Guidebook for Toronto

Sarah
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

This is the place to go for classic Toronto eats. Here are some of my favourites (vendors in brackets): -World famous sandwich: peameal bacon on a bun (Carousel Bakery) -Parmesan & leek danish (Stonemill Bakehouse) -More than 20 kinds of mustard - and they let you try samples! (Kozlik's. You're more than welcome to try the many jars of it in our fridge, too!) -Cheese from all over the world - and they let you try samples! (Olympic Cheese Mart) IMPORTANT NOTES: -Best time to go: Saturday morning (Full hours here: http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/pages/hours_parking/) -Many of the vendors here accept cash only
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St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St E
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This is the place to go for classic Toronto eats. Here are some of my favourites (vendors in brackets): -World famous sandwich: peameal bacon on a bun (Carousel Bakery) -Parmesan & leek danish (Stonemill Bakehouse) -More than 20 kinds of mustard - and they let you try samples! (Kozlik's. You're more than welcome to try the many jars of it in our fridge, too!) -Cheese from all over the world - and they let you try samples! (Olympic Cheese Mart) IMPORTANT NOTES: -Best time to go: Saturday morning (Full hours here: http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/pages/hours_parking/) -Many of the vendors here accept cash only
The best bang for your buck in my neighbourhood! For less than $5, you get a giant ice cream cone that even the biggest ice-cream lovers will have trouble finishing. There are at least 30 flavours on the menu. It's a short walk from my house and worth the wait if there's a long line. NOTE: The store only accepts cash
St Clair Ice Cream Ltd
149 Kelvin Ave
The best bang for your buck in my neighbourhood! For less than $5, you get a giant ice cream cone that even the biggest ice-cream lovers will have trouble finishing. There are at least 30 flavours on the menu. It's a short walk from my house and worth the wait if there's a long line. NOTE: The store only accepts cash
This Caribbean joint serves delicious rotis filled with curried chicken, goat and more. It's mainly a take-out spot but there are a couple of tables inside. to eat at if you're on the go Most people walk in and order, but if you're pressed for time you can call ahead. It's a short walk from my house. NOTE: This store accepts cash only.
Danforth Roti Shop
2844 Danforth Avenue
This Caribbean joint serves delicious rotis filled with curried chicken, goat and more. It's mainly a take-out spot but there are a couple of tables inside. to eat at if you're on the go Most people walk in and order, but if you're pressed for time you can call ahead. It's a short walk from my house. NOTE: This store accepts cash only.
if you're in the west end, this is a great place to try - especially if you're someone who appreciates a good cup of coffee. (We also have beans in our cupboard. Feel free to try it!) The best part about the shop, though, is their delicious pastries. You'll smell them as soon as you walk in.
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Cherry Bomb Coffee
79 Roncesvalles Ave
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if you're in the west end, this is a great place to try - especially if you're someone who appreciates a good cup of coffee. (We also have beans in our cupboard. Feel free to try it!) The best part about the shop, though, is their delicious pastries. You'll smell them as soon as you walk in.
Delicious coffee and baked goods (try the brownie!). Our neighbourhood favourite!
Prologue Cafe
2249 Gerrard St E
Delicious coffee and baked goods (try the brownie!). Our neighbourhood favourite!
This coffee shop has trendy drinks created in-house. They also have sandwiches (one of my friends says their egg salad, which has cumin, is the best they've ever had). And their peanut butter cookies are to die for.
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Red Rocket Coffee
1364 Danforth Ave
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This coffee shop has trendy drinks created in-house. They also have sandwiches (one of my friends says their egg salad, which has cumin, is the best they've ever had). And their peanut butter cookies are to die for.
A good place to order take-out if you're craving Canadian-Chinese food.
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Chopstick Foods
3300 Danforth Ave
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A good place to order take-out if you're craving Canadian-Chinese food.
A trendy, farm-to-table restaurant in a hip area of the Danforth. Great for brunch or dinner.
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City Betty
1352 Danforth Ave
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A trendy, farm-to-table restaurant in a hip area of the Danforth. Great for brunch or dinner.
Neapolitan pizza at a local-favourite.
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Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington Ave
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Neapolitan pizza at a local-favourite.
The best brunch in the city. Worth the trek for the eggs benedict. I'm also a fan of their classic breakfast and sometimes order both. (I'd recommend you pick one unless you want to feel uncomfortably full the rest of the day).
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Emma's Country Kitchen
810 St Clair Ave W
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The best brunch in the city. Worth the trek for the eggs benedict. I'm also a fan of their classic breakfast and sometimes order both. (I'd recommend you pick one unless you want to feel uncomfortably full the rest of the day).
Our favourite coffee spot for picking up lattes to go. There are a few different locations across the city. They're all great!
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Wallace Espresso
188 Wallace Ave
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Our favourite coffee spot for picking up lattes to go. There are a few different locations across the city. They're all great!

Drinks & Nightlife

Brickworks is a local cider brewery here in Toronto. You can find their products in many bars around the city and on the shelves at the LCBO (liquor stores). However, this is the best spot to try their cider: it's their very own bar and they serve new flavours you can't get anywhere else! I'd highly recommend getting a flight (choose four flavours. Served in 5 ounce glasses for $16). I've never had their food but have heard good things about the menu! More details here: http://theciderhouse.ca/ciderhouse-2/
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Brickworks Ciderhouse
709 Queen St E
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Brickworks is a local cider brewery here in Toronto. You can find their products in many bars around the city and on the shelves at the LCBO (liquor stores). However, this is the best spot to try their cider: it's their very own bar and they serve new flavours you can't get anywhere else! I'd highly recommend getting a flight (choose four flavours. Served in 5 ounce glasses for $16). I've never had their food but have heard good things about the menu! More details here: http://theciderhouse.ca/ciderhouse-2/

Sightseeing

Perhaps the city's most famous tourist attraction. Full details and tickets here: https://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/home.html?ref=MainBarEN
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CN-torni
290 Bremner Blvd
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Perhaps the city's most famous tourist attraction. Full details and tickets here: https://www.cntower.ca/en-ca/home.html?ref=MainBarEN
Visit Toronto's majestic castle! Full details here: http://casaloma.ca/
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Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
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Visit Toronto's majestic castle! Full details here: http://casaloma.ca/
Recently ranked No. 2 on Vogue's list of the world's coolest neighbourhoods, this is a fun neighbourhood with trendy bars, restaurants and shops and popular among locals and tourists alike.
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Queen Street West
Queen Street West
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Recently ranked No. 2 on Vogue's list of the world's coolest neighbourhoods, this is a fun neighbourhood with trendy bars, restaurants and shops and popular among locals and tourists alike.

Entertainment & Activities

The coolest part of this aquarium is the glowing jellyfish. Runner-up: stingrays - you can pet them! Full details and tickets here: https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada
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Ripley's Aquarium Kanadassa
288 Bremner Blvd
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The coolest part of this aquarium is the glowing jellyfish. Runner-up: stingrays - you can pet them! Full details and tickets here: https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/canada
A fun spot to play board games with a friend, or a group. They serve snacks (pub food) and drinks. And they have live entertainment some nights.
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Time Capsule Board Games Cafe & Bar
2183 Danforth Ave
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A fun spot to play board games with a friend, or a group. They serve snacks (pub food) and drinks. And they have live entertainment some nights.

Getting Around

We are blessed to live a 4 minute walk from Victoria Park subway station. You can be downtown in half an hour via the Bloor-Danforth subway line. Would recommend buying a PRESTO card to get discounts on fares. More details, maps, hours and more here: http://www.ttc.ca/index.jsp
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Victoria Park Station
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We are blessed to live a 4 minute walk from Victoria Park subway station. You can be downtown in half an hour via the Bloor-Danforth subway line. Would recommend buying a PRESTO card to get discounts on fares. More details, maps, hours and more here: http://www.ttc.ca/index.jsp

Parks & Nature

Located at the end of our street, this park is only a 2 minute walk away. It's a great open space to relax and have a picnic in and isn't as busy as some of the bigger parks downtown.
Dentonia-puisto
80 Thyra Ave
Located at the end of our street, this park is only a 2 minute walk away. It's a great open space to relax and have a picnic in and isn't as busy as some of the bigger parks downtown.
A cool spot to go even if you're not a beach person. The boardwalk along the beach makes for a nice stroll.
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Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd E
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A cool spot to go even if you're not a beach person. The boardwalk along the beach makes for a nice stroll.
This is my favourite park in the city. It's Toronto's biggest. If you're visiting in May, you might be able to see the cherry blossoms bloom!
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High Park Subway Station
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This is my favourite park in the city. It's Toronto's biggest. If you're visiting in May, you might be able to see the cherry blossoms bloom!
This short hike offers an incredible view of the city's east end. You will forget you're in Canada's biggest city!
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Scarborough Bluffs Park
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This short hike offers an incredible view of the city's east end. You will forget you're in Canada's biggest city!
Take the ferry across to Toronto Islands. Home to locals, a small amusement park and beaches, it's an offbeat spot to spend a day.
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Toronto Islands
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Take the ferry across to Toronto Islands. Home to locals, a small amusement park and beaches, it's an offbeat spot to spend a day.

Shopping

This cute local store offers everything from greeting cards to handmade cosmetics and clothing.
Collected Joy Kingston Road Village
1035 Kingston Rd
This cute local store offers everything from greeting cards to handmade cosmetics and clothing.