Jackie & Ryan’s guidebook
Parks & Nature
A 14.6 hectare park on Queen Street West at Strachan Avenue. The park sits atop the now buried Garrison Creek and features three ball diamonds, eight tennis courts, two volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a dog off-leash area, a picnic area, a wading pool and a children's playground.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WA 14.6 hectare park on Queen Street West at Strachan Avenue. The park sits atop the now buried Garrison Creek and features three ball diamonds, eight tennis courts, two volleyball courts, an artificial ice rink, a dog off-leash area, a picnic area, a wading pool and a children's playground.
This large, centrally located park is a jewel in Toronto's park system. High Park combines extensive natural areas with maintained parkland, recreational facilities and popular attractions for a unique urban park experience that can be enjoyed year-round. Recognized as one of the most significant natural sites within the City of Toronto, over one-third of the park remains in a natural state. High Park is home to many species of wildlife and contains an outstanding concentration of rare plant species.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WThis large, centrally located park is a jewel in Toronto's park system. High Park combines extensive natural areas with maintained parkland, recreational facilities and popular attractions for a unique urban park experience that can be enjoyed year-round. Recognized as one of the most significant natural sites within the City of Toronto, over one-third of the park remains in a natural state. High Park is home to many species of wildlife and contains an outstanding concentration of rare plant species.
Entertainment
This cozy performing arts theatre produces live musicals and plays using local talent.
43 locals recommend
Lower Ossington Theatre
100 Ossington AveThis cozy performing arts theatre produces live musicals and plays using local talent.
Home to the National Ballet of Canada.
168 locals recommend
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St WHome to the National Ballet of Canada.
Food scene
Canadian-French bistro with a weekly menu of classics-inspired fare made from local ingredients.
128 locals recommend
Union
72 Ossington AveCanadian-French bistro with a weekly menu of classics-inspired fare made from local ingredients.
Amazing Ice cream sandwiches on housemade cookies, cups, cones & to-go tubs.
171 locals recommend
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveAmazing Ice cream sandwiches on housemade cookies, cups, cones & to-go tubs.
Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients and served in a bustling space.
384 locals recommend
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveWood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients and served in a bustling space.
Cozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian and Pan-Latin tastes.
80 locals recommend
Foxley
207 Ossington AveCozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian and Pan-Latin tastes.
Cosy oyster-focused diner with simple wood tables, seafood plates and while-you-watch shucking.
74 locals recommend
Oyster Boy
872 Queen St WCosy oyster-focused diner with simple wood tables, seafood plates and while-you-watch shucking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small, unpretentious hangout with mismatched furniture, a loungelike back room and a cozy patio.
67 locals recommend
Sweaty Betty's
13 Ossington AveSmall, unpretentious hangout with mismatched furniture, a loungelike back room and a cozy patio.
Dimly lit, intimate hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters.
145 locals recommend
BarChef
472 Queen St WDimly lit, intimate hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters.
Sightseeing
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdAscend the CN Tower for amazing panoramic views of the city.
Take the ferry over to the Toronto islands for the day - bike around and enjoy the many beaches and activities!
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Take the ferry over to the Toronto islands for the day - bike around and enjoy the many beaches and activities!
Since 1803, the St. Lawrence Market has been the community’s beating heart and culinary focal point of the city of Toronto.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St ESince 1803, the St. Lawrence Market has been the community’s beating heart and culinary focal point of the city of Toronto.
Casa Loma (Spanish for "Hill House") is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto that is now a historic house museum and landmark.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma (Spanish for "Hill House") is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto that is now a historic house museum and landmark.
Arts & Culture
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkThe Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada.
With a collection of more than 90,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WWith a collection of more than 90,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America.
Neighborhoods
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining. Students and families populate Victorian houses along tree-lined streets.
1699 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining. Students and families populate Victorian houses along tree-lined streets.
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.