What to do in Toronto (during a pandemic)

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What to do in Toronto (during a pandemic)

Sightseeing

Historical castle in downtown Toronto. Enjoy the view, the gardens and the events which range from escape rooms to light shows to concerts.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
1217 locals recommend
Historical castle in downtown Toronto. Enjoy the view, the gardens and the events which range from escape rooms to light shows to concerts.
Large fun with lots of activities to keep you busy. Great place to bring kids, hang out with friends and enjoy the sunshine.
246 locals recommend
Christie Pits Park
750 Bloor St W
246 locals recommend
Large fun with lots of activities to keep you busy. Great place to bring kids, hang out with friends and enjoy the sunshine.
Toronto has many ravines throughout the city where you can go for walks or bike rides, smell the fresh air, and enjoy a bit of country in the city.
8 locals recommend
Nordheimer Ravine
326 Spadina Rd
8 locals recommend
Toronto has many ravines throughout the city where you can go for walks or bike rides, smell the fresh air, and enjoy a bit of country in the city.
Toronto Islands offer a great view of the skyline. In the summer, you can visit Centre Island playground, rent quad-cycles, rent canoes or swan boats, and throw a fishing line. Book your ticket in advance on the ferry website to avoid the lines!
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands offer a great view of the skyline. In the summer, you can visit Centre Island playground, rent quad-cycles, rent canoes or swan boats, and throw a fishing line. Book your ticket in advance on the ferry website to avoid the lines!
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 locals recommend

Food scene

Best roti in the city! A very short walk from the apartment and open quite late. Vegetarian and meat options, cheap and tasty.
20 locals recommend
Roti Cuisine Of India
308 Dupont St
20 locals recommend
Best roti in the city! A very short walk from the apartment and open quite late. Vegetarian and meat options, cheap and tasty.
Excellent Indian food, always has a line up so its good to order in advance if taking out.
158 locals recommend
Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St W
158 locals recommend
Excellent Indian food, always has a line up so its good to order in advance if taking out.
Excellent Lebanese food with a chill atmosphere.
10 locals recommend
Little Sito
840 Bloor St W
10 locals recommend
Excellent Lebanese food with a chill atmosphere.
Upscale Jewish / Middle Eastern food from local chef-entrepreneur Anthony Rose. He owns several restaurants in the neighbourhood, all with different takes on Jewish food. This restaurant is good for date nights.
75 locals recommend
Fat Pasha
414 Dupont St
75 locals recommend
Upscale Jewish / Middle Eastern food from local chef-entrepreneur Anthony Rose. He owns several restaurants in the neighbourhood, all with different takes on Jewish food. This restaurant is good for date nights.
During the day, Creeds has very good coffee and snacks. In the evening, you can grab a local beer or wine. It also has dry cleaning and an art gallery - something for everyone!
13 locals recommend
Creeds Coffee Bar
450 Dupont St
13 locals recommend
During the day, Creeds has very good coffee and snacks. In the evening, you can grab a local beer or wine. It also has dry cleaning and an art gallery - something for everyone!
Another Anthony Rose restaurant - if you're craving bagel, lox and cream cheese, you can't beat Schmaltz. It is definitely on the expensive side but its worth the money.
22 locals recommend
Schmaltz Appetizing
414 Dupont St
22 locals recommend
Another Anthony Rose restaurant - if you're craving bagel, lox and cream cheese, you can't beat Schmaltz. It is definitely on the expensive side but its worth the money.
Cheap and tasty Korean food. Be ready for tons of appetizers!
25 locals recommend
Sunrise House
661 Bloor St W
25 locals recommend
Cheap and tasty Korean food. Be ready for tons of appetizers!
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St E
1398 locals recommend
34 locals recommend
Piano Piano Restaurant
88 Harbord St
34 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Imm Thai Kitchen
651 College St
7 locals recommend

Neighbourhoods

This historical neighbourhood has seen waves of immigration: Jewish people in the early 20th century, then people from Eastern Europe post-war, Caribbeans and Islanders in the 1960s and Chinese people most recently. On the last Sunday of every month from May-October the streets are blocked off so pedestrians can walk around and have a festival. Enjoy the variety of restaurants, cafes, vintage clothing stores, ethnic grocery stores, and the new ubiquitous cannabis shops.
1699 locals recommend
Kensington Market
1699 locals recommend
This historical neighbourhood has seen waves of immigration: Jewish people in the early 20th century, then people from Eastern Europe post-war, Caribbeans and Islanders in the 1960s and Chinese people most recently. On the last Sunday of every month from May-October the streets are blocked off so pedestrians can walk around and have a festival. Enjoy the variety of restaurants, cafes, vintage clothing stores, ethnic grocery stores, and the new ubiquitous cannabis shops.
This neighbourhood has historically been an enclave for artists and people on the margins. Today, Parkdale is a vibrant mix of mom-and-pop stores mixed in with more gentrified jewelry, clothing, and art stores which have been priced out of the more expensive Queen West neighbourhood.
64 locals recommend
Parkdale
64 locals recommend
This neighbourhood has historically been an enclave for artists and people on the margins. Today, Parkdale is a vibrant mix of mom-and-pop stores mixed in with more gentrified jewelry, clothing, and art stores which have been priced out of the more expensive Queen West neighbourhood.
There is controversy amongst locals about whether this is one long beach or several short ones. Either way, visiting The Beaches you'll find beautiful sandy beach as well as many parks and restaurants a short walk away.
424 locals recommend
The Beaches
424 locals recommend
There is controversy amongst locals about whether this is one long beach or several short ones. Either way, visiting The Beaches you'll find beautiful sandy beach as well as many parks and restaurants a short walk away.
Loads of restaurants, bubble tea, clothing, and stationery to transport you to Korea.
161 locals recommend
Koreatown
161 locals recommend
Loads of restaurants, bubble tea, clothing, and stationery to transport you to Korea.

Entertainment

A beautiful, old rep cinema which is now owned by Hot Docs, Toronto's famous documentary film festival.
161 locals recommend
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
506 Bloor St W
161 locals recommend
A beautiful, old rep cinema which is now owned by Hot Docs, Toronto's famous documentary film festival.
Stunningly renovated concert hall, host to wide-ranging music from classical to blues to world and everything in between.
23 locals recommend
Koerner Hall
273 Bloor St W
23 locals recommend
Stunningly renovated concert hall, host to wide-ranging music from classical to blues to world and everything in between.
This unique highway underpass has been transformed in recent years into a vibrant art and recreation space. In winter, rent a pair of skates and test out the 220m loop. The rest of the year, drop by to take in the art and exhibits - all outdoors and COVID-safe.
30 locals recommend
The Bentway
250 Fort York Blvd
30 locals recommend
This unique highway underpass has been transformed in recent years into a vibrant art and recreation space. In winter, rent a pair of skates and test out the 220m loop. The rest of the year, drop by to take in the art and exhibits - all outdoors and COVID-safe.
*Temporarily closed due to COVID* Beautiful art gallery with a Frank Gehry designed frontage. Houses a large collection of Canadian and Indigenous art and has a stream of new exhibits both small and large.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 locals recommend
*Temporarily closed due to COVID* Beautiful art gallery with a Frank Gehry designed frontage. Houses a large collection of Canadian and Indigenous art and has a stream of new exhibits both small and large.
600 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.
600 locals recommend