Guidebook for Toronto
Drinks & Nightlife
Rush Lane & Co.
563 Queen St WBurdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WBellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveRhum Corner
926 Dundas St WCocktail Bar
923 Dundas St WMontauk Bar
765 Dundas St WBar Raval
505 College StCold Tea
1186 Queen Street WestSuper secretive spot in Kensington.
Parks & Nature
This is the local hangout in summer. Bring a picnic blanket, some food, a frisbee, music, and some drinks (be covert if they contain alcohol) and spend an afternoon watching the world go by.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WThis is the local hangout in summer. Bring a picnic blanket, some food, a frisbee, music, and some drinks (be covert if they contain alcohol) and spend an afternoon watching the world go by.
Wards Island Beach
On any day int he summer, this is a place with swimming, tanning, music, drinks, and fun!
62 locals recommend
Hanlan's Point Beach
Lakeshore AvenueOn any day int he summer, this is a place with swimming, tanning, music, drinks, and fun!
Sightseeing
The Distillery District is pedestrian-only, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery with cobblestone streets. It has a number of restaurants, bars, boutiques, galleries, and outdoor sculptures.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe Distillery District is pedestrian-only, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery with cobblestone streets. It has a number of restaurants, bars, boutiques, galleries, and outdoor sculptures.
Also known as Rush Lane or Rick Mercer’s Alley: This motherlode of graffiti art (about a kilometre of space) runs west from Spadina Ave. to Portland St. The back alley entrance can be found between Queen St. and Richmond St. Some artery offshoots also run north or south from this alleyway.
86 locals recommend
Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyAlso known as Rush Lane or Rick Mercer’s Alley: This motherlode of graffiti art (about a kilometre of space) runs west from Spadina Ave. to Portland St. The back alley entrance can be found between Queen St. and Richmond St. Some artery offshoots also run north or south from this alleyway.
Arts & Culture
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.
Food Scene
Blackbird Baking Co.
172 Baldwin StGlobal Cheese Shoppe
76 Kensington AveBest cheese shop in the city.
Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland StFahrenheit Coffee
120 Lombard StGandhi Indian Cuisine
554 Queen St WGreat take-out roti.
Takht-e Tavoos Restaurant
1120 College StMaker Pizza
59 Cameron StBest pizza in Toronto
Fantastic food and cocktails - make sure to make a reservation in advance.
42 locals recommend
Grey Gardens
199 Augusta AveFantastic food and cocktails - make sure to make a reservation in advance.
Casa La Palma
849 Dundas St WDelicious upscale Californian - make a reservation in advance.
The Good Son
1096 Queen St WPho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington AveTasty pho in hip Ossington area.
Canoe
66 Wellington St WUpscale dining with a view
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveSweet Jesus
106 John StIsland Cafe
20 Withrow StBeautiful outdoor restaurant - worth a trip to the Toronto Islands!
Shopping
Kensington market is nearby, and has all of your essential needs. It also happens to be a great place to people-watch.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Kensington market is nearby, and has all of your essential needs. It also happens to be a great place to people-watch.
Essentials
Body Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St WRelaxing women's-only spa.
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst StA ten-minute walk away.