Arts & Culture
The Toronto International Film Festival has become the launching pad for the best of international, Hollywood and Canadian cinema, and is recognized as the most important film festival after Cannes.
45 locals recommend
TIFF
350 King St WThe Toronto International Film Festival has become the launching pad for the best of international, Hollywood and Canadian cinema, and is recognized as the most important film festival after Cannes.
Movie goers and film addicts can get their flicker fix just blocks away! Class A Theatre Amenities: 1 IMAX Screen(s); 1 DBOX Screen(s); 6 Real D 3D Screen(s); 1 UltraAVX Screen(s); 14 Screen(s).
358 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre
259 Richmond St WMovie goers and film addicts can get their flicker fix just blocks away! Class A Theatre Amenities: 1 IMAX Screen(s); 1 DBOX Screen(s); 6 Real D 3D Screen(s); 1 UltraAVX Screen(s); 14 Screen(s).
"A hotbed for culture." 3 storeys of entertainment. A unique boutique hotel. And food is rumoured to be pretty good.
537 locals recommend
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W"A hotbed for culture." 3 storeys of entertainment. A unique boutique hotel. And food is rumoured to be pretty good.
Food Scene
You can't go wrong with the Keg if you're into steak, prime rib, potatoes, along with quality service.
90 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - King West
560 King Street WestYou can't go wrong with the Keg if you're into steak, prime rib, potatoes, along with quality service.
Best dim sum in Chinatown! Still have traditional dim sum carts so you can see what you want to order. All day dim sum + Chinese. Free delivery on $25+ orders!
16 locals recommend
Dim Sum King
421 Dundas St WBest dim sum in Chinatown! Still have traditional dim sum carts so you can see what you want to order. All day dim sum + Chinese. Free delivery on $25+ orders!
Authentic Japanese ramen house! Great food, service and just 2 minutes walk from the apt.
136 locals recommend
KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St WAuthentic Japanese ramen house! Great food, service and just 2 minutes walk from the apt.
Not your usual "banh mi" a.k.a. Viet subs. This is a twist from the traditional sandwiches but still tastes pretty darn Vietnamese!
147 locals recommend
Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St WNot your usual "banh mi" a.k.a. Viet subs. This is a twist from the traditional sandwiches but still tastes pretty darn Vietnamese!
Another alteration from traditional Thai cuisine but still tasting authentically Thai! Great atmosphere and service. The Thai iced tea is a must try!
199 locals recommend
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte StAnother alteration from traditional Thai cuisine but still tasting authentically Thai! Great atmosphere and service. The Thai iced tea is a must try!
For seafood lovers. Highly recommend the Lobster Bisque + Lobster Cobb Salad combo for lunch.
19 locals recommend
The Spoke Club
600 King St WFor seafood lovers. Highly recommend the Lobster Bisque + Lobster Cobb Salad combo for lunch.
In case you're wondering where's the nearby Sbux? This one is bigger of the 2 closest Starbucks.
142 locals recommend
Starbucks
1909 Yonge StIn case you're wondering where's the nearby Sbux? This one is bigger of the 2 closest Starbucks.
Nice ambiance, good food & drinks. Great spot for work, meetings or just chill. Can get pretty busy.
188 locals recommend
Dark Horse Espresso Bar
215 Spadina Ave.Nice ambiance, good food & drinks. Great spot for work, meetings or just chill. Can get pretty busy.
Great place for meetings or to do your work if you need to get out of the apt. However, their WiFi connection is pretty bad. Fortunately, you could connect from "home" just across the street!
175 locals recommend
Aroma Espresso Bar
430 King St WGreat place for meetings or to do your work if you need to get out of the apt. However, their WiFi connection is pretty bad. Fortunately, you could connect from "home" just across the street!
Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St WThe butter chicken is to die for!
Yummy Korean Food Restaurant
710 Bloor St WCheap and good!
El Trompo
277 Augusta AveMichelada, pico de gallo, and fish tacos! Authentic Mexican.
Japango
122 Elizabeth StA bit pricier, but worth it. Must try their chirashi.
Curry Twist Restaurant
3034 Dundas St WFresh baked, best naan ever!
Tasty, authentic Vietnamese food. The caphe sua da/nong (iced/hot drip coffee) is the best!
21 locals recommend
Pho Huong
598 College StTasty, authentic Vietnamese food. The caphe sua da/nong (iced/hot drip coffee) is the best!
Did a late night poutine gorge fest. Loved every bite of it.
63 locals recommend
Poutini’s House of Poutine
1112 Queen St WDid a late night poutine gorge fest. Loved every bite of it.
Great food and service. Their kumquat mimosa is the tastiest and most refreshing!
86 locals recommend
Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine
810 Queen Street EastGreat food and service. Their kumquat mimosa is the tastiest and most refreshing!
This place never fails. Everything I've tried there has been nothing short of delicious!
159 locals recommend
House on Parliament
454 Parliament StThis place never fails. Everything I've tried there has been nothing short of delicious!
Suppliers to many restaurants. Get your oyster from the source! Freshly shucked on the spot and a good changing seafood menu.
74 locals recommend
Oyster Boy
872 Queen St WSuppliers to many restaurants. Get your oyster from the source! Freshly shucked on the spot and a good changing seafood menu.
Momofuku Shōtō
190 University AvenueHigh-end Japanese fusion. Try it during Winter/Summer-lishious!
Essentials
Fruits & vegetables; deli & ready meals; meat & seafood; bakery; drinks... Prefer eating in? Here's where to shop! (Pssst... There is a clearance section with deals that will blow you away!)
1110 locals recommend
Loblaws
585 Queen St WFruits & vegetables; deli & ready meals; meat & seafood; bakery; drinks... Prefer eating in? Here's where to shop! (Pssst... There is a clearance section with deals that will blow you away!)
Bulk Barn
393 King St WBuy only what you need. And you can bring your own plastic containers.
Everything Else
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.In case you need a drink.
I recommend LCBO for selection. But if you really need a bottle, it's really close by.
139 locals recommend
Wine Rack
746 King St WI recommend LCBO for selection. But if you really need a bottle, it's really close by.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
947 Dovercourt RdRent a car for $40/day or less. They come pick you up.
The city's popular, well-known gym.
Psst... Public recreation centres and pools are free in this city. ;)
6 locals recommend
GoodLife Fitness Toronto McCaul and Queen
21 McCaul StThe city's popular, well-known gym.
Psst... Public recreation centres and pools are free in this city. ;)
Alexandra Park Community Centre
105 Grange CtNearest public pool + rec centre.
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayBecause the Jays are on fiiire!!
The Royal Ontario Museum is one of Canada’s largest museums with eight Centres of Discovery to connect you to vibrant communities, and access their extensive collections and curatorial expertise.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkThe Royal Ontario Museum is one of Canada’s largest museums with eight Centres of Discovery to connect you to vibrant communities, and access their extensive collections and curatorial expertise.
Founded in 1900 by a group of private citizens as the Art Museum of Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in NA. The AGO holds more than 80,000 works in its collection.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WFounded in 1900 by a group of private citizens as the Art Museum of Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in NA. The AGO holds more than 80,000 works in its collection.
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StThe hub of TO shopping.
If you have Zipcar account or just sign up for one and Zipcars are just beside the aroma espresso.
13 locals recommend
Zipcar
If you have Zipcar account or just sign up for one and Zipcars are just beside the aroma espresso.
If you're with Car2Go, you can grab one at the parking lot right next door.
12 locals recommend
car2go
240 Richmond Street WestIf you're with Car2Go, you can grab one at the parking lot right next door.
Shopping
Dollarama
15355 24 AveIn case you need the dollar store. It's over here.
Winners
57 Spadina AvenueUp to 60% off name brands.
HomeSense
957 Eglinton Ave EUp to 60% off name brands.
Marshalls
126 John StUp to 60% off brands.
Drinks & Nightlife
SPIN Toronto
I heard amazing sounds walking by this joint.
Lenin-themed Russian decor and an upscale semi-professional looking crowd.
76 locals recommend
Pravda Vodka Bar
44 Wellington St ELenin-themed Russian decor and an upscale semi-professional looking crowd.
Sightseeing
The park sits atop the now buried Garrison Creek features 3 ball diamonds, 8 tennis courts, 2 volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a dog off-leash area, a picnic area, a wading pool & rec ctr.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WThe park sits atop the now buried Garrison Creek features 3 ball diamonds, 8 tennis courts, 2 volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a dog off-leash area, a picnic area, a wading pool & rec ctr.