John’s guidebook
Local Attractions & Things to Do While You're Here :)
The best part about my location is being central to many parts of the city! Downtown isn't the only game in town and there are other amazing areas to see. Shopping on Eglinton Street alone could be an all day adventure! How about a stroll though the hip and modern Junction? Spend a day shopping at Yorkdale Mall ? Pub and grub crawl through the stockyards ? Food, drinks, entertainment and atmosphere are at your fingertips. This guidebook is only a taste of your potential adventures while you're here. ;)
Great hidden gem 5 minutes walk away! Grab your morning coffee, a delicious pastry and start your day off right. :) If you want to make it extra special, try one of their well known Portuguese custard tarts! They follow centuries old tradition in making the famous Portuguese Custard.
30 locals recommend
Caldense Bakery
337 Symington AveGreat hidden gem 5 minutes walk away! Grab your morning coffee, a delicious pastry and start your day off right. :) If you want to make it extra special, try one of their well known Portuguese custard tarts! They follow centuries old tradition in making the famous Portuguese Custard.
Your local grocery superstore holds a massive selection of dry goods and produce, among others. Only a 5 minutes walk away!
71 locals recommend
FreshCo
2330 Eglinton Ave WYour local grocery superstore holds a massive selection of dry goods and produce, among others. Only a 5 minutes walk away!
For all you foodies up in the Yonge and Eg area, why not pick up some super esoteric meat-handling skills at the Healthy Butcher on Eglinton West? They offer practical skills classes where you can learn how to slice and prepare meat for your kitchen. You can also learn how to make your own sausages, how to perfect your poultry cooking technique, and how to make a great fish dinner. But before you think their classes are a little too niche, they also offer classes on how to make the perfect roast and other classic meals.
The Healthy Butcher
298 Eglinton Ave WFor all you foodies up in the Yonge and Eg area, why not pick up some super esoteric meat-handling skills at the Healthy Butcher on Eglinton West? They offer practical skills classes where you can learn how to slice and prepare meat for your kitchen. You can also learn how to make your own sausages, how to perfect your poultry cooking technique, and how to make a great fish dinner. But before you think their classes are a little too niche, they also offer classes on how to make the perfect roast and other classic meals.
Want to attend a conference or trade show while you’re here? Whether for business or pleasure, it is only a 15-minute cab ride away. Perfect for all you Airbnb business travelers!
11 locals recommend
The Toronto Congress Centre
650 Dixon RdWant to attend a conference or trade show while you’re here? Whether for business or pleasure, it is only a 15-minute cab ride away. Perfect for all you Airbnb business travelers!
While this isn’t one of the attractions you would want to spend a lot of time at, it’s all about location, location, location! I am a 15-minute cab ride away from the airport, so for all you international guests, you can get to and from the airport to my place in no time!
180 locals recommend
Toronto Pearson International Airport
6301 Silver Dart DrWhile this isn’t one of the attractions you would want to spend a lot of time at, it’s all about location, location, location! I am a 15-minute cab ride away from the airport, so for all you international guests, you can get to and from the airport to my place in no time!
Whether you need to do some research or perhaps just browse the selections of books for something interesting to read a fully equipped Library is 15 minutes away ! Some of the features of this Library include: An art exhibit space, quiet study room, free parking, 2 meeting rooms and express checkout and drop off for your books !
Toronto Public Library - Maria A. Shchuka Branch
1745 Eglinton Ave WWhether you need to do some research or perhaps just browse the selections of books for something interesting to read a fully equipped Library is 15 minutes away ! Some of the features of this Library include: An art exhibit space, quiet study room, free parking, 2 meeting rooms and express checkout and drop off for your books !
Neighbourhoods
The Annex is a lively area that draws students to its casual eateries, indie bookshops, bars and cafes on Bloor Street West. It also has the iconic Lee's Palace rock concert venue, the quirky Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema and the Royal Ontario Museum art and natural history museum, one of the largest in North America. Leafy residential streets feature stately homes.
98 locals recommend
The Annex
The Annex is a lively area that draws students to its casual eateries, indie bookshops, bars and cafes on Bloor Street West. It also has the iconic Lee's Palace rock concert venue, the quirky Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema and the Royal Ontario Museum art and natural history museum, one of the largest in North America. Leafy residential streets feature stately homes.
Literally a 2 minute walk away our local conscience store has all you need in a pinch.
Silverthorn Market convenience
467 Silverthorn AveLiterally a 2 minute walk away our local conscience store has all you need in a pinch.
Food scene
The incredible shawarma and made-to-order laffa bread at this family-run restaurant are the product of decades of history. Hummus, grilled eggplant and shakshuka are all also on the menu, and everything here is completely Kosher.
Aish Tanoor
994 Eglinton Ave WThe incredible shawarma and made-to-order laffa bread at this family-run restaurant are the product of decades of history. Hummus, grilled eggplant and shakshuka are all also on the menu, and everything here is completely Kosher.
Rap's is a Caribbean restaurant on Eglinton West near Oakwood that makes some of the best jerk in town. They also make some pretty good wings.
This fixture for traditional Jamaican fare grills jerk chicken on the sidewalk all night long.
11 locals recommend
RAP'S
1541 Eglinton Ave WRap's is a Caribbean restaurant on Eglinton West near Oakwood that makes some of the best jerk in town. They also make some pretty good wings.
This fixture for traditional Jamaican fare grills jerk chicken on the sidewalk all night long.
This snug, casual sushi house with a warm atmosphere features unique maki, udon & bento boxes.
Sushi Zuki
2030 Eglinton Ave WThis snug, casual sushi house with a warm atmosphere features unique maki, udon & bento boxes.
The Thirsty Fox Pub is a neighborhood watering hole near Eglinton Ave and Allen Rd. The pub features nightly food and drink specials. The Thirsty Fox also boasts the ability to watch any live NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA, or major USA College games.
9 locals recommend
Thirsty Fox Pub
1028 Eglinton Ave WThe Thirsty Fox Pub is a neighborhood watering hole near Eglinton Ave and Allen Rd. The pub features nightly food and drink specials. The Thirsty Fox also boasts the ability to watch any live NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA, or major USA College games.
Your own little convince store literally a 2 minute walk away. Great for picking up some last minute late night snacks!
Silverthorn Market convenience
467 Silverthorn AveYour own little convince store literally a 2 minute walk away. Great for picking up some last minute late night snacks!
Fitness
Want to stay active and fit while you are here? No problem, there is a GoodLife gym about a 40-minute bus ride away!
11 locals recommend
GoodLife Fitness Toronto Dunfield and Eglinton
110 Eglinton Ave EWant to stay active and fit while you are here? No problem, there is a GoodLife gym about a 40-minute bus ride away!
This brand new facility boasts a six lane 25 meter pool with ramp, shallow leisure tot pool with water spray and splash features with ramp and stair access, double sized gymnasium, weight room, indoor running track, fitness studio, universal change rooms, kitchen, and multi-purpose rooms of varying sizes, to provide quality programs for all ages. The facility will have a green roof and other City of Toronto Green Standard sustainable features. This is a free center and only 10 minutes away by bus !
6 locals recommend
York Recreation Centre
115 Black Creek DrThis brand new facility boasts a six lane 25 meter pool with ramp, shallow leisure tot pool with water spray and splash features with ramp and stair access, double sized gymnasium, weight room, indoor running track, fitness studio, universal change rooms, kitchen, and multi-purpose rooms of varying sizes, to provide quality programs for all ages. The facility will have a green roof and other City of Toronto Green Standard sustainable features. This is a free center and only 10 minutes away by bus !
Sightseeing
For all you fashionistas! One of Canada’s largest malls is for you, with the country’s largest collection of luxury brand retailers. Some of the brand names you’ll find here are Burberry, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton and Versace and it's all only 1 subway stop away !
711 locals recommend
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StFor all you fashionistas! One of Canada’s largest malls is for you, with the country’s largest collection of luxury brand retailers. Some of the brand names you’ll find here are Burberry, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton and Versace and it's all only 1 subway stop away !