Katrina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is the best park in the city! Beautiful quiet nature year round. There is a delicious affordable hot breakfast at the Grenadier Cafe, and wonderful trails, gardens, and vistas. Perfect for walking, running, cycling, or workouts. There are skating rinks in the winter, a cherry blossom festival in spring, and even a small zoo! Go say hello to the peacocks, ostriches, and yaks!
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WThis is the best park in the city! Beautiful quiet nature year round. There is a delicious affordable hot breakfast at the Grenadier Cafe, and wonderful trails, gardens, and vistas. Perfect for walking, running, cycling, or workouts. There are skating rinks in the winter, a cherry blossom festival in spring, and even a small zoo! Go say hello to the peacocks, ostriches, and yaks!
The beachfront is great for sunbathing and reading. There are seasonal water fountains, public restrooms, concession stands, and swimming. You can stroll along the boardwalk, and access the Martin Goodman Trail, 22 km of waterfront trail for walking, running, cycling, etc. Rent a bicycle at a nearby stand and explore the waterfront!
24 locals recommend
Lake Ontario
The beachfront is great for sunbathing and reading. There are seasonal water fountains, public restrooms, concession stands, and swimming. You can stroll along the boardwalk, and access the Martin Goodman Trail, 22 km of waterfront trail for walking, running, cycling, etc. Rent a bicycle at a nearby stand and explore the waterfront!
This is a lovely historic swimming spot for hot summer days.
34 locals recommend
Sunnyside - Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool
1755 Lake Shore Blvd WThis is a lovely historic swimming spot for hot summer days.
Great trails, butterfly gardens, and quiet beaches since not many people know about this gem! There are absolutely fantastic views of the city skyline from several locations around the peninsula.
On summer weekend mornings, there is also a great local farmer's market that sets up in the parking lot!
56 locals recommend
Humber Bay Park
36 Park Lawn RdGreat trails, butterfly gardens, and quiet beaches since not many people know about this gem! There are absolutely fantastic views of the city skyline from several locations around the peninsula.
On summer weekend mornings, there is also a great local farmer's market that sets up in the parking lot!
Beautiful historic fairgrounds which hosts the largest annual fair in Canada. It has been running since 1879! Shows, exhibitors, events, food (everyone waits to see what weird thing will be invented this year), rides, and concessions. Sure to be a blast! Wear sunscreen!
188 locals recommend
Canadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' BlvdBeautiful historic fairgrounds which hosts the largest annual fair in Canada. It has been running since 1879! Shows, exhibitors, events, food (everyone waits to see what weird thing will be invented this year), rides, and concessions. Sure to be a blast! Wear sunscreen!
The best views in the city, but the restaurant is overrated. There is an annual climb of the 1776 steps for charity, usually in April. They also have elevators!
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdThe best views in the city, but the restaurant is overrated. There is an annual climb of the 1776 steps for charity, usually in April. They also have elevators!
The Revue Cinema
400 Roncesvalles AveA long-standing historic theatre with a fun mix of films
Food scene
A city-famous fantastic family-owned ice cream shop. Always long lines in summer, but worth the wait!
18 locals recommend
Tom's Dairy Freeze
630 The QueenswayA city-famous fantastic family-owned ice cream shop. Always long lines in summer, but worth the wait!
Long standing deli with a huge offering of cheeses, meats, tapas, and prepared foods.
32 locals recommend
Cheese Boutique
45 Ripley AveLong standing deli with a huge offering of cheeses, meats, tapas, and prepared foods.
You can find some pretty famous acts here, and it's a pretty intimate venue.
53 locals recommend
Hugh's Room Live
296 Dundas St WYou can find some pretty famous acts here, and it's a pretty intimate venue.
The Ace
231A Roncesvalles AveGreat brunch spot!