Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Classic Spanish cuisine (from tapas to paella), wine & cocktails served in a stylish, airy setting.
120 locals recommend
Patria
478 King St W
120 locals recommend
Classic Spanish cuisine (from tapas to paella), wine & cocktails served in a stylish, airy setting.
Ornate space in the Soho Metropolitan Hotel serving a celebrity chef's upmarket Chinese cooking.
28 locals recommend
Luckee
328 Wellington St W
28 locals recommend
Ornate space in the Soho Metropolitan Hotel serving a celebrity chef's upmarket Chinese cooking.
Lively eatery adorned with patterned tiles & colourful flags serving classic Thai curries & noodles.
199 locals recommend
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte St
199 locals recommend
Lively eatery adorned with patterned tiles & colourful flags serving classic Thai curries & noodles.
Counter-service spot for creative soups & wraps, with communal seating indoors & a backyard patio.
67 locals recommend
RaviSoups
322 Adelaide St W
67 locals recommend
Counter-service spot for creative soups & wraps, with communal seating indoors & a backyard patio.
Open kitchen dining, serving housemade pasta, pizza & traditional Sicilian dishes. They also have a wide variety of wines to select from as well.
18 locals recommend
ARDO Restaurant
243 King St E
18 locals recommend
Open kitchen dining, serving housemade pasta, pizza & traditional Sicilian dishes. They also have a wide variety of wines to select from as well.
Enjoy eclectic eats in the TIFF bell Lightbox, they also have a great weekend brunch menu.
40 locals recommend
O&B Canteen
330 King St W
40 locals recommend
Enjoy eclectic eats in the TIFF bell Lightbox, they also have a great weekend brunch menu.
Modern Italian cuisine
31 locals recommend
Figo Toronto
295 Adelaide St W
31 locals recommend
Modern Italian cuisine
Upscale Indian restaurant with delicious menu options
18 locals recommend
309 Dhaba Indian Restaurant of Excellence
309 King St W
18 locals recommend
Upscale Indian restaurant with delicious menu options
Upscale Canadian dining, serving some of the best dishes on King West.
27 locals recommend
Luma
27 locals recommend
Upscale Canadian dining, serving some of the best dishes on King West.
Casual setting for delicious burger and other pub menu items
50 locals recommend
Gabby's
2076 Queen St E
50 locals recommend
Casual setting for delicious burger and other pub menu items
Coffee shop that also serves healthy breakfast and custom poké bowls for lunch and dinner
23 locals recommend
Calii Love
367 King St W
23 locals recommend
Coffee shop that also serves healthy breakfast and custom poké bowls for lunch and dinner
Great place to get thin-crust pizzas in a cozy atmosphere.
19 locals recommend
Hey Lucy
295 King St W
19 locals recommend
Great place to get thin-crust pizzas in a cozy atmosphere.
Luxe setting serving up Indo-Chinese small plates that are great for sharing
75 locals recommend
Spice
499 King St W
75 locals recommend
Luxe setting serving up Indo-Chinese small plates that are great for sharing
A candlelit, familiar-feeling space with plenty of nooks and crannies to curl up with a loved one—or spy on a celebrity - Italian cuisine.
58 locals recommend
Ristorante Sotto Sotto
120 Avenue Rd
58 locals recommend
A candlelit, familiar-feeling space with plenty of nooks and crannies to curl up with a loved one—or spy on a celebrity - Italian cuisine.
The menu at this friendly, elegant neighborhood restaurant may be short, but every dish is a showstopper.
58 locals recommend
Richmond Station
1 Richmond St W
58 locals recommend
The menu at this friendly, elegant neighborhood restaurant may be short, but every dish is a showstopper.
To dine at this old battle axe of a restaurant—a veritable Toronto institution since 1959—is to step back in time.
33 locals recommend
Barberian's Steak House
7 Elm St
33 locals recommend
To dine at this old battle axe of a restaurant—a veritable Toronto institution since 1959—is to step back in time.
Asian fusion restaurant - its two sections offer ambiance à-la-carte; choose from the intimate and elegant bar space lined with velvet banquettes, or the chic, buzzing Western dining room with exposed brick and beams.
16 locals recommend
Lee Chen Asian Bistro
813 Yonge St
16 locals recommend
Asian fusion restaurant - its two sections offer ambiance à-la-carte; choose from the intimate and elegant bar space lined with velvet banquettes, or the chic, buzzing Western dining room with exposed brick and beams.

Drinks & Nightlife

Snug jazz bar that channels a classic New Orleans feel with Cajun-Creole food & live music.
10 locals recommend
N'Awlins
299 King St W
10 locals recommend
Snug jazz bar that channels a classic New Orleans feel with Cajun-Creole food & live music.
Large entertainment venue with 10-pin bowling, dozens of TVs, a rooftop patio & elevated pub fare.
88 locals recommend
The Ballroom
145 John St
88 locals recommend
Large entertainment venue with 10-pin bowling, dozens of TVs, a rooftop patio & elevated pub fare.
Unpretentious front bar with pool table, plus a historic back room with local & touring music acts.
133 locals recommend
Horseshoe Tavern
370 Queen St W
133 locals recommend
Unpretentious front bar with pool table, plus a historic back room with local & touring music acts.
DJs spin electro & house tunes from a mirrored booth in this small club with an LED lighting system.
7 locals recommend
COBRA
510 King Street West
7 locals recommend
DJs spin electro & house tunes from a mirrored booth in this small club with an LED lighting system.
Great place to enjoy late night food, drinks and Karaoke on their outdoor patio.
On The Rocks
169 Front St E
Great place to enjoy late night food, drinks and Karaoke on their outdoor patio.
Enjoy beachside views while you sip on some lovely cocktails.
20 locals recommend
Against the Grain
25 Dockside Dr
20 locals recommend
Enjoy beachside views while you sip on some lovely cocktails.
Enjoy great cocktails and globally inspired menu in this sleek atmosphere.
King Street Social Kitchen & Bar
370 King St W
Enjoy great cocktails and globally inspired menu in this sleek atmosphere.
Homestyle southern Italian cooking and drinks
33 locals recommend
Kit Kat Italian Bar
297 King St W
33 locals recommend
Homestyle southern Italian cooking and drinks
Intimate tavern serving a large variety of craft and bottle beers
121 locals recommend
Bar Hop
391 King St W
121 locals recommend
Intimate tavern serving a large variety of craft and bottle beers
Canadian comfort food and craft cocktails
103 locals recommend
The Citizen
522 King St W
103 locals recommend
Canadian comfort food and craft cocktails
Enjoy drinks, table games, and light bites in this one of a kind cocktail bar
155 locals recommend
SPIN Toronto
155 locals recommend
Enjoy drinks, table games, and light bites in this one of a kind cocktail bar
Great place to bring a few friends and enjoy tequila shots and margaritas
24 locals recommend
El Caballito Tequila Bar
220 King St W
24 locals recommend
Great place to bring a few friends and enjoy tequila shots and margaritas
Mediterranean-inspired fare with a stunning wine cellar.
99 locals recommend
Brassaii
461 King St W
99 locals recommend
Mediterranean-inspired fare with a stunning wine cellar.
One of Toronto's go to destinations for night clubbing - an impressive 5000 square feet of functional indoor space, EFS is a trendsetting venue located in King West’s bustling fashion district. Creatively designed by world renowned Lisa Ho Studio.
88 locals recommend
EFS
647 King St W
88 locals recommend
One of Toronto's go to destinations for night clubbing - an impressive 5000 square feet of functional indoor space, EFS is a trendsetting venue located in King West’s bustling fashion district. Creatively designed by world renowned Lisa Ho Studio.

Sightseeing

You can't miss the big castle in the middle of the city! Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a museum and landmark.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
1217 locals recommend
You can't miss the big castle in the middle of the city! Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a museum and landmark.
A public square right downtown with lots of attractions, events, and sometimes late night movies. It is our version of time square.
308 locals recommend
Dundas Square
Dundas Square
308 locals recommend
A public square right downtown with lots of attractions, events, and sometimes late night movies. It is our version of time square.
This is one of the tallest towers in the world. It has a restaurant at the top!
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 locals recommend
This is one of the tallest towers in the world. It has a restaurant at the top!
The Toronto waterfront is the lakeshore of Lake Ontario in the City of Toronto. It spans 46 kilometres between the mouth of Etobicoke Creek in the west, and the Rouge River in the East. Walk along the board walk and stop a shops and restaurants.
55 locals recommend
Toronto Waterfront
251 Bay St.
55 locals recommend
The Toronto waterfront is the lakeshore of Lake Ontario in the City of Toronto. It spans 46 kilometres between the mouth of Etobicoke Creek in the west, and the Rouge River in the East. Walk along the board walk and stop a shops and restaurants.
This is a cool market in the city. It's known for its unique shops and restaurants.
1699 locals recommend
Kensington Market
1699 locals recommend
This is a cool market in the city. It's known for its unique shops and restaurants.
Take a day and visit this massive amusement park with over 100 different attractions
19 locals recommend
Canada's Wonderland Drive
Canada's Wonderland Drive
19 locals recommend
Take a day and visit this massive amusement park with over 100 different attractions
If you're a Hockey fan you can go check out all the legends who made their mark on ice
466 locals recommend
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge St
466 locals recommend
If you're a Hockey fan you can go check out all the legends who made their mark on ice
Take the ferry over and spend the day on one of Toronto's famous islands, It'll be a sight you won't wanna miss.
323 locals recommend
Centre Island
323 locals recommend
Take the ferry over and spend the day on one of Toronto's famous islands, It'll be a sight you won't wanna miss.
This is like our version of Time Square in New York
399 locals recommend
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St E
399 locals recommend
This is like our version of Time Square in New York
Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall. Check online to see what events are going on here. In winter, they have an ice skating rink out front, and a place to rent skates.
350 locals recommend
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St W
350 locals recommend
Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall. Check online to see what events are going on here. In winter, they have an ice skating rink out front, and a place to rent skates.
Come and explore this iconic waterfront location in Toronto as there is more to see and enjoy between events and festivals. Watch a movie at Cinesphere or take a stroll through the West Island and Trillium Park & William G. Davis Trail.
139 locals recommend
Ontario Place
955 Lake Shore Blvd W
139 locals recommend
Come and explore this iconic waterfront location in Toronto as there is more to see and enjoy between events and festivals. Watch a movie at Cinesphere or take a stroll through the West Island and Trillium Park & William G. Davis Trail.

Arts & Culture

The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto, Canada. It is one of the largest museums in North America, the largest in Canada.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
2332 locals recommend
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto, Canada. It is one of the largest museums in North America, the largest in Canada.
This former industrial area has recently been transformed into much needed public greenspace on the lake.
9 locals recommend
Sherbourne Common
61 Dockside Dr
9 locals recommend
This former industrial area has recently been transformed into much needed public greenspace on the lake.
Iconic flatiron building with a mural for you to view
32 locals recommend
Gooderham Building
49 Wellington St E
32 locals recommend
Iconic flatiron building with a mural for you to view
Historical art museum
114 locals recommend
Gardiner Museum
111 Queens Park
114 locals recommend
Historical art museum
This is a beautiful art gallery here in Toronto. Its collection includes more than 80,000 works spanning the first century to the present day
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 locals recommend
This is a beautiful art gallery here in Toronto. Its collection includes more than 80,000 works spanning the first century to the present day
This is a museum of shoes!
326 locals recommend
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St W
326 locals recommend
This is a museum of shoes!
A restored, heritage-designated, industrial building turned arts-and-culture hub. It is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, social innovators, microenterprises, galleries, festivals, and shops.
35 locals recommend
401 Richmond St W
401 Richmond Street West
35 locals recommend
A restored, heritage-designated, industrial building turned arts-and-culture hub. It is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, social innovators, microenterprises, galleries, festivals, and shops.

Entertainment & Activities

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a new aquarium in Toronto. It's tons of fun!
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner Blvd
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a new aquarium in Toronto. It's tons of fun!
Rogers Centre, originally named SkyDome, is a multi-purpose stadium in downtown Toronto.
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre, originally named SkyDome, is a multi-purpose stadium in downtown Toronto.
The Air Canada Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street. It also hosts huge concerts.
252 locals recommend
Bay St at Air Canada Centre
252 locals recommend
The Air Canada Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street. It also hosts huge concerts.
If you are looking for a laugh, some drinks, and a great night our, check out The Second City.
156 locals recommend
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer St
156 locals recommend
If you are looking for a laugh, some drinks, and a great night our, check out The Second City.
Good times, delicious food, and laugh out loud laughter go hand in hand to a great time in the city!
89 locals recommend
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto
224 Richmond St W
89 locals recommend
Good times, delicious food, and laugh out loud laughter go hand in hand to a great time in the city!
Want something to do that is totally out-there? Go to Escape Games Canada for some epic escape room fun! Be sure to call in advance.
6 locals recommend
Escape Games
15 Kodiak Crescent
6 locals recommend
Want something to do that is totally out-there? Go to Escape Games Canada for some epic escape room fun! Be sure to call in advance.
The TIFF Bell Lightbox occupies an entire city block in the heart of Toronto's media and entertainment district. As a premier cultural institution TIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, industry support and the chance to meet filmmakers from Canada and around the world.
582 locals recommend
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
582 locals recommend
The TIFF Bell Lightbox occupies an entire city block in the heart of Toronto's media and entertainment district. As a premier cultural institution TIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, industry support and the chance to meet filmmakers from Canada and around the world.
The Opera House is a music venue. It is one of the city's most historic performing venues, opening in 1909.
66 locals recommend
The Opera House
735 Queen St E
66 locals recommend
The Opera House is a music venue. It is one of the city's most historic performing venues, opening in 1909.
Music venue originally constructed as a movie theatre in 1919.
110 locals recommend
The Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth Ave
110 locals recommend
Music venue originally constructed as a movie theatre in 1919.
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities.
213 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo station
213 locals recommend
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities.

Parks & Nature

Huge park in the west end of the city. It has lots of trails and a zoo!
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 locals recommend
Huge park in the west end of the city. It has lots of trails and a zoo!
A peaceful place to take a walk in the middle of city
Parliament Square Park
44 Parliament St
A peaceful place to take a walk in the middle of city
Sugar Beach is an urban beach park in Toronto
205 locals recommend
Sugar Beach Park
11 Dockside Dr
205 locals recommend
Sugar Beach is an urban beach park in Toronto
A bit out of the city but the trails, fountains and views make it totally worth the visit.
9 locals recommend
Moore Park Ravine
205 Moore Ave
9 locals recommend
A bit out of the city but the trails, fountains and views make it totally worth the visit.
Botanical Garden in the city
268 locals recommend
Allan Gardens
160 Gerrard St E
268 locals recommend
Botanical Garden in the city
A large park located in the city's west end. There are baseball diamonds, tennis courts, an outdoor rink and lots of room to go for a run or walk. Can get quite busy in the summer!
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 locals recommend
A large park located in the city's west end. There are baseball diamonds, tennis courts, an outdoor rink and lots of room to go for a run or walk. Can get quite busy in the summer!
A 56km long trail along Toronto's waterfront. Great for walking, running, biking, rollerblading, etc.
98 locals recommend
Martin Goodman Trail
98 locals recommend
A 56km long trail along Toronto's waterfront. Great for walking, running, biking, rollerblading, etc.

Shopping

Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St E
1398 locals recommend
Spacious market with 100+ vendors, bakers, butchers & artisans, with produce & antiques on weekends.
Huge array of shops, clothiers & restaurants in a soaring, historic mall with a glass ceiling.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
2460 locals recommend
Huge array of shops, clothiers & restaurants in a soaring, historic mall with a glass ceiling.
Walk down Queen Street to see all sorts of great shops and restaurants.
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street West
723 locals recommend
Walk down Queen Street to see all sorts of great shops and restaurants.
This is Toronto's ritziest shopping area.
651 locals recommend
Yorkville
651 locals recommend
This is Toronto's ritziest shopping area.