Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great food + an inspiring interior keep us coming back to this family-friendly spot.
45 locals recommend
Drake Commissary
128a Sterling RdGreat food + an inspiring interior keep us coming back to this family-friendly spot.
Our go-to restaurant for a casual night out: great food, inviting atmosphere and a fantastic terrace.
128 locals recommend
Union
72 Ossington AveOur go-to restaurant for a casual night out: great food, inviting atmosphere and a fantastic terrace.
Arts & Culture
Mercer Union, a centre for contemporary art
1286 Bloor St WGallery TPW
170 St Helens AveStephen Bulger Gallery
1356 Dundas St WThe Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
231 Queens Quay WCOOPER COLE
1136 Dupont StDaniel Faria Gallery
188 St Helens AveScrap Metal Gallery
11 Dublin StGALERIE DIVISION
45 Ernest AveA lovely space, both inside and out. Beautiful architecture and landscaping and interesting programming focused on Ishmaeli Muslim experience.
156 locals recommend
Aga Khan Museum
77 Wynford DrA lovely space, both inside and out. Beautiful architecture and landscaping and interesting programming focused on Ishmaeli Muslim experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WMicrobrewry and music venue with an artisanal bakery !
Bar Fancy
1070 Queen St WTry the fried chicken!
Parks & Nature
The Railpath is an interesting way to experience the western side of the city from college and lansdowne to the junction. Located a short distance from the start of the Railpath, the Drake Commissary is a nice place to stop for coffee, drinks or lunch.
9 locals recommend
Western Toronto Railpath
Western Toronto RailpathThe Railpath is an interesting way to experience the western side of the city from college and lansdowne to the junction. Located a short distance from the start of the Railpath, the Drake Commissary is a nice place to stop for coffee, drinks or lunch.
An incredibly family-friendly spot in the heart of the west end. Kids will love the expansive playground and creek and exploratory sandpit/digging area, which is equipped with shovels of all sizes. Fire pits and an outdoor pizza oven are available seasonally for small gatherings.
208 locals recommend
Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin StAn incredibly family-friendly spot in the heart of the west end. Kids will love the expansive playground and creek and exploratory sandpit/digging area, which is equipped with shovels of all sizes. Fire pits and an outdoor pizza oven are available seasonally for small gatherings.
Trinity-Bellwoods park has something for everyone: a great play area for kids, a leash-free dog bowl for furry friends, and plenty of shaded lounging space for those who prefer to read a book or do some people-watching.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WTrinity-Bellwoods park has something for everyone: a great play area for kids, a leash-free dog bowl for furry friends, and plenty of shaded lounging space for those who prefer to read a book or do some people-watching.
Entertainment & Activities
Taking inspiration from the IKEA ballroom and cross-fit gyms, this indoor activity space is a fun place to spend a rainy day. Open to young children on Sunday mornings (recommend booking ahead).
11 locals recommend
Pursuit OCR
75 Westmore DriveTaking inspiration from the IKEA ballroom and cross-fit gyms, this indoor activity space is a fun place to spend a rainy day. Open to young children on Sunday mornings (recommend booking ahead).
Worth a visit for science-lovers of all ages; IMAX theater on-site
426 locals recommend
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.Worth a visit for science-lovers of all ages; IMAX theater on-site
Essentials
FreshCo
22 Northcote AveHigher priced than the FreshCo across the street;
beer and wine available
52 locals recommend
Metro at West Queen West
1230 Queen St WHigher priced than the FreshCo across the street;
beer and wine available
Prairie Boy Bread
970 College StFantastic, organic bread
Getting Around
With its ever-widening network of pick-up stations and affordable rental packages, Bikeshare is a great way to explore the city.
Closest station: Gladstone/Queen
Pricing: $7/day; $15/3 day pass (longer term options also available)
Other: Additional rebates available with the TTC Presto plan
59 locals recommend
Bike Share Toronto
With its ever-widening network of pick-up stations and affordable rental packages, Bikeshare is a great way to explore the city.
Closest station: Gladstone/Queen
Pricing: $7/day; $15/3 day pass (longer term options also available)
Other: Additional rebates available with the TTC Presto plan