Guidebook for Toronto
Everything Else
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WOpen 8-10 daily
"The first company in the nation to devote itself exclusively to producing Canadian plays."
www.factorytheatre.ca
27 locals recommend
Factory Theatre
125 Bathurst St"The first company in the nation to devote itself exclusively to producing Canadian plays."
www.factorytheatre.ca
Fair trade, organic coffee. Small selection of treats. Great for a walk in the park!
80 locals recommend
White Squirrel Coffee Shop
907 Queen St WFair trade, organic coffee. Small selection of treats. Great for a walk in the park!
Essentials
Loblaws
585 Queen St WOpen 7-11 daily
Shopping
Diverse blend of cultures in food, clothing, art, cafes and specialty shops
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Diverse blend of cultures in food, clothing, art, cafes and specialty shops
Food Scene
50s-style diner with gluten-free options, juice bar and all-day breakfast,
17 locals recommend
Sadie's Diner And Juice Bar
50s-style diner with gluten-free options, juice bar and all-day breakfast,
Kensington Lodge. Great pub with cozy bar, lovely back patio and intimate live music on Saturday nights.
https://www.facebook.com/TheKensingtonLodge
21 Kensington Ave
Kensington Lodge. Great pub with cozy bar, lovely back patio and intimate live music on Saturday nights.
https://www.facebook.com/TheKensingtonLodge
Fresh on Spadina
5031 Spadina Ave.Vegan restaurant and juice bar.
Greens Vegetarian Restaurants
638 Dundas St WFreshly made and very affordable. Eat-in or to-go food.
Gandhi Indian Cuisine
554 Queen St WHuge, delicious roti! Eat-in or to-go food.
Arepa Market
212 Augusta AveDelicious Mexican food at very affordable prices.
Moonbean Coffee Company
30 St Andrew StFair trade, organic coffee and locally-made snacks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant/bar with delicious food (try their squash soup!), micro brews, 3 different rooms to suit any mood.
16 locals recommend
Squirly's Bar & Grill
807 Queen St WRestaurant/bar with delicious food (try their squash soup!), micro brews, 3 different rooms to suit any mood.
Cameron House
408 Queen St WFree live music 6-8 every night, good bands in an intimate setting.
Arts & Culture
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkCheck their website for current installations.
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WCheck their website for current installations.
"Canada's oldest alternative theatre devoted to the development and production of new Canadian work."
www.passemuraille.ca
20 locals recommend
Theatre Passe Muraille
16 Ryerson Ave"Canada's oldest alternative theatre devoted to the development and production of new Canadian work."
www.passemuraille.ca
Sightseeing
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd.
Beautiful views, beaches, gardens. Take the ferry from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (bottom of Bay St.)
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Beautiful views, beaches, gardens. Take the ferry from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (bottom of Bay St.)
Large park in walking distance. Farmer's market on Wednesdays May - October.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WLarge park in walking distance. Farmer's market on Wednesdays May - October.