Guidebook for Toronto
Essentials
Very nice grocery store. You will find all of your basic food items at a reasonable price here.
339 locals recommend
FreshCo
22 Northcote AveVery nice grocery store. You will find all of your basic food items at a reasonable price here.
Very nice grocery store. You will find all of your basic food items at a reasonable price here.
122 locals recommend
Rocco's No Frills
200 Front St EVery nice grocery store. You will find all of your basic food items at a reasonable price here.
The fruits and vegetables are good and the prices are very reasonable. 100% Authenticated Halal Meat.
Kabul Farms Supermarket
230 Parliament StThe fruits and vegetables are good and the prices are very reasonable. 100% Authenticated Halal Meat.
Shopping
Just in case you forgot anything, there is always Dollarama! Very inexpensive products especially for last minute travel needs!
34 locals recommend
Dollarama
700 Lawrence Ave WJust in case you forgot anything, there is always Dollarama! Very inexpensive products especially for last minute travel needs!
This store provides a broad range of health and beauty products
At the back of the store, you will find the Post Office.
515 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WThis store provides a broad range of health and beauty products
At the back of the store, you will find the Post Office.
Looking for things to do? Toronto Eaton Centre is one of Canada's leading shopping malls with over 230 top retailers in downtown Toronto.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StLooking for things to do? Toronto Eaton Centre is one of Canada's leading shopping malls with over 230 top retailers in downtown Toronto.
Food Scene
This is a lovely little restaurant. The food is great. You will get a good meal for a reasonable price. Open early! Great for breakfast or lunch.
67 locals recommend
Figs Breakfast Lunch
344 Queen Street EastThis is a lovely little restaurant. The food is great. You will get a good meal for a reasonable price. Open early! Great for breakfast or lunch.
Great Food, large portions, good selection of beers and other alcohol as well. Great service, and nice atmosphere. Definitely a good place to have a hearty dinner.
159 locals recommend
House on Parliament
454 Parliament StGreat Food, large portions, good selection of beers and other alcohol as well. Great service, and nice atmosphere. Definitely a good place to have a hearty dinner.
Great coffee, tea, light snacks and lovely atmosphere and very reasonably priced.
21 locals recommend
Sumach Espresso
118 Sumach StGreat coffee, tea, light snacks and lovely atmosphere and very reasonably priced.
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, one of Toronto's finest, features unforgettable food combined with a magnificent revolving view of Toronto 351 metres (1,151 ft) below. 360 offers market-fresh cuisine, featuring regional ingredients to ensure an incomparable culinary experience. 360 also features an award-winning wine selection of over 550 international and Canadian wines from its "cellar in the sky". The restaurant is the recipient of several awards and a wonderful place to celebrate any special occasion.
360 Restaurant is open daily with lunch service from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and dinner service from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Please note that elevation to 360 Restaurant and access to the LookOut and Glass Floor levels of the CN Tower, following your meal, are complimentary with the purchase of a prix fixe by each guest.
81 locals recommend
The Jerk Joint
238 Queen St W360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, one of Toronto's finest, features unforgettable food combined with a magnificent revolving view of Toronto 351 metres (1,151 ft) below. 360 offers market-fresh cuisine, featuring regional ingredients to ensure an incomparable culinary experience. 360 also features an award-winning wine selection of over 550 international and Canadian wines from its "cellar in the sky". The restaurant is the recipient of several awards and a wonderful place to celebrate any special occasion.
360 Restaurant is open daily with lunch service from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and dinner service from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Please note that elevation to 360 Restaurant and access to the LookOut and Glass Floor levels of the CN Tower, following your meal, are complimentary with the purchase of a prix fixe by each guest.
Krystos Modern Greek Taverna
148 Sumach StreetGreat food, reasonable price
Saigon Pai
446 Parliament StNice people, tasty Vietnamese dishes, portion is good for their price."
Everything Else
The Toronto Coach Terminal is the central bus station for inter-city services in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 610 Bay Street, in the city's Downtown.
57 locals recommend
Toronto Coach Terminal station
610 Bay St.The Toronto Coach Terminal is the central bus station for inter-city services in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 610 Bay Street, in the city's Downtown.
Union Station is a major railway station and intermodal transportation hub in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on Front Street West, on the south side of the block bounded by Bay Street and York Street in downtown Toronto.
713 locals recommend
Union Station
55 Front St WUnion Station is a major railway station and intermodal transportation hub in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on Front Street West, on the south side of the block bounded by Bay Street and York Street in downtown Toronto.
City/town information
You can drive here in 1.5 hours. There are buses that go every day. Niagara Falls is a must see attraction.
1604 locals recommend
Niagara Falls
You can drive here in 1.5 hours. There are buses that go every day. Niagara Falls is a must see attraction.
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in southern Ontario. It sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It's known for its wineries and the summer Shaw Festival, a series of theatre productions. The flower-filled, tree-lined old town features 19th-century buildings, mainly along Queen Street. Near the river, 19th-century Fort George was built by the British to defend against American attacks.
628 locals recommend
Niagara on the Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a town in southern Ontario. It sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of the Niagara River. It's known for its wineries and the summer Shaw Festival, a series of theatre productions. The flower-filled, tree-lined old town features 19th-century buildings, mainly along Queen Street. Near the river, 19th-century Fort George was built by the British to defend against American attacks.
The St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is a much-loved tradition in the Waterloo Region. Still home to the largest population of Old Order Mennonites in Canada, you’ll often see farmers on local roads traveling to the market by horse & buggy.
Visit the Market to see hundreds of vendors selling a variety of items from food to art, collectibles and more. And don’t forget to visit Market Road Antiques and the St. Jacobs Outlets for more deals and unique finds.
51 locals recommend
St. Jacobs
The St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is a much-loved tradition in the Waterloo Region. Still home to the largest population of Old Order Mennonites in Canada, you’ll often see farmers on local roads traveling to the market by horse & buggy.
Visit the Market to see hundreds of vendors selling a variety of items from food to art, collectibles and more. And don’t forget to visit Market Road Antiques and the St. Jacobs Outlets for more deals and unique finds.
Sightseeing
Lovely Historic Victorian Indoor Garden. No admission charge - free to enter.
268 locals recommend
Allan Gardens
160 Gerrard St ELovely Historic Victorian Indoor Garden. No admission charge - free to enter.
The St. Lawrence Market South building is a major public market building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the southwest corner of Front and Lower Jarvis Streets. Along with the St. Lawrence Market North and St. Lawrence Hall, it comprises the St. Lawrence Market complex. The current building was opened in 1902, incorporating the 1845 Toronto City Hall building into the structure.[2] The building was restored during the 1970s.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EThe St. Lawrence Market South building is a major public market building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the southwest corner of Front and Lower Jarvis Streets. Along with the St. Lawrence Market North and St. Lawrence Hall, it comprises the St. Lawrence Market complex. The current building was opened in 1902, incorporating the 1845 Toronto City Hall building into the structure.[2] The building was restored during the 1970s.
Neighbourhoods
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets
Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs. Chinese New Year celebrations draw tourists and locals to live stage shows, martial arts demonstrations and lion dances.
740 locals recommend
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs. Chinese New Year celebrations draw tourists and locals to live stage shows, martial arts demonstrations and lion dances.
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining. Students and families populate Victorian houses along tree-lined streets.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining. Students and families populate Victorian houses along tree-lined streets.
The traditional gathering place for Toronto's LGBTQ+ community, Church-Wellesley Village is a pleasant residential-and-shopping neighbourhood by day and a hopping entertainment destination at night.
115 locals recommend
Chelsea Area
The traditional gathering place for Toronto's LGBTQ+ community, Church-Wellesley Village is a pleasant residential-and-shopping neighbourhood by day and a hopping entertainment destination at night.
Ward's Island is on the east side of the islands, served by the Ward's Island ferry. Unlike Hanlan's Point and Centre Island that are full of picnic areas and BBQ sites, this is the residental part of the island where fewer tourists venture.
21 locals recommend
Ward's Island
Ward's Island is on the east side of the islands, served by the Ward's Island ferry. Unlike Hanlan's Point and Centre Island that are full of picnic areas and BBQ sites, this is the residental part of the island where fewer tourists venture.