Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Sneaky Dee's
431 College StKing's Crown Nachos are delish!
If you like Jamaican food or have yet to have a taste, this is the place to go!
18 locals recommend
Ritz Caribbean Foods
211 Yonge StIf you like Jamaican food or have yet to have a taste, this is the place to go!
The Chicken Tagliatelle and Roasted Rotisserie Chicken with Today's Vegetables are highly recommended. Don't forget the Molten Lava Chocolate Souffle served with Vanilla Bean ice cream and raspberries. Mmm!
26 locals recommend
JOEY Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin StThe Chicken Tagliatelle and Roasted Rotisserie Chicken with Today's Vegetables are highly recommended. Don't forget the Molten Lava Chocolate Souffle served with Vanilla Bean ice cream and raspberries. Mmm!
The best pizza in Toronto. Tasty and a good bang for your buck!
15 locals recommend
Fresca Pizza and Pasta
302 College StThe best pizza in Toronto. Tasty and a good bang for your buck!
Great Scottish cuisine. Even if you aren't feeling like Haggis, give the Mac n Cheese a try. Mmm!
39 locals recommend
The Caledonian
856 College StGreat Scottish cuisine. Even if you aren't feeling like Haggis, give the Mac n Cheese a try. Mmm!
WVRST
609 King St WSausage and beer!
Great Chinese Food for a great price. Sometimes it's hard to find a spot so arrive early!
36 locals recommend
Dumpling House Restaurant
328 Spadina Ave.Great Chinese Food for a great price. Sometimes it's hard to find a spot so arrive early!
La Mexicana
3337 Bathurst StRainbow Sushi
3450 Bathurst StNearby Japanese
Tim Hortons
4986 Yonge StInfamous Canadian Coffee fare.
Subway
385 Queen St WParks & Nature
Beautiful, hidden gem in the east end of Toronto. Highly recommended for nature enthusiasts and families alike!
16 locals recommend
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre
1749 Meadowvale RdBeautiful, hidden gem in the east end of Toronto. Highly recommended for nature enthusiasts and families alike!
High Park
1873 Bloor St WVery scenic and stunning park. Dog friendly (woof)
Beltline Trail
Beltline TrailGo for a walk or a jog through this trail
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WCanada's first urban park. Sometimes the local soccer (football) team trains here!
33 locals recommend
Downsview Park
70 Canuck AveCanada's first urban park. Sometimes the local soccer (football) team trains here!
Play baseball, walk the dogs or simply hang out at Christie Pits Park. Great hills for sledding in the winter!
246 locals recommend
Christie Pits Park
750 Bloor St WPlay baseball, walk the dogs or simply hang out at Christie Pits Park. Great hills for sledding in the winter!
If you have dogs, there is a fenced off spot just steps away from my home for your furry friends to play!
Woburn Park
If you have dogs, there is a fenced off spot just steps away from my home for your furry friends to play!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you enjoy loud punk and heavy metal music, check out this cozy music venue. It has easily become the Toronto's scenes favourite spot to check out live music.
Coalition: T.O.
282 Augusta AveIf you enjoy loud punk and heavy metal music, check out this cozy music venue. It has easily become the Toronto's scenes favourite spot to check out live music.
The Opera House
735 Queen St EA plethora of music artists have played this iconic venue.
Mod Club Theatre
722 College StCheck out the architecture, markets, drinks and food at the historic Distillery District. Annual Christmas Markets are hosted here.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StCheck out the architecture, markets, drinks and food at the historic Distillery District. Annual Christmas Markets are hosted here.
Shopping
From the iconic signage to the low prices, this bad boy has been around for decades and will close its doors for good in December 2016. Grab something for yourself and a loved one before it's gone!
68 locals recommend
Honest Ed's
581 Bloor Street WestFrom the iconic signage to the low prices, this bad boy has been around for decades and will close its doors for good in December 2016. Grab something for yourself and a loved one before it's gone!
Buy a new outfit, check out the latest flick or put your nose in a book at this shopping mall. Parking is hard to come by so you're best off to take the 20 minute scenic route on foot.
711 locals recommend
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StBuy a new outfit, check out the latest flick or put your nose in a book at this shopping mall. Parking is hard to come by so you're best off to take the 20 minute scenic route on foot.
Accessible via Highway 401 or TTC, this shopping mall has all the basics. Cheap eats and treats, movies, clothing, movies and more.
147 locals recommend
Scarborough Town Centre
300 Borough DrAccessible via Highway 401 or TTC, this shopping mall has all the basics. Cheap eats and treats, movies, clothing, movies and more.
Music lovers unite. This gem has relocated from Honest Eds to the heart of Chinatown. Highly recommended
10 locals recommend
Sonic Boom Records
215 Spadina Ave.Music lovers unite. This gem has relocated from Honest Eds to the heart of Chinatown. Highly recommended
Second Cup
4841 Yonge StSmall shopping mall with banks, stores, fast food joints and more.
Vaughan Mills
1 Bass Pro Mills DrA really, really big mall.
Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin StHumble little shopping mall on the outskirts of Little Italy
From luxury boutiques and restaurants to books and grocery, you can shop til you drop or simply walk the mall.. great exercise!
79 locals recommend
Bayview Village Shopping Centre
2901 Bayview AveFrom luxury boutiques and restaurants to books and grocery, you can shop til you drop or simply walk the mall.. great exercise!
Shop til you drop at this large shopping centre that stretches from one intersection to the next. Lots of restaurants and stores for everyone to enjoy.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StShop til you drop at this large shopping centre that stretches from one intersection to the next. Lots of restaurants and stores for everyone to enjoy.
Budget friendly and local shopping, restaurants and services available here.
11 locals recommend
Marshalls
700 Lawrence Ave WBudget friendly and local shopping, restaurants and services available here.
Centerpoint Mall
6464 Yonge StYour everyday shopping mall.
Heavy music lovers unite at Stained Class Records. This spanking new gem opened its doors in December 2016. Supplying metal enthusiasts with a vast selection of rare, vintage and modern collectables. Get your metal t's, vinyl, tapes, patches and more here!
Parkdale Platters
1614 Queen St WHeavy music lovers unite at Stained Class Records. This spanking new gem opened its doors in December 2016. Supplying metal enthusiasts with a vast selection of rare, vintage and modern collectables. Get your metal t's, vinyl, tapes, patches and more here!
Entertainment & Activities
While you are near the Rouge Valley Trails, go say hi to the animals and exotic birds at the Toronto Zoo.
346 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale RdWhile you are near the Rouge Valley Trails, go say hi to the animals and exotic birds at the Toronto Zoo.
One of the best amusement parks around. There's a little something for everyone. It's worth the trip - drive there or take the GO BUS from Yorkdale Mall.
591 locals recommend
Canada's Wonderland
1 Canada's Wonderland DriveOne of the best amusement parks around. There's a little something for everyone. It's worth the trip - drive there or take the GO BUS from Yorkdale Mall.
Curl up with a book, use the computer or book a study room here.
Toronto Public Library - Barbara Frum Branch
20 Covington RdCurl up with a book, use the computer or book a study room here.
Catch the Blue Jays and other live events here. Formally known as the Skydome.
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayCatch the Blue Jays and other live events here. Formally known as the Skydome.
Catch the Raptors play basketball, Toronto Maple Leafs play hockey and live music here.
252 locals recommend
Bay St at Air Canada Centre
Catch the Raptors play basketball, Toronto Maple Leafs play hockey and live music here.
Something for everyone! Swimming, sports, weightlifting, cardio equipment, yoga studio.. this YMCA is not only got it all but extremely welcoming.
17 locals recommend
Central YMCA
20 Grosvenor StSomething for everyone! Swimming, sports, weightlifting, cardio equipment, yoga studio.. this YMCA is not only got it all but extremely welcoming.
Centreville Amusement Park
9 Queens Quay WCanadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' BlvdPop up amusement park open usually in late Summer.
Ed Mirvish Theatre
244 Victoria StTIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WThe ultimate hub for independent film!
Essentials
Metro
600 Sheppard Ave WGrab some ketchup chips or something more filling here.
Andrew & Shelly's No Frills
270 Wilson AveCheaper alternative to Metro.
Bathurst Lawrence Walk-in Clinic
3077 Bathurst StWalk-In Clinic
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
2075 Bayview AveUnlike the name suggests, they are not open until 11PM but they are open most of the day, 7 days a week.
911 Milk Store
3205 Bathurst StUnlike the name suggests, they are not open until 11PM but they are open most of the day, 7 days a week.
I offer laundry in-suite free of charge but if you need to do your laundry during off-hours, this laundromat is just steps away!
Bathurst Street Coin Laundry
3201 Bathurst StreetI offer laundry in-suite free of charge but if you need to do your laundry during off-hours, this laundromat is just steps away!
Apex Cleaners
3319 Bathurst StGet that tux or special gown dry cleaned here. Family owned business
Looks like Google is wrong on this one - Located in the same plaza as Metro and the LC, relax and get your nails done before your night out on the town!
Nails For You
Looks like Google is wrong on this one - Located in the same plaza as Metro and the LC, relax and get your nails done before your night out on the town!
LCBO
22 Poyntz AveGrab a bottle of wine, beer or spirit here!
Beer Store
179 Sheppard Ave EBeer only alternative to the LCBO. About a 20-30 minute walk
While you are welcome to work out in my home, here is a gym that offers a low fee monthly membership. 24/hr access.
Fit4Less
700 Lawrence Ave WWhile you are welcome to work out in my home, here is a gym that offers a low fee monthly membership. 24/hr access.
Getting Around
Lawrence West station is the closest station west to my home. You can walk, wait for the bus or rent a bike
24 locals recommend
Lawrence West Station
Lawrence West station is the closest station west to my home. You can walk, wait for the bus or rent a bike
This station is to the closest station east of my home. Probably a good idea to bike or wait for the bus to get there.
8 locals recommend
Lawrence Station
This station is to the closest station east of my home. Probably a good idea to bike or wait for the bus to get there.
The 7 Bathurst bus outside my home takes you to Bathurst Station within 20-25 minutes. Make sure to check out Honest Ed's while you are in this area. It's right across the street!
88 locals recommend
Bathurst Station
The 7 Bathurst bus outside my home takes you to Bathurst Station within 20-25 minutes. Make sure to check out Honest Ed's while you are in this area. It's right across the street!
Attached to Yorkdale Mall, it's easy to catch a train back to your home away from home or a 15-20 minute ride downtown for more exploring! You can walk to this station within 20 minutes or take the bus.
12 locals recommend
Yorkdale Station
Attached to Yorkdale Mall, it's easy to catch a train back to your home away from home or a 15-20 minute ride downtown for more exploring! You can walk to this station within 20 minutes or take the bus.