Guidebook for Toronto
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking for a quick drink close by, this place is alright but there are many other great places the further West on Danforth to go.
11 locals recommend
The Rusty Nail Pub
2202 Danforth AveIf you're looking for a quick drink close by, this place is alright but there are many other great places the further West on Danforth to go.
Need a drink? The liquor store is a good 30 min walk or an 8 min walk from Victoria Subway station. If you're not looking to be social or just want to hang out at home on a budget - this is THE place to be.
74 locals recommend
LCBO
3111 Danforth AveNeed a drink? The liquor store is a good 30 min walk or an 8 min walk from Victoria Subway station. If you're not looking to be social or just want to hang out at home on a budget - this is THE place to be.
A quaint bar with great tapas and a vast selection of beers. Great live music here as well as kareoke and open mic. Open late.
52 locals recommend
Relish Bar & Grill
511 Danforth AveA quaint bar with great tapas and a vast selection of beers. Great live music here as well as kareoke and open mic. Open late.
They have a great selection of beers and make a mean ceasar! Nice patio out back or visit "The One" just next door owned by the same owners as "The Only".
69 locals recommend
Big Picture Cinema and Stage
1035 Gerrard St EThey have a great selection of beers and make a mean ceasar! Nice patio out back or visit "The One" just next door owned by the same owners as "The Only".
Sightseeing
It was once known as the tallest building in the world. You will go up in a glass elevator and be sure to go on a clear sunny day in order to get stunning 360 views from the revolving restaurant. Dare to do the harness walk outside!
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdIt was once known as the tallest building in the world. You will go up in a glass elevator and be sure to go on a clear sunny day in order to get stunning 360 views from the revolving restaurant. Dare to do the harness walk outside!
Take the ferry to Wards or Centre Island in the summertime and venture around at Centre Island (amusement park) or hang out at one of the many beaches. Hanlan's point has a nude beach if that's what you're into.
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Take the ferry to Wards or Centre Island in the summertime and venture around at Centre Island (amusement park) or hang out at one of the many beaches. Hanlan's point has a nude beach if that's what you're into.
An eclectic and old market filled with great food, shopping and lots of things to do and see! Check out Pedestrian Sundays in Spring and Summer, the last Sunday of every month!
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
An eclectic and old market filled with great food, shopping and lots of things to do and see! Check out Pedestrian Sundays in Spring and Summer, the last Sunday of every month!
A town within a city. Here you will find some great shopping, art galleries and exhibits, plus awesome places for brunch, lunch, dinner or gathering for pints on a patio. The Christmas market is rated one of the best in the world here!
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StA town within a city. Here you will find some great shopping, art galleries and exhibits, plus awesome places for brunch, lunch, dinner or gathering for pints on a patio. The Christmas market is rated one of the best in the world here!
Parks & Nature
A place where they used to make all the bricks in Toronto, now used for many natural, eco-focused events. Visit the year round farmer's market for brunch with fresh organic local food, crafts and if you're lucky - great live music. Come for a skate in the winter (bring skates) or take a walk in the summer in the trails and natural ponds behind the buildings and watch the turtles, frogs, fish in the ponds wade by the the lillies and stunning lotuses.
275 locals recommend
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveA place where they used to make all the bricks in Toronto, now used for many natural, eco-focused events. Visit the year round farmer's market for brunch with fresh organic local food, crafts and if you're lucky - great live music. Come for a skate in the winter (bring skates) or take a walk in the summer in the trails and natural ponds behind the buildings and watch the turtles, frogs, fish in the ponds wade by the the lillies and stunning lotuses.
A great spot to hang out if you're looking for a beach to chill on. There is a food truck there if you get hungry as well. On the last day of the weekend in the Summer, if you listen and follow your ear to the music you will find a great beach party that goes from 3pm onward. Bring a blanket, a frisbee or your dancing feet. Be prepared for electronic beats and DJ's. Cover is $10 (I think).
174 locals recommend
Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry StA great spot to hang out if you're looking for a beach to chill on. There is a food truck there if you get hungry as well. On the last day of the weekend in the Summer, if you listen and follow your ear to the music you will find a great beach party that goes from 3pm onward. Bring a blanket, a frisbee or your dancing feet. Be prepared for electronic beats and DJ's. Cover is $10 (I think).
Take a bike or if you're up for a jog, this is a great place to check out. No dogs allowed.
106 locals recommend
Tommy Thompson Park
1 Leslie StTake a bike or if you're up for a jog, this is a great place to check out. No dogs allowed.
Hiking and biking trail that connects you from one end of the city to another by taking a hike through nature in the city...the trails run 32 km long - don't get lost now, follow the signs or bring a map. We have a couple here you can use.
26 locals recommend
Lower Don River Trail
Lower Don River TrailHiking and biking trail that connects you from one end of the city to another by taking a hike through nature in the city...the trails run 32 km long - don't get lost now, follow the signs or bring a map. We have a couple here you can use.
Lovely park with an olympic sized swimming pool, tennis club and lawn bowling. Further South towards the lake you will find volleyball stations on the beach and a boardwalk that goes on forever!
75 locals recommend
Kew Gardens
2075 Queen St ELovely park with an olympic sized swimming pool, tennis club and lawn bowling. Further South towards the lake you will find volleyball stations on the beach and a boardwalk that goes on forever!
Essentials
Our local corner grocers, with a vast selection of imported foods from Italy as well as locally grown foods when in season in Ontario. Closed Sundays and holidays.
23 locals recommend
Vincenzo Supermarket
2406 Danforth AveOur local corner grocers, with a vast selection of imported foods from Italy as well as locally grown foods when in season in Ontario. Closed Sundays and holidays.
24-hours all you need in one place grocery store with a variety of foods to choose from all over the planet!
68 locals recommend
Sobeys Danforth
2451 Danforth Ave24-hours all you need in one place grocery store with a variety of foods to choose from all over the planet!
Food Scene
Because everyone loves a good brunch! Located just a block away.
27 locals recommend
Hollandaise Diner
2231 Danforth AveBecause everyone loves a good brunch! Located just a block away.
Celena's Bakery
1938 Danforth AveCome here for a great coffee and a bite to eat for lunch.
Great coffee just a block away. Sit down and read a book from the vast selection (also for sale) and listen to some vinyl. Great service too!
22 locals recommend
Press Vinyl Cafe
2442 Danforth AveGreat coffee just a block away. Sit down and read a book from the vast selection (also for sale) and listen to some vinyl. Great service too!
The hipper stores are starting to take over but there are still many gems along this stretch of road if you're looking for some Indian food and culture - check it out!
52 locals recommend
Little India
The hipper stores are starting to take over but there are still many gems along this stretch of road if you're looking for some Indian food and culture - check it out!
It's about the best pizza you will get in Toronto (we've done our homework). Be prepared to pay the price however.
45 locals recommend
Pizzeria Via Mercanti
188 Augusta AveIt's about the best pizza you will get in Toronto (we've done our homework). Be prepared to pay the price however.
Love Etheopain or want to try something completely different in an eating experience? Come here. Service is friendly and food is always good. Be prepared for a food coma and getting your hands dirty!
27 locals recommend
Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant
1408 Danforth AveLove Etheopain or want to try something completely different in an eating experience? Come here. Service is friendly and food is always good. Be prepared for a food coma and getting your hands dirty!
Come here for a nice romantic meal and enjoy the patio on the warmer days.
11 locals recommend
The Rectory
102 Lakeshore AveCome here for a nice romantic meal and enjoy the patio on the warmer days.
Arts & Culture
Come check out many different styles of art in this building. Be prepared to spend your day here so not to rush through it all.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WCome check out many different styles of art in this building. Be prepared to spend your day here so not to rush through it all.
Gardiner Museum
111 Queens ParkA beautiful pottery museum that's a must-see!
Get ready to be fascinated by massive dinosaurs, ancient skeletons, rocks and crystals. Make sure you plan to spend your entire day here...you will need it in order to see everything! Don't miss the bat cave!
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkGet ready to be fascinated by massive dinosaurs, ancient skeletons, rocks and crystals. Make sure you plan to spend your entire day here...you will need it in order to see everything! Don't miss the bat cave!