Vishal’s Airbnb Guests Guidebook for exploring Downtown Toronto
Sightseeing
Recommended nearby places for sightseeing
Do checkout the no.1 attraction in Toronto . It will give you beautiful views of Toronto , Lake Ontario and it also has a revolving restaurant for dining .
3508 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdDo checkout the no.1 attraction in Toronto . It will give you beautiful views of Toronto , Lake Ontario and it also has a revolving restaurant for dining .
These islands are located in Lake Ontario . They are accessible via the Toronto ferry or private water taxis . The islands have beautiful views of Toronto skyline and they also have places to eat and trails for cycling and walking .
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
These islands are located in Lake Ontario . They are accessible via the Toronto ferry or private water taxis . The islands have beautiful views of Toronto skyline and they also have places to eat and trails for cycling and walking .
Nice place for kids and adults to have fun ! Highly recommended to anyone who is coming to Toronto with family.
2070 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdNice place for kids and adults to have fun ! Highly recommended to anyone who is coming to Toronto with family.
One of the most busiest and most photographed place in Toronto . Famous for the iconic Toronto sign as well as for ice skating during winter season.
350 locals recommend
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St WOne of the most busiest and most photographed place in Toronto . Famous for the iconic Toronto sign as well as for ice skating during winter season.
Similar to Times Square in New York . Located at a walking distance from our place . Has a lot of good restaurants and shopping options in the vicinity . Strongly recommend this to all guests .
399 locals recommend
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St ESimilar to Times Square in New York . Located at a walking distance from our place . Has a lot of good restaurants and shopping options in the vicinity . Strongly recommend this to all guests .
Nice beach by Lake Ontario . Located at a walking distance from our place . Very good for a nice walk or a picnic .
199 locals recommend
Canada's Sugar Beach
Nice beach by Lake Ontario . Located at a walking distance from our place . Very good for a nice walk or a picnic .
one of Toronto's best attractions and sail the Kajama, a traditional 165 foot three masted Schooner boat cruise. Toronto's only Tall Ship boat cruise attraction sailing daily from downtown Toronto.
Sit back and relax with a cold drink from our fully licensed bar, as you set sail on Toronto Harbour and beautiful Lake Ontario.
30 locals recommend
The Tall Ship Kajama
235 Queens Quay Wone of Toronto's best attractions and sail the Kajama, a traditional 165 foot three masted Schooner boat cruise. Toronto's only Tall Ship boat cruise attraction sailing daily from downtown Toronto.
Sit back and relax with a cold drink from our fully licensed bar, as you set sail on Toronto Harbour and beautiful Lake Ontario.
Food scene
An iconic culinary hotspot. Eat, shop and savour the best foods, served up by over 120 merchants and farmers.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EAn iconic culinary hotspot. Eat, shop and savour the best foods, served up by over 120 merchants and farmers.
Nice food and drinks . Situated by the lakefront . One of my personal favourites. Not recommend if you have young kids .
205 locals recommend
Amsterdam BrewHouse
245 Queens Quay WNice food and drinks . Situated by the lakefront . One of my personal favourites. Not recommend if you have young kids .
Miku Toronto
10 Bay St.Excellent place for sushi and Japanese cuisine
Nice pizza place located at a walking distance from our place . Good option if you want something economical and fast .
Mister Pizza
16 Yonge StNice pizza place located at a walking distance from our place . Good option if you want something economical and fast .
Upscale dining place for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries
7 locals recommend
Don Alfonso 1890
1 Harbour SquareUpscale dining place for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries
Good restaurant for watching games and to have a couple of drinks with your friends/family.
NBA Courtside Restaurant
Good restaurant for watching games and to have a couple of drinks with your friends/family.
Lisa’s Ice Cream
Nice shop to get some ice cream after a long walk along harborfront :)
BeaverTails is truly one of a kind. Irresistibly delicious, artisanal Canadian pastry, always there to share special moments that make lifelong memories.
Iconic indulgence since 1978, today we continue our heritage by uniquely combining our original recipe with premium quality ingredients. Served piping-hot, our hand-stretched whole-wheat pastries are both crispy and chewy at the same time. With endless flavour combinations, we promise you an experience you will never forget.
15 locals recommend
BeaverTails Toronto Waterfront
145 Queens Quay WBeaverTails is truly one of a kind. Irresistibly delicious, artisanal Canadian pastry, always there to share special moments that make lifelong memories.
Iconic indulgence since 1978, today we continue our heritage by uniquely combining our original recipe with premium quality ingredients. Served piping-hot, our hand-stretched whole-wheat pastries are both crispy and chewy at the same time. With endless flavour combinations, we promise you an experience you will never forget.
Toronto's Kensington Market is an eclectic neighbourhood with a multicultural mix of supermarkets, street food, hole-in-the-wall boutiques and vintage clothing stores. Strolling through Kensington shops allows you to tap into the many different cultures that now make Toronto home, and you’ll have your pick of cuisines with so many options on hand. Plus, Kensington comes with a bit of a grittier edge and it’s all the better for it.
Kensington Market
Toronto's Kensington Market is an eclectic neighbourhood with a multicultural mix of supermarkets, street food, hole-in-the-wall boutiques and vintage clothing stores. Strolling through Kensington shops allows you to tap into the many different cultures that now make Toronto home, and you’ll have your pick of cuisines with so many options on hand. Plus, Kensington comes with a bit of a grittier edge and it’s all the better for it.
Alcohol
Recommended places for getting booze
Situated at a walking distance from our place . Good for buying various types of alcohol like wine, beers etc .
956 locals recommend
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Situated at a walking distance from our place . Good for buying various types of alcohol like wine, beers etc .
Events
Places that have events all year round
Meridian Hall is a major performing arts venue in Toronto, Ontario, and it is the country's largest soft-seat theatre
133 locals recommend
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (soon to be Meridian Hall)
1 Front St EMeridian Hall is a major performing arts venue in Toronto, Ontario, and it is the country's largest soft-seat theatre
Shopping
Shopping destinations
One of the biggest and best malls in Toronto . Located at a walking distance from the apartment. Has all premium brands and also has a food court for dining .
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StOne of the biggest and best malls in Toronto . Located at a walking distance from the apartment. Has all premium brands and also has a food court for dining .
Grocery
Farm Boy
For groceries
Loblaws Lower Jarvis Street
For groceries
Longo's Maple Leaf Square
15 York StFor grocery shopping
Traveler advice
Getting around
Subway (TTC) is the fastest way to get around in downtown.
The closest subway station to us is the union station subway station. It’s at a 10-15 walking distance .
Getting around
Use Bikeshare Toronto bikes to explore downtown
You can get bicycles on rent form bikeshare Toronto. They have spots all over downtown and one is situated at a walking distance from our place . Just download the app , register yourself and pay by the hour or day .
Don't miss
Checkout the schedule of Scotiabank arena and meridian hall
Do checkout the program schedule of Scotiabank arena and Meridian hall to see what concerts/events are going on .
Getting around
Please check the status of the traffic
Please check the status of the traffic if you are going out by car . It gets really busy during rush hour in downtown Toronto and traffic congestion might be bad .