Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Sightseeing

Formerly the tallest building in the world and across the street from where you will be staying!
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 locals recommend
Formerly the tallest building in the world and across the street from where you will be staying!
An interesting area of the city within Chinatown that has interesting shops and good market-style fresh food stores.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
1698 locals recommend
An interesting area of the city within Chinatown that has interesting shops and good market-style fresh food stores.
Go check out some of hockey's finest history and get a photo with The Stanley Cup!
466 locals recommend
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge St
466 locals recommend
Go check out some of hockey's finest history and get a photo with The Stanley Cup!

Parks & Nature

If you truly want to get out into the wild, head on up to Algonquin Park which is a few hours outside of the city.
417 locals recommend
Algonquin Park
417 locals recommend
If you truly want to get out into the wild, head on up to Algonquin Park which is a few hours outside of the city.
The Toronto Islands are a true gem of the city. Any visitor should definitely head over for a visit, even if it is just for a short walk or bike ride. They can be accessed with a $7 roundtrip ferry ticket, which run quite frequently.
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
1035 locals recommend
The Toronto Islands are a true gem of the city. Any visitor should definitely head over for a visit, even if it is just for a short walk or bike ride. They can be accessed with a $7 roundtrip ferry ticket, which run quite frequently.
Beautiful cliffs dropping into Lake Ontario. A true gem of the city. I recommend taking Uber to get out there and going at sunrise if feeling really ambitious.
198 locals recommend
Scarborough Bluffs Park
198 locals recommend
Beautiful cliffs dropping into Lake Ontario. A true gem of the city. I recommend taking Uber to get out there and going at sunrise if feeling really ambitious.
Great view of the Toronto skyline from the end of Polson Pier. I recommend taking an Uber or renting bikes to get here. Excellent views around sunset time.
16 locals recommend
Polson Pier
16 locals recommend
Great view of the Toronto skyline from the end of Polson Pier. I recommend taking an Uber or renting bikes to get here. Excellent views around sunset time.

Getting Around

This is Canada's largest transportation hub. From here, you will be able to start your journey to almost anywhere in the country and beyond.
713 locals recommend
Union Station
55 Front St W
713 locals recommend
This is Canada's largest transportation hub. From here, you will be able to start your journey to almost anywhere in the country and beyond.
This train between downtown Toronto goes to Toronto Pearson International Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the station. Pearson > Downtown Toronto - first train is 5:27 AM, running each 15 minutes thereafter until the last train leaves the airport at 12:57 AM. Downtown Toronto > Pearson - first train is 5:30 AM, running each 15 minutes thereafter until the last train leaves downtown at 1:00 AM.
8 locals recommend
Union Pearson Express
8 locals recommend
This train between downtown Toronto goes to Toronto Pearson International Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the station. Pearson > Downtown Toronto - first train is 5:27 AM, running each 15 minutes thereafter until the last train leaves the airport at 12:57 AM. Downtown Toronto > Pearson - first train is 5:30 AM, running each 15 minutes thereafter until the last train leaves downtown at 1:00 AM.

Food Scene

Ranked by National Geographic as being the "World's Best Food Market", beating out famous markets in major cities like New York and London.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St E
1398 locals recommend
Ranked by National Geographic as being the "World's Best Food Market", beating out famous markets in major cities like New York and London.
Have a special occasion to celebrate? Make a reservation at the 360 degree rotating restaurant at the top of the CN Tower. It offers incredible panoramic views of the city and often offers the best bang for your buck as they should waive your elevator fee if you are going up to eat.
81 locals recommend
The Jerk Joint
238 Queen St W
81 locals recommend
Have a special occasion to celebrate? Make a reservation at the 360 degree rotating restaurant at the top of the CN Tower. It offers incredible panoramic views of the city and often offers the best bang for your buck as they should waive your elevator fee if you are going up to eat.

Shopping

A variety of interesting shops can be found along Queen Street West.
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street West
723 locals recommend
A variety of interesting shops can be found along Queen Street West.
The largest shopping mall of its kind in the downtown core of Toronto.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
2460 locals recommend
The largest shopping mall of its kind in the downtown core of Toronto.

Drinks & Nightlife

The best sports bar in Toronto, located just outside of the Air Canada Centre - the home to Toronto's beloved Maple Leafs and Blue Jays.
200 locals recommend
Real Sports Bar & Grill
15 York St
200 locals recommend
The best sports bar in Toronto, located just outside of the Air Canada Centre - the home to Toronto's beloved Maple Leafs and Blue Jays.
A great selection of beer for anyone who enjoys a cold one. If this smaller, more intimate location is too busy when you go, head up to their second & larger location at 137 Peter St. which is in walking distance.
121 locals recommend
Bar Hop
391 King St W
121 locals recommend
A great selection of beer for anyone who enjoys a cold one. If this smaller, more intimate location is too busy when you go, head up to their second & larger location at 137 Peter St. which is in walking distance.
Located on King West
103 locals recommend
The Citizen
522 King St W
103 locals recommend
Located on King West
Head here on a nice evening to enjoy rooftop views of the city skyline.
40 locals recommend
The Porch
250 Adelaide St W
40 locals recommend
Head here on a nice evening to enjoy rooftop views of the city skyline.
One of Toronto's top country bars, usually with line dancing and mechanical bull riding.
20 locals recommend
Rock 'n' Horse Saloon
250 Adelaide St W
20 locals recommend
One of Toronto's top country bars, usually with line dancing and mechanical bull riding.

Essentials

A 24 hour grocery store located just down the street. Simply walk out to Front Street, take a right and you're basically there!
228 locals recommend
Rabba Fine Foods
361 Front St W
228 locals recommend
A 24 hour grocery store located just down the street. Simply walk out to Front Street, take a right and you're basically there!
Probably the best option in the area for getting drinks from. Lots of beer, wine and spirits selection here.
957 locals recommend
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 locals recommend
Probably the best option in the area for getting drinks from. Lots of beer, wine and spirits selection here.
A bit more expensive of a grocery store, but a good option if looking for some higher quality and/or organic options.
92 locals recommend
Fresh & Wild Food Market
69 Spadina Ave.
92 locals recommend
A bit more expensive of a grocery store, but a good option if looking for some higher quality and/or organic options.