend
Yorkville Avenue
Yorkville AvenueThis gentrified neighborhood now contains a variety of posh stores and boutiques.
An urban plaza located in front of the city hall is the Nathan Phillips Square, it features an ice rink and it has been a quintessential Toronto experience for generations.
350 locals recommend
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St WAn urban plaza located in front of the city hall is the Nathan Phillips Square, it features an ice rink and it has been a quintessential Toronto experience for generations.
PATH is downtown Toronto's underground walkway linking 30 kilometres of shopping, services, and entertainment. Follow PATH and you'll reach your downtown destination easily in weatherproof comfort.
10 locals recommend
The PATH - City Hall
The PATH - City HallPATH is downtown Toronto's underground walkway linking 30 kilometres of shopping, services, and entertainment. Follow PATH and you'll reach your downtown destination easily in weatherproof comfort.
Bloor Street is a major east–west residential and commercial thoroughfare in Toronto. It is also home to Toronto's famous shopping street and serves as the main shopping area.
122 locals recommend
Bloor-Yonge station
Bloor Street is a major east–west residential and commercial thoroughfare in Toronto. It is also home to Toronto's famous shopping street and serves as the main shopping area.
There are a number of shops, restaurants, activities, historic monuments, and even spas to check out when you visit Chinatown. You will be able to kick back, relax, and spend the whole weekend at Chinatown.
740 locals recommend
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.There are a number of shops, restaurants, activities, historic monuments, and even spas to check out when you visit Chinatown. You will be able to kick back, relax, and spend the whole weekend at Chinatown.
The small stretch along Bloor Street has a great mix of affordable Korean eateries catering to many local Korean-Canadian community, hungry students, and tourists.
161 locals recommend
Koreatown
The small stretch along Bloor Street has a great mix of affordable Korean eateries catering to many local Korean-Canadian community, hungry students, and tourists.
Little Italy is a district in Toronto. It is known for its numerous Italian Canadian restaurants and businesses. There is also a significant Latin-Canadian and Portuguese-Canadian community in the area.
296 locals recommend
Little Italy
Little Italy is a district in Toronto. It is known for its numerous Italian Canadian restaurants and businesses. There is also a significant Latin-Canadian and Portuguese-Canadian community in the area.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of baseball's Toronto Blue Jays, this stadium features a retractable roof & hosts concerts.
1458 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayHome of baseball's Toronto Blue Jays, this stadium features a retractable roof & hosts concerts.
Explore the Waters of the World at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the aquarium is Toronto's newest must-see attraction for tourists and locals of all ages.
2070 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdExplore the Waters of the World at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of the CN Tower, the aquarium is Toronto's newest must-see attraction for tourists and locals of all ages.
The Air Canada Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street in the South Core district of Downtown Toronto, it is also the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Toronto Raptors.
252 locals recommend
Bay St at Air Canada Centre
The Air Canada Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street in the South Core district of Downtown Toronto, it is also the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Toronto Raptors.
Modern multiplex cinema chain screening the latest Hollywood films, plus new independent releases.
157 locals recommend
Cineplex Cinemas Yonge Dundas & VIP
10 Dundas St EModern multiplex cinema chain screening the latest Hollywood films, plus new independent releases.
The Toronto International Film Festival dominates every September as the area is thronged with celebrities and their fans, centered around TIFF Bell Lightbox.
582 locals recommend
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WThe Toronto International Film Festival dominates every September as the area is thronged with celebrities and their fans, centered around TIFF Bell Lightbox.